Vic Franck Custom Ketch

$950,000

Vic Franck Custom Ketch

$950,000

United States

1961

Year

Sailboat

Yacht category

Cruiser

Boat type

82 ft (25 m)

Length

About

Tatoosh is an American legend.

Originally commissioned by Cranston & Helen Paschall of the Boeing family, she was designed by naval architect, Ben Seaborn, with assistance from Sparkman & Stephens, three of the great names in American boat building. The hull was built by hand at Vic Franck’s Boat Company in Seattle, using 2” Alaska yellow cedar planking, over 3” x 4” oak frames, on

Tatoosh is an American legend.

Originally commissioned by Cranston & Helen Paschall of the Boeing family, she was designed by naval architect, Ben Seaborn, with assistance from Sparkman & Stephens, three of the great names in American boat building. The hull was built by hand at Vic Franck’s Boat Company in Seattle, using 2” Alaska yellow cedar planking, over 3” x 4” oak frames, on Everdure bronze floors. The deck is 2” teak over 2” marine ply. And the whole is held together with Everdure bronze fasteners. The result is as strong as her mountain namesake.

Inside, you’ll find three double-staterooms aft, a large salon mid-ships, and then a full-sized kitchen, and crew quarters forwards. All of which are paneled in beautifully varnished teak, with a teak & holly sole underfoot. It’s comfortable, elegant, and displays the kind of craftsmanship that used to be standard, and is now a rarity. And should you be concerned about security, the salon windows are bullet-proof for good measure.

That was a long time ago. Since then, Tatoosh has had several other owners, some famous, some not, but all in love with adventure, and the joie de vivre that comes from owning a beautiful piece of American history. For, just as each President leans their hands on the Resolute Desk, and knows that other Presidents have taken hard decisions before them, so too there is a reassurance that comes from knowing that Tatoosh has sailed the roughest seas and always brought her owners safely home.

That’s what she does. Because that’s what she was built to do.

Now she’s ready for her next voyage. So, if you would like to become part of that lineage, part of that story, please call me

Yacht Details

VAT Type

VAT Excluded

Year

1961

Location

United States

Condition

Used

Yacht category

Sailboat

Boat type

Cruiser

Berths

0

Engines hp

180

Engine hours

3378

Length

82 ft (25 m)

Beam

20 ft (6 m)

Draft

13 ft (4 m)

Internal Reference

10174772

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Denison has long been a leader in the yachting industry with a rich family history dating back to 1948 and the fou
Denison has long been a leader in the yachting industry with a rich family history dating back to 1948 and the founding of Broward Marine in Fort Lauderdale. Today, the company provides complete yachting services worldwide, including superyacht sales, yacht charter, crew placement, and new construction. Denison operates out of over 20 waterfront offices with a team of 90+ licensed and bonded yacht brokers. Decades of experience provide a long-term perspective within the industry and a passion for yachting.

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Address

1550 SE 17th Street, 33316, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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10174772

Last updated

August 4, 2026

Listed

May 11, 2026