1941 West Coast - Nitinat Chief 72’ - Custom - Calibre Yacht Sales

This is a rare opportunity to own the Nitinat Chief. A 72’ historical tug converted to a modern, comfortable, capable cruising vessel. To experience more of this unique vessel contact: Dan [e-mail] 250-850-7247
Past, present, and future. This is an opportunity to own a piece of floating heritage and to further the story. The Nitinat Chief was built in 1941 by West Coast Ship Builders Ltd. at Vancouver BC. All the fir used in her 12 by 12-inch keel, heavy keelsons, 2.5-inch planking and sawn frames came from logs selected by Charles Sorenson, her first owner. Sorenson built her to exacting specifications to be used to tow logs booms from the Nitinat Lake area in southeast Vancouver Island, over a 6-foot bar-at high tide-and into the Pacific to Victoria. Over the years she’s had more owners, more engines, and various paint jobs. For more of her history: nauticapedia.ca/Gallery/Nitina...
Today, the Nitinat Chief has morphed into a pleasure yacht. She has 3 cabins, sleeps 6 easily, sports a galley to please any chef, and is a bright, airy, lady of luxury. Her entire superstructure was redesigned. The decks are now aluminum. The engine is a 1972 Deutz 500hp. She’s maintained her strength while adopting technology. She’s a blend of tradition, elegance, power, and grace.
Where her future lies has yet to be determined. She might become a charter boat, attracting all kinds from afar. She could become a research vessel, or a mobile office with the addition of Starlink. She could become a home to someone with the imagination to live outside the box. Or, she might become your very next adventure. Nitinat Chief’s future is up to you.
For more information: [e-mail] 250-850-7247 or Call: 1-844-838-2628
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[@colincook2360]

My wife's uncle was captain of this boat for years in its tug days. I only wish I could bring back to the family.

[@richardevans7408]

Wow. what a boat. imagine the head turns when you pull into an anchorage with this baby.

[@user-gq3co8dz7s]

There is a feeling you get from a operating a vessel like this that no modern craft can offer. You instantly become a participant in her history. WWII was in full roar when she was first launched. Train was a common mode of transport, no TV's, no cell phones, no jet travel. At the helm your are immediately transported into a simpler time, that intensifies that natural feeling of wonder, whenever you head out into the chuck. What a simply gorgeous vessel that will always hold pride of ownership. I empathize with the current owner, who's time has come to pass her onto a new caretaker, that I can't help but envy. Now that's a boat.

[@richardevans7408]

well said John

[@jesseayers7933]

Grand ol boat . Someone Going to get a jewel.

[@MichaelGanschowGreen]

I haven't seen Richard this excited about a boat in a while. He even "got ahead of himself". Always fun!

[@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955]

Beautiful.

[@Aerohead317]

This guy exudes positivity I love it!!

[@trinaholt]

WOW!! Such a cool boat! A real piece of history.

[@jacqueline3433]

Thank you ..thank you....thank you....

[@KristineSchenkey]

That boat looks like it's built tough! What a cool vessel with an amazing history. This one is meant to turn heads for sure. And what a great conversation-starter! Great video Richard and team!

[@Vinnie101a]

Richard is incomparable, the best presenter of all.

[@richardevans7408]

Thank you Vince. I get good coaching

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

These tugs are such jolly little vessels. Happily pushing and pulling and running around. They know how to be very physical, or use great finesse

[@rosshales878]

Fantastic! We’ll done Richard. Someone will keep her history going and I look forward to seeing her on the coast.

[@richardevans7408]

Thanks Ross. A beautiful piece of history here eh

[@mrabrasive51]

You can always tell when an old boat was built well,its still floating!😊

[@richardevans7408]

And in remarkable condition too

[@JustinMedeCM]

What an amazing vessel! 😍

[@markomarten]

I have to say it’s been really well thought out and the details are evident, I would guess it has a water maker if you’re going 2000 miles or thereabouts. Somebody was right to convert this vessel and it works so well. Whoever is fortunate enough to own this will be certain to have a great time wherever they go.

[@turdferguson2839]

Been waiting for a new video, this guy needs to move to Miami or Monaco and sell super yachts.

[@dfharris03]

Mr. Evans is the Mr. Rogers of boats! Awesome vessel.

[@richardevans7408]

Thank you David

[@bryanb3584]

What a cool piece of history! I can see myself running this amazing ship and circumnavigating the island!

[@rd9028]

You always find the most unique boats!! Love how you explain and make sure the boat has a well cared for engine. Yes, serious Boat , love your passion!!!

[@richardevans7408]

Thanks RD

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Dang, that is nice. And even better, its in my home port. I kept thinking things looked very familiar.

