Classic Pilothouse Trawler Arno Day 41 Lobster Yacht

The Lugger LP668D engine is well regarded for use in long distance cruising vessels such as Nordhavn yachts. It is reliable and provides excellent performance at low RPM developing a maximum 120 HP at 2400 RPM. This installation is further improved with a keel cooler and wet exhaust. The Twin Disc MG5050A transmission reduction gear ratio is 2.04:1. The engine room features a automated Fireboy HFC 227 halon fire suppression system.

Batteries:
- One (1) Group 31 12 VDC engine starting battery;
- Four (4) 6 VDC house batteries in series

Magnum 3000 battery charger/inverter;
Guest Galvanic Isolator;

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Total length for moorage purposes is 41 feet.

This is a classic lobsterboat design with an aft cabin built in place of the traditional open fishing cockpit. The layout makes for a great cruising boat with plenty of space for entertaining guests. A hydronic heating system provides for warmth throughout the interior.

Arno Day is legendary as a fourth-generation builder of classic lobsterboats in the state of Maine, USA. This boat underwent a total refit in 2013, forty years after initial construction. The materials used in the hull include:
- 1 3/8" carvel planked mahogany hull;
- 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" sawn hardwood beams;
- Fiberglass over marine plywood decking;
- 1 3/8" x 2 1/2" oak framing;
- Silicon bronze fasteners;
- 1 3/4" hardwood floors on 13" centers;
- 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" sheer clamp

The design is a heavy displacement wooden hull with a deep draft for excellent seakeeping ability and tracking.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed did not independently verify capacities and dimensions, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

The layout of this classic lobsterboat provides a great cruising setup for a couple with plenty of space for entertaining guests.

The forwardmost space below deck is the chain locker. Aft is the owners stateroom with double berth. Below the berth are the bow thruster assembly and holding tank. Aft to port is a hanging locker and built-in cabinetry. To starboard is built-in cabinetry and aft is an enclosed ensuite marine head compartment with lavatory with sink, marine toilet, shower wand, and teak sole with shower drain. At the aft end of the master stateroom is an access panel to the engine compartment which is behind incline steps leading up to the pilot house.

The pilot house with its helm station which is positioned forward and to starboard. Outboard is a slider door with access to the starboard side deck and forward to the bow. Aft to port in the wheel house is an elevated L-shaped settee which provides excellent visibility through quality Diamond Sea Glaze windows. The settee would provide for a useful extra berth. The pilot house sole is with flush hatches and main access to the engine compartment. The engine compartment is fitted with engine, tankage, boiler system, batteries and pumps.

At the aft starboard area of the pilot house and down steps is the aft cabin with salon and galley. At the port forward area of the aft cabin is the galley configuration. This is a u-shaped area with an angled countertop, deep double stainless steel sink, and ample space in drawers and lockers. The microwave and refrigerator are installed flush to the cabinetry. Aft is a small single settee with storage compartment. Forward to starboard is a built-in cabinet, aft is an elevated L-shaped dining settee with storage compartments and pedestal dining table. This settee could also serve as a single berth. At the aft port corner of the cabin and out thru doorway is the cockpit.

The aft exterior cockpit is spacious with bench seating on cushions.

Equipment includes:
- Hurricane II Combi Hydronic heating & hot water ystem;
- Seaward Gourmet 3 Burner LPG Stove with Oven;
- Isotherm 12/24 VDC Refrigerator-Freezer;
- Panasonic Inverter Microwave Oven;
- Nexgrille Portable LPG BBQ Grill
- Cockpit shower

3 burner gas cooker/stove