1987 Californian 55 Cockpit Motor Yacht

This 1987 Californian 55 Cockpit Motor Yacht is a two-stateroom cruising boat built around extensive teak joinery and a well-thought layout. Twin Detroit 6V92TA Turbo Diesel engines producing 1,100 horsepower drive the boat to 18 knots at speed, with a 10-knot cruising pace. Two generators—a 15 kW main and 8 kW auxiliary—provide independent power. The boat measures 55 feet with a 15-foot beam and rides on a fiberglass hull.

The master suite spans the aft cabin with a king bed, full head with shower and tub, three closets, and extensive teak storage. An aft door on the port side opens directly to the aft cockpit. The forward stateroom features a spacious V-berth with its own ensuite head and shower. The galley sits forward of the main salon and includes a microwave, electric stove, full oven, and refrigerator alongside a built-in dinette. The salon holds a large custom settee with under-cushion storage. Above, a fully enclosed California sun deck provides sheltered space for cruising and entertaining. Wide swim steps and a spacious aft cockpit make boarding straightforward.

Significant mechanical and structural work has been completed since 2018. The hull was stripped to fiberglass, all blisters removed and properly dried, then repaired to PETTIT standards and refinished with epoxy barrier coat and multiple layers of Trinidad Pro paint. The entire electrical system was rebuilt with a new panel, house battery bank uses eight Firefly batteries with separate starting batteries, and all cabin lighting converted to LED. Both diesel engines received new starting motors, and the hydraulic steering system was completely overhauled with new rams and reservoir. New propellers from Wilmington Marine, cutlass bearings, and PYI shaft seals were installed. Navigation electronics include Simrad radar, chartplotter, fishfinder, and autopilot system linked via NEMA 2000. Heating is provided by a new Eberspacher hydronic system. New bronze seacocks, sea strainers, and ground tackle round out the improvements.