[@joesutherland225]

Hmm beauty boat .no mention of asking gallons per hour or that is a wood hulled boat

[@wornoutwrench8128]

@@joesutherland225 I went onto the website and they had some more information. yes it is a wooden hull and the fuel consumption was there too, its not the best. That ole Deutz will be hungry and it is an old tug boat, so you just know it will be drinking the fuel. You would definitely want to move it to a bay some where and use as a mothership.

[@joesutherland225]

@@wornoutwrench8128 yeah great live aboard but expensive to do what it's meant for and wood boats are labor intensive to maintain properly in and outs can get expensive to lol .beauty though

[@marvindebot3264]

Beautiful, I could very easily live on her. She's so well-found and solidly built I'd feel confident to take her anywhere in the Americas. At the same time, she's not overly fancy so easy to keep looking good. All she needs is a nice size RIB tender.

[@gordonkimber7144]

That's the coolest boat I've seen in your inventory so far ...well done Gordon...Australia...

[@bindatek8801]

I just love these boat tours by Calibre - Very disappointing though that our old friend did NOT ring that ships bell. He opens all the cupboards, demonstrates the oven etc....But no bell!!! Only kidding pal!!

[@tuvia4082]

Nice historical boat along with the TVs.

[@rp1645]

Thank you so much for walk through. I was thinking that that FIRE pump could also be used for DEWATERING in a Emergency situation. Just my Humble opinion. What a beast on Deack crain & size of Hook to moor you in those fantastic inlets on inside passage of Vancouver mainland. The vessel you show just keep getting better. You are so lucky to cruise with these Fantastic vessels.

[@RuthBrown-tm2gt]

Extraordinary yacht. The Onassis yacht Christina is the same age, and was also Canadian built hull. Age is not an issue.

[@treywest268]

Once again, it is wonderful to see you Mr. Evans! What a great video and thorough showing of a very robust and sea-worthy vessel! Even though she id quite a bit older, i am willing to bet that she could handle almost anything Neptune could throw at her. A beautiful boat!!! That much boat for under $400,000 is a true bargin! Honestly.

[@richardevans7408]

your right Trey. the original tug was built to haul log booms across the Nitnat bar, which can be a very rough piece of water. Robust indeed

[@norarivkis2513]

She's absolutely beautiful.

[@stevengirouard6840]

Awesome! Great job Richard

[@richardevans7408]

Thank You Steven

[@ronaldspins]

@ 9:40 You are clearly having a good time with your presentation ... a diesel stove puts out warm quality heat. 🌅

[@Drive4YourLifeAZ]

Top Notch !!! never knew oak could stand up to sea salt air climates.

[@ZTZ330011]

You guys need to make more reviews!

[@terrydouglas2777]

Truly a boat out of our history books and we don't get to see many like her age in today's time of 82 years old. I'm so glad she's been taken great care of. Was it a 12,000 or 18,000 lb boat lift on her upper deck. You can have a huge fishing boat with anything you can fit or squeeze on the boat deck floor, but then you are just adding upper weight and we don't need that. So stay with a light 14 to 16 foot rib boat and 10 HP outboard. I love this boat an the history and the age makes it more valuable to us who truly love and appreciate old boats and today's boats. Another great boat video Mr. Richard. I don't know of anything about it I would want to change on her, maybe after living on it for a while I might come up with a idea. Not changing out the TV's to a bigger size or newer. No I don't watch TV anymore. I might make all bridge monitors all the same so they're bigger for us older people who have vision problems to see screams easier. Great boat and tell owner who's selling her, he took very good care of her for the past 20 years and who ever buys her will enjoy her as much as all the prior owners have. Take good care of her and she will take you out on a great adventure and bring you safely back home.

[@richardevans7408]

Thanks for your comments Terry. She certainly was a joy to video. To answer your question, the davit has a 20,000 capacity. More than enough for anything that you would want to lift.

[@marvindebot3264]

@@richardevans7408 No sir, that is not a 20,000 lb davit. That's 9 metric tons. 6000 maybe.

[@tuvia4082]

The website link states that it is 1000 lbs. Sooo some confusion here.

[@clifbradley]

Very cool boaat

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

Wow what a classic. Hubby wants to know the brand of your hat. Great job love your videos.

[@AaronJJackson]

Cool boat man very beautiful boat

[@mcsvls]

Always a great broker tour!

[@santaclause7676]

Minus 4 I am still running around in t-shirt and shorts sweating to death.

[@user-ry8nn1cz8w]

Well used but looks good..I would love to own..

[@jodiplock4784]

Very nice!

[@Godofthemoon1]

What a beauty ❤

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@Vinnie101a]

Very lekker indeed

[@devonwhyte844]

Love the boat and the history. But that old engine with 13,000. Hours on it scares me.

[@AndyMatrix]

what a beautiful boat. bigger fuel tanks for 3500nm and this would be the perfect explorer vessel. 300k usd july-23

[@merlincovlin4377]

Looks like a tough ol girl!

