By Appt. only!
1976 65’ Pacemaker – Turn-Key Charter Yacht or Family CruiserFreshwater • Lake Union • Tax-Paid LLC
Step aboard a classic 1976 65’ Pacemaker, professionally kept in freshwater and currently moored on Lake Union. This vessel is offered turn-key through a tax-paid LLC and comes with a current charter license, making it an exceptional opportunity for a charter operator or a private owner dreaming of cruising the San Juan Islands or Desolation Sound.
Highlights

65 feet of proven Pacemaker craftsmanship – solid, timeless design
Freshwater moored on Lake Union
Turn-key, licensed charter boat – ready to operate immediately
Tax-paid LLC simplifies ownership and transfer
Comfortable, spacious layout ideal for charter guests or family cruising
Well-suited for extended Northwest cruising: San Juans, Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound

Whether you’re looking to step directly into a revenue-generating charter business or want a capable, comfortable yacht for family adventures and long summer cruises, this Pacemaker checks all the boxes. Classic lines, generous accommodations, and the rare advantage of an existing licensed charter platform make this a standout offering.
Shown by appointment on Lake Union.Serious inquiries only.
Accommodations
This is a three stateroom yacht with three very private double cabins, each with a head. Starting at the bow there is a head compartment with shower and then a double stateroom with hanging locker - engine room door is here.
Next aft is the galley to starboard with the dinette to port. There are opening windows and full galley with four burner stove and oven, microwave and copious food and appliance storage.
The full beam lower living room/den is next with entertainment and couch seating. Steps from this area lead up the Pilothouse and main living room or down to the hallway to master cabin aft and the VIP double stateroom. The VIP is to starboard and has two large twin berths with hanging lockers and counter nightstand.
The Guest head with it's own shower is across the hall. The master is a King bed and ensuite head and shower. There is a vanity or desk workstation in the master plus several settees for ease of owners relaxation time. A safety exit hatch is found is this area. There are opening port lights throughout the master suite to allow for wonderful light and air.
Stepping to the wheel house you have armrests and seating for three with excellent visibility forward and aft through the bar area. There are port and starboard doors to the deck area here as well as access to the flybridge helm and seating. The foredeck features seating and an expanse of beautiful teak decking, well preserved and ready for entertaining. The anchor windlass with easily deployed anchor and chain are here.
The Flybridge has seating for the whole crew with a dining table, simple instrumentation and the Boston Whaler tender with cradle and davit.
Aft of the pilothouse is the bar and the impressive full beam main salon and adjoining aft deck. Here one can easily entertain 20 for cocktails! The aft deck has ladder access from the large swim step.
Galley

Teak cabinets
Laminate / granite counter-tops
4-burner stove
Whirlpool oven
Double Stainless Steel Sink
GE 20 Cu. Ft. refrigerator
U-Line Ice maker
GE Profile Series Microwave
Kitchen Aid Trash Compactor
Sub Zero Freezer under the counter
Motorized lift panel between galley and salon
Lots of Storage

Entertainment

(2) Sony LCD TV's with Omni antenna system
(2) Pioneer/Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereos with USB inputs - one each at the pilothouse and lower salon

Electrical

Onan 30kw generator (680 hrs)
Kohler 20kw generator (1080 hrs)
(2) 8D Batteries for engine starting
(6) 8D for house systems
Dytec 2000 watt Inverter
House and inverter batteries (new July 2019)
(2) New Primary 240/120 volt entrance power panels installed in 2012. These breaker panels bring the boat into compliance with the latest ABYC standards
The entire electrical system has been continuously attended and upgraded

Electronics and Navigation

Magnetic 8" Danforth Compass
Magnetic 3" Ritchie Compass
Autohelm Autopilot w/2 stations and remote
Vigel RCX Color Radar
(2) Garmin 7000 series touch screen interfaced GPS, radar depthsounder, cameras, security
Standard VHF (upper station)
Shipmate RS 8300 VHF Radio (lower station)
SEA 225 SSB
Magellan NAV5200 GPS
Micrologic Loran Compass
Trimble NavGraphicXL Map
Raytheon 726E Depth Sounder (lower station)
Coastal Navigator DDS300
Lowrance X70 Digital Knotmeter
Autohelm Tridata Digital Knotmeter
Trident 8" Clock
7" Remote Controlled Searchlight
Anchor light
International Running Lights
Bow Docking Lights
Horn (electric and air)
Trident 8" Barometer
Standard LH 10 Loudhailer
Uniden CB Radio
Video Monitor System w/7cameras and 2 display w/tilt and pan capability
6-Station Intercom
Autopilot Rudder Angle Indicator

Deck and Hull

11' Boston Whaler w/25 HP Johnson outboard
13' Boston Whaler w/60 HP Johnson outboard
Teak Railings
Full-length varnished teak cap rails
Covers for command bridge seating, small boats and deck gear
(2) Fiberglass deck boxes on bow deck
(8) Rubber Fenders
Non-skid deck
Forfjord 145# anchor w/35' of 1/2 HT chain & 400' of 1/2" SS cable
Fortress FX55 spare anchor w/25' of 1/2" chain & 300' of 1" nylon rode
Plath 5 HP electric winch
Electric/hydraulic aluminum davit on upper deck
10' aluminum boarding ladder
Electric heads plumbed to holding tank with pumpout valve
Splendide over/under washer and dryer

Engine and Mechanical

Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TI V-8 engines, fresh water cooled, 650hp (3250 hours 7/2019)
(4) Racor Fuel Filters
(3) Electric Water Pumps
Electric Wash Down Pumps
(3) Shower Sump Pumps
Raw Water Strainers
Raw Water Heat Exchangers
Village Marine Watermakers
40 Gallon Water Heater
(5) Electric Bilge Pumps
Reverso Oil Change System w/Reverso pump and complex manifold allows tank transfers, added filtration and fuel polishing
(2) 30" 4-Blade Michigan Bronze Props w/29" pitch
Electric Macerator to empty holding tank overboard

Fire and Safety Equipment

DSC Security Alarm System w/full-time monitor by Monitronics International (includes monitoring of bilge flooding and fire status)
15 Life Preservers
Distress Signals
Smoke Detectors
Safety Ladder into Water
(2) Liferings
Lifelines
Avon 6-man Liferaft
First Aid Kit
(12) Fire Extinguishers - (6) Halon, (6) Dry Chemical
Halon 1301 Fire Suppression System
Automatic Engine Shut-down

Exclusions
All personal gear; loose items; galley gear; CD's; charts; fishing equipment; tools; spare parts; supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.
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.