Engine
Crusader 5.7 MPI
Total Power
690hp
Engine Hours
228
Class
Center Console
Length
7.90m
Year
1986
Model
26 Custom
Capacity
-
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Boat Details
Description
A Rare Find!
Discover the perfect blend of rugged dependability and old-school craftsmanship with this beautifully maintained 1985 Custom Dusky 26 Center Console – a true classic for serious anglers and coastal cruisers alike. Built during Dusky's golden era, this 26-footer is renowned for its solid fiberglass hull, dry ride, and outstanding offshore capability.
“Apathy” has been well cared for and it shows. Recent upgrades include:
- 2004 Re-powered with twin Crusader 5.7 liter engines with only 228 hours!
- New electronics
- Custom seating
- New electric engine hatch lift
- Custom bright work
- Custom helm seat
- New engine box insulation
- Custom fuel distribution manifold
- New Fusion stereo system
- New electric windlass
- New Garmin GPS
Whether you’re heading offshore for mahi or cruising the intracoastal with family, the Dusky 26 is a time-tested performer. Unlike many modern boats, this classic combines thick-glass durability with a no-frills design that’s easy to maintain and built to last.
- Dusky’s reputation for overbuilt hulls and legendary seakeeping
- Classic lines with timeless appeal
- Turnkey-ready with reliable power and smart upgrades
- A true offshore workhorse with unmatched value in its class
Features:
- Legendary Dusky Hull: Hand-laid fiberglass construction, known for its strength, stability, and ability to handle rough water with ease.
- Power & Performance: Re-powered (with twin Crusader 5.7 liter inboards with only 228 hours!), she gets up on plane fast and cruises comfortably.
- Open Deck Layout: Spacious, uncluttered cockpit ideal for fishing, diving, or family outings – with high gunnels for added safety.
- Custom Bimini top: Provides shade and weather protection, with Aluminum arch with integrated antenna and radar mounts
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Disclaimer
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.
Engines
- 2004 re-powered with twin Crusader 5.7 MPI engines
- Custom fuel tank manifold system
- Fireboy fire suppression system
- Only 228 hours on engines
- New Sounddown engine box insulation
- Bennett trim tabs
- Borg- Warner "Velvet drive" transmissions
Electronics
- New Garmin GPS
- Icom Command VHF
- Xintex M-2A Fume detector
- Fusion MS-AV650 Radio
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Features
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Plotter:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
AIS:✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Electric Head:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Sidedecks:✓
Cockpit Cushions:✓
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Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Crusader
Engine Model:5.7 MPI
Total Power:345hp
Engine Hours:228
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Petrol
Propeller Type:4 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make:Crusader
Engine Model:5.7 MPI
Total Power:345hp
Engine Hours:228
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Petrol
Propeller Type:4 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:7.9m
Max Draft:1.04m
Beam:3.43m
Weights
Dry Weight:3,402kg
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 151.42 l
Fuel Tank:3 x 946.35 l
Holding Tank:1 x 37.85 l
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