2000 Ricker 42 Classic Trawler
This is the perfect, economical boat for the great loop, Bahamas, FL Keys, and/or ICW cruising. Ricker Yachts are all built to order in Bradenton, FL. by the Ricker Brothers. This is not a factory quick build vessel; this was hand built by marine professionals. It is a solid fiberglass hull with NIDA core so it will never rot. There is no exterior teak so low exterior maintenance.
2000 Ricker 42 Classic Trawler
This is the perfect, economical boat for the great loop, Bahamas, FL Keys, and/or ICW cruising. Ricker Yachts are all built to order in Bradenton, FL. by the Ricker Brothers. This is not a factory quick build vessel; this was hand built by marine professionals. It is a solid fiberglass hull with NIDA core so it will never rot. There is no exterior teak so low exterior maintenance. The current owner has had the same mechanic/yacht management company do all work to the boat since they have owned it and just had them complete an extensive maintenance list to prepare her for sale, including, but not limited to:
- Complete bottom job 4/2022
- Windows/vents re-bedded 4/2022
- 3,000 hour engine maintenance list complete 4/2022
- New Zincs 4/2022
- New Gel Coat on Non-Skid 5/2022
- New Allgrip deck paint 5/2022
- New electronics
- New isinglass, full enclosure of upper helm
- Newer dingy (2014)
- And More!
The boat comes with lots of extra/spare parts that are meticulously categorized/organized with written lists and pictures of their use and location on the boat.
Some highlights that make this boat a great cruising vessel are:
- Single Mercedes MTU 320HP engine (economical)
- Direct drive transmission
- Cruising speed of 8 knots (Max 13 kn)
- Over 1,600 mile range
- Max draft is only 3’6” (great for island hopping)
- 14’4” Beam (stable ride)
- 6’4” Headroom throughout interior
- Upper helm only (no wasted living space)
- Bridge clearance of only 19’6”
- Extra engine instrument panel in engine room (easy for one person to work on)
- Thick plastic tanks (no rust)
- Hynautic Hydraulic steering
- Bow thruster
- Forward and aft galvanic isolators
- Reverso Engine/Generator/transmission oil changer systems with an 11-gallon oil storage tank in engine room
- 21 Gallons on board gasoline storage tank for tender with easy fill from transom (no lugging of tanks via tender)
- Full beam aft cabin with walk around queen bed and office space
- 2 Cabin/2 Head layout with cabins being separated by salon and galley, so two private cabins
- 2 Full separate showers (no wet heads) with fresh water vaccuflush systems
- Lots of storage
- Well-appointed galley
- Easy to walk around deck with a lot of usable space
- Custom dinghy davit with pully system
- And so much more. This vessel has so much that makes it easy to maintain and cruise.
Vessel Walkthrough Entry to the interior of the vessel is through the port side door. Once you step in you will be in a very spacious and well-lit salon with a lot of natural light, or can be darkened by closing the blinds. The bulkheads and outboard sides are beautiful teak with NO leaks, and No wood damage. To starboard is the "L" shaped leather sofa with an ottoman. All upholstery is in great condition with very little wear. Further to starboard you will see a nice "L" shaped dining area with a small table and a leather seating area. Directly to port is a large bar area with a Corian top and two nice bar stools. From here you have great visibility out all of the large windows in the salon. Overall the salon is very open and bright. Her cabin sole is a laminate teak and holly and is in excellent condition. Going forward, 2 steps down will take you to the well-designed "U" Shaped galley. The galley has a 3 burner Princess electric range top. Below the range is a full-sized GE Profile Convection oven/microwave. She has a newer 12V Unique Refrigerator. You will find great counter space and storage, complete with a HUGE storage for long term provisioning in the galley floor. One step toward the bow, on the starboard side is the guest head and shower. It has a separate full sized shower, a full sized VacuFlush toilet and a molded fiberglass vanity with mirror. The forward stateroom has an centerline almost queen sized raised bed. To port and starboard are large lockers and also a huge storage area under the guest cabin floor. Aft of the salon, down 3 steps is the large and well-appointed master stateroom and ensuite head. There is a walk around queen sized bed placed on the center line. To starboard is a 10 drawer bureau which should give anyone ample storage. On the port side is a large desk/counter area with ample room for a chair, weather station, AC controls, gas fume alert, tank monitor, carbon monoxide detector (could be updated to smoke carbon combo) On the port and starboard sides, there are large hanging lockers forward. The master head has a nice separate full sized step in shower with glass door, a molded vanity, large sink with ample counter space, well lit and a VacuFlush toilet.
