1930 Blanchard Lake Union Dreamboat - BLANCHARD

1930 Blanchard Lake Union Dreamboat
Introducing MER-NA, a stunning 36-foot Raised Deck Cruiser crafted by the renowned Blanchard Boat Company in Seattle, Washington. For over sixty years, starting in 1907, the N.J. Blanchard Boat Company has been synonymous with exceptional motor yachts, sailboats, and small tenders from the Pacific Northwest, including the iconic "Lake Union Dreamboats." Launched in 1930 as hull #25, MER-NA stands as the final masterpiece in the Blanchard "Dreamboat" series.

Her current owner acquired this beauty two decades ago and has since relocated her to Lake Minnetonka, where she has received meticulous care, including extensive renovations and upgrades, detailed below. This exquisite yacht is available for sale at $129,900.

Specifications for MER-NA

• Classification: Documented Motor Vessel, #230-292
• Year: 1930
• Builder: N.J. Blanchard Boat Works, Seattle
• Model: Standardized Cruiser (“Lake Union Dreamboat”)
• Hull Number: 25 in series (last one built)
• Length Overall: 36’-0” (Waterline length also 36’-0”)
• Maximum Beam: 9’-6”
• Draft: 3.5 feet
• Height: 17’ 2” from waterline to mast light (bridge clearance)
• Power: Yanmar 4JH2E, 4-cylinder diesel, 51 horsepower, 4267 hours
• Cruising Speed: 6-8 knots, maximum 9 knots
• Cruising RPM: 2,100-2,600 (comfortable)
• Speed / RPM: 5.1 knots @ 1500, 6.4 @ 2000, 7.7 @ 2500, 8.8 @ 3000
• Fuel Consumption: 0.5 gallon per hour at slow cruise (2100 rpm/6 knots); maximum 1.5 gph @ 3300rpm
• Fuel Tanks: New aluminum tank (August, 2001) 45-gallons, new fiber 23-gallon (Jan 2004). Total capacity 68 gal.
• Batteries: Two 12-volt starting batteries plus three 12-volt “house” batteries rated at 360Ah. Xantrax RV2012 charger / 1500W inverter.
• Water Tank: Stainless steel, 75 gallons, under forward berth
• Pumps: Brass water pumps (original) in galley and head
• Heat: Red Dot R-290, forced-air heater in pilothouse and main cabin (2000 BTU, works off engine heat exchanger).
• Stove: Restored (original) Sound-brand cast-iron galley stove, stainless oven, burns kerosene, 1qt./hr., 15 gal. tank in bow.
• Hot Water: 10-gallon stainless tank heated by galley stove
• Lighting: 12-volt original crystal fixtures; new wiring throughout (2004).
• Water Closet: SeaEra, 12v. macerating with 24 gal. waste water tank.
• Fathometer: Ross 240’
• GPS: Garmin, 3010C, color, moving-map, chartplotter with GDL 30A, marine (XM WX) weather satellite receiver
• VHF: ICOM, IC-M59 (new 2001)
• Stereo: XM Satellite AM/FM radio with tape deck and 6-CD changer
• Horns: Air and electric
• Planking: Western Red Cedar
• Framing: White Oak, 1-3/8” x 1-1/4” bent frames
• Deck Beams: 1-1/8” x 2-1/4,” Douglas Fir
• Decking: Tongue-and-groove cedar, covered with painted canvas
• Bilge Pumps: Rule automatic, 1” discharge; Par automatic, 1” discharge.
• Steering: Cable
• Anchors: Bruce anchor, 50’ chain, 250’ line; Storm anchor (larger Danforth type), 50’ chain, 250’ line
• Safety: Four dry-chemical fire extinguishers, 2-1/2-5 lb.
• Dinghy: Original, 7’-6” lapstrake, Western Red Cedar with White Oak frames, on pilothouse roof (mast and boom are used to lower and retrieve skiff).
• Searchlight: Two: one 12-volt, pilothouse roof, and one 12-volt remote control on bow sprint (removable)
• Life Jackets: Eight life jackets, one ring buoy
• Clock, Barometer: One each, in main cabin
• Windshield Wipers: Two wipers and one windshield fan
• Refrigeration: Large (10 cu. ft.) stainless-steel icebox w/three access doors in pilothouse. Alder-Barbour compressor/evaporator provides refrigeration drawing only 5 amps.
• Miscellaneous: Original crystal “Mer-Na” glassware, Burgundy mohair upholstery throughout. All new through-hulls (2004), electrical system completely rewired and refused (2004), galvanic isolator / inverter / charger. The hull was completely stripped (2007), with the forward keel and garboards replaced. New ribs were sistered to the forward 4 stations. The entire hull was refastened with 4000 hot-dipped, galvanized screws, and each head sealed with 2-part West epoxy. Wood below the waterline was wadded & caulked. The entire boat was repainted with 2 coats primer and 3 top coats. The transom was completely rebuilt in 2015.

This yacht is a true gem in the current boat location, perfect for those looking to buy a yacht that embodies elegance and history. Explore yacht sales in the current boat location and seize the opportunity to own this remarkable vessel.