Waterline 53 Trawler

Refuge is a 1998  Waterline Yachts 53ft trawler custom built in Sydney BC by Ed Rutherford owner of Waterline Yachts  now retired
 
1/4 steel hull with bulbs bow
Twin diesel Perkins 110hp diesel engines
New 6.5kw diesel genset Spring 2025- ULTRA quiet sound enclosure 

New Lifeline Batteries 2022
8 - 8d house batteries with outback inverter                  945watt solar array - 

New Garmin 20inch and 14 inch touchscreen GPS/RADAR/DEPTH SOUNDER AND ENGINE ROOM CAMERA- 2022

New NAVCOM Autopilot / steering control system 2025

Kobelt controls with walkabout remote- Completely factory refurbished by Kobelt 2025

2 new VHF radios 2025

wireless remote / joystick new LED spot light

Deck spreader lights

Pre lumber engine oil pressurizing system - Since new - Engines always "pre-lubed “ prior to starting

UV and charcoal water filters

Redundant pumps on all systems

Paravene stabilizers

1200 us gal fuel on 6 tanks with transfer pumps and day tank
450 gall potable water
grey water holding tank
black water holding tank

2.5 per hr fuel burn total at 7knt0s cruise
10 knots WOT
 
Upgraded galley 2022- New LG refrigerator and stainless cooktop
 
Full maple interior
2 heads
1 shower
1 jacuzzi bath shower
 
V berth
Master sweet with queen bed- New S;eep Number mattress 2023

Wabasto hydronic heat and hot water- New 2023
New LED lighting throughout
 
Soapstone wood burning masonry heater "Norsk Kleber”
 
Massive spares inventory for all systems
 
Vacu Flush heads
 
New wool carpet in state rooms and stairs
 
125 ft stainless 5/8”chain with 300 ft 9/16 stainless cable 275 lbs Bruce claw anchor 
Plus Spare anchor 
 
 
New 2022 Bullfrog 11.5 tender with 30hp Tohatsu 4 strike and Garmin chart plotter 
 
New canvas Dodger 2019 over cockpit
 
Tec full size infrared BBQ grill
 
Outdoor shower
 
55 ton full keel
keel cooled
Tide sMarine shaft cooling seals new 2025
 
New water heating system 2023-
 
Engine room fully equipped with tools and huge inventory of spares
 
Paddle board and 2 person open sea kayak
 
Hauled in May 2025 full bottom paint and zincs- Tide Marine prop seal replacement full buff and detail with ceramic coating 

Fully outfitted with huge inventory of spares, tools and general goods.
 
Boat is ready to go! Just returned from 45 days in Desolation sound
 

2 State rooms with "en suite" heads

Main queen berth with new Sleep number bed, ensuite head shower/tub 

V-Berth- 2 twin beds with ensuite head and shower

Twin Perkins /CAT 110hp each model 1004-T4 Commercial rated engines. New 2025 Phasor 6.5kw- Kubota diesel generator with sound enclosure. Full fuel filtration with redundant back up pumps on all mechanical equipment. Wedbasto 40,000 btu hydronic boiler with hydronic heat through the boat. New Torrid water heater and Everhot redunadant on demad water heater for continuous hot water  connected to Wedbasto boiler.New 2025 Tides Marine shaft seals  with spares on shaft.  New 2022 8 Lifeline 8D AGM house battery bank- All Lifeline AGM starting batteries. Much more

New 2022 LG full size refrigerator. New 2023 Summit drawer refrigerator. New 2023 stainless steel 4 burner cook top. New 2022 Water filtration with Aqua UV light. New 2022 TEC infredred BBQ grill- Redundant LP tripple tanks. LG microwave.Stainless steel counter with double basin sink and pull out faucet.

6mm steel hull , New nonskid deck coating on many surfaces. 3- 315 watt solar panels . Large davit with new 2022 Bull Frog 11ft yacht tender dighy with 30hp tohatsu fuel injected outboard. 

New 2025 NAVCOM autopilot and electronic steering system. Reconditioned KOBELT engine and transmission control with hand held Walkabout for docking with ease. Transom mounted remote camera and helm montior screen. 2 Standard Horizon VHF radios. Loud Hailer , remote controlled searchlight , Deck lights

Nosk Kleiber soapstone maronry heater

A Waterline steel yacht are high-quality, custom-built steel cruising sailboats or motor yachts from Waterline Yachts, a renowned Canadian builder known for robust, long-distance, blue-water vessels with exceptional safety, performance, and luxury, featuring meticulous epoxy coating for rust prevention, low centers of gravity, and thoughtful designs for extended offshore living. These aren't just any steel yachts; they're distinct, well-engineered boats designed for serious sailors, often incorporating features like pilothouses and advanced systems for comfortable, self-sufficient world cruising.  

The details of this vessel are provided 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.