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1973 Apollo 32
CAD55,000
1973 Apollo 32 boat for sale
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Polar Mist
1973 Apollo 32 “Polar Mist” | $55,000 OBO | Victoria, BC
Here’s a solid, go-anywhere coastal cruiser with classic lines and serious capability. Polar Mist is a 1973 Apollo 32, built in Copenhagen and Lloyd’s registered. She’s a semi-displacement trawler-style cruiser with a 17,000 lb hull that is smooth, stable, and dependable in all conditions.
This boat is ideal for retired sailors, liveaboard adventurers, or anyone who appreciates old-world craftsmanship with modern upgrades. She’s powered by twin Perkins diesels (85HP each), giving you great maneuverability around the docks and peace of mind out on the water. Only 5100 hours on the engines, and maintenance has been kept up religiously.
Why You’ll Like This Boat
If you’re looking for a comfortable, capable cruiser with twin diesel reliability and a warm, teak interior — this is it. She’s got the bones of a classic and the upgrades of a modern boat, without losing her charm.
It’s a perfect boat for exploring BC’s coast, living aboard, or even doing the Inside Passage. You won’t find many like this in such good shape with moorage available in a desirable marina.
Specifications
propulsion
Engine #1
Engine #2
Specs & Layout
- LOA: 38’ | Beam: 11’ | Draft: 2’
- Twin Perkins 4-236M Diesels | 5100 hours
- Cruise speed: 8–12 knots
- Moorage: Oak Bay and it is transferable
Inside, there’s space for four people to sleep comfortably:
- Forward cabin has a queen-sized berth
- Aft cabin has two L-shaped singles
- Two heads – one forward, one aft
- All the woodwork is real teak, and the layout is warm, dry, and very liveable year-round.
Heating is sorted with two Planar diesel heaters (one in each cabin) and even a bus heater in the cockpit for cold-weather cruising.
Systems & Upgrades
Over the past few years, this boat has had a ton of work done, including:
- New thru-hulls
- 90% rewired
- New prop shafts and engine mounts
- New hot water tank + filtration
- PEX plumbing throughout
- Dripless shaft seals (PSS)
- Solar panel + smart controller (100W, solid)
- Trojan T105+ house batteries (230Ah)
- Canada Proof start batteries (2 x Group 31)
- B&G Zeus 3 12” chartplotter with AIS receive & 4G Radar
- ICOM VHF w/ DSC + backup VHF
- Lewmar windlass with 60’ chain + 150’ rode + remote
- Bluetooth stereo system (JSD 520)
- 2021 Quicksilver 270 RHIB on davits + Suzuki 6HP
You’ll also find dual bilge pumps (automatic), a grey water system for heads/showers, and a new macerator pump for the holding tank. This boat’s been thoughtfully outfitted for long weekends or full-time cruising.
Tanks & Fuel Use
- Diesel: 450L total (225L currently onboard as of March 2025)
- Water: 100L
- Blackwater: 50L
- Propane: 20L
- Fuel Burn: Approx. 8L/hr combined at cruise
Recent Service History
- March 2025: Diver scrub + all zincs replaced
- Nov 2024: Oil, filters, bottom paint
- 2023-2022: New fuel lines, thermostats, impellers, coolant pumps, engine seals, tank gauges, and more
- Bottom paint & zincs done regularly (at least once a year)
- Ongoing fluid changes and inspections at regular intervals
