1960 Custom Commercial

This 169-foot steel motor yacht was originally built in Quebec for Canadian Coast Guard service and engineered to ice-class standards. Her construction exceeds conventional yacht building codes, with reinforced framing and a round-bilge displacement hull designed for serious ocean-going work. Twin 640-horsepower Fairbanks Morse opposed-piston diesel engines deliver dependable propulsion with exceptional fuel efficiency, with factory support and spare parts inventory readily available. She cruises at 10 knots and reaches 12 knots at full speed.

The yacht accommodates up to 22 guests across 10 cabins, with a private owner's suite featuring a king berth, walk-in closet, and Jacuzzi tub on a dedicated deck level. Guest staterooms occupy the main and lower aft decks, separated from crew quarters. Dining and social spaces include a formal salon for 12, a main deck lounge, skylounge, and covered alfresco areas. The interior received significant refurbishment in 2023.

Deck capability is exceptional for her size. An 8-ton telescopic hydraulic crane forward handles equipment deployment and tender operations. Two independent knuckle cranes on the upper boat deck support tenders up to 25 feet, and deck space accommodates tenders up to 40 feet on the foredeck. A designated helicopter landing area and vast cargo hold accessible by crane add to her versatility. She carries substantial ground tackle with twin 2,000-pound Navy anchors.

Power generation includes twin 120-kilowatt John Deere generators for house loads, a separate auxiliary generator with PTO capability for hydraulic systems, and an emergency generator. Fin stabilizers support seakeeping. The machinery spaces reflect her commercial origins with straightforward layout prioritizing maintenance access and long-term operational resilience.