Galley:
- Oversized single well stainless steel sink with faucet
- 3-Burner stove
- Large 12v fridge/freezer
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Corian counter tops
- Lots of storage
Master Stateroom:
- Walkaround queen center beam
- (2) Large cedar lined hanging lockers
- (10) Large built in drawers
- Work desk
- Weather station
- Carbon monoxide/fume detector
- AC controls
- Ensuite head with large vanity counter space, separate stand up shower with glass door.
Guest Stateroom:
- Island queen
- (2) Hanging lockers
- Under bed drawers
- One step to day head with separate stand up shower with glass door
Deck:
- Solid fiberglass hull
- High, continuous railings made of solid aluminum
- Reinforced bow platform
- Windlass with fresh water washdown (controls both at windlass and at helm (new 2019)
- 44 lb. Delta anchor
- Fortress FX37 Anchor with 8’ chain and 120’ road (spare)
- 60’ of 3/8” chain, 120’ nylon road
- Stainless steel portlights
- New Gel Coat on Non-Skid (5/2022)
- New All Grip deck paint (5/2022)
- Transom (inside deck, not on swim platform) shower with hot and cold
- Saltwater wash down
- Custom stainless steel dingy davits with pulley system
- Outboard mount
- Magma stainless steel grill with cover
- 3-Sided enclosed flybridge with screens (2020)
- Flybridge seating with cooler
- Hailer (Integrated into VHF)
- A lot of usable outside space with the “mid deck” step up area aft of upper helm as well as the aft deck.
- Fender/dive tank PVC holders
- Life ring
- All required safety equipment
Electronics and Helm:
- Autopilot (2021)
- Radar (2021)
- Chart plotter, upper and lower,(there is one in the main salon) (2019)
- AIS integrated to chart plotter
- Standard Horizon VHF
- MR45C Marine stereo with CD/MP3 4 speakers
- Ritchie Compass
- Windlass with controls in fly bridge and on deck (New 2021)
- TV antenna (new 2021)
- Vitus 12 v Bow thruster
Electrical:
- 8D Start battery (2020)
- 12 V Generator Battery (2020)
- Bank of 8 House Batteries (1,600 hour bank capacity)
- 8KW Onan generator (1854 hours)
- Pro Mariner Battery Charger
- Victron Battery Monitor
- Guest 1000 Inverter/Charger
- Electrical outlets in bow and stern
- Lighted Electrical Panel
- (4) 30 Amp power cords
- Full Engine Instrument Panel in the Engine Room
- Forward and Aft Galvanic Isolators
- Remote Search Light with Control at Helm
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:
- 320 HP Mercedes MTU Diesel Engine with 3,578 Hours (3,000 hour service performed 4/22)
- ZF Transmission
- Tankage: (2) fuel tanks made of Nida-Core plus FRP
- (5) Water tanks made of Polyethylene
- 40 Gallon holding tank made of Polythylene
- 205 Gallon FRP Diesel Fuel Tanks
- 11 Gallon Lube Oil Storage Tank in Engine Room
- 21 Gallon on Board Gasoline Storage Tank for Tenders
- Morse Controls
- Racor 1000 Primary Fuel Filters
- New Dripless Shaft Seal
- 4-Blade LH Bronze Propeller
- Hydraulic Steering
- Bennett Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Reverso Engine/Generator/Transmission oil changer.
- Tank Tender Fuel/Water Level Gauges
- (2) 16,000 BTU Cruise Air Reverse Cycle A/C.
- Vacuflush Head System
- 10-Gallon Hot Water Heater
- Transmission Oil Cooler Rebuilt in 2018
- 1.75" Prop Shaft
- 4-Blade Bronze Prop
- Bronze Rudder
- Tank Tender for Fluid Levels
- Fresh Water Spigot in the Engine Room
Broker's Comments This is a very clean, very well maintained boat with meticulous documentation with organized, extensive spare parts inventory.
Exclusions Mechanical Disclaimer Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
