Redeemed is a 1974 Blackman 20 that was just completely rebuilt from the hull up. No corners were cut, and full photo documentation of the rebuild was made at each step. She has a long list of special features that make her the most fishable Blackman 20 around.
We started with one of the best hulls that Don ever made. This hull is thicker than anything else you will find--making her an incredibly safe and stable riding boat. The rebuild included all of the deck, deck supports, and bulkheads, and includes the following list of totally unique features:
- Two large, built-in, fully insulated fish holds equipped
with a macerator
- Below-deck battery compartment with 2 new starting/deep cycle batteries
- Huge below-deck forward storage compartment that can double as a fish hold
- Custom center console with room underneath for storage and a porta-potty
- Custom Pacific Yacht Towers T-Top with Sunbrella canvas
- All unused hull spaces completely filled with foam for over 600 pounds positive
flotation
- Repower by Blackman in '99 with Volvo 3.0 GS/SX, 3.5 years left on extended
warranty
- New 100-gallon custom fuel tank from American Tanks
- Two-scoop fiberglass bait tank with new 1100 gph Sherwood pump
- New Raytheon radio and Shakespeare Galaxy Antenna
- Apelco fishfinder and Magellan GPS - Galvanized tandem-axle trailer with surge
brakes and new PTI registration tags
- Fresh Sterling LP paint on hull
- All decks non-skid
- Highest quality components used throughout
I have over 1000 hours in this rebuild, and from the compliments I have received it was time well spent. When Dennis Allen of AMS saw this boat he said that he did not know Blackman was still making 20's--he thought that this was a new boat.
Redeemed was rebuilt to last at least another 30 years of hard fishing. This
is the perfect islands / Baja skiff. The new motor gets great gas mileage (2.5
to 4 mpg depending on load and sea conditions), and the 100-gallon tank means
that you can get several days of East Cape fishing without refueling.
The engine / drive warranty means no worries about the powerplant. And, the layout and storage built into this boat give you the most comfortable, and most fishable 20' skiff you can find.
Redeemed is priced at $13,500, and includes all of the equipment listed here and a basic safety kit of flares, fire extinguishers, and flotation vests.
There are just too many other details about this boat to list here, but feel free to contact me if you have any questions: bobnkim@sbcglobal.net 619-448-6219