- Cruising Speed: 8 kn
- Maximum Speed: 16 kn
- Beam: 17' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Displacement: 100,005 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 1300|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 345|gallon
- Holding: 2 x 22|gallon
- Cabins: 4
- Heads: 3
By Appt. only!
1976 65’ Pacemaker – Turn-Key Charter Yacht or Family Cruiser
Freshwater • 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
Entertainment
Electrical
Electronics and Navigation
Deck and Hull
Engine and Mechanical
Fire and Safety Equipment
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.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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