Pacemaker 68' 65
"Camelot"
1976 65' Pacemaker — Detroit 8V92s | 3,300 Hours | Coastwise Endorsed | Charter Opportunity
Classic 65' Pacemaker with twin Detroit Diesel 8V92s showing only approximately 3,300 hours, Coastwise endorsement, LLC ownership, transferable slip, and approximately $99,600 in improvements and deferred-maintenance work completed since purchase.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial classic Pacemaker with significant work already completed and a strong foundation for continued private use or a qualified charter operation.
Purchased in February 2021 for $260,000, the vessel has received approximately $99,600 in improvements, upgrades, repairs, and deferred-maintenance work since purchase.
Vessel Highlights
- 1976 Pacemaker 65' Motor Yacht
- Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92 engines
- Approximately 3,300 hours
- Coastwise endorsement
- Vessel held in an LLC
- Transferable slip
- Strong charter potential, subject to applicable requirements
- Approximately $99,600 invested in improvements and repairs since 2021
Improvements — Approximately $71,200
The current ownership has made numerous upgrades intended to improve the vessel's comfort, appearance, systems, and usability, including:
- Two new holding tanks
- New large-salon furniture — approximately $2,500
- New carpets throughout — approximately $5,000
- New window treatments — approximately $5,000
- New grill and patio furnishings — approximately $1,200
- New topside cushions — approximately $6,000
- New bow cushion, table, and chairs — approximately $2,000
- New inverter and additional wiring — approximately $3,000
- New sea chests for main engines — approximately $3,000
- New ice maker — approximately $500
- New topside railing — approximately $7,000
- New mid-salon furniture — approximately $6,000
- Approximately $30,000 invested in heads and plumbing, including one new head, one rebuilt head, and mostly new plumbing throughout
Repairs & Deferred Maintenance — Approximately $28,400
Significant repair and maintenance work has also been completed, including:
- Starboard-side rot repair — approximately $15,000
- LED lighting throughout — approximately $1,200
- Freshwater pumps rebuilt/replaced — approximately $1,200
- Main-engine coolant flush and additional engine service — approximately $3,000
- Swim-deck and ladder repairs — approximately $1,000
- Bottom paint and zincs — approximately $3,000
- Hull-blister repair and epoxy coating — approximately $4,000
Total Documented Investment Since Purchase
Improvements: approximately $71,200
Repairs & deferred maintenance: approximately $28,400
Total: approximately $99,600
This investment represents substantial work already completed by the current ownership and gives a prospective buyer a detailed picture of the vessel's recent improvement and maintenance history.
With her classic Pacemaker design, twin low-hour Detroit 8V92s, Coastwise endorsement, LLC structure, transferable slip, and nearly $100,000 in recent improvements and repairs, this vessel presents an unusual opportunity for an owner seeking a large classic yacht with commercial charter potential.
Serious inquiries welcome. Detailed records, receipts, equipment information, vessel documentation, and additional information can be provided to qualified buyers.
Engines (2)
- Make Detroit
- Model 8v92
- Fuel diesel
- Type Inboard
- Total HP1,500
- Total Hours 6600
- Year 1976
Disclaimer
SYS Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Premiere Yachts.
Specifications
- Category Power
- Condition Used
- Hull Material Fiberglass
- Make Pacemaker
- Model 65
- Boat Name Camelot
- Length Overall 70'
- Model Year 1976
- Beam 17' 6''
- Fuel Tank2 x 1200|gallon
- Cabins 4 x 6.17 ft
- Heads 3
- Max Speed 18 kn
- Cruising Speed 12 kn
- Length 68'
- Length of Deck 70'
- Holding Tank 1 x 100|gallon
- Fresh Water 1 x 400|gallon
- Propeller Cruising Speed 1500
- Range 690.47 mi
- Bridge Clearance 30 ft
- ElectricalCircuit 110 V
- Windlass Type Hydraulic
- Drive Up 8' 8''
- Drive Type Direct
- Maximum Number of Passengers 12
