Actual Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Stock #[removed phone] - Solid Shoal Draft with Spacious Cockpit and Interior!The Princess 36, built by the long defunct Allied Boat Company up the Hudson River in Catskill, New York, is a robust character ketch that does not pretend to be anything other than a simple, comfortable cruising boat. In truth, it is a boat only a cruiser could love. Designed by Arthur Edmunds and first introduced in 1972, the Princess enjoyed a 10-year production run during which about 140 hulls were built, which likely makes it the most successful boat produced by Allied during its 22 years of existence ([removed phone]).Though the Princess is undeniably a chunky craft, it is not unattractive. It's somewhat exaggerated sheer line leads up to a high bow, but blends nicely with its moderate overhangs and shoal-draft cutaway full keel. The boat's performance under sail, though decidedly unspectacular, is smooth and steady. The Princess is a bit beamy for a vessel of its vintage, and this combined with the shallow keel and modestly sized ketch rig makes it slow to windward. Reportedly a dozen boats were built with deeper keels (5'1" instead of 4'6"), as were a few sloop- and cutter-rigged boats, and all these should be faster and/or more close-winded than the standard boats.A ketch-rigged Princess will sail best on a reach, particularly if a mizzen staysail is set between the masts. The long keel tracks well, the ketch rig is easy to balance, and many owners report that this, together with the non-reversing worm-gear steering found on most Princesses, makes it very easy to leave the helm unattended for long periods. The boat is also said to be a bit tender initially, though it rarely buries its rail, and otherwise has a comfortable motion in a seaway.As with all boats built by Allied, construction is strong and simple. The Princess hull is solid handlaid fiberglass--24-ounce woven roving and mat with a surface layer of cloth under the gelcoat--with thicker laminate at the turn of the bilge and down low around the keel. The ballast is lead, glassed over and encapsulated within the keel. The deck is balsa-cored. All bulkheads are tabbed directly to the hull. The rudder stock, impressively, is bronze.For a boat of its size and era, the Princess has a very roomy interior with standing headroom well over 6 feet. There are at least four different accommodation plans, each with a good-sized V-berth up forward, with a head behind it to port, and drawers and a hanging locker to starboard. All major variations were imposed aft of the main saloon bulkhead. Some boats have collapsible dinette tables (always to port), some have fold-down centerline bulkhead tables, some have smaller or larger galleys (almost always aft to starboard), some have single quarter berths aft to port, and some have small enclosed quarter-cabins with double berths instead.The Princess, thanks to its shoal-draft keel, is a near-perfect low-budget family cruising boat for skinny-water cruising grounds like Chesapeake Bay, the Florida Keys, or the Bahamas. It will serve admirably, too, as a coastal cruiser in any deep-water locale, as long as you aren't too worried about getting places in a hurry. With its stout construction and easy motion it is also a good candidate for bluewater cruising.Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!At POP Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results.Take a look at ALL ***85 PICTURES*** of this vessel, AND A VIDEO, on our main website at POPYACHTS DOT COM. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to speaking with you!To view original photos and more detailed vessel specifications, please visit this listing on our main website at:https://www.popyachts.com/boats-for-sale/allied-princess-36-ketch-82162
Accommodations:
A/C; Berth; Bimini Top; Cabin Door; Cabin Lighting; Cabinets; Cabins; Galley; Heads; Fridge/freezer; Microwave; Sink; TV; Water Pressurized
Mechanical Equipment:
Ballast; Bilge Pump; Bottom Paint; Rudder; Steering
Electronics & Navigation Gear:
Autopilot; Navigation Lights; Tachometer; Depth Instrument; Television
Electrical System:
Accessory Switches; Battery (2 New); Fuel Gauge; Hour Meter; Oil Pressure Gauge; Shore Power; Shore Power Cord; Stereo (Sony); Tachometer; Volt Meter; Water Temperature Gauge; Battery Charger; Battery Switch; Circuit Breaker Panel; Fuse Panel; Gauges
Deck & Hull Equipment:
Anchor (2); Anchor Locker; Bimini; Bow Rail; Non-skid Deck; Sail Cover; Steering Wheel
Sails Rigging:
Roller Furling Jib; Standing Rigging; Headsail; Main; Reefing Mainsail; Roller Furling Main; Sail Covers
Additional Equipment:
The boat has a 4 year old head sail and original main sail, and new batteries. Her owner has not used her much in 20 years, so buffing and teaking are needed. Bottom was done in 2011. Owner stated that the through hulls will need reinstalling and the fuel tank is fouled so he has a 20 gal auxiliary tank being used - in lazerette. Bottom cleaned monthly.
Engine(s):
Fuel Type: Gas
Engine Type: Other
Quantity: 1
Draft: 4 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 40
Water tank capacity: 80
