1993 Defender Expedition vessel - custom Trawler in Marathon, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

MINI EXPEDITION VESSEL DESIGNED WITH STRENGTH & DURABLITY IN MIND.COMFORT & SAFETY WITHOUT EXTRAVAGANCE ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY.IT IS THIS THAT HAS INSPIRED THE OWNERS TO BUILD THIS VESSEL FOR EXTENDED LIVEABOARD CRUISING.The CHAMPAGNE LADY has been designed and built to be easily "owner operated & owner maintained" while away from her home port.Most importantly, the concept behind the creation of CHAMPAGNE LADY is to be truly self sustaining for months at a time.Her substantial solar array and wind generator will help to keep your batteries charged without having to run the 12KW generator. The water maker and water collection system will keep her ample 360 Gallon water tanks filled. Her 20 cu ft refrigerator/freezer will keep you well stocked with fresh and frozen foods for the duration of your cruise.She is 63' overall with a sturdy teak bow pulpit, dive platform and stainless steel davits. SELF SUSTAINING COMFORT AT SEA FOR THE SERIOUS CRUISING COUPLE! VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT AT OWNER'S REQUEST.

Accomodations:
She has a Single Stateroom Forward with a Large Head, Bidet and Bathtub on the Port Side. Opposite is a Pantry with an Asko Washer and Dryer. The Galley is a Chef's Dream with a Large Dynasty Stainless Steel Stove, Oven and Abundant Storage. The Cabins are Open and Airy with 2 Convertables for Guests and She has a Full Walk Around for Easy Docking and Maintenance. Below Decks Aft is a Lazarette with Storage Lockers, Water Tanks and Water Maker, also the Inverter. Forward of the Lazarette is the Engine Room then on to the Work Room Storage Area. Powered by a Lugger 425 HP Engine, she Cruises economically at 8 knots. Also included are a 12 KW Generator, Heart Inverter, 8 Siemens 75 Watt Solar Panels and an Air-X Wind Generator. With the Alternative Energy Sources, you can anchor out for long periods of time without having to run the Generator every day. For the last 8 years Champagne Lady has spent 6 months a year in the Bahamas and is now located in Marathon, Florida - READY TO GO CRUISING AGAIN.

Mechanical Equipment:
Twin Disc TransmissionMarol Manual Hydraulic Rack & Pinion Steering

Galley:
Large Galaxy Stainless Steel Commercial Propane Stove with Oven (4 Propane Storage Tanks In Storage Locker on Roof). Electric 12 Volt Propane Solenoid.Double SinkAsko DishwasherMicrowave Oven10 Cubic Foot Refrigerator10 Cubic Foot FreezerGrunert 12 Volt Refrigeration SystemSilverware DrawerLots of StorageVillage Marine Little Wonder 12 Volt Water MakerOffshore Repair Kit and Spare FiltersBuilt In Rain Catcher System

Electrical System:
ELECTRONICS WITH MANUALS Raymarine V-850 Color Echo SounderRaytheon R21XX Raster Scan RadarRay Pilot 650 AutopilotRaytheon Raychart 610 ESTRaystar 108 GPSRaytheon Ray 202 VHFSony DVD PlayerRaytheon Ray 201 VHFICOM IC 718 Single Side Bank Radio with AH-2 Antenna TuningShakespeare Single Side Band and VHF AntennasSCS Pactor IIex with USB CableJVC KS-FX 220 AM-FM Radio and 12 Disc CD ChangerSirius Radio Antenna & Cable InstalledSamsung VCR Player

Deck and Hull Equipment:
10' Hard Bottom Dinghy with Oars onStainless Steel Davits with Andersen WinchesGivens 6 Man Life Raft

Additional Equipment:
(2) 475 Gallon Fuel Tanks - Midships(2) 180 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Tanks(4) Bilge PumpsIdeal Vertical Windlass(2) Sampson Posts10' Hard Bottom Dinghy with Oars on Stainless Steel Davits with Andersen WinchesDinghy CoverAnchor Lne Chafe Gear-Fire HoseSpare 1" Raw Water StrainerSeveral BumpersSpare Propeller for Mercury 25(2) Life Jackets for Dinghy(6) Type 1 Life Jackets with Whistles & Lights(4) Brass Lamps(5) Head Repair Kits(1) Drogue(1) Spare Alternator for Lugger(1) Spare Alternator for Generator(3) 5 Gallon Buckets of Oil(2) 66lb Bruce Anchors(2) 65lb Danforth Style Anchors(2) Yachtsman Anchors - (1) 55lb and (1) 75lb(1) 35 lb Danforth Style AnchorNumerous 3/4" Anchor Lines & 1/2" ChainsStainless Steel Bow RailClass 1 EpirbSextantFlares & (2) Flare GunsSpare Refrigeration PartsSpare Refrigeration MotorSpare Light Bulbs(2) Gulf Coast Filters, Oil & FuelSpare Raw Water PumpSpare V-Belts, Zincs & Generator PartsSpare Hoses(1) Hand Fuel PumpSpare Engine Filters & ZincsSpare Generator Filters & Zincs25 HP Mercury Engine (NEW) 2006 with full Warranty