EAGLES NEST - WHITICAR FOR SALE

A rare, classic trunk-cabin sportfish convertible with true Treasure Coast pedigree, this custom Whiticar Boatworks icon has had just three owners since new. Launched in early 1983 as Hull No. 55, she was repowered in 1990 with twin Cummins 6BT 5.9L diesels at 210 hp each that still show under 690 original hours, and she received a full repaint in 2005. Acquired by her second owner in 2006 and christened EAGLES NEST, the boat benefited from numerous upgrades carried out through the builder before health concerns prompted a change of hands in September 2024. The current owner has undertaken a thoughtful, sympathetic restoration that preserves her authentic Whiticar character while elevating function and finish. Fresh from a June 2025 yard period with new antifouling and additional updates, this elegant offshore fishing yacht—an enduring flybridge sportfisherman and tournament-ready convertible—presents beautifully. Most photos are recent, and she is easily inspected at her berth on Hutchinson Island, Florida.

Accommodations and walkthrough

Step through the hinged cockpit door with its glass window and you are welcomed by a salon bathed in natural light from the forward deckhouse and generous sliding side windows. Forward to starboard, the lower helm gives the skipper superb sightlines, while to port a well‑kept dinette—upholstered in leather‑colored vinyl—surrounds a good‑size table with a handsome teak fiddle spill edge, comfortably seating four. The laminated wood sole lends warmth and practicality and includes hatches for direct access to the engine compartment; when you want even more open space, both the dinette seating and table fold down neatly. Climate control is effortless, with dockside A/C via a Cruisair unit governed by a digital thermostat; for those who favor sea air, simply slide open the deckhouse side windows, swing open the forward center window, and fold down the salon door glass to create a refreshing cross‑breeze. Thoughtful touches include a hanging rod rack above the dinette and the main electrical panel conveniently placed to port.

A few steps down lead to the accommodations: the head lies to port, while to starboard the galley is arranged for efficient, underway living with a stainless‑steel sink, a two‑burner electric stove, and a durable Mica countertop complemented by smart storage both behind and below. All the way forward, the V‑berth is tastefully trimmed in teak, with drawers and cabinet storage beneath the berths and a large overhead deck hatch with screen that floods the space with daylight and night air as desired. Berths measure over 6 ft 5 in in length, with shelves to either side and reading lights forward, and additional natural light arriving through the side trunk‑cabin windows. The attractive laminate wood sole continues seamlessly throughout the lower deck, tying the interior together with a warm, cohesive look.

Galley

Purpose‑built for cruising, the galley features a light yellow Mica countertop framed by a protective teak spill rail and forward and aft backsplashes, combining classic style with hard‑wearing function. A rectangular stainless‑steel sink with hot and cold faucets anchors the workspace, while a new two‑burner electric glass stovetop hides beneath a stainless cover panel when not in use, keeping the surface clean and uncluttered. Stowage is plentiful, with a sliding‑door cabinet set behind the counter and additional drawers and lockers beneath, and a GFI‑protected 110 V outlet stands ready to power small appliances and galley essentials.

Electronics

Navigation and communications are comprehensively equipped with a Uniden VHF radio UM7256, a Datamarine digital depth display, a Garmin 7612 touchscreen unit serving as GPS, chartplotter, and depth sounder, and a Danforth magnetic compass for timeless reliability. At the lower helm, the operator enjoys a dedicated Garmin 7608 GPS/MAP alongside a second Uniden VHF UM7256 for seamless redundancy and confidence offshore.

Entertainment is equally well considered: a Bluetooth stereo unit with integrated amplifier is mounted beneath the lower helm, complete with a speaker selector switch to tailor audio zones. Poly‑Planar 6 x 9 speakers reside on the bridge inside the cabinet below the helm dash, complemented by a fresh pair of Poly‑Planar speakers in the salon to fill the interior with rich, clear sound.

Hull and deck equipment

EAGLES NEST benefited from a full paint job in 2005 and still presents impressively. In April 2024 she received fresh antifouling, new cutlass bearings, tuned propellers, and new transom and shaft zincs, along with a comprehensive bilge review and renewal of several seacock valves; in June 2025 the antifouling was renewed again. Her white topsides set off a blue bottom in SeaHawk Cukote with a crisp red boot stripe. Below, V‑struts support keel‑guarded four‑blade props and expansive trim‑tab planes, and the chine carries a full‑length rail. The profile is unmistakably Whiticar, with a gradual bow‑rising sheerline, a hint of tumblehome at the transom, and those iconic deckhouse windows.

