1958 Blanchard Pilothouse

This 1958 Blanchard 62 Pilothouse is a wooden-hulled cruising yacht built by the respected Blanchard Boat Company in Seattle. The yacht was designed by naval architect William Garden and represents the craftsmanship of Pacific Northwest boatbuilding in the post-war era. At 62 feet long with a 16.5-foot beam, she was conceived as a family cruising motor-yacht combining substantial size with practical design.

The yacht is powered by two GM diesel engines producing 370 horsepower, delivering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a maximum speed of 12 knots. The pilothouse configuration provides shelter and visibility for extended cruising. Below deck, the yacht accommodates three cabins with three heads, offering comfortable space for family and guest cruising.

The wooden construction reflects the period's approach to yacht building, with the hull built to withstand extended offshore passage work. The design balances seaworthiness with livability, priorities that defined Garden's work during this era. As a surviving example from this boatbuilding tradition, the yacht retains the structural character and proportions of its original design.