Eggscape - 1971 48' EGG HARBOR Flybridge Sedan Sport Cruiser
Portland Maine United States
$150,000 USD

Built in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, by Egg Harbor Yachts, she is Phillipine Mahogany planked over steam-bent oak ribs and frames.  Decks are glassed-over marine plywood.Varnished mahogany transom. Hull and bottom wooded in 1992. Current owner purchased boat in November 1996. Restoration process 2001-2008 at Outport Yachts in S.Gardiner and from 2008 to present at Yankee Marina in Yarmouth  including new stern and new flybridge, new ribs, stem, additional cross beam for hull strength, refastening where needed, exhaust, wiring, panel. Two layers of Soundown on forward salon bulkhead, one layer under salon floor. In 2020, Epifanes white topsides, black bottom paint, Awlgripped superstructure and cockpit, all brightwork professionally applied, salon corner windows sealed and tinted.


Engines

Two Detroit GM J&T 671 diesels, 6-cyl. 255 HP each. FWC via heat exchangers. Both overhauled by NE Detroit in 1999.  386 hours each.  TD MG-506 gears, Groco strainers, Racor filters. 1 1/2" Aquamet SS shafts w/"I" and "V" struts, swinging bronze 4-blade 26" propellers.  Dual stations, flybridge and lower, with Hynautic 'new' manually operated hydraulic system. Two bronze rudders. Bennett Trim Tabs, spur cutters. In 2020, steering gear replaced, main engines painted, valves adjusted, replaced raw water coolant pumps for engines & generator.  These engines and all supporting systems have been professionally maintained and upgraded through the years of ownership.


Tankage

Fuel:     500 gallons in 2 Monel tanks below cockpit sole
Water:  130 gallons in one poly plastic tank centerline below center cabin sole
Holding:  70 gallons in one poly plastic tank


Speed

Cruising: 12 - 14 knots @1500-1800  RPM
Top Speed:  17 knots


Electrical

12V DC and 120V AC systems. Four Ultrapower 8D flooded cell batteries. Electrical panel. Onan 7.5Kw generator. 2000w Xantrex inverter.Heart Interface freedom battery monitor, shore power cords. LED lights installed. Two Cruisair reverse-cycle AC/heat units: forward stateroom/head and salon.


Accommodations

Berths for 6.  Down below aft of rope locker is the forward stateroom with upper and lower criss-crossing 6' 2" berths. Lockers below port berth, starboard hanging locker houses the washer/dryer.  Reading lights for both berths. Rodholders are above. Cabintop hatch and 3 large (17" x 8") opening ports for good light and ventilation. Next aft to starboard is the enclosed guest head with sink, electric Atlantes Raritan toilet, and electric heater.

Next is the full starboard galley with Avanti refrigerator/freezer, stainless steel sink with pressure hot and cold water, Princess 3-burner stove and oven, Whirlpool dishwasher, and microwave. Exhaust fan, 84" long white Formica counter, shelving, lockers, cabinets and drawers for storage under and outboard.

To port is the master stateroom with queen berth (5' wide x 7' long), cabintop hatch, two opening ports w/screens, bureau drawers, and two hanging lockers.  Ensuite private head with sink, electric Atlantes Raritan toilet and separate shower with bench.

The cabin has a teak and holly sole and varnished mahogany trim and ceiling along with new wallpaper (2021) that replaces original covering. 6'8" headroom.

Up 4 steps into the spacious (10'6" W x 12'4" L) salon with lower helm with destroyer wheel and full controls to port.  Battery switches and updated electrical panel in cabinets along starboard side. Large windows all around with 3 Bomar windshield windows (2016) with Vetus wipers. Wet bar with sink and cabinet to starboard. U-Line icemaker nearby in forward bulkhead. Convertible sofa for two, small dining table with two chairs.  Large TV with satellite system mounts on the dash. Entire salon is finished with varnished mahogany, carpeted sole with access hatch to engine room. Varnished aft salon bulkhead with door has recently been rebuilt. 6'6" headroom throughout.

Out starboard door to 10'3" x 10'3" cockpit. Glass over plywood platform with large custom lazarette for storage. Two hatches for steering gear. Two leather seats with covers. Shore power outlets are on port side. Varnished mahogany covered decks. Varnished mahogany transom with teak swim platform. Stainless steel stanchions and rail around forward side decks and foredeck, with anchor windlass and pulpit.  Cockpit bimini.  Teak-tred ladder to flybridge.

Flybridge offers seating for 5 with center helm seat. Full controls from helm. Wind deflector. Black canvas bimini, radar, and antenna are supported by custom aluminum arch.

This owner has upgraded or replaced about every aspect of this yacht during his 20+ year ownership. He has worked with Yankee Marine and other professionals to keep her in excellent shape attending to details. He has kept thorough records and will provide a 2020 survey for those interested in her.

 

Electronics

On Flybridge: Ritchie Compass, Icom M80 VHF radio, Raymarine E125 Hybrid-Touch GPS/Plotter/Radar-new, Raritan Rudder Indicator, depthsounder

At Lower Helm: Ritchie Compass, 12" E125 Raymarine Hybrid-Touch GPS/Plotter/Radar, Icom M504 VHF radio, depthsounder, tank gauges, trim tab controls, Raritan Rudder Indicator

New Raymarine autopilot

2000w Xantrex Inverter, 2016

3 Rule Bilge Pumps: 4000 GPH fwd, 2500 GPH fwd engine, 2500 GPH aft--all w/float switches.

Electric Anchor Windlass

Danforth S-22 (2) with 3/8" chain and 5/8" nylon.

SS Bow & Side Rails, handrails, horn (2), First-Aid kit (2), Flare Kit, Smoke Alarm, Life Ring.

KVH Tracvision m3 Satellite Receiver, Tracvision Direct TV Receiver, Flat Screen TV, Sony DVD Player

PFD Type II - 8

PFD Type III - 1

Flybridge Console Wind Deflector, Flybridge Bimini, Flybridge Cover, Aluminum Arch for Radar, antenna, lights

Cockpit Awning

Teak Swim Platform

Teak Bow Pulpit

Bennett Trim Tabs

Bow Rail fender racks (2)

Boat hooks

Fire extinguishers (3)

Splendide Washer/Dryer

Seat Covers