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2017 Custom Dockside Machine Alaska - $229,900
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Juneau, Alaska |
Built in Bellingham, Washington by talented shipwright Larry Hilty, who reportedly built approximately one boat per year, this is anything but a production boat. The design centers around the realities of boating in Alaska: changing weather, cold temperatures, long distances between destinations, serious fishing, extended time aboard and the need for a vessel that feels substantial and secure when conditions deteriorate.
The boat has reportedly been stored indoors whenever she was not in use and has never been snowed upon. She is described by the owner as being in excellent condition.
Inside, the boat offers considerably more cruising capability than her dimensions might suggest, including a full galley, diesel stove, refrigerator/freezer, dinette, multiple berths, a forward stand-up shower and head, abundant storage and engine-supplied hot water.
A 2022 triple-axle aluminum Tuff Trailer with electric-over-hydraulic brakes and less than 200 reported miles is included, making this an unusually complete package.
Vessel Specifications
Year: 2017
Manufacturer: Dockside Machine
Model: Alaska 27
Type: Custom aluminum alloy coastal cruiser
Length Overall: 30'
Beam: 9'4"
Bow Freeboard: Approximately 5'
Construction: Aluminum alloy
Cockpit: Completely self-bailing
Windows & Door: Seaglaze
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Capacities
Diesel Fuel: 200 gallons
Fresh Water: 40 gallons
Black Water: 20 gallons
Kicker Fuel: 8 gallons gasoline
Electrical / General
Two AGM Group 31 batteries
Four electric bilge pumps
Blue Seas electrical components
Battery charger
Crossover system
Battery isolation system
Multiple USB charging outlets
Dock lines
Fenders
Yanmar Diesel Power
A major attraction of this boat is its Yanmar diesel propulsion package.
Instead of relying on large gasoline outboards, she is powered by a:
Yanmar 8LV V8 Diesel
350 HP
Approximately 827 total hours
Electronic engine controls
Yanmar ZT370 counter-rotating prop drive
Trim tabs
The owner reports a cruise speed of approximately:
22 knots at 12–13 gallons per hour
That combination of cruising speed, diesel efficiency and 200 gallons of onboard fuel is particularly attractive for the type of long-distance coastal cruising for which this boat was built.
A full spare set of propellers is mounted in the hold, adding another layer of practicality when operating far from normal marine services.
Fuel delivery is handled through a dual commercial-duty Racor fuel filtration system, with a helm-mounted vacuum and water alarm to help the operator monitor the fuel system underway.
Aft Helm Station
The boat is equipped with an aft helm station, a significant advantage when fishing, docking or maneuvering around gear.
Rather than having to repeatedly move between the cockpit and forward helm, the operator can control the boat from aft when conditions or fishing activity call for it.
For salmon trolling, maneuvering around pots, working gear or backing into a dock, the aft controls substantially increase the boat's versatility.
Yamaha Auxiliary Kicker
A Yamaha 9.9 HP kicker provides additional auxiliary and trolling capability.
Features include:
9.9 HP Yamaha
Electric start
Power trim
Custom gimbal mounting system
Separate 8-gallon gasoline tank
The custom mounting system gives the boat an additional propulsion option without compromising the main Yanmar diesel installation.
Furuno Electronics Package
The navigation and fish-finding package is centered around Furuno electronics, with equipment selected for serious coastal operation rather than a basic recreational setup.
Dual Furuno Displays
The helm features:
Two Furuno TZTL12F multifunction displays
These displays provide access to:
Raster charts
Vector charts
GPS
Radar
Navigation information
Fish-finding information
Having two dedicated multifunction displays provides considerably more flexibility at the helm than relying on a single combination screen.
Furuno Doppler Radar
The boat is equipped with a:
Furuno Doppler 36-mile radar
Radar is particularly valuable in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, where fog, rain, darkness, narrow channels, commercial traffic and rapidly changing visibility are common realities of coastal boating.
Combined with the dual Furuno displays, this gives the boat a strong navigation platform for the waters she was designed to explore.
Communications & AIS
Communications equipment includes a:
Standard Horizon Matrix VHF radio
with:
AIS receive
External speaker
The boat also has a NMEA 2000 backbone, allowing marine electronics and compatible onboard systems to communicate through a common network.
Sonar & Fish-Finding Equipment
Fishing electronics include:
Through-hull transducer
Furuno stern-mounted transducer
Fish-finder capability
Combined with the Furuno displays, downriggers and dedicated fishing equipment, this is a boat that was clearly set up for more than casual weekend fishing.
Serious Fishing Platform
The cockpit arrangement is one of the boat's standout features.
It is completely self-bailing, an important feature for a boat intended to spend significant time operating in wet Northwest and Alaska conditions.
Fishing equipment includes:
Two Scotty downriggers
Custom davit pot puller
Rooftop crane
Large custom ice and fish boxes
Two dedicated cockpit tool and tackle storage lockers
Aft helm station
Non-skid decks
Whether the mission is salmon, halibut, bottom fishing, shrimping or crabbing, the equipment aboard gives the owner a broad range of options.
Custom Davit & Pot Puller
For owners who spend time crabbing or shrimping, the custom davit pot-puller arrangement is a particularly useful feature.
Rather than treating pot pulling as an afterthought, the boat has dedicated hardware already incorporated into the deck setup.
A rooftop crane further expands the boat's lifting and handling capability.
Large Fish & Ice Storage
The boat incorporates large custom ice and fish boxes, an especially valuable feature for extended fishing trips where keeping the catch properly chilled can become just as important as catching it.
Two additional cockpit lockers provide dedicated storage for:
Tools
Tackle
Fishing equipment
General deck gear
This helps keep the cockpit organized while preserving usable working space.
