ERSA is a stunning vessel and one of the finest classics available.  This vessel has had the same owner for over 40 years and has always had professional maintenance.  A two million $ retrofit was completed in 1984 and the engines had a major overhaul four years ago.  It has all the features and elegant lines one would expect from a New York Launch design.  The hull is very strong with transverse members and a steel shoe that extends the full length of the keel.

A true gentleman's yacht, ERSA is roomy, comfortable, and elegantly appointed.  Lots of room for entertaining, and enough range for extended cruises.  Be sure to click on "full specs" above to see the detailed video and the extensive list of features and surveyors comments.

Owner will consider trade for real estate.

Vessel has a heavy full length of keel 1/2" & 3/4" steel construction docking shoe that provides massive structural integrety to the boat.  Results are a tight straight hull, and smooth operating doors and windows.

Owner spent approximately $2,000,000.00 on an extensive refit in 1984
and 1985 with the former covered open after deck enclosed into the
current deckhouse. The vessels extensive teak and mahogany throughout
was renewed and/or reworked by master wood worker Stephen Z. Bischoff
at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Owner reports that the propulsion engines were both overhauled approximately four (4) years ago with the starboard requiring a new cylinder block. The two (2) Isuzu generator sets were also installed new at that time. The chilled water air conditioning system was installed approximately in 2003. More recently, items such as new davit winches, battery charger and galvanic isolators were installed.

During this haul out availability, hull below water line was
cleaned, sanded, caulked where required, suitably coated with
antifouling paint and necessary sacrificial zinc anodes affixed.
Through hull fittings and valves were inspected and cycled (opened &
closed) with any found problematic drawn, evaluated and corrected or
renewed. Additionally, hull sides, stern and topside areas were
likewise sanded as necessary, prepared and painted.

Carvel double planked Fir with bronze screw fasteners
Note -Original fasteners were copper rivets

Struts -Bronze and Stainless Steel
Bottom -2" Fir
Sides -1-1/2" Fir
Stern -2" Fir
Decks -Teak 1" to 2"
Keel -5-1/2" x 10-3/4 Oak
Stem -Oak
Superstructure -Honduras Mahogany

Structurals:

Bottom Frames -7" x 2" Sawn Oak on 12" centers transverse

Side Frames -2" x 2" Sawn Oak on 12" centers transverse

Deck Beams -2" x 3-1/2" Sawn Pine doubled on 12" centers transverse

Keelsons/Stringers -2-3/4" x 6-3/4" Oak

Rub Rail -1-1/4" bronze half round over 1-3/4" x 3" wood

Docking Shoe -7-1/4" width x 1/2" sides & 3/4" bottom U-shaped
steel docking shoe extends full length of keel.
Docking Shoe is lag screw fastened.
Roll Fin Stabilizers by Wilcox SeaBrace -36" x 29" x 3/8" steel
plate construction planes

-set of Wilcox SeaBrace stabilizers

-Full length keel steel docking shoe
1 -Teak construction gangway (Reportedly stored at Homeport)
2 -Teak construction deck lockers (Reportedly stored at Homeport)
1 -Teak construction deck locker on stern deck
4 -poly boat fenders
1 -240 VAC over/under type clothes washer & dryer
1 -Nutone built-in central cleaning system

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM:

1 -Craftsman 3.5 HP 115 VAC air compressor with 25-gallon receiver
is stored in the lazarette.

Ventilation:

Engine room combustion air vents
Accommodation spaces provided with heating & air conditioning
3 -4" Fantech model FR150, 120 VAC blowers

Air Conditioning:

Vessel is equipped with a chilled water type central air conditioning system utilizing two (2) Technicold model CW30SC, 30,000 BTU capacity compressor/motor units, and seven (7) air handler units. Water circulation is accomplished by an estimated 1.5 HP, 1-1/2" AC motor driven pump.

ELECTRICAL:

Vessel is wired with 10 & 12 AWG thermoplastic PVC marine service
labeled Boat Cable with yacht and vapor proof marine type fixtures.
The electrical system is 12-volt DC and 120/240 VAC. Overload
protection is provide by circuit breakers or fuses. A custom built
40-circuit DC ships service circuit breaker panel is located
starboard side pilothouse. Port & starboard (A&B) AC distribution
panels along with generator control panel and master disconnects are
located forward in the engine room. Vapor proof battery switches are
located aft in engine room. Two (2) size 8D 12-volt DC & two (2)
Group 24, 12-volt DC batteries (4 -12-volt DC banks) are located in
engine room stowed in suitable poly boxes with covers.

