1976 Pacemaker 65

This 1976 Pacemaker 65 is a fiberglass cruiser built for serious coastal voyaging. Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TI engines rated at 1,400 hp combined deliver a cruising speed of 8 knots with a maximum speed of 16 knots. The boat measures 65 feet in length with a 17-foot beam, providing substantial volume for both living and entertaining. Fresh water cooling and a comprehensive fuel system with Racor filters and a Reverso oil-change system support extended operations. Michigan bronze propellers and dual electric davits handle tender deployment.

The accommodations span four cabins and three heads across a well-appointed layout. The forward stateroom includes a head with shower and private entrance. Amidships, a full galley to starboard features a four-burner stove, oven, microwave, and substantial cold storage including a Sub Zero freezer and U-Line ice maker. The main salon is full-beam with bar service, settee seating, and entertainment-grade space. The VIP stateroom to starboard holds twin berths; the master cabin aft features a king bed, ensuite head, and multiple portlights. Three separate head compartments serve the layout, each with shower.

The pilothouse seats three with excellent sightlines and provides command of the vessel through dual Garmin 7000 series GPS/radar systems, color radar, dual VHF radios, SSB, and autopilot with remote stations. The flybridge offers full-crew seating with a dining table. Forward decking displays preserved teak railings and cap rails with seating areas; an electric windlass and 145-pound anchor with scope complete the ground tackle. Two Boston Whalers—an 11-footer with 25 hp and a 13-footer with 60 hp—are carried on davits.

The electrical system includes dual generators (30 kw Onan and 20 kw Kohler), house battery banks renewed in 2019, primary power panels installed to current ABYC standards, and a 2,000-watt inverter. The engine room supports the systems with multiple fresh-water pumps, washdown capability, a water maker, and a macerator. Fire suppression includes a Halon 1301 system with automatic engine shutdown. A six-person liferaft and full safety complement round out the emergency equipment.