2024 Custom Canvas Cabin Extension
One of the more recent additions to the boat is a custom marine-canvas cabin extension completed in 2024.
It includes:
Eisenglass panels
Full no-see-um screen panels
Enclosed/protected cockpit space
This is a particularly valuable upgrade in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
On cold or rainy days, the enclosure creates additional protected space behind the cabin. In warmer conditions, the screening allows ventilation while helping keep insects outside.
The result is a boat that can adapt much more effectively to changing weather throughout the boating season.
Three Independent Heat Sources
Few features communicate this boat's Alaska focus better than its three separate heating systems.
Rather than depending upon one single cabin heater, the boat offers multiple ways to keep the interior comfortable.
Wallas DT Diesel Stove / Heater
The countertop-mounted Wallas DT diesel stove/heater is plumbed directly into the vessel's diesel fuel supply.
This provides both cooking capability and an additional source of cabin heat.
Wallas Viking Forced-Air Diesel Furnace
The boat also has a dedicated:
Wallas Viking forced-air diesel furnace
Features include:
Diesel fired
Plumbed into the main fuel tank
Ducted throughout the cabin
Thermostat controlled
Bluetooth controlled
This allows the cabin to be heated independently without running the propulsion engine.
Hydronic Heat & Defrost
The third source is an engine-driven hydronic heating system, providing:
Additional cabin heat
Windshield defrost
The combination of diesel heat, forced-air heat and engine-supplied hydronic heat gives the operator considerable flexibility depending on whether the boat is underway, anchored or tied to the dock.
Hot Water
Domestic hot water is provided through an engine heat-exchanger system.
That means running the main engine can supply hot water for the boat's onboard systems, particularly useful during extended cruising where shore-based amenities may not be available.
Combined with a 40-gallon freshwater tank and forward stand-up shower, this significantly improves the boat's ability to support multi-day trips.
Galley
The galley is designed around practical extended cruising.
Features include:
Wallas diesel stove
Deep sink
Hot water
Storage
Norcold refrigerator/freezer located in the hold
The diesel stove also functions as one of the boat's heat sources and draws from the vessel's primary diesel supply, eliminating the need to carry another separate cooking fuel.
Interior Accommodations
The interior makes excellent use of the available space.
A convertible fore-and-aft-facing copilot seat provides flexibility underway while helping maximize available cabin space.
The dinette accommodates approximately four people and converts into an additional berth when needed.
This allows the same space to function as:
Dining area
Interior seating area
Additional sleeping accommodation
A useful feature on a boat where every square foot needs to serve more than one purpose.
Forward Sleeping Accommodations
Forward are unique lower starboard and port berths, each equipped with memory-foam mattresses.
Rather than relying solely on temporary convertible sleeping arrangements, these provide dedicated sleeping spaces for overnight trips.
Additional storage is incorporated:
Beneath the berths
In the hold
Inside cabinets
Beneath the cabin sole
That storage becomes particularly important when carrying clothing, food, fishing equipment, spare parts and supplies for longer trips away from home.
Enclosed Head & Stand-Up Shower
Another major cruising feature is the forward stand-up shower and head.
For a 30-foot aluminum fishing/cruising boat, having a true enclosed head and the ability to shower aboard makes a significant difference when spending multiple days away from the dock.
The boat carries:
40 gallons of freshwater
20-gallon black-water tank
Engine heat-exchanger hot water
Together, these systems make the boat much more practical for extended cruising than a typical day-use fishing platform.
Ground Tackle
The anchoring system is designed around serious coastal cruising.
Equipment includes:
Lawrence 1000 windlass
Rochna anchor
Brand-new 60' of G4 chain
250' of 8-plait anchor rope
Deep no-hockle anchor locker
The combination provides a substantial amount of ground tackle for anchoring in the varied depths commonly encountered throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Exterior Equipment
Additional exterior features include:
Electric engine-cover lift
Rooftop crane
Custom davit pot puller
Helm windshield wiper
Freshwater windshield washer
Aviation Wing Walk non-skid decks
Large custom ice/fish boxes
Two cockpit tackle/tool lockers
Completely self-bailing cockpit
Five feet of freeboard at the bow
Seaglaze windows and door
The freshwater windshield washer and wiper system are particularly useful in the salt spray and rain routinely encountered during Northwest coastal operation.
Aviation Wing Walk Non-Skid Decks
The exterior deck surfaces utilize Aviation Wing Walk non-skid.
On a boat designed to operate in rain, spray and fishing conditions, dependable footing is not merely cosmetic. It contributes directly to how usable the deck is when conditions become wet.
Electrical System
The vessel is equipped with an all-Blue Seas electrical system, including:
Charger
Battery crossover
Battery isolation system
Two AGM Group 31 batteries
Multiple USB outlets
Four electric bilge pumps are also installed.
The electrical system reflects the overall philosophy of the boat: practical, functional and intended for extended use rather than simply day boating.
200-Gallon Diesel Capacity
With 200 gallons of diesel aboard, the boat carries a meaningful amount of fuel for a vessel of this size.
Combined with the owner's reported:
22-knot cruise at approximately 12–13 gallons per hour
the propulsion package provides an appealing combination of speed and fuel efficiency for traveling throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Actual consumption and range will naturally vary with load, sea state, weather and operating conditions.
2022 Aluminum Tuff Trailer Included
A major component of the package is the included:
2022 triple-axle aluminum Tuff Trailer
Features include:
Aluminum construction
Three axles
Electric-over-hydraulic brakes
Reportedly less than 200 miles of use
For a custom aluminum diesel boat of this type, having the matching trailer significantly increases its flexibility.