68 Pacemaker 1976 Boat for Sale

Camelot Yacht | 68' Pacemaker 1976

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'
• 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.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Premiere 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.