60 ft Gladding Hearn 1986

Be sure to watch the video tour of this unique vessel linked within this listing! M/V Ocean Explorer offers a rare opportunity to own an extremely capable and self-sufficient 4-season vessel designed by the legendary C. Raymond Hunt with hull, decks, and superstructure built of sturdy welded aluminum by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. Repowered in 2006 with commercial-grade Iveco diesels, multiple generators, water maker, extensive electronics, 1,800 gallons of fuel for a range of up to 1,000 miles, huge open cockpit, drop-down transom, and generous mechanical spaces, make her suitable for various commercial uses, extended cruising, living aboard, or any combination thereof. The package includes a fully-operational spare Iveco engine to have parts on-hand and reduce downtime. There is also a spare Westerbeke generator in storage that could be put into service while servicing one of the other generators. The current 3 stateroom/3 head interior layout is very practical as a crewed, live-aboard working vessel or it would not take much to replace the vinyl cushions with softer fabrics for a more luxurious cruising experience if desired. As-is, she would be an excellent platform for extended dive or fishing charters or as a cruiser for a family with up to four kids that wants to go exploring for a while. The accommodations include an owner/captain cabin with a queenish bed & private head. The two guest staterooms each have two single bunks in an over-under configuration, their own heads and generous storage. All the living spaces are air conditioned with reverse cycle heat as well as separate electric heating systems in each space. The enclosed flybridge has a newer air conditioning reverse heat system. There is potential to customize the interior spaces to better suit your needs and the quality of the hull and mechanical systems would make this type of investment worthwhile compared to building a new custom vessel. A 2021 Valuation & Survey report is available that gives a hull replacement value of $7.5 Million and Fair Market Value of $625K. The current asking price offers a tremendous value for a buyer who appreciates the benefits of Hunt’s seaworthy design and Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding’s commercial-grade construction. This is a proper vessel for someone who wants to do serious marine work, overnight marine charters, excursion cruising, and/or living aboard with the type of peace of mind that can only come from a vessel designed and built like M/V Ocean Explorer.             

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