The Motor Vessel Piz-Zazz
If I were leaving from Charleston Harbor, S.C. and heading for Portugal, this is not the motor yacht I would choose. But if my intention was to explore the Bahamas and the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, the Gulf of Mexico, the East and West Coasts of North America, the Great Lakes and the river systems of the U.S., then this is exactly the vessel I would choose.
Starting from the foundation. The hull was designed by Uniflight, ( builder of the U.S. Navy's famous River Patrol Boats) a Pacific coast builder. The intent was to create a hull capable of traversing the "Inside Passage" to Alaska. A shallow draft was a must, as was the idea for protecting the running gear. With a keel (8" deeper than the running gear) and props set within half-pockets, Uniflight had hit the mark they'd set for their "Coastal Cruiser." The hull is efficient and economical to operate. It features a fine dry entry, a double chine and a modified vee after section. This is the hull Boating Corporation of America (parent company of Harbor Master) chose for their 450 Coastal Cruiser. Along with her above the water line attributes, these were the "things" we sought when we went shopping for a live-aboard yacht.
Piz-Zazz has been "ours" for 16 years, and if health issues didn't require it, she would be ours for many more years to come. But life sometimes sets our plans adrift, and so with reluctance we have decided to put her up for sale. What follows are the assets of the boat. They do not include all the refitting, labor, and costs incurred to make her the yacht she is today. But we hope they will give you, a perspective buyer, a peek into what makes her such a special thing, a boat, a vessel, a yacht, a home.
With Regards............. Ski & Cathy Ziolkowski
If I were leaving from Charleston Harbor, S.C. and heading for Portugal, this is not the motor yacht I would choose. But if my intention was to explore the Bahamas and the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, the Gulf of Mexico, the East and West Coasts of North America, the Great Lakes and the river systems of the U.S., then this is exactly the vessel I would choose.
Starting from the foundation. The hull was designed by Uniflight, ( builder of the U.S. Navy's famous River Patrol Boats) a Pacific coast builder. The intent was to create a hull capable of traversing the "Inside Passage" to Alaska. A shallow draft was a must, as was the idea for protecting the running gear. With a keel (8" deeper than the running gear) and props set within half-pockets, Uniflight had hit the mark they'd set for their "Coastal Cruiser." The hull is efficient and economical to operate. It features a fine dry entry, a double chine and a modified vee after section. This is the hull Boating Corporation of America (parent company of Harbor Master) chose for their 450 Coastal Cruiser. Along with her above the water line attributes, these were the "things" we sought when we went shopping for a live-aboard yacht.
Piz-Zazz has been "ours" for 16 years, and if health issues didn't require it, she would be ours for many more years to come. But life sometimes sets our plans adrift, and so with reluctance we have decided to put her up for sale. What follows are the assets of the boat. They do not include all the refitting, labor, and costs incurred to make her the yacht she is today. But we hope they will give you, a perspective buyer, a peek into what makes her such a special thing, a boat, a vessel, a yacht, a home.
With Regards............. Ski & Cathy Ziolkowski
Construction: Fiberglass (with core)
Dimensions: Length: 50' with pulpit, 56' overall with TNT Dinghy/Diver Lift. Beam: 14' with walk-around side decks. Draft: 30" plus, depending upon provisioning, fuel, water, etc. Freeboard forward 5' 6", aft: 3' 7"
Power: Twin 454 Crusader (350 h.p.) with "V" drives. Approximately 1500 hrs. on each. These have been completely trouble free their entire life and provide approximately 1.3 m.p.g. Starting power is by two Interstate marine batteries, both replaced in May of 2016. Engines and Generator are outside and contained within a covered work station aft of the salon. Maintenance does not require disruption of the living spaces. BTW - We operate her at 2100 r.p.m. which provides approx 10 m.p.h.
Generator: 12.5 kw Westerbeke. This is powered by a dependable four cylinder Nissan motor. The engine is original, the generator "side" was replaced several years ago.
Inverter: ProSine 4000 watt true sine wave inverter/charger. This inverter provides "cleaner" energy then home power providers. It will insure the safe charging and operation of the most sensitive electronics. Power to the inverter is provided by three deep cycle marine 4D batteries. These batteries were replaced in May of 2016.
Additional Equipment:
Two 220 V air conditioners/heat pumps zoned fore and aft. Each 32,000 btu.
30 gallon 220 V hot water heater.
