“Pioneer”

- PRICE DROP -

Ignition Marine Yacht Sales is pleased to announce this beautiful Long Range 74’ 7” (22.8m) Custom passage maker, has just been reduced in PRICE!!

Presenting a magnificent off-shore vessel ordered by Mr. William Weinberg and meticulously crafted by George Moore, back in the glamorous 1960s. This exceptional yacht boasts a rare 6” thick hull, a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and luxury that defined an era. She was built to easily cruise across from California to Hawaii, because of Mr. Weinburg's business dealings in both areas. But also noted as the yacht leading the Del Rey Yacht Club's prestigious Regatta to Acapulco, many times. Also has taken students out on discovery trips to southern islands and now exploring the breathtaking coastlines of Canada and Alaska. This vessel embodies a legacy of adventure and elegance. The Naval Architect – GEORGE W. MOORE – was given this project and the PIONEER build became a reality. George W. Moore’s background comes from reestablishing the Royal British Naval fleet after WWII. His extensive knowledge of how to build a ship, not a boat, was very important to Mr. Weinberg. This vessel was built for the purpose of crossing oceans, and it was a must to have an exceptional long range. But the living space was not to be neglected and had to have class according to Mr. Weinberg’s tastes. Finalizing a build location and sourcing out the best equipment and materials had to be first worked out. They built PIONEER in the Kettenburg yard located in San Diego, which included their skilled Kettenburg staff. Thus 3 years later, in 1967, “PIONEER” was launched from San Diego. PIONEER has left her mark where ever she has landed. Many trips back and forth to Hawaii. Years of travel up and down the Pacific Northwest. Hollywood used her in movies. Lead vessel for the famous Del Rey Yacht Club race. This vessel has history and a amazing story. Upgrades through the years have focused on keeping the gorgeous teak, dark walnut and mahogany finishing's in place. The engine room is so well designed that little has changed there. Engine rebuilds took place in 2012. Tank cleaning in 2022. Hull maintenance over the years. Hit the ignition and she still purrs along quietly when ever those engines start. PIONEER is a mechanically sound vessel but the layout is designed to give the owner the feeling of strength and comfort and an edge of sophistication. PIONEER is currently for sale and if you are looking for that special yacht, give me a call.

Mechanics

The vessel's walk-in mechanical space is located mid ship and is a true workshop allowing great access to the heart of Pioneer. Three water tight/sound proof doors gives you access to the space. The room includes the main engines, generators, fuel transfer pumps & polishing for 12 fuel tanks, battery bank, fully equipped workshop, electrical panels, hot water system, water maker, 100gal bulk oil tank, stabilizers.

• Twin Cummins NH-250 (250 hp) naturally aspirated & fresh water cooled
• Rebuilt in 2012 with very little hrs afterwards
• Dry stack w/flybridge deck funnel
• Twin Disc  MG509 marine transmissions - 2 to1 ratio
• 2" Drive shafts made from Monel Steel
• 5 blade bronze props w/x2 spares included
• X3 cutlass bearing supports per shaft
• Fuel polishing system in place - All fuel passes through a polishing/filtering system before entering day tank
• Secondary Dahl #200 fuel filter/water separator after day tank plus engine pump filtration
• Well ventilated engine room via x2 high speed blowers bringing in fresh air from flybridge
• Pacific Products Mark VIII Sea Level active hydraulic fin stabilizers (requires servicing)
• Complete marine workshop included in the engine room
• Jabsco/Mansfield bilge pumps - plus emergency high output
• Extensive supply of spare parts

Hull Design

• The hull was designed to maximize strength, performance and safety while encountering various sea conditions
• Full displacement hull 
• Raked stem and flared bow
• Multiple fiberglass layering made up of 24 oz woven roving saturated in polyester "Hetron 92" 
• Hull thickness est. 6" includes a very specific size foam core wrapped in the fiberglass
• 10,000 lbs of lead distributed into the keel before finishing 
• The hull was further strengthened by fiberglassing 11 fuel tanks into the structures bottom
• Watertight doors were included at each bulkhead and engine room

Performance

Range est - 3300 miles

Both Engines:

• 1600 RPM 8.5 kts, fuel consumption 1.2 GPM including 1 generator
• 1800 RPM 9.5 kts, fuel consumption 1.5 GPM including 1 generator
• 2400 RPM 10.5 kts - fuel consumption Not Recorded

Single Engine:

• 1600 RPM 7.0 kts, fuel consumption 0.6-0.8 GPM including 1 generator
• 1800 RPM 7.8 kts, fuel consumption 1 +/- GPM including 1 generator
• 2400 RPM - Not Recorded               

Ship Layout

Three level vessel, starting up top, the open flybridge w/helm. The Main deck includes the main living quarters, the wheelhouse, a full-walk around covered exterior deck and the cockpit dining space. Lower level includes the staterooms, heads and engine room

Upper deck

• Beautiful sundeck with bench seating
• Newly updated upholstered cushions
• Helm station
• Large open space to carry water toys and storage
• x2 Freezers
• Isolated Ice-box
• 2,000 lb electric davit
• Engine room venting
• Engine stack
• Complete Sunbrella winter cover

