1979 Spencer 53 “Tynamara” For Sale | YachtSalesInternational.com
1979 Spencer 53
“Tynamara”
$129,000
Anacortes, Washington

Strongly built and capable blue water cruiser. Reliable Ford Lehman diesel, flexible ketch rig and massive tankage make this a solid choice for around the sound, or around the world, crusing.

135k spent in major refit in 2023-2025
In very good condition with recent survey!

53 ft
Length
13' 3"
Beam
1979
Year
used
Condition
Fiberglass
Hull
8 Knots
Cruise Speed
Diesel
Fuel Type
4
Cabins
2
Heads

Description

Strongly built and capable blue water cruiser. Reliable Ford Lehman diesel, flexible ketch rig and massive tankage make this a solid choice for around the sound, or around the world, cruising. 

135k spent in major refit in 2023-2025

In very good condition with recent survey!

Technical Specifications

Year
1979
Refit Year
2023
Condition
used
Category
Ketch
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Hull Shape
Displacement
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cruising Speed
8 Knots
Builder
Spencer Yachts
Listing Type
Central/Exclusive
Share Type
Available for Co-Brokerage
Cabins
4
Sleeps
5
Heads
2
Make
Ford Lehman
Model
80
Year
1979
Type
Inboard
Drive Type
Direct
HP
80 HP
KW
60 KW
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hours
3,500 hrs
Make
Onan
Model
4.5
KW
4.50 KW
Display Length
53'
LOA
53'
Beam
13' 3"

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Highlights

  • Proven bluewater cruiser (trip to New Zeland by first owner) recently refitted for long range cruising
  • Flexible ketch rig
  • Massive tankage - 260 gals of water and 360 gals of fuel
  • 3 sleeping cabins
  • Reliable Ford-Lehman 80hp diesel 
  • 4.5 Kw generator
  • New electronics package - GPS / Radar
  • Rigging recently inspected (Norseman fittings)
  • New 10'5" Highfield dingy
  • Off-shore life raft - re-certified in 2025
  • Watermaker
  • Wind generator


Re-fit

Major refit in 2023-25 in preparation for offshore passage

  • New Garmin Electronics package,(helm and nav station)
  • New Furuno Radar Package
  • New Onan 4.4kw Generator
  • New Roller Furling 140% head sail
  • New Mast seal
  • New Mast Tri-color Nav and Steaming light
  • New Mast climbing steps
  • Masts and rigging tuned 
  • New Starter (10/01/25)
  • New wiring harness from helm to engine room
  • New water heater
  • New battery charger/wiring/system
  • New Start Battery
  • New Strong Track (main sail)
  • New Running Rigging
  • New Staysail Quick Disconnect
  • New Bottom Paint 
  • New Thru hulls (3) and valves
  • New Fresh Water Pump 
  • Water tanks cleaned and treated
  • Life raft recertification (06/25)
  • New EPIRB (Good to 2035)
  • Re-keyed locks
  • Fire extinguisher recert (06/25)


Accomodations

  • Forward stateroom with v-berth 
  • Forward head with shower
  • Midship pilot berth
  • Aft owners stateroom with ensuite head and direct access to the cockpit
  • Galley with SS sink, propane stove and oven, microwave and refrigeration
  • Additional freezer in the mechanical space
  • Salon with port and starboard settees and folding teak table
  • Nav station to starboard


Electrical / Electronics

  • Garmin GPSMap 62 MFD chartplotter
  • Furuno LS4100 radar
  • W-H autopilot
  • ACR EPIRB
  • Standard Horizon VHF
  • Kenwood SSB
  • Wind generator 
  • Onan 4.5Kw generator
  • 4 - Tojan 6 volt batteries for engine start
  • 4 - Trojan 6 volt batteries for house bank
  • 80 amp Xantrex battery charger
  • 3000 watt Xantrex inverter
  • Guest galvanic isolator
  • Solar panel


Deck / Rig

  • Ketch rig
  • New mainsail
  • Electric windlass
  • Plow anchor with 250' of 1/2' chain
  • Danforth stern anchor with rode
  • Releaseable forestay
  • Hard dodger with cockpit enclosure
  • Outboard motor bracket
  • New 10' 6" Highfield dingy
  • Barbeque mounted on stern rail
  • Hard dodger


Additional Information

  • Tynamara is a proven passagemaker having across the pacific and back with a previous owner. Current owner did a very professional re-fit in preparation for a circumnavigation. Unfortunately medical issues will prevent him from doing so and the boat has been put up for sale..


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