1981 Skookum 53

This professionally maintained and upgraded Skookum Center Cockpit Pilothouse Ketch, designed by Ed Monk Jr., is in excellent condition and ready to go sailing!

Phoenix Rising was built in Port Townsend, WA by Skookum Marine and finished by the original owner in Port Townsend. The current owners are the 3rd owners and have had the boat for 9 years. They are moving to a smaller vessel. The current owner runs Hood Canal Marine and is a professional ABYC certified marine technician. Phoenix Rising underwent a refit with the second owner from 2007-2011 on the Cabin House, Spars and Standing Rigging then underwent a Systems, Power Train, Main Electrical and Electronics Upgrade from 2015-2017 by the current owners. 

Upgrades:

• Rebuild of the Cabin House: New Windows, Fiberglass Work, New Portlights ($135k+)
• New Electrical System and Battery Monitoring Systems
• New Engine and Gearbox
• New Propeller, Shaft and Cutlass Bearing
• New Garmin, B&G and Raymarine Electronics System
• New Standing Rigging, Refinished Masts and New Mast Steps
• New Harken Roller Furlers
• New Tender and Outboard
• New 30 Gallon 120V and Calorifier Hot Water Heater
• New Engine Riser (2019)
• New Starter and House 8D Batteries (2019/2021)
• And More!

Last Haul Out, Bottom Paint and Zincs: April 2022

Last Engine Service: 50 Hours

Last Oil Change: 150 Hours

Current Hours: 192

Cutlass Bearing Replaced: 2017

Cruising Range under Power: 3000NM

Fuel Consumption: 1.2 Gallons/Hour at 6.5-7 knots

The Cockpit is fully enclosed, spacious and comfortable with Helm Steering and all sailing lines are run to the cockpit for Single Handing Sailing. The side decks are wide and easy to maneuver fore and aft. The fore deck and aft deck are also roomy and well laid out and there are good hand holds and life lines for safety. The Main, Staysail and Jib are all on Harken Furlers. The Mizzen sail is raised and lowered from the Mizzen Mast. There is a ¾ canvas cover for the boat included.  

Going down below the Galley is immediately to port and hosts a Double Stainless Sink with Hot and Cold Pressure Filtered Water, a reach-in Refrigerator and Freezer, LPG Stove and Oven and lots of Storage in drawers and Cabinets. Opposite of the Galley on starboard is a large storage cabinet. Forward of the Galley to port is the Wheelhouse Steering Station with a comfortable Captain’s Seat and great visibility out the port forward window. Navigation Systems are available at the Wheelhouse Station as well as in the Cockpit. To starboard is a comfortable U-shaped Dinette. The visibility in all directions is incredible with the large windows in the Cabin.

Going forward from the Galley and Wheelhouse takes you into the Salon with an L-shaped Settee to port, that can be used as a single berth, bookshelves and opening port lights. To starboard is a full work desk, shelves and Dickinson Diesel Stove. All carpets throughout the vessel have opening hatches to access bilge areas. The surface under the carpets is marine plywood. The forward Head is forward of the Salon to port and has a VacuFlush Head and Sink, with Hot and Cold Pressure Water, that slides out over the Head and the floor has a Shower Drain (no shower currently installed).

The Forward Cabin host two bunks, an opening hatch and lot of storage as well as access to the chain locker.

Going aft from the Galley takes you into a breezeway with a Work Bench, opening port lights and Engine Room Access which also has lots of room for gear storage. The Engine Room has separate soundproof housing around the engine that easily lifts away to service the engine. There is also a Fuel Polishing System in the Engine Room. The batteries are well stowed and secured.

The Aft Cabin is large with lots of storage, a Queen Bed, opening port lights and an overhead hatch. The Aft Head is spacious and has a VacuFlush Head, Sink with Hot and Cold Pressure Water and a full Shower Stall and partial Tub.

The interior and exterior on this vessel are both in excellent condition and well cared for. The bilges and storage spaces are all clean and well maintained. This is a gorgeous boat that has been incredibly well-maintained, upgraded and cared for throughout her lifetime and she’s ready to go sailing with her next owners now!

Showings available by appointment, thank you!