Basic Information
- Builder:
- JEFFERSON
- Category:
- Trawler
- Model Year:
- 2000
- Year Built:
- 2000
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 53' 0" (16.15m)
- Beam:
- 16' 0" (4.88m)
- Min Draft:
- 4' 0" (1.22m)
- Max Draft:
- 4' 0" (1.22m)
- Clearance:
- 21' 0" (6.40m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 10 Kts. (12 MPH)
- Cruise Speed RPM:
- 2000 Kts.
- Max Speed:
- 13 Kts. (15 MPH)
- Max Speed RPM:
- 2600 Kts.
- Displacement:
- 53500 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 200 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 75 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 800 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Sleeps:
- 6
- Total Heads:
- 2
- Crew Sleeps:
- 2
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Color:
- Blue
Overview
"Inspiration" is a beautiful 53 foot Jefferson Long Range
Cruiser that has been meticulously maintained by a knowledgeable owner
with professional marine mechanic skills. You will not find a nicer
Jefferson 53 on the market. Inspiration is a serious cruising vessel
for loopers and live aboards with her three stateroom layout and her
four (4) foot draft makes her perfect for the Intercoastal waterway and
the Bahamas. Powered by reliable Cummins 6.0CTA8.3 diesel engines, she
sips 10 Gph at cruise. Treat yourself to a showing of this fantastic
vessel today!
Description
Entering Inspiration from the stern one enters the spacious salon with a
large sofa to the starboard and comfortable seating to port. Beautiful
teak flooring highlights the beautiful interior. The galley is just
forward of the main living area to starboard and has all of the
amenities needed for long range cruising. Forward of the galley the
roomy pilothouse has a large command center with all of the electronics
and monitoring systems required to navigate through the harshest
conditions. A large double seated helm chair allows the navigator to
assist the captain with ease. To port and moving forward of the
pilothouse a companionway leads one to the forward berths with a
beautiful and spacious master stateroom aft and under the pilothouse.
The master stateroom has a large ensuite head with stand up shower with
bench seating and Vacuflush toilet. Forward of the master and to
starboard, a cabinet contains a large washer and dryer for ease of
laundry cleaning and forward of the laundry is a guest berth with over
and under single bunks. Forward of the companionway is a large double V
berth with a large ensuite head with standup shower with bench seat,
Vacuflush toilet and second hallway access. Inspirations accomodations
are spacious and clean with beautiful wood cabinetry. The entire
interior of Inspiration is exceedingly well maintained and very nicely
appointed. Comfortable seating and upholstery and custom window
treatments are some of the fine features of this wonderful vessel.
Inspiration also has Central Vacuum throughout and large floor accesses
to the bilge areas.
Power
Twin 6CTA 8.3 Cummins Diesels with Twin Disc 1.980 gears. Cruises at 10 knots while only burning 10 Gph Thorough maintenance records available. This Cummins mechanical power is proven reliable and one of the most sought after powerplants on the market.
In-line 6-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel
Bore & Stroke
114 mm x 135 mm (4.49 in x 5.31 in)
Displacement
8.3 L
Unmatched performance from industry-leading power density on this four-valve-per-cylinder engine
Increased durability from innovative engine design characteristics
Built at Rocky Mount Engine Plant in Rocky Mount, NC, U.S.
The 6CTA 8.3 (450 Diamond) is the most sought after marine diesel in both recreational and commercial markets
The
6CTA 8.3 leverages a simple mechanical designed fuel injection system
along with a base engine that can be rebuilt using common tools. Engine Design. Unmatched performance from industry-leading power.
Lubrication System - Handed spin-on engine mounted lube filter, cast aluminum oil pan
Cooling System - Sea water heat exchanger cooling system
Exhaust System - Cast water cooled exhaust manifold for lower surface temperatures, safety and improved performance
Mechanical
Inspiration is powered by powerful Cummins
engines and has two generators, one Phazor with 1028 hours and one
Westerbeke with 7187 hours. Both generators run flawlessly and have
been well maintained by their knowledgeable owner. The vessel also has
Westmar stablizers to provide a comfortable ride in the heaviest seas.
