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Sea-Dog 55' 0" STEPHENS 1932 PRICE ON APPLICATION

Specifications

Accomodations:
2 staterooms
Length:
55' 0" (16.76 m)
Beam:
12' 9" (3.89 m)
Draft:
3' 8" (1.12 m)
Year Built:
1932
Builder:
STEPHENS
Category:
Cruiser
Engines:
2 engines Yanmar 6LPASTP2
Location:
Pacific N.W.United States
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Basic Information

Builder:
STEPHENS
Category:
Cruiser
Model Year:
1932
Year Built:
1932
Country:
United States

Dimensions

LOA:
55' 0" (16.76m)
Beam:
12' 9" (3.89m)
Max Draft:
3' 8" (1.12m)
Clearance:
18' 0" (5.49m)

Speed, Capacities and Weight

Water Capacity:
150 Gallons
Holding Tank:
46 Gallons
Fuel Capacity:
220 Gallons

Accommodations

Total Heads:
2

Hull and Deck Information

Hull Material:
Wood

Engine Information

Engines:
2
Manufacturer:
Yanmar
Model:
6LPASTP2
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Overview

"Sea Dog", probably the only survivor of a limited edition run of only five identical power boats built by Stephens Bros. of Stockton, CA. in the early 1930’s. One of these, “Panacea”, was reportedly commissioned by actor Charlie Chaplin in 1934 as a present for his mistress, Paulette Goddard.

Her first owner was H.A.B. Sneve of Seattle, who was the proprietor of a marine hardware distribution business. He equipped "Sea Dog" with extra fuel tanks, loaded her up with examples of his wares, and cruised from Mexico to Alaska exhibiting his products in every port along the way. When she was launched, Sea-Dog gleamed of polished teak, Port Orford cedar (a rot-resistant wood grown in the Pacific Northwest) and shiny brass. More than 75 years later, while other vessels have been lost to the sea, or simply abandoned to rot away, this salty old dog has lasted through the years – as well as through countless owners.

The boat is 55 feet, seven inches long with a 12’8” beam.  She weighs 35 tons and holds 220 gallons of fuel. Sneve named the boat "Sea Dog" and evidently liked it so much that he changed the name of his company from Sneve Co. to Sea-Dog Brand. The company still operates out of Everett, WA as a major player in the marine hardware business. Although there is no longer any connection between the boat and the business, on the front of the annual Sea-Dog Brand catalogue there is a rendition of the "Sea Dog".

Having completed a $450,000 restoration in 2008 "Sea Dog" is essentially a new boat. Everything was been updated, replaced, or reworked. An oppurtnuity like this rarely comes available! This is your chance to own a piece of West Coast Maritime History!


Accommodations

The wheelhouse dimensions are about 12 x 12 ft. This large bright space gives the helmsman 360-degree visibility and has easy access to side-decks through sliding doors port and starboard. An upholstered, L-shaped settee wraps around a large custom teak adjustable height table. Companionways with folding doors fore and aft provide access to the forward cabin and galley.

From the wheelhouse a companionway leads to the forward cabin, which is brightened by 4 ports and a skylight. There's a huge v-berth, storage lockers and dressers, and a head with sink, shower, and storage.

Moving aft from the wheelhouse, down a companionway, we enter the large galley spanning the boat. The galley has commodious storage in drawers and lockers. The countertops are all stainless-steel with backsplashes and integral sink. Hot/cold pressurized water. There's a 4 burner electric stove with oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave.

Walking aft along a passageway there's a head to starboard with sink and bathtub with shower. To port is a large closet and pantry for the galley.

Next aft is a double stateroom spanning the width of the boat, with large bunks port and starboard, bureau and under-bunk storage. There is also a closet here with hanging and additional storage space.

