Price: $499,000
Location: San Diego, CA
1934 Norwegian Ketch – Historic, Rebuilt, & Charter Ready This one-of-a-kind double-ended ketch has an incredible history. Built in Norway in 1934, she’s sailed from Norway to the Caribbean, to the West Coast, and even appeared in the 1978 film The Sea Gypsies. Starting in 2009, she underwent a near-complete rebuild, making her a truly unique vessel that blends classic character with modern upgrades. ✅ Highlights & Rebuild Details Current COI, extensive documentation & drawings available Owned in an LLC, previously operated as a limited-use charter ~90% of structure replaced, pilothouse added, collision bulkhead installed (per USCG) Isuzu 6-cylinder diesel installed ~2013 7kw Yamaha generator (only ~100 hrs) New fuel tanks (1 aft + 2 wing tanks) Entire deck rebuilt: 1” marine ply + fiberglass + 1” ipe hardwood (all bronze fasteners) Interior finished in Sapele by master carpenter All new electronics, rigging, and systems Cold-molded hull (3 layers marine ply + West Systems + yellow cedar outer planking) Rigging designed by Gordon Laco (Hempex lines) Sanitation, galley, and electrical systems all new Modern galley w/ copper sinks, gimbaled stove, microwave, fridge & freezer 2 water tanks (100 gal total), grey & black water tanks Full LED lighting + 24V nav lights Inverter charger, 3 house batteries, cranking & genset batteries Range approx. 1000 miles (verify independently) Sail inventory new in 2010, lightly used & well-stored Original Glasgow hand anchor windlass Dual helm stations, hydraulic steering, complete electronics (no autopilot) Viking life raft (new 2014, recertified annually) 12-man Zodiac tender (new 2014, recertified annually) Possible slip transfer with application This vessel is perfect for anyone looking to own a piece of maritime history with the benefit of modern systems and proven charter potential. 📍 Located on the West Coast. Serious inquiries only – full documentation and USCG/architect communications available upon
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