Four separate Cruisaire Cooling and Heating units keep the vessel comfortable with zoned air conditioning.
Gears: Twin Disc 1.980
Elecronics and Helm
Spacious interior Command Center - pilothouse Roomy flybridge
Garmin GPS 5212 GPS/Radar Raymarine L760 2 VHF radios )one with AiS Raymarine depth finders with port and stbd airmar trandsducers Controls with digital operated stabilization cable operated throttles and gear selection Westmar bowthruster controls
The
view to stern is improved by the owner adding rear facing mirrors on
either side of the helm which allows the operator to see aft down each
side of the vessel.
Bridge Deck
The fly bridge deck is accessed from the stern starboard side steps and
through the pilothouse port side stairwell. The raised helm area has
two Pompanette captains chairs and a stainless steel ships wheel. Two
comfortable seating areas, one to port and one to starboard. The radar
arch is hinged and allows for the clearance to drop from 28 feet to 15
feet, simply dropping the antennas changes the bridge clearance from 28
feet to 21 feet. The entire fly bridge is covered with a soft top
bimini that is in excellent condition. To aft of the helm and seating
area of the flybridge is a spacious deck that contains a working davit
(port side) and a inflatable 13 foot Novurania tender with a 50 hp Honda
outboard. The flybridge decks and finish is in excellent condition.
Tankage
800 gallons of fuel in four 200 gallon tanks 200 gallon water tank 75 gallon waste tank
Galley
Spacious galley Three burner Galley Maid stove Oven GE Garbage compactor Microwave oven with vent over the stove Large GE double door stainless refrigerator (custom install by owner) Desk area Double level pantry to port
Engine Room
Inspiration's engine room is accessed
through a starboard side entrance on the aft deck. The stairway to the
flybridge raises to allow access. A short ladder steps down into the
exceedingly clean and spacious engine room. One will be hard pressed to
find an engine room in such exceptional condition. A tool box and work
bench aft, fresh water pumps on 12volt and one high capacity 115 volt
plumbed together, oil change pumps, Westerbeke 15 kw generator amidship,
and a Phazor 8 kw to starboard. Four Cruisaire AC units to port, one
24000 byu, two 16000 btu and one 10000 btu all to port, aft of the port
engine. Four 200 gallon fuel tanks, two on each side all manifolded
together. On the forward bulkhead are stabilizer tanks and controls,
dual Racor filters for port and starboard and a Parker fuel polishing
system, plumbed to polish each tank separately. Two Vacuflush
generators are forward of the port engine, hydraulic pump for
stabilizers are driven by the starboard engine. Two 8D batteries and 24
volt battery charger for the bow thruster is forward of the starboard
engine. The engines are easily
accessible on every side, all filters are located and easily accessed
from the center walkway between the engines. Everything is within easy
reach and very accessible.
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.
C0-Brokerage Agreement
All our
listings are available for co-brokerage on a 50-50 commission split
agreement when the selling broker shows the listing and attends the
survey. If the selling broker requires a courtesy showing and we are
available to conduct a courtesy showing on our listing, the co-brokerage
commission split is 60% listing commission and 40% selling commission.
If the selling broker does not attend the survey, the co-brokerage
commission split is 70% listing commission and 30% selling commission.
Spare Parts
VacuFlush Vacuum switch, 12V motor, 4x1 1/2 duck bills,flushball
Air Conditioning Triac, pump trigger, smx11 board, 220 vac water pump, fan motor assembly
Cummins Master
control board used but good ($350 new), new Sherwood impellers x2, new
seppent drive belts x2, thermostat, radiator cap, valve cover gasket
Generators Westerbeke water pump impeller, drive belt, thermostat, gaskets and fittings; Phazor water pump impeller, drive belt
Wesmar Stablizer Filter and bearings
Propellers 26x25 2 1/4 reconditioned and balanced ($5,000.00)
Numerous other misc parts - $8,000.00 plus total.