1965 43’ x 13’ x 10” Drifter H3 Steel Hulled Houseboat
Hull: 5/8” thick steel
Superstructure: Exterior walls plywood covered with aluminum
Interior walls 3/8” tongue & groove cypress
Headroom: Wheelhouse – 9’, Cabin – 7’
Motor: 1988 140 hp Evinrude VRO outboard
Cruising speed: 8 kts
Generator: Kohler
Navigation Equipment: VHF 550, Ritchie compass
Steering: Hydraulic
Safety equipment: life jackets, flare gun & flares
Furnace: Propane
Fuel capacity: 48 gal
Fresh water capacity: 80 gal
Holding tank capacity: Marine type 1 sanitation system
Head: Raritan Lectra San (LST/MC) (USCG approved)
Additional Features: New shift cable
Fort Ross anchor & small Danforth anchor
9’6” dingy
180 SS propane rail mounted BBQ Grill
More information:
Heat/Cooling: One Roof top A/C & heater
One Propane thermostat controlled furnace w/3 variable direction vents
Two fans above foot of bed
Refrigerator: Domestic classic model fridge with separate freezer compartment
12V, 110, propane
Stove: Magic Chef, 3 burner, propane, auto lite, w/large oven
Water heater: Camper sized – propane, ample supply
110 Elec & 12V: Lights and all wiring 1 ½ years old
Shore power w/50 amp rec & onboard battery charger
Total of 4 batteries – 1 cranking, 1 for generator & 2 lighting batteries
Plumbing: PVC 1 ½ years old
Roof: Completely fiberglassed w/four coats 1 ½ years ago
Serves as another deck/entertainment area w/through roof backer plate
Supports for hand rails to be installed on roof
Floor: 12” permalast composite tiles – easy clean
Head had 4” blue ceramic tiles
Walls: 3/8” tonge & groove Cyprus boards of random widths
3 coast of clear wood finish
Sleeps: Total of 5 – 2 in double bed, dining booth drops down to make a bed for 2
1 on the couch
Stowage: Spacious stow area – every inch is used
Also included: All bamboo blinds (custom cut), cushions, pillows, some tools,etc
Remarks: This vessel has lovingly and with great attention to detail been remodeled
(98%). No expense has been spared because the owner planned to keep it
for his own use. His situation has changed and he needs to sell her
– thus the low price. This is a great liveaboard.
Location: South Carolina
Price reduced from $40,425 USD to $28,500 USD