1972 Spencer 51/53

Looking for a timeless hull form that was designed when all round performance and safety were first order of the day...These boats were designed at the height of families heading off into the far reaches of the Pacific before the internet and Amazon. You took what you needed to last a year at sea in areas that were remote.

The Spencer 53 was a hallmark in her day. 30 of these great sailors were ordered and built locally, and most have sailed an amazing amount of miles. Prumir has been offshore and to Alaska many times. She is fully capable of going again. If you are looking for a boat that is able on any point of sail this is a great platform for you. Excellent tankage and most importantly she has ample storage. Prumir has had only 4 owners since 1972.

Prumir had a major refit in 2020 to 2021 so she is capable of comfortably traversing big seas and long passages, and she has a low hours 2021 Beta 85 HP engine, wiring replaced as needed, sails have been inspected and she has a newer North jib plus new standing rigging and chain plates. Updated for her latest offshore passage, she needs a little refresh here and there but she’s mostly ready. She has done Vancouver Island and the then back up to Haida Gwaii and back single handed in the last few years. She sleeps 11 in 3 cabins and salon. But can be very comfortable for four to six, and easily sailed by one. This is a great platform to invest in and then head offshore like all  past owners. 

CONSTRUCTION:

Robust Hand laid construction Updated bottom with new cloth and epoxy finish 2020 Rudder rebuilt 2020 Glassed in bulkheads Coring in hull at turn of hull to deck and decks for better strength, thermal and sound proofing Built in lockers and hand build interior Lots of compartments for safe offshore passage making Stainless steel fuel tanks 1 x 80 1 x 40  new in 2020 Fibreglass water tanks 2 x 135 for a 270 gallon total opened and reglassed after inspection 2020 New Chain plates 2020 Keel dropped and inspected 2020

NAVIGATION

Nav station

Lowrance 10 HDS chart display at nav station ICOM SSB IC M-710 Transceiver Standard Horizon VHF Quest X GX1500S Furuno FA50 AIS Garmin GPS 24xd with heading sensor new 2022 Simarine PICO battery and tank monitoring system new 2022

Cockpit  and rig electronics:

Garmin GPS MAP 1243XSV Chart plotter   Garmin Radome on pivoting bracket Engine display is available on chart plotter at helm Tank and battery levels available on chart plotter at helm Autopilot NX2 with remote B&G Depth sounder in cockpit ICOM SSB AT 130 Antenna Standard Horizon VHF command Mike Starlink Ritchie Compass at steering pedestal Back up B&G  depthsounder B&G Masthead wind and speed indicator

DECK GEAR:

Non-skid side decks, coach roof and cockpit White boot and cove Rail track on gunnel for reaching with genoa Genoa tracks Jib tracks Stainless steel stern rail with gates and drop down stern ladder Stainless steel bow rail Self-draining anchor locker Stainless steel anchor roller 1000w Maxell Liberty 3000 electric windlass with new motor Stainless steel stanchions with double row lifelines 3 sided stainless steel mast pulpit Opening side gates Folding stainless steel midship steps with rubber treads Stainless steel boarding ladder at stern 2 custom DBC life raft canister cradles with 2 DBC life rafts (out of date) (4) mooring cleats with fairleads Large Lazerette with entrance hatch to get under cockpit Raised gunnel around whole boat Lifelines replaced 2007

Cockpit Gear

Pedestal with stainless steel wheel Teak folding cockpit table U shaped seating with large platform forward Teak companionway slider and solid wood drop boards Stainless steel handrails at companionway Professional Fiberglass hard dodger with glass windows Full canvas enclosure 2021 Teak cockpit seating + sole slats Large opening hatch at front starboard side of cockpit for navigator to be able to talk to helmsman Port and starboard settees

MECHANICAL

Insulated engine compartment with removable front steps and 2 large floor panels remove for excellent access to whole drive train 2021 Beta FWC 85 hp diesel engine with new control panel Engine hours: 755 All new coolant and fuel lines  2021 New shaft seal 2020 New shaft cutlass bearing 2020 Flexofold 3-blade folding  bronze propeller new 2021 Beta 250 Amp alternator with 3 stage smart regulator for house bank Beta 80 Amp alternator starting batteries Dual circuit cooling with sea water filter Engine hour meter, tachometer and voltmeter New fuel tanks 2020