Stepping aft up the deck, has a fixed canopy overhead and steps to the deck port and starboard. A hatch in the cockpit floor provides access to the lazarette. Canvas and lexan curtains provide a weatherproof enclosure when needed, then roll up under the canopy for storage.companionway we find the cockpit. This large open-air space with teak deck, has a fixed canopy overhead and steps to the deck port and starboard. A hatch in the cockpit floor provides access to the lazarette. Canvas and lexan curtains provide a weatherproof enclosure when needed, then roll up under the canopy for storage.


Construction

The semi-displacement hull is carvel planked with 1-1/4" thick Port Orford cedar on 1x2" white oak frames, bronze screw fastened. Deck and cabin beams are 3x4"fir. Carlings and stringers are 3x6"fir. Decks are 2" thick raw teak planking with black rubber seams. The transom, wheelhouse, hatches and cabin-sides are solid teak, varnished. SEA DOG was completely refit in 2008.

Engines

Twin Yanmar model 6LPASTP2 turbo-injected diesels, 6-cylinder, 4-cycle, 315 hp each. New in 2008. Stainless drip pans. Wet exhaust through transom. Model KMH50A 2.43:1 reduction gears drive the bronze propellers via 1-1/2" stainless shafts. Bronze rudders and struts. Electric floor panels in the pilothouse allow easy access to the new walk-in-sized engine room. Top speed is 20-knots. SEA DOG cruises at 12-14 knots.

Tankage

All new 2008. Two custom aluminum fuel tanks adjacent to engine room with total capacity of 240 gallons. One custom plastic 150 gallon potable water tank located under v-berth, forward. One custom 46 gal. plastic waste holding tank in engine room.

Electrical

Two 12-volt 85-amp alternators. 2008 Westerbeke model Mini/13, 60 hz diesel generator in sound enclosure. New-Mar 40-amp battery charger. New-Mar galvanic isolator. House battery bank: Four 6-volt Dyno L16’s producing 700 AH. Start banks: three 12-volt (group 27) lead-acid. One for each engine and genset. Blue Seas 360 breaker panel in wheelhouse. King-SL series 240-volt electric heaters located throughout.

Electronics/Navigation

Garmin System-3210 depth, speed, and radar all integrated into a 12" chart plotter. The chart plotter is neatly installed at the helm station ahead of the wheel and adjacent to the chart table. The custom teak enclosure provides minimal electronics clutter. Standard Horizon VHF radio.

Deck Equipment

Retractable teak boarding stair, signal mast with flag halyards, Muir electric anchor winch, Navy-type 60-lbs anchor. Rode is 30-ft of steel 3/8-in chain with 200-ft of multi braid rode. Ornamental exhaust stack, Fiberglass 10-ft covered dingy secured in cabin-top chocks. Windshield wipers, navigation and anchor lights, remotely operated search light. 8 fenders, dock lines, 3 boathooks, Buell air horns. Canvas covers for tender, fore hatch and anchor winch. Aft cockpit has side and back Lexan curtains providing for full enclosure. Wicker furniture in aft cockpit. Folding custom wood table for aft cockpit.

Additional Information

"The vessel is a classic twin engine, wood, bridge deck power cruiser. Built in 1932 at Stockton, CA. Built by Stephen Brothers.

In 2008 the vessel under went a total restoration. Extensive work was done to the wood of the hull, deck and house. The finishes were restored to perfect condition, using contemporary materials. The exterior finishes were perfect. New engines, tanks and propulsion systems were installed. 100% of the electrical system was removed and replaced. A generator was installed. Modern electric heating was installed and a sanitary systems was installed. The interior furnishings and soft goods were renewed or replaced. The interior was restored in keeping with the original period appearance. The vessel was returned to its original visual exterior condition.

There were some changes to the interior that deviated from original, mainly in that the galley. It was made more modern. Overall the vessel was like going back in time."

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.

EXCLUSIONS:

All personal property is excluded unless specifically identified and included in the sale agreement and listing specifications. Personal property refers to all items not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, furnishings, and recreational or entertainment items. Advertisements, marketing materials, and/or other photography may depict the vessel with personal property, however, such personal property is excluded unless otherwise specifically included as provided herein.

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