30 Custom 2017 Boat for Sale

30' Custom 2017

Juneau, Alaska | $249,000

Purpose-built for the demanding waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, this 2017 Dockside Machine Alaska 27 is a rare custom aluminum coastal cruiser combining the ruggedness of a commercial-style workboat with the accommodations, equipment and comfort needed for serious recreational cruising.

Built in Bellingham, Washington by talented shipwright Larry Hilty, who reportedly built approximately one boat per year, this is anything but a production boat. The design centers around the realities of boating in Alaska: changing weather, cold temperatures, long distances between destinations, serious fishing, extended time aboard and the need for a vessel that feels substantial and secure when conditions deteriorate.

At approximately 30' LOA with a 9'4" beam and five feet of freeboard at the bow, she has a noticeably different presence from a typical recreational boat in this size range. Her completely self-bailing cockpit, substantial aluminum construction, Seaglaze windows and door, multiple heating systems, diesel propulsion, large fuel capacity and enclosed accommodations make her exceptionally well suited for exploring the Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska, British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest coast.

The boat has reportedly been stored indoors whenever she was not in use and has never been snowed upon. She is described by the owner as being in excellent condition.

At the heart of the package is a 350 HP Yanmar 8LV V8 diesel with approximately 827 hours, paired with a Yanmar ZT370 counter-rotating prop drive. The owner reports approximately 22 knots at cruise while burning only 12–13 gallons per hour. Combined with a 200-gallon diesel fuel capacity, this gives the boat the type of fuel capacity and efficiency particularly desirable for longer-distance cruising in remote areas.

Fishing capability is equally serious. She carries two Scotty downriggers, a custom davit pot puller, rooftop crane, large custom ice and fish boxes, tackle storage, an aft helm station and a Furuno electronics package built around two TZTL12F multifunction displays and Furuno Doppler radar.

When the weather closes in, the boat is designed to keep operating. A custom 2024 marine canvas cabin extension with Eisenglass and full no-see-um screening dramatically increases the protected cockpit area, while three separate heating systems provide considerable flexibility for cold-weather boating.

Inside, the boat offers considerably more cruising capability than her dimensions might suggest, including a full galley, diesel stove, refrigerator/freezer, dinette, multiple berths, a forward stand-up shower and head, abundant storage and engine-supplied hot water.

A 2022 triple-axle aluminum Tuff Trailer with electric-over-hydraulic brakes and less than 200 reported miles is included, making this an unusually complete package.

For the buyer who wants a serious Alaska boat without stepping into a much larger vessel, this Dockside Machine deserves a close look.

• Year: 2017
• Manufacturer: Dockside Machine
• Model: Alaska 27
• Type: Custom aluminum alloy coastal cruiser
• Length Overall: 30'
• Beam: 9'4"
• Bow Freeboard: Approximately 5'
• Construction: Aluminum alloy
• Cockpit: Completely self-bailing
• Windows & Door: Seaglaze
• Location: Juneau, Alaska
• Asking Price: $249,000

• Diesel Fuel: 200 gallons
• Fresh Water: 40 gallons
• Black Water: 20 gallons
• Kicker Fuel: 8 gallons gasoline

• Two AGM Group 31 batteries
• Four electric bilge pumps
• Blue Seas electrical components
• Battery charger
• Crossover system
• Battery isolation system
• Multiple USB charging outlets
• Dock lines
• Fenders

A major attraction of this boat is its Yanmar diesel propulsion package.

Instead of relying on large gasoline outboards, she is powered by a:

Yanmar 8LV V8 Diesel

• 350 HP
• Approximately 827 total hours
• Electronic engine controls
• Yanmar ZT370 counter-rotating prop drive
• Trim tabs

The owner reports a cruise speed of approximately:

22 knots at 12–13 gallons per hour

That combination of cruising speed, diesel efficiency and 200 gallons of onboard fuel is particularly attractive for the type of long-distance coastal cruising for which this boat was built.

A full spare set of propellers is mounted in the hold, adding another layer of practicality when operating far from normal marine services.

Fuel delivery is handled through a dual commercial-duty Racor fuel filtration system, with a helm-mounted vacuum and water alarm to help the operator monitor the fuel system underway.

The boat is equipped with an aft helm station, a significant advantage when fishing, docking or maneuvering around gear.

Rather than having to repeatedly move between the cockpit and forward helm, the operator can control the boat from aft when conditions or fishing activity call for it.

For salmon trolling, maneuvering around pots, working gear or backing into a dock, the aft controls substantially increase the boat's versatility.

A Yamaha 9.9 HP kicker provides additional auxiliary and trolling capability.

Features include:

• 9.9 HP Yamaha
• Electric start
• Power trim
• Custom gimbal mounting system
• Separate 8-gallon gasoline tank

The custom mounting system gives the boat an additional propulsion option without compromising the main Yanmar diesel installation.

