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$395K

1984 Alden Palmer Johnson 78

Cruisers·
Somerset, Massachusetts
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$395K
USD · Asking Price
78 ft
Length
1984
Year
Cruisers
Type
Somerset, Massachusetts
Location

About This Vessel

This 1984 Alden Palmer Johnson 78, measures 78 ft, and is located in Somerset, Massachusetts, powered by Caterpillar 3208N 210.00HP.

SIROCCO is an elegant, high-performance, long-range cruising ketch. Her centerboard configuration (7'-2" with board up, 14' with board down) permits access to ports not usually open to so large a vessel. Her 1200 gals. of fuel and 1400 gals. of water gives her a ‘go-anywhere’ cruising range, and her Caterpillar diesel gives her a comfortable 10 kt cruising speed. She has been continually upgraded both cosmetically and mechanically, including new deck paint (2021), hull paint (2021) and Garmin touch-screen chart system with HD radar and wind instruments. She is ready to cruise the world’s oceans in comfort and speed. Seriously for sale. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

ACCOMMODATIONS

In the bow is a large sail and gear locker, very well laid out and approx. 6' in length. Aft of this is a collision bulkhead. The OWNERS STATEROOM is in the forward part of the vessel, beautifully arranged, extremely light, airy and well ventilated. There is a centerline queen berth, extensive drawer storage and a small settee, linen storage locker and book storage. Aft to starboard is a cedar-lined hanging locker; further aft is a mirrored vanity with swing-out seating, drawer and hair dryer storage locker. The OWNER'S HEAD is to port, beautifully finished in cherry with Corian countertops, small bath tub and shower aft, stainless steel bidet, Mansfield electric head and teak grate.Moving aft to the passageway, to starboard is a hanging locker and built-in shoe locker.Continuing aft to starboard is a very comfortable GUEST STATEROOM. This cabin has a queen berth outboard, flanked by a four-drawer bureau inboard, and a built-in Panasonic TV forward, with bookshelves. There is a hanging locker, and excellent storage both above and underneath the berth. There is an adjoining head (electric), with stall shower and Corian counters. Bulkheads are Formica with cherry trim.Opposite is the port side GUEST STATEROOM, light and airy with a Goiot hatch for ventilation. This stateroom has upper and lower double berths with storage behind. There is also drawer storage under. Aft of this stateroom is the adjoining head with stall shower. Proceeding out of the center line companionway, which can be separated by a door, there are two shallow steps up to the main saloon.The interior of SIROCCO is finished in beautiful cherry wood, complimented and lightened by the use of matte white overheads, with solid teak and holly soles throughout. The saloon is generous, with light and ventilation provided by four large overhead hatches. There are L-shaped settees port and starboard, with the hi/lo extension dining table in the starboard settee. There is extensive storage both in lockers and drawers. There is a pilot berth behind the starboard settee. Behind the port settee is the TV and stereo. Aft of the port settee and outboard is the liquor storage, and there is a built-in bar aft in this area as well, complemented by excellent drawer storage. Next aft to starboard is the galley.The GALLEY is open to the main saloon, and is U-shaped, facing forward. There is excellent counter space, fiddles, excellent storage, a top-loading refrigerator with front-door access and a top-loading freezer. The gimbaled stove is located outboard and can be hidden with cherrywood drop panels.Equipment includes:Grunert 110v holding plate ref./freezerLuke four-burner propane stove w/oven & broilerTrash compactorGarbage disposalMicrowave ovenHot water 60 Gals20 gal Potable drinking water systemAdjacent to the galley on centerline is the passageway to the aft cockpit, with a watertight doorbehind the companionway for access to the ENGINE ROOM. Adjacent to the companionway is a wetLocker, and further outboard is access to an additional double STATEROOM with excellent storage and ventilation, which can also be used as a crew quarters.Forward of this stateroom is a head, and forward of the head is the NAV CENTER.Up the companionway is the large aft cockpit. There is a large cockpit table with centerline foot rest. The cockpit is protected by a dodger and a bimini that can be united. There is engine room access under the starboard seat.On the foredeck the anchoring system is exceptional, with two large CQR anchors in chocks, the windlass further aft, and excellent deep storage lockers both port and starboard of the sail locker. There is a large lazarette aft.

