The original salon was one large space with an open galley up forward but the current owners decided to remodel in order get a more functional galley. As you stand in the salon entry looking forward, you can see they have done this by installing a partial divider that offers more counter surface, more galley storage, and the end section of the divider also functions as an entertainment center for the salon. The new galley features an apartment size fridge with separate freezer, hardwood countertops, a new top-of-the-line propane stove so you don't have to run the generator when you are cooking, new hardwood floor and crisp white cabinet work with hardwood accents.

While the expansion of the galley has reduced the footprint of the salon, the remodeling has successfully made the whole space more functional without actually making the salon feel smaller. On the port side is comfortable recliner with a direct sight line to the flat screen television. Probably a safe bet this chair is the exclusive domain of the captain. On the starboard side is a comfortable sofa arranged lengthwise in the salon with a teak hi/low coffee table. If you are sitting here and the captain is in the recliner watching the game, grab a book because he's on another planet and he won't be back anytime soon.

Up in the forward port corner of the salon is the stairway up to the pilothouse. In a well designed pilothouse trawler, this is always my favourite part of the boat and this one really stands out. The visibility is exceptional and I just feel a little bit taller every time I find myself standing at the helm of a boat like this. All instrumentation and controls are front and center with a chart table to starboard of the helm station. Naturally there are sliding pilothouse doors both port and starboard and both have screen doors (as does the salon entry). As you can see from the previous photo, the rear part of the pilothouse has also been remodeled following the same design theme used in the salon. Over in the rear starboard corner is a raised seat for either the first mate or the captain when the vessel is on autopilot. And directly behind the helm is a navigation station that also doubles as a home office if you are living aboard.

All of the private accommodations and both heads are down below and access is via the stairway in the forward port corner of the pilothouse. The stairway is very well designed in that it does not take up much space but the stair height and tread depth are perfectly designed so you can confidently step down below without having to white-knuckle your way down the stairs backwards. To port of the stairway is the laundry station with washer, dryer and lots of related storage. Over on the starboard side is the attractively tiled main head complete with a shower that features a waist high enclosure so you can shower while underway and not worry about any unexpected motion in the boat.

If you turn around at the bottom of the stairway and walk aft you will find the master cabin with a single berth to starboard, a double berth to port and tons of storage beneath the berths as well as in the hanging lockers to the rear of the cabin between the berths. And right up forward from the stairway is the guest cabin that features two stacked single berths on the starboard side, a double to port and an ensuite head with shower.

The engine compartment access is through a hatch on the aft deck. There is lots of storage in the rear of the compartment for spares and tools and there is easy access to the steering gear which has a manual over-ride should anything ever go wrong with the hydraulic steering. The main engine is in the forward area of the compartment and there is easy access to all parts of the engine as well as filter systems, electrical systems and plumbing. There are two identical 10kw generators in the engine compartment but at the time of writing only the port unit is operational.

On a vessel like this there is one other area we should have a look -- the foredeck. If you are venturing far from home you want to make sure you have the ability to safely set and haul anchor under any circumstance imaginable. As you can see from the photo, the foredeck is nice and open with absolutely no clutter. There are high bulwarks topped with railings for the safety of the crew when they are up forward. And there is a powerful electric winch for hauling the 350 feet of chain and 100 pound anchor. There are also two spare anchors securely stowed up against the bulwarks in case they are needed. And on top of all that, the foredeck is a very comfortable place to just sit and watch the world go by.

The current owners of this fine ship had not anticipated having to move ashore so soon but as a result they have decided to price her competitively in order to close this chapter of their lives in a timely fashion. The vessel was surveyed in 2008 by a certified and well respected surveyor who declared her to be in above average condition. For those of you who may be looking for a combination liveaboard/cruiser, this vessel comes with liveaboard moorage in one of the most picturesque harbours on southern Vancouver Island, just a short drive north of Victoria. The owners are willing to consider serious offers but are not in a position to offer financing or accept trades.