RIGGING

Pacific Spars aluminum mast with double spreaders and keel stepped Mast and boom removed and inspected 2020 New standing rigging and running rigging when mast down New oversized goose neck 2025 Harken head sail furler Stack pack mainsail cover new 2025 Lazy jacks Mainsail with 3 reefs new 2013 2 reefing points with lines 130% furling Genoa Storm jib 100% North Jib 2021 Main and Genoa serviced by North Sails 2020 Tall Boy 2 spinnakers Lines led aft through organizers to cockpit Hydraulic back stay adjuster Traveller track on cabin top Spinnaker track and car on mast Spinnaker pole with deck chocks Reaching strut Waltz Swiveling radome bracket 2 Overhauled  Barient 28 secondary winches converted to self tailing on cockpit coaming 2 Overhauled Barient 35 Primary winches converted to self tailing on cockpit coamings (1) Barient 20 mast winch (2) Barient 28 mast winches 2 40 ST 2 speed Anderson winches on cabin top aft Clutch stops on cabin top 1 and 2nd reef line to cockpit Garhauer Air deck blocks for lines aft winch handles LED navigation lights LED anchor light

ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING:

800ah Renergy Lithium Ion Phosphate RBT12100LFP house batteries new 2024 New wiring for above batteries 2024 (2) 12V isolated engine start batteries Victron Phoenix Sinewave inverter / battery charger new 2024 3  x 200w Rich Solar solid MEGA  panel Solar panels on aluminum frame new 2024 Victron MPPT Solar regulator new 2024 Beaver isolator transformer Xantrex starter battery charger Electrical panel Battery voltage indicator 12V outlet at navigation station 110V outlets throughout SSB grounding strap LED lighting throughout 2021 Salon lights on dimmer Cabin fans Torrid 20 gallon Hot water tank runs via engine and shore power and Planar heater Hot and cold pressure water system with filter Shower drain pump (5) Electric bilge pump Manual bilge pump in bilge with cockpit pump Manual salt water foot pump in galley The Little Wonder 160 water maker (produces 8 to 10 gph) rebuilt 2024 New membrane, low pressure pump and water quality sensor Water tanks opened up, inspected and reglassed on the insides and then inspection plates added

BELOW DECK:

2 level, pilot and salon 6' 6" headroom HEAT: Planar14D-12 Hydronic  hot water sytsem From cockpit you step down to galley to port and U shaped dinette to starboard. Dinette drops into double berth Teak and holly flooring with floor lifting to access engine Lower salon has port and starboard settees with pilot berths outboard Opening ports port and starboard Batteries outboard of settees under pilot berths Settee seating backs have drawers for gear as well as under berth storage Main bulkhead has book case  Forward are 2 staterooms and head across hallway from mid ship cabin

GALLEY:

Stainless steel counter tops 3 burner gimballed propane stove with oven Newer Nova Kool 12V Stand up fridge and freezer Newer Microwave Centreline stainless steel sinks facing forward Hot and cold pressure water New galley faucet Ample room to work and proven to make big meals Large double berths port and starboard with opening ports Nav station forward starboard side ahead of berth Large overhead opening hatch to cockpit Large nav table with outboard storage Lockers with shelves and drawers mid ship under cockpit floor Aft head to port across from nav table Ample storage under berths Twin berths with upper single Reading lights Hanging locker with shelves Opening port Marine head Vanity with sink Shower stall with seat Cabinet Large double berth Massive overhead hatch Usable as storage cabin or guest stateroom Reading lights Hanging locker with shelves Opening ports Large Groco big handle marine head (excellent head) Sink just outside head Excellent offshore head

OTHER GEAR

75 lb Plough anchor 300'BBB chain Anchor roller Spare Danforth anchor Lots of spares 6 fire extinguishers Canadian safety gear 8 fenders Bottom paint and new zincs 2025 Prop paint 2025