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1969 Rhodes 782 Center Cockpit Ketch

1969 Rhodes 782 Center Cockpit Ketch

Masterfully crafted 54' Motorsailer!

$ 225,000 CAD
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LOCATION: SIDNEY, BC

Masterfully designed and crafted Dutch Ketch. Purpose-built for adventuring in both coastal and bluewater with a steel hull and multiple sail configurations 
Unveil the allure of a masterfully crafted 54' Motorsailer, an enduring testament to Dutch shipbuilding excellence. Impeccably rebuilt between 2000 and 2005, this steel ketch stands poised for your next maritime adventure, offering the perfect combination of bluewater sailing capability and luxurious live-aboard comfort. This versatile vessel offers three cabins, including a main cabin with a double bed and single bed, a forward starboard cabin with two bunk beds, and a V-berth, providing spacious accommodations. There is also clever storage solutions and thoughtful design elements made to elevate the onboard experience.


Equipped with myriad navigation technology, including an AIS system, Furuno radar, Icom M710 VHF radio, Furuno Plotter with depth sounder, and a modified CPT Autopilot. This Motorsailer ensures precision and safety during your seafaring journeys. The robust 4-53 Detroit diesel engine, guarantees both power, maneuverability and long lasting performance . Embrace sustainable ocean adventures with eco-friendly features like a wind generator, engine-driven watermaker, and seven solar panels generating more than enough power for all your daily activities. With a generous 350 gallon diesel capacity and 160 gallon water capacity, coupled with comforts like an Adriatic diesel cook stove, cozy cabin propane heater, and a wood fireplace in the salon, this motorsailer is a harmonious blend of functionality and opulence, inviting you to set sail in unparalleled style.


As you traverse the open waters, revel in the intimate warmth of a meticulously designed living space. The Adriatic diesel cook stove graces the galley, ensuring delightful culinary experiences, while the cozy cabin propane heater in the aft cabin and a wood fireplace in the salon infuse the interior with comfort and ambiance. The vessel accommodates seven solar panels, generating a robust 750 Watts, enhancing its sustainability profile. With a fuel capacity of 350 gallons and a water capacity of 160 gallons, this motorsailer ensures self-sufficiency during extended journeys. Whether you seek adventure on the high seas or a serene live-aboard experience, this Motorsailer beckons with its timeless charm and seafaring prowess.

Details
LOA: 54'0"
Beam: 15’8"
Draft: 4’9”
Registered Tonnage is: 33.92 RT

Tankage
Fuel Tanks: Multiple steel tanks located midship on stbd and port side amounting to a total of 350
Water Tanks: Multiple plastic tanks secured throughout hull with a total capacity of 200 gal
Holding Tanks: 10 gallons under the aft head sink and a 20 gallons in the V-berth

Engines
Detroit
Model: 453
HP: 120hp
Fuel: Diesel
Hours: 1500 approx.

Electronics
Furuno Plotter
Furuno Radar: 32 Waas Navigator
AIS System
Icom M710 single-side -band radio,
Depth sounder: 300 TX
CPT Autopilot
Compass: Danforth
Rudder Angle Indicator: HBELT
Wind Speed: Raymarine ST 40

Equipment
Lewmar 250 Bow thruster
Wind Driven Generator
Water maker - 12 GPH
Multiple Heating Sources as follows:
Galley: Dickinson
Salon: Ceramic Fire Place
Cabin: Sig Marine Propane Heater
Force 10 BBQ
Eno 2 burner propane stove
Profession Mariner Battery Charger
7 Solar Panels
Xantrex Inverter
Battery System as follows
Two 12V 27M located in Fo'c'sle Cabin
Five 12V 31 located in engine room
Four 8V 32 located in engine room
All main sail lines lead to cockpit
Mizzen lines are found on aft deck
Refrigeration: Nova Kool 12V
Freezer: Salton 120 VAC
50kg Claw Anchor
Attached to Claw is 400 feet of 7/16" galvanized chain
200 feet of Rope is 3/4" three strand nylon
5/8" braided polypropylene on reel
Back up anchor is 40kg Danforth
Jabsco Macerators
Nautical davit and winch.
Anchor and chain saltwater wash down 

Rigging

Head sail - 140 furling - Sunguard strip
Stay sail - bolted to deck
Spinnaker
Orange Storm sail
Mainsail - 3 reef points - (2021)
Mizzen Sail - 2 reef points 

Accommodations
Forward V berth
Stbd Cabin with two bunk beds
Master stateroom aft with separated bunks and ensuite with shower

Interior
Open concept salon with galley designed on port side
Double sink, 2-burner electric stove with oven, freezer
Cozy feeling in salon with fireplace located on stbd corner

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.