Electrical Accessories:

1 -Custom built dual generator/shore power panel in engine room
2 - 20Kw Generators

1 -Statpower TruCharge 40, 40 amp 12-volt DC marine battery charger
2 -Professional Mariner galvanic isolators, model ZincSaver 60
4 -Marinco or Hubbell 50 ampere 125/250 VAC shorepower connectors
2 -estimated 25' 50 ampere shorepower cords
2 -telephone shore connectors
2 -television shore connectors

10 -Rule 1500 or 2000 GPH 12-volt DC bilge pumps on automatic and/or manual switches
1 -Shurflo 12-volt DC seawater washdown pump in lazarette
1 -West Marine 3.5 GPM 12-volt DC crew head supply pump
3 -Rule 12-volt DC shower sump pumps
1 -1-1/2" 115/230 VAC air conditioning system chilled water pump

AUXILIARIES:

Vessel is fitted with one (1) Newage Stamford 14 KW 240 VAC, 1-phase,
60 Hertz generator driven by an Isuzu model 4LE1 in-line 4 cylinder,
4 cycle diesel engine rated @ 34.5 HP @ 1750 RPM. The engine is
fresh water heat exchanger cooled, fitted with wet exhaust and is
12-volt DC starting.

Vessel is fitted with one (1) EnergyPac 23 KW 240 VAC, 1-phase, 60
Hertz generator driven by an Isuzu model 4LE2 in-line 4 cylinder, 4
cycle diesel engine rated @ 34.5 HP @ 1750 RPM. The engine is fresh
water heat exchanger cooled, fitted with wet exhaust and is
12-volt DC starting.

PROPULSION:

Vessel is powered by twin General Motors Detroit Diesel series 6-71,
in-line 6 cylinder, 2 cycle naturally aspirated diesel engines, each
rated at 165 HP @ 1800 RPM. Hours on pilothouse tachometers 1353.1
port & 1297.5 starboard. The engines are 12-volt DC starting, fresh
water heat exchanger cooled, pilothouse controlled and fitted with
dry exhausts. Each engine drives a single 5-bladed 29" diameter x 22
fixed pitch bronze propeller via 2-1/4" Aquamet stainless alloy
shafting (Note -starboard side aft shaft is brass) and a Allison
model M or MH marine transmission with an estimated ratio of 2 to 1.

STEERING:

Vessel is equipped with a Hynautic manual hydraulic steering system
with power assist, reservoir and cylinder. Vessel is fitted with a
single 43" x 27" x 1/2" cast bronze rudder with 2-1/2" stock.

ROLL FIN STABILIZERS:

Wilcox Sea-Brace stabilizers, reportedly installed 1999
36" x 29" x 3/8" steel plate construction planes

The main deck is fitted with a 6" height at stem toerail which tapers
aft on foredeck to an approximate 8" width x 1" height caprail. Said
caprail extends aft port & starboard to the aft deckhouse and then
continues aft of the deckhouse encircling the stern deck. A teak over
1-1/4" bronze pipe stanchion, 33" height railing is stepped atop
caprail and extends from the forward end of the forward cabin trunk
aft to the forward side of the aft deckhouse and continues around
vessels stern deck aft of the aft deckhouse. Passage gates are fitted
through railing port and starboard at midships and starboard side on
the stern deck.

CANVAS/AWNINGS/CUSHIONS:

2 -Canvas jonboat covers
4 -Canvas davit winch covers

MAST:

Vessel is fitted with a 6" x 5" tapered painted wood construction
mast with 3-1/2" x 3" tapered painted wood spreaders. Stay wires are
5/16" stainless steel cable, each equipped with tension turnbuckle.