Main Deck

• Full covered walk-around side decks
• Bow access to windlass and chain locker
• Cockpit includes dining table and seating & laundry
• New LED ceiling lighting added into the cockpit and side decks
• Pass-through to the galley
• Molded staircase leading to the upper deck or the aft staircase leading down to swim grid
• Surrounding the vessel are teak capped safety rails at waist height
• Interior space is accessed through cockpit or pilothouse doors. Also access can be achieved with two smaller doors  from upper deck
• The interior layout is bright and open with many large evenly spaced marine windows(New window coverings 2024)
• Salon has new styled sofa, flat screen tv and sound system
• Easy access to the galley
• Aft staircase leads down to Master suite, head and 2nd guest suite
• Forwards staircase leads down to the forward stateroom, 2nd head, pantry and the engine room
• The private wheelhouse is located forward of the salon and accessed through a beautiful solid wood door
• Various cabinets and storage built in along the walls
• Extra sleeping spaces can be made from the salon sofa and the bench seat, in the wheelhouse

Lower Deck

• Private Master suite - full beam aft
• King size bed with comfort mattress
• Rich cherry wood dressers, desk and under bed storage 
• Decorative doors accessing hanging closets
• Large opening portlights allowing for fresh air
• Newly updated master head w/full standup shower
• 2nd guest room nearby
• Forward and in the bow is the main guest suite, freshly renovated with a queen bed
• 2nd head located forward
• Walk-in pantry
• Engine access

Galley & Laundry

Galley Equipment

• Large tiled Galley located to starboard
• Refrigeration - Frigidaire Professional S/S(New)
• Freezers - Added to the top deck(New)
• Stove - JennAir 4 burner electric w/oven
• 2nd Oven - Breville countertop
• Microwave - MVP IV
• Dishwasher - Magic Chef
• Outdoor BBQ - Propane
• Pantry - Large lower level, walk-in, food storage pantry w/aluminum shelving
• Trash Compactor - Braun

Laundry Equipment

• Frigidaire washer & dryer in separate exterior cabinet

Wheelhouse

• Wheelhouse located forward of the salon
• Beautiful bench seating to starboard
• Solid wood staircase leading to upper deck
• Port & Starboard doors to outside main deck
• Centered captain's chair in front of the wheel and includes an optional jog steering wheel
• Wagner hydraulic steering
• Morse control shifter and throttle
• New Garmin GPSmap 1242xsv chartplotter w/radar overlay
• AIS, Depth, Speed, Distance
• ComNav Commander Autopilot
• Victron Energy power usage digital display
• ICOM VHF radios
• Magnetic compass
• Full engine instrumentation/gauges panel
• Rudder indicator
• 2 mile 1,500 W search light
• Dual Kahlenberg Commercial air horn

Tankage

• Diesel Fuel Mains - x12 fiberglass tanks - 3925 gal (inspected and cleaned 2022)
• Diesel Fuel Day Tank - 10 gal x1 Stainless Steel
• Petro - 100 gal fiberglass built into aft deck
• Bulk engine oil - 100 gal Stainless Steel (engine room)
• Fresh Water - x2 500 gal fiberglass (1,000 gal total) 
• Hot Water - 30 gal
• Holding tanks - x1 40 gal & x1 10 gal
• Grey water tanks - x1 aft & x1 forward

Pioneer's 12 fuel tanks are configured with 4 on each side and 4 down the middle. (numbered... S 1-4, C 1-4, and P 1-4). There are no fuel tanks below the starboard and port bilges which are on either side of the center fuel tanks (C-2 & C3) and inboard of the starboard and port fuel tanks.

Fuel tanks C 2 & C 3 are the main tanks (approximately 900-1200 US gallons each) for balanced storage when the fuel capacity drops to some point around 50%+/-. Both C 2 & C 3 have heavy duty large commercial gauges that are connected to fuel float sensors in each tank.

Tank C 2 fuel tank is connected (plumbed) to the 2 fuel circulating pumps and one manual fuel pump which when turned on operates continuously polishing the fuel, pumping the fuel through 2 large Luberfiner 750 filters. From the polisher, the fuel moves directly to the day tank, which feeds the running engines. A final cleaning takes place and the fuel passes through a set of DAHL filters, which each engine has in place. Excess fuel recirculates back to tank C 2 at a high volume flow.

The other 10 fuel tanks are much smaller (90-350 gallons) due to their location and the shape of the full displacement hull. They have no fuel level gauges, using a rather simple system to monitor the fuel, which is a 6"-8" chain ring that is placed over the individual tank's on/off brass suction valve after the tank's fuel has been transferred to C 2 (or to another tank). There are 2 larger fuel transfer pumps for high speed transferring of large quantities of diesel fuel from one tank to another. Also, the ability to transfer fuel to another vessel or storage tank.

In addition to the 2 large primary fuel filters, and medium size secondary fuel filters, one for each engine, each engine’s fuel pump has a small fuel filter which together add up to an outstanding foolproof system for safe operation of Pioneer in the worst sea conditions and in the event of taking on dirty fuel.

Water, sludge, and the diesel bug have never been an issue. The insulation from the 6" thick F/G hull with built in F/G fuel tanks has eliminated condensation problems and any chance of fuel tank issues.

Ground Tackle

• IDEAL Windlass 2000 lb. - newly reinforced steel backing plate
• 450 ft 5/8" chain
• 208 lb CQR styled anchor
• Spare anchors - 90 lb Danforth & 35 lb Danforth
• Extra chain and rode for backup
• Chain locker refurbished 2022

Electrical

• Ships electrical system is set up for 115 V, 230 V and now converted 24V
• Hubbell/Marinco 30 Amp, 50 Amp/230 V.
• x2 Cummins JN130 Marine diesel generators -40 kW (rebuilt in 1990s & top end 2000)
• Engine alternators 24V/50 Amp - New in 2022
• Recent - updated Lithium Ion house bank - 2 V x 54
• Recent - Lead acid starter bank - 6 V x 4
• Victron Energy Skylla-TG 24 V, 100 amp battery charger
• Victron Energy Quattro 24/8000/200 inverter charger

defaultThe 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.