1970 Willis Rossiter 32' (9.75 m) Pleasure
Northeast Harbor, Maine, United States
Whileaway is a 1970 wooden pleasure boat built by Willis Rossiter of Islesboro. She offers a Downeast hull with an open cockpit to enjoy the air and sea, as well as a wheelhouse and cabin with berth, enclosed head & storage. Enjoyed by the current family for many years around Mt. Desert Island.
Port of Registry: Northeast Harbor
- Downeast
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Wood Hull
Vessel ID# Last Updated: 2025-07-13 13:54:04
Description
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Newman Marine Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
Official Number: 650564
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 32' 4'' (9.86 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1970
Beam: 10'
Draft Max: 3'
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Wood
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Fuel Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 10
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Chrysler Marine
- Engine Model: 4 cylinder
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 280.00
- Power KW: 208.80
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Serial Number: E129695
Full Details
CONSTRUCTION
Whileaway was built in 1970 by Will Rossiter, a Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Maine, in mid-coast Maine, a well-known wooden boat builder. Her semi-displacement hull is carvel cedar planked over steam-bent oak frames and backbone assembly. Her traditional build includes wood longitudinal stringers that provide stiffness, rabbet cuts into the keel secure the oak ribs, and the stem and transom construction strengthens the hull. Bronze screw fastened throughout. The decks are calked and painted, the cockpit is planked and painted with removable hatches to access below. Oak guard and toe rails are painted and covered by stainless steel half oval. Most deck hardware is stainless steel. Teak guard rails run along the top of the wheelhouse and cabintop, port and starboard. The superstructure is custom built with painted marine plywood and fiberglass. Two ports on each side of the cabin with one forward port. The 2 opening windows in the windshield are marine grade aluminum clad. The interior paint colors inside the boat are white below, buff and blue above. The topsides are painted white topsides, green bottom paint.
ENGINE
280 HP Chrysler V-8 Marine naturally aspirated gas engine, Model: M383BWI.25-484, Serial No: E129695. Stainless steel 1 1/4" shaft swinging a 4-blade bronze propeller, LH. Bronze rudder. Rope cutters on shaft. Morse controls, manual. Bilge blowers ventilate the engine room air.
TANKS
Fuel: 80 gallons in two Monel tanks, port and starboard.
Water: 10 gallons located forward in the cabin below berth.
Holding: none
ELECTRICAL
12v system. Two Group 27 type, Main switch located at helm station. Fuse panel for individual circuits. Automatic Rule bilge pump, manual pump, and gusher.
ACCOMMODATIONS
In the cabin, aft of the rope locker are two vee berths. To starboard, the berth has a built-in cabinet for storage followed by the enclosed head with flush and sink. To port is a full-length cushioned berth. There are four opening ports. Up the companionway steps is the wheelhouse. The helm, with gauges, is to starboard. In the center is the engine box with a small raised table built onto the forward end of the box with large cushion aft for seating. The spacious cockpit has a stern bench seat with cushions. Under both port and starboard decks are the insulated exhaust pipes that exit through the transom for a quiet ride. The painted side decks lead to the foredeck with handrails along the cabin top, port and starboard. The foredeck has a center mooring bit, chalks, and a deck-mounted Danforth anchor with chain and rode. On the top of the wheelhouse are the handrails, horn, antenna, spot light and running navigational lights.
EQUIPMENT
Compass
Maxon CB Radio
GPS, handheld
Standard Speedometer
Standard Depthsounder
Auto Pilot
Automatic Rule Bilge pump, 700 gph
Gusher
Flame Arrestor
Bilge blower
Fenders and Docklines
PFDs
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