[@marshalcates]

Cool

[@silverhorder1969]

Tell us more about the windows Richard. Are they tempered? How thick are they? Can they withstand a rouge wave? Answer.

[@wallacejeffery5786]

Nice boat

[@flynfishak]

I'm in lust..... :-D That is my kind of boat.

[@Buce-ku9vx]

Steel hull. Always ice cold in those lower berths. No centralized heat system. Looks great.

[@charlesharper2357]

No...she's wooden hull.

[@markbuckingham3631]

My kids had to ask what’s with the little TV’s with a VHS tape. I told them when you’re on a boat like this you don’t need TV…enjoy the outside.

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@frankflstf]

That’s not a boat that’s a ship a beautiful one

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

There is a lot I like about this boat. I suspect there is not enough freeboard to get it safely across the Pacific to Japan and Korea let alone the Atlantic to the UK. It's very cottagey, which I usually like but not in this context. I think if I were to buy this boat, I would want to upgrade the interior significantly, and add AC. But a single engine and rudder means no redundancy.

[@5amH45lam]

A lovely, unique craft. My concern though, given her notably shallow draft, plus the addition of all that superstructure, is she not somewhat unstable, prone to roll?

[@charlesharper2357]

She was always a great sea boat. Large tankage and very heavy planking and framing gives it a very heavy hull. She's still 8 feet deep.

[@pl7868]

How many hours on the engine and when was it last hauled ?

[@pl7868]

Has a survey been done recently ?

[@carlnostrand9388]

Fun work boat for Alaskan waters. She is a most practical vessel to convert into a small school ship for middle aged folks that need some movable deck space to move and develop balance and sea skills on. Renewable energy systems with some new deep cycle energy management would be welcome and a great contrast to the historic 32V dc system. SHe has been rewired and I would love to see the install. A tuff IT server for managing on board production and cinema work flow for the crew. ARCGIS & Lidar missions above sea, rov and auv below sea and ICE edge. I would love to learn the complete history of this vessel. She is big enough for a small 100 ton sea school, with mission connecting Alaskan and Canadian schools with progressive coastal programing during these challenging times ahead. What will the USCG suggest we do with this vessel to comply with the tuff Arctic brash navigation regulations. Was she built to ice standers?

[@richardevans7408]

Some pretty creative ideas there Carl. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@tomthompson7400]

24:47 .. Stevie Wonder welded that himself.

[@robertdavis5714]

Incredible, what a conversion so nicely done. Freezer and W/D..............Damn 54" Prop. And yes love that compass.

[@frankcherry3810]

Outside cleaning will be easy. No Teak or stainless

[@r.fumador1146]

why 360p?

[@calibreyachtsales]

Hi R. Sebottendorff - UPDATED: It is now available in 4K video! Check it out! Thanks again :) Yes - Thank you for that great question! Our videos are all shot in 4K video. KZbin has still not finished processing the 4K version today in 4K - so until its done they launch it in SD 360p only.. Please come back in a few hours when KZbin is done processing and see our video in it's full 4K glory! Thanks for watching and following us! :)

[@hootowl6354]

I don't get it. Is the hull now aluminum? It doesn't look like wood planks.

[@charlesharper2357]

Aluminum wheelhouse on a wood hull.

[@rashidsukhera8674]

Hello Sir. Kindly intimate the asking price

[@marshmellow3110]

The amount of commercials they cram into this video are ridiculous

[@SigmaWolf-in2mr]

Geographically, you are in Canada's, Pacific South-west.

[@pauldunnill8184]

nice boat but would need a wee bit of cash spent on her.

[@teddysmith1952]

A great video of an historical boat to look at, but I sure wouldn't want to live their....

[@richqualls5157]

Could have been said in half the time.

[@jamessutherland2077]

OK Mr Bill where is your yoyo

[@299charles]

2 million

[@Fiberglasser03]

Not for me. Looks like a half thought out charter boat style interior someone tried to make homely.

[@JAMaxeRestoration]

Nice boat but Richard is way out of his element on this one. This is a historical boat and should be talked about in a different way than his usual smooth salesman pitch. This boat appeals to a different set of buyers than most of the boats featured on this channel and needs no silly sales pitch. But hey, at least we got to see her!

[@leeoswald9799]

A wooden boat isn't a bargain at free. Try insuring one for instances.

[@blueraven5242]

IT TAKES YOU TOO LONG TO SHOW THE BOAT ....

[@rbs.expedition]

to much inside, and nothing from the engine.... you could do it better!

[@kimstocks4485]

price?

[@randallbaker1308]

Where the heck is all the black walnut?

[@seanraymond4336]

I just wanna know how many times he’s gonna say wood beam or wait or tons even I love this guy but he is super super annoying lol😊