A Boat Owner’s Insights – Pacific Seacraft Dana 24
In this piece of “A Boat Owner’s Insights,” we feature a 24′ Pacific Seacraft Dana 24.
The Dana 24 is for sale by Waterline Boats / Boatshed Tacoma the direct link is provided below.
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All This Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 Needs is a Destination
From day trips around the Puget Sound, to weeks long excursions to the San Juan Islands – these and even blue water adventures are all possible with this Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. If sailing has been on your mind, then this boat, with its comfortable yet no-nonsense design, is a must see.
The Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 is William Crealock-designed, and well known for its sturdy construction, compact efficient design and for being both comfortable and capable, even in the open ocean. With all that, you can’t help but want to learn more. Fortunately, we had a chance to talk with the owner and hear directly from him on what it’s like aboard this intriguing vessel.
Acquiring the Dana 24: Intended to Fulfill a Sailor’s Dream
The owner of this Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 originally bought the boat to fulfill the trip of a lifetime: Sailing double handed from Seattle to Hawaii, planned for the summer of 2019. Everything was in place for he and his sailing partner to start, from the boat being fully outfitted to having his employer (a yacht interior company) cheer him on in the endeavor. Even his ailing mother, who was most certainly not of the boating mindset, gave her blessing on the adventure.
As a marine carpenter himself, this owner had “…all the support you could want for a potential 3+ month trip…Basically a dream come true.”
Then as luck would have it, another opportunity arose that put the trip on hold. While in preparation he was given the opportunity to throw his name in the ILWU longshore lottery – and his ticket was drawn. So, with the owner starting his longshoreman career the trip never came to pass. But this didn’t mean he didn’t get a chance to use the boat locally, and well learn about its craftsmanship and performance.
Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruising
With the current owner the boat has sailed in areas from Bellingham to Olympia, but it was proven well capable even before that as a charter boat. “I know she was a charter vessel for the San Juan’s for some years,” says the owner, “I’ve met a couple of people that have actually chartered her. Those are super fun conversations.”
This Boat Means Business
And with those trips the owner got a lot of enjoyment. When asked what he appreciates most about his Dana he’s quick to point out how much he admires the William Crealoack design. “My last boat was a Crealock 32,” the owner says, “he nailed it. It’s just perfect. I love the in your face of Crealock designs, kind of like, I mean business. No fluff, just meat and bones, but also quite comfortable too.”
Plus, the owner says the boat is, “A heavy girl for 24 feet. No one has ever gotten sick aboard since I’ve owned her, and that’s a big deal for me.” He then went on to again emphasize the feel of the boat, saying it’s, “Super comfortable.”
A sailboat that means business yet remains comfortable? A truly spectacular combination for any sailor!
Notable Additions
In readying the vessel for the Hawaii trip, several additions were made for the long-range voyage. These included adding:
• Monitor wind vane steering
• EPirb (last inspected 2018)
• 6-person offshore life raft (last inspected 2018)
• Radar reflectors
• Engine spares
• Emergency repair kits
• Even a sextet, as the owner was intending on navigating “old school” for the trip
The only remaining addition the owner suggests is a new radar.
With everything extremely well organized, labeled and close at hand, all the boat needs is, “…just needs a destination.”
Why Waterline Boats
This sailboat owner chose to list with Waterline Boats because of the reliable nature of his Waterline Boats broker, Jamie. “I know Jamie is solid,” says the owner, “So whoever he works for is trustworthy.” And we can assure that is true!
Where to Learn More
With a seagoing spirit combined with comfortable spaces, this boat will bring any owner fun on the water. For complete listing details on this efficient and capable sailboat, including 95 large format photos as well as videos and 360 Virtual Tours, visit our Boatshed presentation.
