Schucker 440

Wright International Ltd has customers from all over the world looking for liveaboards of all shapes and sizes. We are delighted to have on offer this 1980 Schucker 440 Trawler Yacht for sale that has been used for just that. The owner is a very well known and highly regarded nautical author who has spent most of his life at sea and knows not only how to look after a boat, but what boat to buy. When the owner made the daunting transition from sail to power, it was essential that he was still able to cruise without breaking the bank. Despite being 43’7 overall, this full displacement motor yacht only burns 1.25 US gallons per hour and has a range of over 2000 nautical miles. This is a well proven cruiser that has been maintained meticulously regardless of costs.

Why not contact us on 1-305-396-9101 or email Miami@Wright-International.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.

Vessel Type:	Full Displacement Motor Yacht
Designer:	Jim Schucker
Builder:	Jim Schucker
Model:	Schucker 440
Year:	1980
Price:	$70,000
Reference:	WIL 1589

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Dimensions

LOA:	43" 7'
LWL:	33" 4'
Beam:	14" '
Draft:	3" 6'
Airdraft:	19" '

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Engines

This full displacement trawler yacht is powered by a single Perkins 4-236 diesel engine producing 85hp. This allows you to cruise over 2000 nautical miles at 7 knots and only burn 1.25 US gallons per hour.

This engine is fresh water cooled and is coupled with a 1.5” diameter prop shaft with a 20”, 3 bladed bronze propeller with a 19” pitch. There is also a spare 18”, 3 bladed bronze propeller with a 14” pitch onboard just in case.

No. of Engines:	1
Fuel:	Diesel
Drive:	Shaft Drive
Fuel Capacity:	400 US Gallons
Water Capacity:	200 US Gallons

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Construction

If you are looking for a boat that can sail in any weather, you need a yacht that is solidly constructed. This yacht is constructed of six pairs of 1.5 ounce mat and 24 ounce woven roving over 0.75 ounce mat and gel coat.

From the waterline to the turn of the keel, you will find four additional pairs that is the equivalent to 20 layers by normal industry standards. The fibreglass has been hand laid and the deck was chemically bonded and bolted to the hull giving a very strong and stiff construction.

The bulkheads onboard consist of 2 x 0.5 inch teak marine ply panels that are epoxy bonded into continuous 1 inch thick sheets. The bulkheads were then bonded to the hull with 5 layers of fibreglass.

The ballast onboard weighs an impressive 7,000 pounds while the yacht has a displacement of 26,000 pounds and a total weight in the slings of 34,000 pounds or 15.4 metric tons.

The ballast itself consists of steel rods sealed inside the keel and bonded with 6 layers of fibreglass.

Hull Type:	Full Displacement
Hull Material:	GRP
Displacement:	26000 Lbs

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Accomodation

The accommodation on this yacht is perfect for a couple looking to spend time either living aboard permanently or for cruising on extended vacations. Instead of having several cabins with small berths etc, this yacht only has 2 berths plus the saloon.

However, the cabin is extremely spacious with loads of storage drawers and cabinets to help make this the perfect liveaboard. There is also a walk in shower rather than a make shift shower. Let’s be honest, if your boat is going to be your home, you want the comfort of your home with you.

From bow to stern you obviously have at the bow the anchor locker, but as you head aft you will find the shower and heads. This has proved a great idea as it helps keep any steam or smell away from the main saloon or galley. Aft of the heads is the large cabin with a queen size berth. This makes the cabin en-suite and as I mentioned above, you have loads of storage for all your personal belongings.

As you head aft, you have the galley and dining area that has been utilised as a small office. Being amidships, this is close on the yachts pivot point making this a great area to work as your office. You do not have the pitch and roll that you have at the bow or stern.

The galley has all the facilities you could ever require to cook your favourite meal onboard, who knows it may even be your catch of the day.

As you continue heading aft, you will find the helm and navigation station. What is really special with this yacht is the excellent visibility. If you are going to be cruising for hundreds if not thousands of miles, you want to be on a boat with great comfort and visibility. You have a full bank of electronics equipment onboard to make your long distance travels so much easier and relaxing.

As you continue heading aft, you have the large and open saloon again with loads of visibility. The fact this yacht is as bright and airy, you never have a sense of being claustrophobic. This is crucial to have as many boats do not offer so much natural light.

Finally as you head aft you lead out to the aft cockpit where the owners have enjoyed watching the evening sunset or morning sunrise in a different location almost every time.

Decking Equipment

• 12’ RIB with Yamaha 9.9 hp outboard
• 60 gal holding tank
• AM/FM/Cassette radio.
• Electric Lofrans Kobra windlass with 3/8 inch proof coil rope-chain gypsy and rope capstan
• City water inlet with pressure regulator
• CQR 45 anchor and Bruce 44 anchor on anchor roller with 0.5 inch swivels, 3/8 inch P.C. chain (30ft and 130ft respectively) and 5/8" rode
• Divided chain locker
• Double life lines
• Four 2” stainless pipe roof supports
• Hawse eyes forward
• Hynautics steering with 1.75 inch stainless rudder stock fit into a stainless skeg with a large balanced rudder
• Large aft lazarette with access to quadrant and rudder post
• Norcold AC/DC DE0061R freezer over refrigerator
• Power Tech genset with 3 cylinder Kabota diesel and 7KW Siemens generator
• Reversible fuel transfer/polishing pump which also permits oil draining/flushing on both genset and engine
• Roof extended over roomy cockpit with two permanent swivelled armchairs.
• Saltwater washdown at anchor locker and in cockpit
• Santon instant electric water heater
• Six roof mounted Kyocera solar panels totaling 180 amp-hours
• S-K Water Maker with 12V ship’s power
• Smoked acrylic Goiot 30 square inch (6.25sq ft) hatch with rain proof wind scoop
• Stoutly stayed radar mast with double back stay and forestay for get-home jib
• Surflo pressure potable water
• Teak grab rails
• Ten 6V batteries (six Sonnenschein gels, four lead/acid)
• Trace 2.5KW inverter including 120 amp 12V 3-stage battery charger
• Two 10 inch cleats & chocks fore and aft
• Two 10" spring cleats amidships
• Two Air Marine wind generators with 80 amp-hours
• Two double action genoa winches
• Two Marinetics panels with master switches, battery test meters, polarity testers, 110V volt and amp meters
• Two propane tanks in cockpit vented overboard

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Navigation Equipment

The navigation equipment onboard has significantly helped the owner extensively cruise this yacht in safety and comfort. The equipment includes:-

• Depth Sounders (Bow And Stern)
• Full Engine Instrumentation
• Handheld VHF
• JRC 16nm Radar
• VHF

Safety Equipment

As this yacht has been used for serious passage making, you can imagine the safety equipment well exceeds the norm fitted on yachts of this size.

Onboard you will find the following:-

• Automatic Bilge Pumps
• Automatic Fire Extinguishers
• Avon 6 Person Life Raft Mounted On Roof
• Manual Bilge Pumps
• Manual Fire Extinguishers

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.