OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADES

Here are 5 strong reasons to buy a 1997 Forbes Cooper 74 Pilothouse:

1. Spacious, Comfortable Living – With a full-beam owner’s cabin, VIP plus two guest cabins, and four ensuite heads, she offers megayacht-level accommodations that make extended cruising or even living aboard genuinely comfortable.

2. Excellent Livability for the Size – The interior layout, large salon, well-equipped galley, and climate control systems (reverse-cycle A/C + diesel heat) give you a comfortable home-like environment in a 74-footer.

3. Great for Owner-Operator Use – Designed for owner-operator cruising with sensible systems and good visibility from the pilothouse, she doesn’t require a full crew to operate confidently.

4. True Long-Range Capability – Efficient cruising (e.g., ~10 kn at 1000 RPM) with large fuel and water capacity makes this yacht capable of multi-day or coastal cruising without constant refueling.

5. Solid Construction & Classic Build – Built in British Columbia with robust design and quality materials, this model is known for its seaworthiness and durability, especially for cruising in challenging waters.

Overall, the 74 Pilothouse delivers a lot of boat for the size

Additional Information

Owner will take a trade

Key Features:

• Hull & Deck:

  • Maxwell 3500 bow windlass with all-chain, 180 lb plow anchor

  • Remote controls and foot pedals

  • Bow cushions, forward floodlights, and spacious walk-around side decks

  • Midship boarding cutouts for easy access

Accommodations:

• VIP Stateroom (Forward): Ensuite head with enclosed shower, teak & holly flooring, opening portholes, and hanging lockers

• Two Side-by-Side Guest Staterooms: Each with ensuite head, enclosed shower, hanging lockers, and opening portholes

• Full-Beam Master Stateroom: Raised bed, ensuite head with shower, teak & holly floors, opening porthole, hanging lockers, and built-in television

• Crew Quarters: Accessible from the swim platform or interior, includes full head with enclosed shower, berth, and washer/dryer

Interior Features:

• Hardwood flooring throughout the main salon and accommodations

• Main salon with port-side seating, built-in bar, refrigerator, and television

• Forward dining area with full windows and seating for 8 – ideal for entertaining or as an office/game space

• Dayhead conveniently located on the main salon level

• Galley midship with teak & holly floors, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, two-basin sink, 4-burner stove, bottom oven, and real wood cabinetry

Flybridge & Deck Areas:

• Center helm with full electronics, tinted windows, mini blinds, L-shaped sofa, teak & holly flooring, television, ice maker, and refrigerator

• Outside flybridge deck includes davit for dinghy, U-shaped dining table, canvas overhang, and rear seating for three

• Aft deck with long bench, real wood table, exterior teak, stainless steel staples, and versatile space for diving, fishing, sunbathing, or entertainment

Mechanical & Systems:

• Twin MAN engines 

• Twin generators

• Engine room with ample space, Husky toolbox, air compressor, water heater, fuel system and hydraulic system access, remote engine start/stop

• AGM 8D batteries replaced 

• Air conditioning Fully functional systems throughout

Additional Highlights:

• Enclosed pilot house and flybridge offer comfort for long-range cruising

• Unique flow and layout make it easy to move between spaces

• Owner is open to trade consideration

Location: Docked at a premium slip in Marina del Rey, CA.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.