1969 Van de Stadt Gallant 53

Boat Name: Nemir

$250,000.00

Features

How a home on the water should look and feel. This charming Van de Stadt Gallant 53 is a must-see world cruiser.
This attractive liveaboard is immaculately maintained and well-laid out. She is fully set-up for cruising with a full electric suite, good-condition sails, and recently re-done rigging.
The galley includes a chart table and extra sitting area. The cozy salon is separate with a seating area and table. There is a short hallway with a bunk and extra clothes storage, a separate twin bunk cabin with a sink, and a comfortable V-berth master cabin. The woodwork is beautiful.
The comfortable cockpit & large open decks extends the living area with a big sun awning and drop downs.
Work done:
Mizzen standing rigging re-done 2017
Main standing rigging re-done 2023
Topside paintwork 3 years old
Sails in good condition approx. New Main 2025
Windlass rebuilt 2020
Chain plates redone 2011 (USA)
Whitlock steering rebuilt 2006 (geared tight)
Engine and gearbox overhauled 3 years ago
Last antifoul: April 2025
Last engine service: Nov 2025
Features:
Batteries: 6x House (2022-2024), 2x Start (2024), 1500Watt Inverter, Battery Charger
100 Watt Solar panel
400 Watt Wind Generator
Shore Power Leads
LED Lights
Sony sound system with 6 speakers
Aires Vane self-steering
Apex 3.1m tender with 2 HP Yamaha outboard
4 anchors
Swimladder
Fully imported into NZ. Price is NZD
Comfortable cruising and easy living

Specifications

Specifications

  • year
    1969
  • make
    Van de Stadt
  • model
    Van de Stadt Gallant 53
  • stock number
    B655

Construction

  • Hull Construction
    GRP
  • builder
    Southern Ocean Shipyard
  • LOA approx
    16.20 m
  • beam approx
    4.00 m
  • draft approx
    2.40 m
  • hull type
    GRP

Engine

  • enginemake
    Perkins
  • engine year
    1969
  • hours approx
    320
  • engine fuel
    Diesel
  • drive system
    Shaft

Tankage

  • fuel capacity approx
    500 Litres
  • fuel tank
    2x GRP
  • water capacity approx
    1000 Litres
  • water tank
    4x GRP

Interior

  • headroom
    1.90m (6'3")
  • toilet
    Qty: 1, Type: Manual
  • cooking
    3 Burner/Grill/Oven

Accessories

  • safety equipment
    Lifejackets: Yes VHF: Standard Horizon
  • navigation gear
    GPS: Yes Radar: Furuno Fish finderNo
  • ground tackle
    Rocna Bruce
  • capstan
    Simpson Lawrence Windlass Rebuilt 2020.

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