The navigation and fish-finding package is centered around Furuno electronics, with equipment selected for serious coastal operation rather than a basic recreational setup.

The helm features:

Two Furuno TZTL12F multifunction displays

These displays provide access to:

• Raster charts
• Vector charts
• GPS
• Radar
• Navigation information
• Fish-finding information

Having two dedicated multifunction displays provides considerably more flexibility at the helm than relying on a single combination screen.

The boat is equipped with a:

Furuno Doppler 36-mile radar

Radar is particularly valuable in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, where fog, rain, darkness, narrow channels, commercial traffic and rapidly changing visibility are common realities of coastal boating.

Combined with the dual Furuno displays, this gives the boat a strong navigation platform for the waters she was designed to explore.

Communications equipment includes a:

Standard Horizon Matrix VHF radio

with:

• AIS receive
• External speaker

The boat also has a NMEA 2000 backbone, allowing marine electronics and compatible onboard systems to communicate through a common network.

Fishing electronics include:

• Through-hull transducer
• Furuno stern-mounted transducer
• Fish-finder capability

Combined with the Furuno displays, downriggers and dedicated fishing equipment, this is a boat that was clearly set up for more than casual weekend fishing.

The cockpit arrangement is one of the boat's standout features.

It is completely self-bailing, an important feature for a boat intended to spend significant time operating in wet Northwest and Alaska conditions.

Fishing equipment includes:

• Two Scotty downriggers
• Custom davit pot puller
• Rooftop crane
• Large custom ice and fish boxes
• Two dedicated cockpit tool and tackle storage lockers
• Aft helm station
• Non-skid decks

Whether the mission is salmon, halibut, bottom fishing, shrimping or crabbing, the equipment aboard gives the owner a broad range of options.

For owners who spend time crabbing or shrimping, the custom davit pot-puller arrangement is a particularly useful feature.

Rather than treating pot pulling as an afterthought, the boat has dedicated hardware already incorporated into the deck setup.

A rooftop crane further expands the boat's lifting and handling capability.

The boat incorporates large custom ice and fish boxes, an especially valuable feature for extended fishing trips where keeping the catch properly chilled can become just as important as catching it.

Two additional cockpit lockers provide dedicated storage for:

• Tools
• Tackle
• Fishing equipment
• General deck gear

This helps keep the cockpit organized while preserving usable working space.

One of the more recent additions to the boat is a custom marine-canvas cabin extension completed in 2024.

It includes:

• Eisenglass panels
• Full no-see-um screen panels
• Enclosed/protected cockpit space

This is a particularly valuable upgrade in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

On cold or rainy days, the enclosure creates additional protected space behind the cabin. In warmer conditions, the screening allows ventilation while helping keep insects outside.

The result is a boat that can adapt much more effectively to changing weather throughout the boating season.

Few features communicate this boat's Alaska focus better than its three separate heating systems.

Rather than depending upon one single cabin heater, the boat offers multiple ways to keep the interior comfortable.

The countertop-mounted Wallas DT diesel stove/heater is plumbed directly into the vessel's diesel fuel supply.

This provides both cooking capability and an additional source of cabin heat.

The boat also has a dedicated:

Wallas Viking forced-air diesel furnace

Features include:

• Diesel fired
• Plumbed into the main fuel tank
• Ducted throughout the cabin
• Thermostat controlled
• Bluetooth controlled

This allows the cabin to be heated independently without running the propulsion engine.

The third source is an engine-driven hydronic heating system, providing:

• Additional cabin heat
• Windshield defrost

The combination of diesel heat, forced-air heat and engine-supplied hydronic heat gives the operator considerable flexibility depending on whether the boat is underway, anchored or tied to the dock.

Domestic hot water is provided through an engine heat-exchanger system.

That means running the main engine can supply hot water for the boat's onboard systems, particularly useful during extended cruising where shore-based amenities may not be available.

Combined with a 40-gallon freshwater tank and forward stand-up shower, this significantly improves the boat's ability to support multi-day trips.

The galley is designed around practical extended cruising.

Features include:

• Wallas diesel stove
• Deep sink
• Hot water
• Storage
• Norcold refrigerator/freezer located in the hold

The diesel stove also functions as one of the boat's heat sources and draws from the vessel's primary diesel supply, eliminating the need to carry another separate cooking fuel.

The interior makes excellent use of the available space.

A convertible fore-and-aft-facing copilot seat provides flexibility underway while helping maximize available cabin space.

The dinette accommodates approximately four people and converts into an additional berth when needed.

This allows the same space to function as:

• Dining area
• Interior seating area
• Additional sleeping accommodation

A useful feature on a boat where every square foot needs to serve more than one purpose.

Forward are unique lower starboard and port berths, each equipped with memory-foam mattresses.

Rather than relying solely on temporary convertible sleeping arrangements, these provide dedicated sleeping spaces for overnight trips.