On deck, a bow pulpit with stainless bow rail frames the forepeak, where a Galley Maid 12 V windlass handles a plow‑style anchor led on chain with nylon rode. The forward trunk deckhouse features wood safety grabrails atop, and three windshield wipers stand ready for foul‑weather clarity. The forward center deckhouse window opens, and recently all three forward panes were cut, cleaned, and recaulked, with a new top piano hinge fitted to the opening center panel. The salon side windows slide for ventilation, and a Bomar opening deck hatch with screen crowns the V‑berth. Shade and protection are courtesy of a bimini top and a cockpit fly canvas, while a dual‑trumpet electric horn and a ship’s bell add classic shipboard signals. Access to the flybridge is via a teak ladder with stainless grabrails through an opening secured by a hatch cover. Up top, a teak ladderback helm chair with cushions complements an FRP Pompanette companion chair, with a stainless helm wheel fitted with a speed knob. Control is precise with Morse controls and additional single levers for the trolling valves at the flybridge helm, and a starboard‑side drink holder sits handily by the helm. Below, the lower helm features a barstool helm seat with footrest and a six‑spoke teak clipper wheel. Practicalities include a saltwater washdown in the cockpit, a dockside freshwater connection, and full running and anchor lights for safe passages.

Fishing equipment

Outfitted for serious sport, the cockpit boasts Lee gunwale‑mounted outriggers, two white Scopinich ladderback sailfish chairs, and four flush‑mounted rod holders in the gunwales, with another quartet of holders mounted on the aft flybridge railing. Shimano teaser reels are installed along the flybridge rail to put the spread exactly where you want it. Tackle is kept tidy with hanging rod storage in the cabin above the dinette and dedicated gaff and brush lockers to either side under the cockpit gunwales, while a teak cockpit step provides sure footing when the action heats up.

Electrical and mechanical

Power comes from a pair of Cummins 5.9‑liter BT engines, installed by Whiticar in 1990, rated at 210 hp each and showing approximately 688 running hours since installation. They turn through Twin Disc MG 502‑1 transmissions fitted with trolling valves, a setup reported to be notably economical, with an approximate burn of only 10 gallons per hour at a sensible cruising speed. A 50‑amp shore‑power cord with circuit breaker feeds a 12 V/110 V DC and AC electrical system, with the main panel in the salon. The panel includes a battery‑voltage meter along with incoming amp and voltage meters, and 110 V outlets are distributed throughout the vessel, with GFI‑protected receptacles in the head and galley. A hot‑water heater supports comfortable cruising, and the Raritan Crown electric head adds reliable convenience. Overhead fluorescent fixtures illuminate the deckhouse, complemented by 110 V wall fixtures with shades in the cabins, while the engine room benefits from dedicated lighting and exhaust blowers.

Battery systems are robust, with two starting batteries housed in boxes and equipped with radial shutoff switches and a parallel switch; the battery switches were replaced in February 2025. Charging is handled by a new ProMariner 30‑amp 12 V battery charger. Bilge management is comprehensive: three automatic bilge pumps are installed, each with manual control switches on a 12 V subpanel near the lower helm. Fuel delivery is protected by Racor primary fuel filters, and dripless shaft logs keep the machinery spaces dry. The main engine raw‑water thru‑hull valves were replaced in July 2025. Steering is by Hynautic, with VDO tachometers at the lower helm and, at the flybridge helm, tachometers, oil‑pressure and coolant‑temperature gauges, amp meters, and hour meters. Bennett trim tabs—new in July 2025—are controlled by toggles at the flybridge helm. Serviceability is enhanced by a Marco oil‑change pump and system and Cummins coolant overflow bottles. Freshwater pressure is supplied by a Jabsco pump, while a SHURflow Aqua King handles the saltwater washdown via a new thru‑hull seacock, and a SHURflow engine‑room central bilge pump adds further redundancy. Safety systems include a Fireboy automatic engine‑room fire‑suppression bottle and various handheld fire extinguishers. Comfort aboard is assured with a Cruisair dockside reverse‑cycle A/C system, which received a new raw‑water pump in November 2025; A/C condensate drains to a sump box and is pumped overboard. In September 2025, the engines received a full cooling‑circuit fluid service and alignment, underscoring diligent mechanical care.

Brokers comments

“EAGLES NEST” is a rare opportunity and presents in very good condition, blending classic lines with thoughtful upgrades and diligent care. If you are seeking a timeless, one‑of‑a‑kind vessel with authentic pedigree and real capability, this is one to place at the top of your list.

Custom disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, as well as all other representations noted on the listing.