Palmer Johnson Frers 70 (sailboat) for sale

PALMER JOHNSON BLUE LION – GERMAN FRERS ALUMINIUM SCHOONER – 1981

BLUE LION is a distinctive aluminium sailing yacht designed by German Frers and built by the renowned Palmer Johnson shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Delivered in 1981, she is a classic two-masted schooner combining a strong aluminium construction with the elegant lines and offshore sailing pedigree associated with German Frers designs.

With a hull length of 21.60 metres and an overall extreme length of 26.32 metres measured from the end of the bowsprit to the end of the mainsail boom, BLUE LION offers substantial volume and impressive long-range cruising capabilities.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Builder: Palmer Johnson
Shipyard: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Designer: German Frers
Year Delivered: 1981
Type: Sailing Yacht
Rig: Schooner
Masts: 2
Hull Material: Aluminium
Hull Colour: White
Official Hull Number: 384834

Length Overall (Hull): 21.60 m / 70.86 ft
Extreme Length (bowsprit to mainsail boom): 26.32 m / 86.35 ft
Waterline Length: 18.30 m / 60 ft

Light Displacement: 45,000 kg
Loaded Displacement: 51,000 kg
Ballast: 5,000 kg
Gross Tonnage: 47 GT
Registered Tonnage: 31.31 tons

ENGINE & PROPULSION

Main Engine: Volvo TAMD61A
Power: 300 HP
Engine Year: 1995
Engine Hours: approximately 2,500
Gearbox: ZF IRM 280 VLD1
Gear Ratio: 3.094

GENERATOR & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Generator: Kohler 15CCFOZ
Output: 15 kW
Generator Hours: approximately 4,500

DC System: 24 V
AC System: 230 V

TANK CAPACITIES

Fuel: 3,000 L
2 x 1,500 L tanks

Fresh Water: 2,000 L
2 x 1,000 L tanks

Grey Water:
2 x 100 L + 1 x 150 L

Black Water:
2 x 100 L

RIG

Schooner rig
2 masts
Aluminium masts
Wooden booms

REGISTRATION

Flag: Polish
Classification: Pleasure Vessel – No Classification
Lying: Greece

DESCRIPTION

BLUE LION represents an interesting opportunity to acquire a classic aluminium sailing yacht combining two important names in yacht design and construction: German Frers and Palmer Johnson.

Her substantial displacement, 3,000-litre fuel capacity and 2,000-litre freshwater capacity make her particularly suited to extended cruising and long periods aboard.

Her classic schooner configuration, aluminium construction and distinctive proportions make BLUE LION an attractive yacht for an owner looking for a substantial classic cruising yacht with genuine pedigree.

Viewing available in Greece by appointment.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. Buyers are advised to verify all specifications, equipment, ownership documentation and the condition of the vessel through their own inspection and survey. The vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.... whole text » less text