A 2" galvanized steel pipe construction davit is located on
centerline at the bow.
A 2-1/2" brass deck pipe is fitted on centerline bow deck just
forward of the anchor windlass.
Port & starboard 3-1/2" brass hawsepipes are fitted through deck at
the bow.
Port & starboard 2-3/4" brass chocks are fitted into raised toerail
at the bow.
Port & starboard anchor chocks are fitted on foredeck.
Port & starboard 16" length brass cleats are fitted atop caprail on
bow deck just forward of the forward trunk cabin.
Port & starboard 12" length brass cleats are fitted atop caprail
approximately midships.
3-1/2" x 3-1/2" cast bronze bitts with 3/4" pins are fitted port &
starboard on the stern deck.
2" x 5" brass chocks are fitted atop caprail, one (1) port and two

(2) starboard at the stern corners.
4" brass cowl vents are fitted one (1) each port & starboard on stern
deck.
A double-fall block and tackle equipped 2" pipe construction gangway
handling davit is located starboard midships just aft of the passage
gate.
Wood construction jonboat cradles are fitted port and starboard aft
atop deckhouse.

Pilothouse Doors: Mahogany & tempered safety glass, hinged closure,
Weathertight
Size: 20-1/2" x 68"; Coaming Height: 29"

Aft Deckhouse Doors: Mahogany & tempered safety glass double doors,
hinged closure, weathertight
Opening Size: 60" x 72"; Coaming Height: 24"

Wing Deck Doors: Mahogany & tempered safety glass,
hinged closure, weathertight
Size: 31" x 72"; Coaming Height: Flush Deck

Bow Deck Hatch: Mahogany & polycarbonate lipped watertight hatch
Size: 37" x 31"; Coaming Height: 6"
Lazarette Hatch: 19" round bronze weathertight hatch
Coaming Height: Flush Deck
Anchor Locker Hatch: 19" round bronze weathertight hatch
Coaming Height: Flush Deck
Stack Vents: Stainless steel louver vents
Size: 18" x 12"
Portlights: Cast bronze, 1-dog, watertight
Size: 8" round

TENDERS:

2 -14' High Tide Boats, Inc. side console open skiffs,
Florida Registration Numbers FL-679-GT & FL-680-GT,
HIN's -HTZ04217L889 port & HTZ04218L889 starboard, each fitted
with a Johnson 25 HP, two cycle gasoline outboard motor.

DAVITS:

4 -2-1/2" aluminum pipe construction davits are located two (2) each
port & starboard aft atop deckhouse and serve the two (2) High
Tide Boats, Inc. jonboats/tenders. Davits are fitted through
swivel collars with stanchion bases fastened at main deck level.
Each davit is fitted with a Superwinch
model T1500, 1500 lb capacity, 12-volt DC winch and reeved with
3/16" galvanized steel cable.

Vessel is fitted with a Navy E-20 anchor sighted in chocks port side
forward on deck. Rode consisting of approximately 30' of 3/8"
galvanized chain and 150' of 1-1/4" twisted nylon rope is stowed in
bow locker. Anchor is hauled by a Maxwell Nilsson 12-volt DC
windlass. Spare Hooker 40 galvanized steel anchor stowed
atop pilothouse. Separate estimated 150' rode of 1-1/4" twisted nylon
rope on vessel foredeck.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

12 -Type II Life Vests
1 -8" Ships Bell
1 -Distress Flare Kit
2 -30" Ring Buoys
1 -Bilge High Water Alarm

FIRE SUPRESSION EQUIPMENT:

1 -5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher in crew head
1 -2.5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher in forward lounge cabin at

top of below deck stairway
1 -10 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher in aft cabin salon
1 -2.5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher in staterooms passageway at

foot of access stairway
1 -2.5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher in crew quarters
1 -10 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher outside engine room door
1 -15 lb BC CO2 extinguisher outside engine room door
1 -FireBoy model MA2-1275 FE241 clean agent, fixed automatic extinguishing system serving engine room.

