1985 Topaz Convertible Sport fisherman in Pensacola, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1985 TOPAZ CONVERTIBLE, REDUCED! Topaz builds serious fishing boats for serious fishermen. The Topaz 38 Flybridge Sportsfish has been compared to a south Florida custom boat or a Buddy Davis East coast design due to her clean and salty lines. They are serious canyon runners with a great ability to raise fish. Gladiator features a rebuilt Westerbeke 7KW Generator, upgraded electronics, two Air Conditioners and the simple layout that all fishermen want. She is fished regularly by her family in tournaments and just for fun. Twin Detroit Diesel 671TI's, Murray Brothers Fighting Chair, Rupp Triple Spreader Riggers and a number of other great fishing features help make this boat Fish ready! Check out the action photo's this boat loves to be fished! Gladiator is in good condition and with a little polish and varnish - she would look great. Shown by appointment only so please call at least 48 hours in advance to make sure the boat won t be fishing when you want to see her.

Accomodations:
The salon is a welcome break from the fishing action. To port you notice the large dinette for four. The dinette converts to a double bunk with the included mattress. To starboard there would normally be a settee. Notice, that the owner uses bean bag chairs instead. There is a couch that sits there but is currently in storage because the bean bag chairs are frankly much more fun to sit in. To starboard is a flatscreen TV and a DVD player. Moving forward you see the galley to port and a head to starboard. The galley is well equipped and doesnâ¿¿t leave you feeling left out of the socializing in the salon. The head is large for a 38 footer and the separate shower compartment is larger than what can be found on an Ocean 45. A hanging locker is just forward on the starboard side. Moving forward again takes you into the v-berth area. This unique v-berth sleeps three. ** Sleeps 6 * V-Berth (Sleeps 3)* Convertible Dinette * Vacuflush Head with Separate Shower

Mechanical Equipment:
Twin Detroit Diesels 671TI * Engine Room * Fresh Water Cooling * Racor Fuel Filters - 1000 Series on Main Engines and 500 Series on Generator * Fuel Shutoff Valve at Aft Bulkhead * Firebouy Fire Control System - Model 70CG * Engine Room Lighting * Internal Sea Strainers * Engine Alarm * Engine Hour Meter in the Engine Room * Glenndenning Engine Synchronizer

Galley:
Refrigerator: DE0041 * A White Westinghouse Microwave * Double Stainless Steel Sink * Raritan Water Heater: 6 Gallon * Convertible Dinette: Seating for 4 * Stowage: Upper and Lower - 6 Cabinets and 3 Drawers * White Formica Countertops * Seaward Princess 2 Burner Electric Stove

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Gladiatorâ¿¿s electronics are a good mix of reliable standards; as well as, cutting edge gadgetry. The Glendinning engine synchronizer is a welcome helper on any vessel. The Robertson AP300x is one of the best autopilots ever built. These two are an integral part of your fishing team. There is a Raymarine E120 system with a GPS/Chartplotter, a digital fishfinder module; as well as, an open array 4KW radar antenna. This system puts all the information that an angler needs right at his or her fingertips. Since this is a family fishing boat, having a redundant VHF is always a plus when venturing offshore. Raymarine E-120 GPS * Raymarine Bottom Machine * Raymarine Radar 4 KW Open Array * ICOM VHF Radio - IC M80 * Raymarine VHF Radio - Ray 215 * Danforth Constellation Compass * Philips Flat Screen Color TV with DVD Player * Robertson AP300X Auto Pilot with New Brain Box

Electrical System:
Westerbeke 7 KW Generator (Currently being overhold) * Two Cruisair Air Conditioning Units: Deckhouse - 12,500 BTU's and Forward Air 4000 BTU * Shore Power: Dual 30 Amp * 12 Volt Power * Fire Extinguisher: Automatic Fire Supression System - March 21, 2008 Recertified Firebouy Model 70 CG Halon 1301 * Trim Tabs: Bennett (Concealed in Hull)* Breaker Panel * Saltwater Washdown * 3 Batteries: 2 Group 8D and 1 Group 27 * Jabsco 4" x 6" Spreader lights - new in box for Tower * Newmar Battery Charger - HDM 70 Triple Bank Deck Lights * Manual Search Light * Bilge Blowers * Vacuflush Head * Cockpit Lighting

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Danforth Anchor, 22 lbs.* Chain - 10 ft and 470 ft of Rode * Teak and Aluminum Anchor Davit * 2 Hatches: 1 Entrance and 1 Ventilation * Rub Rail: Full Coverage - Steel * White Full Canvas * Teak Deck Material * Stainless Steel Cleats: (2) 12 inch Forequarter, (2) 10 inch Midship and (2) 12 inch Stern * Aluminum Bow Rails: 1/2 Coverage * Throw Rug over Teak and Holley * Transom Door * 2 Helm Seats - Look like Murray Brothers Fighting Chair * Self Bailing Cockpit

Sails and Rigging:
VESSEL WALKTHROUGH: Starting from the cockpit you notice the transom door for pulling in the big ones. There is an in floor fishbox large enough for a good size cobia or Dorado. There are two lazerettes, one on each side to give you plenty of extra storage space. Dual tackle lockers are on both sides of the cockpit right next to two built-in ice boxes. The aft cockpit is 125 square feet of fishing nirvana. The flybridge is equipped with two beautifully varnished helm chairs and a large bench seat forward. The helm is impressively equipped with a modern Raymarine E120 display that shows GPS/Chartplotter information, Digital Fishfinder Information; as well as, Radar information from the 4KW open array antenna. An important safety feature is the dual VHFs. When operating offshore it is nice to know that there is a backup VHF handy when you need it. Above the flybridge is the tower. The owner spent a little over $6,000.00 to make the tower work with the radar array. He also recently went through the tower controls and all work smoothly. Back down both ladders brings you to the salon door.

Additional Equipment:
All the boats Topaz builds are serious fishing machines. Gladiator is no exception. She boasts 11 rod holders plus 6 flybridge mounted rocket launchers. A set of Rupp triple-spreader outriggers comes with the boat; as well as, a high end Murray Brothers fighting chair. The owner is including a 40 gallon removable livewell for when you want to fish offshore with live-bait. Both the saltwater and freshwater washdown pumps have been replaced recently to keep the boat clean when you get done with the bite. This boat is ready to go fishing now. Call and go fishing soon. Murray Brothers Fighting Chair * Rupp Triple Spreader Riggers * Bait StationFreezer: Inoperable - needs a compressor * Transom Door * Livewell: 40 gallon - Removeable * Tackle Center: Two 3 Drawer Units * Fishbox: Built into the Deck * Rupp 30+ Triple Spreader Outriggers * Saltwater Washdown (Par-Max)* Freshwater Washdown (Shurflo)* 6 Rocket Launchers - Flybridge Mounted