Commercial Steel Hull REFIT to Luxury Liveaboard! 1971 57' Sermons Expedition Trawler
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1971 57 ft Surman's Expedition Trawler Walkthrough | Restless – Commercial-to-Liveaboard Steel Beast on Okeechobee Waterway
She's Sold Previous price was $350k
A proper little ship today: this 1971 57 ft Surman's expedition trawler "Restless," originally built as a commercial fishing boat in Tarpon Springs (one of ~70 made), converted to pleasure/liveaboard ~10 years in, and refit in 2022 by current owners (10-year ownership). Steel hull, massive single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs), 4000 gal fuel for 4000 nm range, Amish-built hickory/maple/mahogany interior (dovetailed drawers, cleat pulls), full-size appliances, two house ACs, Starlink, and that rugged, watertight commercial feel with comfortable modern touches.
00:00 Intro
00:43 Boat History (1971 Surman's, Commercial Roots, 2022 Refit)
01:44 Exterior & Hull (Steel Build, Fresh Bottom Job, 4000 Gallon Fuel)
02:22 Aft Deck (Bar Top, Grill, Swim Platform, Engine Lift)
03:51 Bow & Deck Details (Hydraulic Windlass, Samson Posts, Fire Hose)
04:47 Side Entry & Galley Access
07:00 Interior Tour Begins (Galley, Full-Size Appliances, Amish Hickory)
08:32 Salon & Day Head (Bright, Spacious, Large Windows & TV)
09:26 Forward V-Berth (Converted Crew Quarters, Walk-Around Bed)
11:56 Guest Bunk Room & Head (Stand-Up Shower, Tiled)
13:36 Master Suite (Full Beam ~15ft, Workspace, Tiled Shower)
15:07 Deck Hatches & Systems (Plumbing, Bilge, Dry as Bone)
16:12 Bridge (Jastram Steering, Bow Thruster, Starlink)
20:56 Engine Room (Cummins NT855, Massive Space, Dry Bilge)
26:35 Outro (Okeechobee Waterway & Franklin Lock)
Disclaimer: I'm not a marine surveyor or professional expert — just a boat enthusiast. Always hire a qualified marine surveyor for any potential purchase. This is for entertainment only.
Specs from the video:
Year: 1971 (Surman's Boatyard, Tarpon Springs – commercial fishing origins)
Length: 57 ft
Hull: Steel
Engine: Single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs)
Fuel: ~4000 gallons (2x 2000 gal tanks, ~4000 nm range)
Other: 2022 refit (Amish hickory/maple/mahogany interior), bow thruster, Jastram steering, two house ACs, Starlink, full-size appliances, washer/dryer, multiple heads/showers, bone-dry bilge, commercial-grade features (Samson posts, fire ports)
Love rugged steel trawlers, commercial conversions, single-screw simplicity, or liveaboard explorers? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and comment: Would you cross oceans in a boat like Restless? Favorite part — engine room cavern, Amish woodwork, or aft deck bar?
#SurmansTrawler #57FtTrawler #SteelHullTrawler #RestlessTrawler #OkeechobeeWaterway #CumminsNT855 #CommercialTrawlerConversion #LiveaboardTrawler #ExpeditionBoat #BoatTour #HarborYachts
Contact us if you have a boat you'd like us to tour:
Brian@paradisedetailing.com
Thanks to JW Yachts & the owners of Restless T for the tour.
For more info please see the listing below.
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1971...
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Wood work throughout the interior is incredibly
WELL DONE!!
ABSOLUTE WORK OF ART!!!
Commercial Steel Hull REFIT to Luxury Liveaboard! 1971 57' Sermons Expedition Trawler
Harbor Yachts
496,311 views
1971 57 ft Surman's Expedition Trawler Walkthrough | Restless – Commercial-to-Liveaboard Steel Beast on Okeechobee Waterway
She's Sold Previous price was $350k
A proper little ship today: this 1971 57 ft Surman's expedition trawler "Restless," originally built as a commercial fishing boat in Tarpon Springs (one of ~70 made), converted to pleasure/liveaboard ~10 years in, and refit in 2022 by current owners (10-year ownership). Steel hull, massive single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs), 4000 gal fuel for 4000 nm range, Amish-built hickory/maple/mahogany interior (dovetailed drawers, cleat pulls), full-size appliances, two house ACs, Starlink, and that rugged, watertight commercial feel with comfortable modern touches.
00:00 Intro
00:43 Boat History (1971 Surman's, Commercial Roots, 2022 Refit)
01:44 Exterior & Hull (Steel Build, Fresh Bottom Job, 4000 Gallon Fuel)
02:22 Aft Deck (Bar Top, Grill, Swim Platform, Engine Lift)
03:51 Bow & Deck Details (Hydraulic Windlass, Samson Posts, Fire Hose)
04:47 Side Entry & Galley Access
07:00 Interior Tour Begins (Galley, Full-Size Appliances, Amish Hickory)
08:32 Salon & Day Head (Bright, Spacious, Large Windows & TV)
09:26 Forward V-Berth (Converted Crew Quarters, Walk-Around Bed)
11:56 Guest Bunk Room & Head (Stand-Up Shower, Tiled)
13:36 Master Suite (Full Beam ~15ft, Workspace, Tiled Shower)
15:07 Deck Hatches & Systems (Plumbing, Bilge, Dry as Bone)
16:12 Bridge (Jastram Steering, Bow Thruster, Starlink)
20:56 Engine Room (Cummins NT855, Massive Space, Dry Bilge)
26:35 Outro (Okeechobee Waterway & Franklin Lock)
Disclaimer: I'm not a marine surveyor or professional expert — just a boat enthusiast. Always hire a qualified marine surveyor for any potential purchase. This is for entertainment only.
Specs from the video:
Year: 1971 (Surman's Boatyard, Tarpon Springs – commercial fishing origins)
Length: 57 ft
Hull: Steel
Engine: Single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs)
Fuel: ~4000 gallons (2x 2000 gal tanks, ~4000 nm range)
Other: 2022 refit (Amish hickory/maple/mahogany interior), bow thruster, Jastram steering, two house ACs, Starlink, full-size appliances, washer/dryer, multiple heads/showers, bone-dry bilge, commercial-grade features (Samson posts, fire ports)
Love rugged steel trawlers, commercial conversions, single-screw simplicity, or liveaboard explorers? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and comment: Would you cross oceans in a boat like Restless? Favorite part — engine room cavern, Amish woodwork, or aft deck bar?
#SurmansTrawler #57FtTrawler #SteelHullTrawler #RestlessTrawler #OkeechobeeWaterway #CumminsNT855 #CommercialTrawlerConversion #LiveaboardTrawler #ExpeditionBoat #BoatTour #HarborYachts
Contact us if you have a boat you'd like us to tour:
Brian@paradisedetailing.com
Thanks to JW Yachts & the owners of Restless T for the tour.
For more info please see the listing below.
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1971...
PIRATE Proof Your Boat! Stay ALIVE Sailing...
Follow us @ Charlotte Harbor Fisherman
@charlotteharborfisherman
Need Boat Detailing around Charlotte Harbor? Contact us
Paradisedetailing.com
#TrawlerYacht #ExpeditionYacht #RestlessT #GreatLoop #LiveaboardBoat #BoatTour #SermonsBoatYard #TrawlerLife #YachtConversion #CumminsMarine #ClassicYacht #TrawlerForSale #LoopReady