SOLD! By Jack Bankston
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2019 Custom 81' Devils Gauntlet Pirate Ship Devils Gauntlet
Long Beach CA
Price
$1,500,000
Length
81 ft
Builder
Custom
Pirate Ship “Devil’s Gauntlet”
500K PRICE DROP!!!!
A truly unique opportunity to own a fully rebuilt pirate ship, “Devil’s Gauntlet,” with modern amenities and potential as a profitable business or donation-based fundraiser. Built by Pirate Dan Robin Blevins Catalano, this vessel combines historical allure with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
Key Features:
• Historical Replica: Modeled after the famous Sultana (1768), originally built to protect the Massachusetts coast from pirates.
• Construction: Original hull built between 1968–1977 in Pillar Point, CA; fully remodeled from 2019–2022.
• Certification: USCG certified as a dockside attraction, with pending USCG passenger-for-hire COI for 60 guests, 4 crew, and a captain. Previous certification was in Ventura, CA, but will need to be renewed by the new owner. The ship has been in Mexico for the last two years, used for Netflix filming and charter business in Ensenada, MX. New owners can reinstate the license by submitting paperwork and passing a USCG onboard inspection. The sale includes a dormant 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, which can be reinstated for potential tax and business advantages. No fees or taxes are owed.
• Proven Seaworthiness: Blue-water capable and suitable as a full-time liveaboard or business vessel.
• 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Includes a registered nonprofit corporation, adding potential tax and business benefits.
Accommodations:
• 5 staterooms
• 2 full heads with a man-sized tub
• Saloon with full bar and galley
• Tool room with washer/dryer
• Sleeps 12 comfortably
Unique Features:
• Black screen sails for dockside attraction and interactive water rides
• New tan-bar sails for active sailing (stowed on board)
• LED lighting throughout
• On-demand hot water
• Reverse osmosis water maker
• Electroscan electric toilet system
Modern Amenities:
• Full electronics, low-maintenance design, and a new Cummins 5.9 diesel turbo engine
• Hull Material: Kevlar Palomar composite—stronger than steel for exceptional durability
Insurance and Use Potential:
• Insured through Progressive with USCG documentation current until 2028
- 75 Life Jackets, all 10 ABC fire extinguishers recently serviced
- Pirate costumes, tools, equipment, and all items will remain on the boat after sale.
• Potential uses: Sea Scouts/Boy Scouts training vessel, floating rehabilitation facility, Airbnb, VIP event rentals, two-hour harbor cruises, whale watching, sunset cruises, movie/commercial shoots, and more, has a great end tie in beautiful down town Long Beach California.
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
W S Yacht Brokers is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. Centrally listed by De Kours International. W S Yacht Brokers offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can't guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the yacht market at any time. This is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to represent a particular vessel.
Vessel Year:
2019
Engine Type:
diesel
Engine Mfg:
1 Cummins
Engine Model:
5.9L Turbo Inboard
Engine Hours:
1025 | Hrs
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