1 -set of Perko navigation lights -adequate for class & service
1 -32" wood steering wheel
2 -sets of Marmac twin propulsion engine & transmission controls
1 -Pilothouse instrument panel containing Stewart Warner twinpropulsion engine tachometers, oil pressure, water temperatureand amperes gauges; also transmission drive oil pressure gauges.
1 -Kelvin & Wifred O. White 6" magnetic compass
1 -Aquameter digital tachometer/synchronizer, model Ensign 75
1 -Afi twin trumpet electric horn
1 -9" searchlight
1 -GoLight 12-volt DC remote controlled searchlight
1 -hand held searchlight
1 -windshield wiper
1 -Uniden VHF transceiver, model President Ltd 715
1 -Raytheon radar, 48 mile range
1 -Garmin 220 GPS chartplotter
1 -Autohelm depth sounder
1 -Furuno color video sounder
1 -Raytheon autopilot
1 -4" ships clock, thermometer & barometer combination
1 -Sanyo 19" TV
1 -Orion 13" TV
1 -Symphonic 9" TV/VCR
1 -Magnavox 13" TV/DVD
2 -MGA 13" TV's
1 -Kenwood AV receiver, model KR-V5560
1 -Mitsubishi stereo cassette player
1 -Radio Shack PA amplifier, model MPA-101
1 -"D" AM/FM stereo CD player
1 -Radionics security system
1 -DirecTV multi-satellite TV antenna
1 -SeaTel tracking satellite telephone antenna
1 -Oregon scientific weather center

The deckhouse of the vessel is Honduras Mahogany hardwood
construction over wood framing. Extending forward of the midship
arranged raised pilothouse is a trunk cabin housing a lounge and
galley with bar. Aft of the raised pilothouse is a large full width
of hull enclosed salon which extends aft to the aft open stern deck.
Deckhouse and pilothouse interior features finished Honduras Mahogany
throughout with the exception of overhead in the aft salon which is
painted white between exposed beams for accent and lighting benefit.
Counters and bar tops are marble or granite. Accent hardware is
polished brass. Deckhouse and pilothouse windows and doors are also
mahogany with either tempered safety glass or polycarbonate glazing.
Floors are carpeted. Lighting is incandescent.

Beginning forward most inside the deckhouse forward trunk, first
is the descending spiral stairway to crew accommodation spaces and
the engine room. Extending to starboard above said stairway, a marble
inlaid counter houses drawer storage within. Aft of said stairway is
fitted a mahogany table with four (4) matching upholstered chairs.

Aft most in the forward trunk is a galley with curved marble inlaid
top mahogany curved bar extending from the port side to starboard
arranged forward of the galley. Bar is provided with brass footrest
and four (4) matching upholstered mahogany bar stools. Galley is
equipped with a Jenn-Air 4-burner 240 VAC ceramic countertop range
with integral vent fan, General Electric Profile 120 VAC combination
microwave/convection oven, Frigidaire 120 VAC under counter
refrigerator and a 120 VAC toaster oven. A single basin sink is set
into a marble counter with storage lockers beneath and enclosed glass
fronted wine glass cabinet above aft. A 13" TV/VCR combination is
additionally mounted port side aft above the galley counter. To
starboard of the galley/bar area is an exit door onto the starboard
midship wing deck.

Aft of the deckhouse forward trunk, the raised midship
pilothouse is arranged above the below deck forward guest stateroom.
Access to the raised pilothouse is by way of port and starboard doors
exiting onto wing decks via wood steps. Access to deckhouse top is
also at this location by way of fold down steps mounted on pilothouse
exterior. As with all areas within the deckhouse structure, the
raised pilothouse is entirely finished with Honduras Mahogany.
Beginning forward in the raised pilothouse is a full width helm
console housing full controls and instrumentation. Pilothouse is
provided with a canvas over wood helm chair. Certain electronics are
bracket hung from the overhead. Starboard side immediately aft of the
helm console is a custom 12-volt DC electrical panel board which also
houses the stabilizer controls. Aft within the pilothouse is the
captains stateroom equipped with a single (1) transverse arranged
raised bunk with storage lockers beneath. Port side at the captains
bunk is fitted a porcelain lavatory set into a mahogany vanity.
Starboard side at the captains bunk is a nightstand which houses the
pilothouse air handler.

Aft of the raised pilothouse, the deckhouse extends full width
of hull aft to the open stern deck. This originally covered but open
enclosed aft deckhouse is arranged with a full bar centerline forward
and a large furnished open salon aft. Beginning forward most in the
aft deckhouse, port and starboard are doors exiting onto wing decks
at midships. Inboard of the port wing door is the descending spiral
stairway to below deck accommodation areas. Said stairway retains its
original sliding trunk hatch closure within the aft deckhouse. This
raised hatch closure forms th

Hull accommodation areas of the vessel below deck forward
feature painted walls and overhead and varnished mahogany exposed
beams, cabinets doors, bunk rails, trim and etcetera; Lucite
counters, incandescent lighting, cast bronze portlights and coated
and/or carpeted floors.

