About this boat
Introducing Newbliss — a beautifully maintained 1970 Custom 51’ Steel Motoryacht, designed for long-range cruising, loop-friendly travel, or comfortable Great Lakes adventures. Built with exceptional craftsmanship and maintained with pride by a seasoned owner, Newbliss represents one of the rare opportunities to own a solid-steel classic with modern systems, generous accommodations, and proven reliability. This vessel features twin GM diesel engines, robust steel construction, large tank capacities, a spacious deckhouse, multiple cabins, two heads, and an impressive complement of electronics and mechanical systems. SPECIFICATIONS • Length Overall: 51’ 2” • Beam: 14’ 8” • Draft: 4’ 7” • Displacement: ~68,000 lbs • Construction: All-welded, zinc-coated steel (3/16" topsides, 1/4" bottom, reinforced keel) • Fuel: 600 gallons (steel baffled tanks) • Fresh Water: 300 gallons • Waste: 2 × 25-gallon steel holding tanks • Bulkheads: 5 welded steel bulkheads • Region: Great Lakes HULL & DECKThe hull presents smooth, fair, and structurally sound with no deficiencies noted during percussion testing. Features include: • Raised forward deck (10-gauge steel with non-skid) • Open side decks with minimal cosmetic rust only • Recessed aft deck with steel hatches & lazarette access • Stainless steel swim platform with boarding ladder • Adjustable side-mount cleats & electric snubbing winches DECKHOUSE & INTERIORThe 10’×22’ deckhouse features Duplate safety glass, port & starboard armored doors, and removable aft panels for excellent visibility. Interior finishes include: • Mahogany & oak paneling • Foam insulation • Acoustic tile ceiling • Custom cabinetry throughout • Settees, chart table, salon seating, and storage ACCOMMODATIONSA spacious layout makes Newbliss ideal for family cruising or liveaboard use. Forward Cabin • Three single berths + one double berth • Ensuite head with sink • Watertight steel bulkhead & door Guest Cabin • Port-side bunks • Adjacent head with shower & sump Owner’s Stateroom • Double berth • Closets & storage • Steel bulkhead hatch leading to lazarette Additional Spaces: • Storage forepeak • Large salon with settees, tables, chart station GALLEYWell-equipped galley featuring: • GE refrigerator/freezer • Princess 3-burner electric stove & oven (110/220V) • Microwave • Twin sinks • Portable BBQ MECHANICAL & SYSTEMSEngines • Twin GM 6-cylinder diesel engines — 185 HP each • Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmissions (2.10:1) • Stainless steel 2” shafts, 24×17 bronze props • Engine access via six salon floor hatches • Raw-water keel-cooled exhaust system HVAC & Plumbing • Reverse-cycle AC (16,000 & 13,000 BTU zones) • 12-gallon water heater • Electric toilets (fore & aft) • 12V washdown • Air-compressor-pressurized water system Bilge Systems • 1.5 HP sump pump • Two 120V submersible pumps • One belt-driven pump (off port engine) • Heavy-duty Whale manual pump ELECTRICAL • 12V / 110V / 220V systems • Two 8D batteries in steel vented boxes • 600A selector switch • 30-amp shore power (250 ft cable) • Fused AC panel with bonding and crossover protection Generators • Onan 8 kW genset (sound-suppressed, closed cooling) • Backup 2 kW generator mounted on starboard engine ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION • Garmin GPS • Lowrance GPS + chart plotter • Raymarine ST4000 autopilot with remote gyro compass • Standard Horizon depth sounder • Lowrance R11X radar • Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF • Ray 53 VHF with hailer • Military-grade magnetic compass • Stereo system + TV ANCHORING & TENDER • 60 lb Bruce anchor on roller • Two Danforth anchors (80 & 60 lb) • 12V windlass (600 lb capacity) • 100 ft of 5/16” chain + ¾” nylon rode • Zodiac 310 RIB dinghy on stern davits SAFETYExtensive safety inventory including: • CO₂ extinguishers (three 15 lb bottles with helm activation) • Two additional 15 lb extinguishers in wheelhouse • Dry chemical units • Fire pump & hose • Ten lifejackets • Flares, horns, liferings, boat hooks, steel buckets, fire axe