PLEASE CONTACT – ALEXANDER LANGLEY - VANCOUVER ISLAND YACHT SALES - 1-833-UCYACHT EXT 3005

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Type: Sailboat
Year: 1969
Make: Rhodes
Model: 782 Center Cockpit Ketch
Length: 54
Status: For Sale
Price: $225,000 CAD
Location:
Date Posted: 2023-12-18

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LOCATION: SIDNEY, BC

Masterfully designed and crafted Dutch Ketch. Purpose-built for adventuring in both coastal and bluewater with a steel hull and multiple sail configurations 
Unveil the allure of a masterfully crafted 54' Motorsailer, an enduring testament to Dutch shipbuilding excellence. Impeccably rebuilt between 2000 and 2005, this steel ketch stands poised for your next maritime adventure, offering the perfect combination of bluewater sailing capability and luxurious live-aboard comfort. This versatile vessel offers three cabins, including a main cabin with a double bed and single bed, a forward starboard cabin with two bunk beds, and a V-berth, providing spacious accommodations. There is also clever storage solutions and thoughtful design elements made to elevate the onboard experience.


Equipped with myriad navigation technology, including an AIS system, Furuno radar, Icom M710 VHF radio, Furuno Plotter with depth sounder, and a modified CPT Autopilot. This Motorsailer ensures precision and safety during your seafaring journeys. The robust 4-53 Detroit diesel engine, guarantees both power, maneuverability and long lasting performance . Embrace sustainable ocean adventures with eco-friendly features like a wind generator, engine-driven watermaker, and seven solar panels generating more than enough power for all your daily activities. With a generous 350 gallon diesel capacity and 160 gallon water capacity, coupled with comforts like an Adriatic diesel cook stove, cozy cabin propane heater, and a wood fireplace in the salon, this motorsailer is a harmonious blend of functionality and opulence, inviting you to set sail in unparalleled style.


As you traverse the open waters, revel in the intimate warmth of a meticulously designed living space. The Adriatic diesel cook stove graces the galley, ensuring delightful culinary experiences, while the cozy cabin propane heater in the aft cabin and a wood fireplace in the salon infuse the interior with comfort and ambiance. The vessel accommodates seven solar panels, generating a robust 750 Watts, enhancing its sustainability profile. With a fuel capacity of 350 gallons and a water capacity of 160 gallons, this motorsailer ensures self-sufficiency during extended journeys. Whether you seek adventure on the high seas or a serene live-aboard experience, this Motorsailer beckons with its timeless charm and seafaring prowess.

Details
LOA: 54'0"
Beam: 15’8"
Draft: 4’9”
Registered Tonnage is: 33.92 RT

Tankage
Fuel Tanks: Multiple steel tanks located midship on stbd and port side amounting to a total of 350
Water Tanks: Multiple plastic tanks secured throughout hull with a total capacity of 200 gal
Holding Tanks: 10 gallons under the aft head sink and a 20 gallons in the V-berth

Engines
Detroit
Model: 453
HP: 120hp
Fuel: Diesel
Hours: 1500 approx.

Electronics
Furuno Plotter
Furuno Radar: 32 Waas Navigator
AIS System
Icom M710 single-side -band radio,
Depth sounder: 300 TX
CPT Autopilot
Compass: Danforth
Rudder Angle Indicator: HBELT
Wind Speed: Raymarine ST 40

Equipment
Lewmar 250 Bow thruster
Wind Driven Generator
Water maker - 12 GPH
Multiple Heating Sources as follows:
Galley: Dickinson
Salon: Ceramic Fire Place
Cabin: Sig Marine Propane Heater
Force 10 BBQ
Eno 2 burner propane stove
Profession Mariner Battery Charger
7 Solar Panels
Xantrex Inverter
Battery System as follows
Two 12V 27M located in Fo'c'sle Cabin
Five 12V 31 located in engine room
Four 8V 32 located in engine room
All main sail lines lead to cockpit
Mizzen lines are found on aft deck
Refrigeration: Nova Kool 12V
Freezer: Salton 120 VAC
50kg Claw Anchor
Attached to Claw is 400 feet of 7/16" galvanized chain
200 feet of Rope is 3/4" three strand nylon
5/8" braided polypropylene on reel
Back up anchor is 40kg Danforth
Jabsco Macerators
Nautical davit and winch.
Anchor and chain saltwater wash down 

Rigging

Head sail - 140 furling - Sunguard strip
Stay sail - bolted to deck
Spinnaker
Orange Storm sail
Mainsail - 3 reef points - (2021)
Mizzen Sail - 2 reef points 

Accommodations
Forward V berth
Stbd Cabin with two bunk beds
Master stateroom aft with separated bunks and ensuite with shower

Interior
Open concept salon with galley designed on port side
Double sink, 2-burner electric stove with oven, freezer
Cozy feeling in salon with fireplace located on stbd corner

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.

PLEASE CONTACT – ALEXANDER LANGLEY - VANCOUVER ISLAND YACHT SALES - 1-833-UCYACHT EXT 3005

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