Beginning forward most in the hull is the anchor chain locker.
Next aft is the crew water closet featuring ceramic tiled walls.
Water closet is fitted with a 12-volt DC head, porcelain lavatory in
a mahogany vanity and shower stall.

Next aft is the crew quarters equipped with port and starboard
raised single bunks with storage lockers beneath. A 13" television is
mounted at the forward end of the starboard bunk.

Aft of the crew quarters is the galley. Port side forward galley
is the ascending steps to the forward trunk cabin lounge. The galley
is equipped with a Thermador toaster oven, Frigidaire 120 VAC
microwave, 120 VAC trash compactor, Frigidaire 120 VAC dishwasher and
two (2) Magic Chef 120 VAC refrigerators. A single basin stainless
steel sink is set into a Lucite counter with storage lockers beneath.

Next aft is the engine room. Aft of the engine room is the
forward guest stateroom equipped with port and starboard full size
beds forward with drawer storage beneath and large dresser between.
Cedar lined hanging lockers are arranged port and starboard aft with
tops providing shelf space where 13" televisions are located. Above
said stateroom, the ceiling is raised above main deck into a midship
deckhouse trunk immediately beneath and aft of the raised pilothouse.
Said space over the forward guest stateroom houses a ceiling fan.

Immediately aft of the forward guest stateroom to port of
centerline is an ascending spiral stairway to the aft deckhouse
salon. Port side outboard of said stairway is a water closet serving
the master stateroom. Said water closet is equipped with 12-volt DC
toilet, finished mahogany construction Jacuzzi tub with hand shower
and a porcelain lavatory set into a mahogany construction vanity.
Pump unit serving Jacuzzi tub is located in adjacent closet beneath
the aforementioned stairway.

Starboard side aft of the forward guest stateroom is the water
closet serving both guest staterooms. Said water closet is ceramic
tile finished and equipped with a 12-volt DC toilet, open shower
stall and a porcelain lavatory set into a marble topped, finished
mahogany vanity. Immediately aft of the guest water closet starboard
side is the aft guest stateroom fitted with transverse arranged upper
and lower bunks, the upper being smaller than the lower. Forward of
the aft guest stateroom opposite the ascending stairway is a cedar
lined hanging locker serving the aft guest stateroom as well as a 240
VAC over/under type clothes washer & dryer combination.

Next aft is the master stateroom which, aside from painted wall
sections and overhead is highly finished in Honduras Mahogany. Floors
are carpeted. The master stateroom features a king size bed set on
centerline aft with surrounding bed level built-in storage lockers
and drawers forming port and starboard nightstands. Port side forward
in the master stateroom are large cedar lined hanging lockers. Above
the port arranged locker, a shelf area houses an entertainment center
containing an all-in-one stereo, satellite television receiver and a
13" television.

HULL COMPARTMENTATION & ARRANGEMENTS:

The subject vessel is fitted with seven (7) transverse
bulkheads/partitions into the following compartments from bow to
stern: First is the bow anchor rode locker; next aft is the crew
water closet. Next aft are the crew quarters. Aft of the crew
quarters is the galley. Aft of the galley is the engine room. Aft of
the engine room is the forward guest stateroom. Port & starboard aft
of the forward guest stateroom are the master and guest water
closets. Aft of the guest water closet is the starboard guest
stateroom. Next aft is the master stateroom. Aft most is the
lazarette.

MARINE SANITATION SYSTEM:

3 -12-volt DC approved marine toilets (heads)
1 -Poly construction holding tank, 35 gallons reported capacity
1 -Poly construction holding tank, 60-70 gallons reported capacity
2 -suitable Y-valves

FUEL TANKS:

5 -total fuel tanks, three (3) welded aluminum construction
starboard side engine room and two (2) welded steel construction
forward in lazarette, 725 gallons reported total capacity, which
are separate of the hull. Fuel tanks are fitted with suitable
lines, valves and vents.

Fuel System Accessories:

Racor 900FG & 500FG fuel filter/separators

POTABLE WATER TANKS:

2 -copper construction potable water tanks, 800 gallons reported
total capacity, which are separate of the hull and located port
and starboard aft of engine room.

Potable Water System Accessories:

1 -120 VAC potable water pump
1 -Whirlpool 19 gallon 120 VAC water heater
1 -Well-Trol captive air tank