1997 Florida Bay Coasters 35

This 1997 Florida Bay Coasters 35 is a steel-hulled trawler built for serious cruising. The boat combines substantial interior volume with a practical single-engine setup—a Perkins 80 HP diesel with shallow draft and bow and stern thrusters. Her design emphasizes seaworthiness and fuel efficiency for Great Loop and coastal work, with a distinctive raised pilothouse and traditional build quality that stands apart from modern plastic construction.

The layout centers on a light, airy interior with two staterooms and a head. The master stateroom sits on the upper deck with exclusive access to the upper aftdeck. Forward below is a guest stateroom with two single berths and a full head with enclosed shower. The main salon features galley, dining table, convertible seating berth, storage, and antique cabinetry. Upper-deck spaces include the pilothouse with bench seating and a single berth, flanked by side-deck access doors and a helm forward.

Equipment throughout is substantial. Navigation includes Furuno radar and chart plotter with Icom VHF and remote. Power comes from a Westerbeke 8 kW generator, with 50 amp shore power and 110 vac throughout. The engine room houses a Vetus hydraulic steering system, dual Racor fuel filters, sea chest, and Cruisair reverse-cycle climate control. A Lectra-San blackwater system and Raritan electric head handle waste. Deck gear includes a Lofrans anchor windlass with foot and helm remote, Bruce 66 lb anchor, stainless steel hardware, and mahogany cap rails. Safety equipment comprises a Fireboy engine-room fire suppression system, Rule bilge pumps, and ACR searchlight.