ELECTRONICS

Closed circuit cameras in engine room and bilge. Displays at nav center and helm Robertson Dateline X instrument panel(2) 14" RCA TV/VCR combosFlat screen TVs (2008)Clock and barometerRobertson AP300 DLX autopilotGarmin 5212 touchscreen nav system with displays in nav ctr. and helmInsulated backstay antenna for SSBCap'n Elec. Charting & Ship Mgmt.UFO TV antenna on mast (NEW 2021)

SAILS AND RIGGING

Ketch-rigged with manual Hood Sto’way main mast and Detroit Offshore Spars mizzen with manual in-mast furling. Headsail and staysail are fitted with Hood furlers.SAILSMainsail (2005)130% Genoa (2005)Storm sail (2002)Mizzen staysailStaysailMizzenWINCHES(2) Lewmar #90 2-speed self-tailing elec. primaries w/upgraded gears (2) Lewmar #55 2-speed self-tailing elec. secondariesLewmar #55 self-tailing main sheetLewmar #46 self-tailing mizzen sheet and outhaul w/ Schaefer cam cleats(2) Lewmar #30 self-tailing travelersLewmar #65 self-tailing outhaul winchLewmar #55 3-speed staysail halyard, self-tailingLewmar #48 3-speed staysail halyard, self-tailingLewmar #48 3-speed genoa halyard winchLewmar #30 self-tailing topping

MECHANICAL

Single Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine, 210 HPEngine pyrometerEdson pedestal steering with Wagner hydraulic ram and Wagner rudder angle indicatorHundestadt propeller with electric pitchNavtec hydraulic centerboard liftCenterboard position gaugeRule engine room 2500 bilge pump @3,000 gal./hr. Jabsco clutch driven main engine bilge pump(2) Rule #3500 Float and Pumps electric bilge pumpsEdson manual bilge pump(4) Dometic electric fresh water heads (NEW 2021)(2) Cruisair AC units, pump and motorVibration free Aqua driveBow thruster w/ custom foot pedalsOil change system with old/new oil holding tanks, 15 galTankageFuel: 1200 galWater: 1400 gal Grey water: 150 galBlack water: 180 gal w/ deck pump-out or overboard discharge

ELECTRICAL

12/24/110/220 volt AC system Northern lights 20 kW generator w/Racor fuel filter Isolation transformer220 volt 50 amp shore powerVictron inverter/charger 24v to 110v AC (NEW 2021)24-12 Converter sailing instruments(8) Workahalic 6v house batteriesEngine battery 8D

DECK

Lofrans 24v windlassFresh water deck wash downSalt water deck wash down6-man life raftDodger and bimini (NEW 2021)Side curtainsCockpit cushionsForedeck cushionTeak cockpit tableTeak cockpit grate140 lb. CQR anchor, 300' of chain120 lb. CQR 50' of chain, 300'of rodeSide-mounted stainless swim ladder

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.

Vessel Overview

Year1984
MakeAlden
ModelPalmer Johnson 78
Vessel NameSIROCCO
CategoryCruisers
ConditionUsed
BuilderPalmer Johnson
DesignerJ.G. Alden
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialAluminum
Hull FinishAwlgrip
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall78 ft
Beam18 ft
Max Draft14 ft
Displacement104,000

Performance & Capacity

Cruise Speed10 kts
Fuel Capacity1,200 gal
Fresh Water1,400 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeCaterpillar
Model3208N
Power210.00 HP
FuelDiesel

Generators

MakeNorthern Lights

Accommodations

Guest Cabins4
Heads4

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