350 gal. fuel tank.
55 gal. black water holding tank.
130 gal. fresh water tank, with electronic quantity monitor and constant pressure pump.
Filtered water faucet at galley sink.
"Whole House" purifier tank
Raritan Crown heads. (one 12 volt, one 120 volt.) Day head with tub and shower on main deck, second head in Master Stateroom.
50 amp shore power cord.
Maxwell Electric Windless with 200' of anchor chain and line, with dedicated "wash down" hose.
Two VHF radios
Morse controls below and on fly bridge
Hydraulic Steering
Search Light
Ratheon Radar
Ratheon Auto Pilot
Interphase Depth Finder
Hailer with Intercom
Two anchors. Danforth and Plow
220 V glass-top galley stove
Microwave, built into cabinetry
Trash compactor
Teak paneled living space.
Custom Leather couch with matching chair and ottoman in salon.
New cafe height dinette
Full-sized efficient refrigerator/freezer
Custom stereo with multi-disk C.D player and speakers throughout.
6'4" headroom.
450 sq. ft. interior.
Outdoor shower, swim platform.
New Bimini's as of 6/16
New Inverter power: 3 - 4D deep cycle marine batteries as of 5/16
New starting batteries: 2 - Interstate deep cycle.
Fresh bottom paint, hull inspection, running gear inspection, and zincs 6/16
Radar Arch is hinged and will lower to allow for low passage. (e.g. Erie Canal)
NOTE: The RIB pictured on the TNT lift has been sold and is not a part of the inventory list of Piz-Zazz.
Dimensions: Length: 50' with pulpit, 56' overall with TNT Dinghy/Diver Lift. Beam: 14' with walk-around side decks. Draft: 30" plus, depending upon provisioning, fuel, water, etc. Freeboard forward 5' 6", aft: 3' 7"
Power: Twin 454 Crusader (350 h.p.) with "V" drives. Approximately 1500 hrs. on each. These have been completely trouble free their entire life and provide approximately 1.3 m.p.g. Starting power is by two Interstate marine batteries, both replaced in May of 2016. Engines and Generator are outside and contained within a covered work station aft of the salon. Maintenance does not require disruption of the living spaces. BTW - We operate her at 2100 r.p.m. which provides approx 10 m.p.h.
Generator: 12.5 kw Westerbeke. This is powered by a dependable four cylinder Nissan motor. The engine is original, the generator "side" was replaced several years ago.
Inverter: ProSine 4000 watt true sine wave inverter/charger. This inverter provides "cleaner" energy then home power providers. It will insure the safe charging and operation of the most sensitive electronics. Power to the inverter is provided by three deep cycle marine 4D batteries. These batteries were replaced in May of 2016.
Additional Equipment:
Two 220 V air conditioners/heat pumps zoned fore and aft. Each 32,000 btu.
30 gallon 220 V hot water heater.
350 gal. fuel tank.
55 gal. black water holding tank.
130 gal. fresh water tank, with electronic quantity monitor and constant pressure pump.
Filtered water faucet at galley sink.
"Whole House" purifier tank
Raritan Crown heads. (one 12 volt, one 120 volt.) Day head with tub and shower on main deck, second head in Master Stateroom.
50 amp shore power cord.
Maxwell Electric Windless with 200' of anchor chain and line, with dedicated "wash down" hose.
Two VHF radios
Morse controls below and on fly bridge
Hydraulic Steering
Search Light
Ratheon Radar
Ratheon Auto Pilot
Interphase Depth Finder
Hailer with Intercom
Two anchors. Danforth and Plow
220 V glass-top galley stove
Microwave, built into cabinetry
Trash compactor
Teak paneled living space.
Custom Leather couch with matching chair and ottoman in salon.
New cafe height dinette
Full-sized efficient refrigerator/freezer
Custom stereo with multi-disk C.D player and speakers throughout.
6'4" headroom.
450 sq. ft. interior.
Outdoor shower, swim platform.
New Bimini's as of 6/16
New Inverter power: 3 - 4D deep cycle marine batteries as of 5/16
New starting batteries: 2 - Interstate deep cycle.
Fresh bottom paint, hull inspection, running gear inspection, and zincs 6/16
Radar Arch is hinged and will lower to allow for low passage. (e.g. Erie Canal)
NOTE: The RIB pictured on the TNT lift has been sold and is not a part of the inventory list of Piz-Zazz.