Additional storage is incorporated:

• Beneath the berths
• In the hold
• Inside cabinets
• Beneath the cabin sole

That storage becomes particularly important when carrying clothing, food, fishing equipment, spare parts and supplies for longer trips away from home.

Another major cruising feature is the forward stand-up shower and head.

For a 30-foot aluminum fishing/cruising boat, having a true enclosed head and the ability to shower aboard makes a significant difference when spending multiple days away from the dock.

The boat carries:

• 40 gallons of freshwater
• 20-gallon black-water tank
• Engine heat-exchanger hot water

Together, these systems make the boat much more practical for extended cruising than a typical day-use fishing platform.

The anchoring system is designed around serious coastal cruising.

Equipment includes:

• Lawrence 1000 windlass
• Rochna anchor
• Brand-new 60' of G4 chain
• 250' of 8-plait anchor rope
• Deep no-hockle anchor locker

The combination provides a substantial amount of ground tackle for anchoring in the varied depths commonly encountered throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Additional exterior features include:

• Electric engine-cover lift
• Rooftop crane
• Custom davit pot puller
• Helm windshield wiper
• Freshwater windshield washer
• Aviation Wing Walk non-skid decks
• Large custom ice/fish boxes
• Two cockpit tackle/tool lockers
• Completely self-bailing cockpit
• Five feet of freeboard at the bow
• Seaglaze windows and door

The freshwater windshield washer and wiper system are particularly useful in the salt spray and rain routinely encountered during Northwest coastal operation.

The exterior deck surfaces utilize Aviation Wing Walk non-skid.

On a boat designed to operate in rain, spray and fishing conditions, dependable footing is not merely cosmetic. It contributes directly to how usable the deck is when conditions become wet.

The vessel is equipped with an all-Blue Seas electrical system, including:

• Charger
• Battery crossover
• Battery isolation system
• Two AGM Group 31 batteries
• Multiple USB outlets

Four electric bilge pumps are also installed.

The electrical system reflects the overall philosophy of the boat: practical, functional and intended for extended use rather than simply day boating.

With 200 gallons of diesel aboard, the boat carries a meaningful amount of fuel for a vessel of this size.

Combined with the owner's reported:

22-knot cruise at approximately 12–13 gallons per hour

the propulsion package provides an appealing combination of speed and fuel efficiency for traveling throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Actual consumption and range will naturally vary with load, sea state, weather and operating conditions.

A major component of the package is the included:

2022 triple-axle aluminum Tuff Trailer

Features include:

• Aluminum construction
• Three axles
• Electric-over-hydraulic brakes
• Reportedly less than 200 miles of use

For a custom aluminum diesel boat of this type, having the matching trailer significantly increases its flexibility.

It provides options for:

• Long-term storage
• Seasonal relocation
• Maintenance
• Transport between cruising areas
• Moving the vessel south from Alaska

The boat is currently located in Juneau, Alaska, but the owner has already considered the logistics for buyers elsewhere.

Delivery can happen.

Several possibilities exist:

The boat can be piloted from Juneau down through the Inside Passage, while the trailer is shipped separately.

For the right owner, that is not simply delivery — it could be one of the best first trips imaginable in the boat.

Another option is transporting the boat south using the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system to Bellingham.

The vessel can also potentially be barged south through AML to Seattle.

Delivery arrangements can be negotiated as part of an acceptable offer.

That makes the boat a realistic option not only for Alaska buyers, but also for buyers throughout Washington, Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest.

There are plenty of aluminum fishing boats on the market.

This one occupies a much narrower category.

It combines:

• Custom aluminum construction
• Yanmar V8 diesel power
• 200 gallons of diesel capacity
• 22-knot reported cruise
• Aft helm station
• Yamaha auxiliary kicker
• Dual Furuno multifunction displays
• Furuno Doppler radar
• AIS receive
• Dedicated fish-finding equipment
• Scotty downriggers
• Pot-pulling equipment
• Rooftop crane
• Large fish storage
• Three sources of cabin heat
• Hot water
• Full galley
• Refrigerator/freezer
• Stand-up shower
• Enclosed head
• Multiple sleeping accommodations
• 2024 canvas enclosure
• Triple-axle aluminum trailer

That combination gives her the ability to transition from a serious fishing boat to a comfortable coastal cruiser without requiring the owner to maintain a much larger vessel.

For someone whose plans include Southeast Alaska, the Inside Passage, British Columbia, the San Juan Islands or extended Pacific Northwest cruising, this is exactly the environment the boat was built around.

She could be equally appealing to someone looking for a dedicated Alaska fishing platform, remote-property access boat, extended-season cruiser or a capable boat for multi-day fishing and exploration.

The asking price has been reduced to $249,000.

A 2023 marine survey and additional vessel information are available upon inquiry.

Located in Juneau, Alaska. Delivery options to the Pacific Northwest are available and can be negotiated with an acceptable offer.

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sunset Marine Sales.

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