Sea Ranger 59 for Sale – Spacious Liveaboard Cruiser with Twin Diesels, Solar & Watermaker
This Sea Ranger 59 for sale combines the interior volume of a much larger yacht with the efficiency of a modern trawler. Built by C&L Marine in 1979, she offers serious long-range cruising with full liveaboard comfort. Over 28 years of private ownership, she has seen continuous upgrades and careful maintenance.
She features a solid fibreglass hull, teak-laid decks, GRP superstructure, and a custom carbon fibre hardtop with a matching swim platform. A 2023 structural survey confirmed her excellent condition (report available). Meanwhile, twin Detroit Diesel 8V71TA engines (870hp combined) provide dependable propulsion, with Wesmar hydraulic stabilisers and bow/stern thrusters enhancing handling and comfort.
Thanks to a Kohler 9kVA generator, 1640W solar array, lithium battery bank, and Spectra Newport MkII watermaker, this trawler operates confidently off-grid. ZF Marine electronic controls further improve her usability, especially in tight quarters.
Below deck, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Ensuite cabins have been upgraded, the galley is fully equipped, and the saloon includes a Bose Acoustimass sound system. As a result, she delivers everything needed for extended cruising or full-time living.
If you're seeking a reliable, long-range motor cruiser, this Sea Ranger 59 for sale is worth your attention. She combines equipment, space, and seakeeping in one capable package and is currently lying in Greece.
👉 Contact Williams & Smithells International to arrange a viewing or request more information. We specialise in trawlers, passagemakers, and bluewater cruising yachts.
Construction
White GRP Superstructure
Solid fibreglass hull with 4 full-length stringers
GRP Deckhouse and flybridge with plywood core
Teak laid on main deck and flybridge fwd section
Custom-made, carbon fibre hard top
GRP swimming platform with teak insert and integrated storage
Hydraulic wheel steering
(Last Structural Survey 2023)
Machinery
2 x Detroit Diesel 8V71TA main engines (1978)
435hp
Approximately 3550 hours port, 3698 hours starboard
Khler 9Kva Generator approximately 1080 hours (2008)
Wesmar hydraulic stabilisers with 12 square foot fins (2008)
Wesmar hydraulic 25hp bow thruster (2008)
Wesmar hydraulic 25hp stern thruster (2008)
Wesmar manifold, oil tank, oil coolers and control units for stabilisers and thrusters (2008)
ZF Marine electronic control actuators for both engines (2008)
Racor fuel filters/water separators for each engine
Shaft drive to 4 Blade props
Alison Gearbox
Spectra Newport MkII 60 litre per hour watermaker
Electrics
220v AC Circuit
Energy Solutions AC distribution panel (2008)
Victron 7kva isolation transformer (2008)
Mastervolt Mass 40AH charger (1997)
2 x Victron MultiPlus 24/3000/70 inverter/charger (2008)
Energy Solutions AC automatic switch box to control change over between shore power, generator and batteries (2008)
Quick 12V battery charger for generator
24v DC Circuit
Energy Solutions DC distribution panel
DC Electrical System for domestic consumption and engine starting
400AH @ 24V Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (2023)
4 x 180Ah Lead Acid batteries for engine starting (2023)
100AH Lead Acid battery for generator starting (2023)
Victron BMV600 battery monitor (2008)
4 x 420W Trina Solar Panels (2023)
50A Victron MPPT solar charge controller (2023)
Victron DC Link box (2008)
Tankage
4 x Aluminium fuel tanks, 7000ltrs total capacity
2 x Aluminium water tanks, 1500ltrs total capacity
220ltrs Plastic holding tank
Accommodation
Sleeps 8 in 4 cabins (Excluding Saloon)
Aft master stateroom with double berth and ensuite heads
Port forward cabin with double berth and ensuite heads
Starboard forward cabin with double berth and ensuite heads
Bow cabin with 2 x single bunk berths with ensuite heads
All heads equipped with electric flush W/C’s
Leather/fabric upholstery
Approx Average Headroom 2m
Teak and Maple interior joinery
Domestic
Ariston oven
Ariston extractor fan
Bosch Induction cooktop (2016)
AEG fridge/freezer (2016)
Liebherr upright freezer
Microwave
Miele dishwasher (service required)
Rancilio Silvia espresso machine and Rocky grinder
Zanussi washing machine
Balay clothes dryer
Samsung LCD Television (2016)
Onkyo Stereo Receiver
Yamaha Surround Sound Amplifier
Bose Accoustimas speakers, including subwoofer in saloon
Wharfdale rear speakers in saloon
Bose exterior speakers on Flybridge
4 burner gas BBQ on Flybridge
Deck
Lofrans Tian B dual gypsy anchor winch with warping drum (2008)
Delta 70kg main anchor 200m/12mm galvanised chain
CQR 35kg spare anchor
Besenzoni 321 flybridge mounted rotating crane (2008)
Opacmare hydraulic passerelle (2008)
Port and Starboard Lewmar electric warping drums (2008)
Numerous mooring lines and fenders
Navigation
Simrad radar (2002)
Cetrek autopilot controlled from wheelhouse or flybridge
Cetrek wind instrument
Cetrek depth sounder
Simrad VHF
Compass
LCD navigation screen (2012)
PC based navigation system
Navigation desk
Tenders
Avon 345 Supersport RIB with 2 stroke motor
Yamaha 30hp outboard
Safety
Arimar life raft (needs service)
Engine room automatic fire extinguishers, inspected 2023
3 x 24V automatic electric bilge pumps
High-capacity AC submersible pump
6 x Fire extinguishers for living and sleeping areas, inspected 2023
Fire blanket in galley
8 x Life jackets
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht, you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes