2004 Vanquish 24 Runabout

We just reduced the price on this terrific 2004 Vanquish 24 Runabout from $64,000 to $56,000. Owner has young children and has outgrown this nice 24. This knowledgeable and fastidious owner has upgraded the Vanquish in about every possible way. The list of upgrades is extensive and was done by one of the best boat yards in the Mid Atlantic. 2024: All Mercury parts: New water pump; new pump assembly; new balancer; new serpentine belt; new spark plugs; new distributor & rotor; new blower; new horn; and vents for mooring cover. ($3,854) 2023: New batteries; 3-stage teak cleaner on swim platform. 2022: rewired trailer; repacked wheel bearings. 2021 preventative maintenance performed at Zimmerman Marine to make boat mechanically “new” again and to ensure safety: removed motor; removed pullies, blasted and painted; blasted & painted exhaust elbows; new fresh water hose; new heat exchanger gasket; changed transmission oil & filter; engine oil change; cleaned flame arrester; replaced starter solenoid; drain & flush coolant; new ASLS cap; inspected fuel lines; inspected manifolds; performed decarb; pressure tested cooling system; new water pump; removed oil pan and new gasket; new idler; new end cap heat exchanger; new cutlass bearing; new PSS dripless shaft bearing; new shaft log epoxied in place; new VHF radio & antenna; new serpentine belt; rebedded struts for rudder & strut; new engine intake; new prop shaft; replaced engine; aligned engine; test ran boat. Total = $23,636 2020: new gold pin stripe; new Vanquish decal for hull. 2019: new spark plugs; new distributor cap; new air control valve. Mast & Mallet striped varnish; add 8 coats of Epiphanes varnish; new compass; new blower. $4,797.

The Vanquish is a design by Doug Zurn who has drawn the MJM series of performance yachts as well as the Shelter Island 38 owned and built by Billy Joel. For those who want the charm and classic good looks of a wooden boat, but want a fiberglass hull, the Vanquish 24 was designed to offer the best of both worlds. The Vanquish 24 has been lift kept since new and stored in covered boat sheds. The boat has never received bottom paint. Her brightwork is fine and the cockpit cushions were new in 2019 ($3,500). There is a custom Sunbrella mooring cover as well as a tan bimini top and connector to the windshield.

Power comes from a 6.2-liter MerCruiser V-8 rated at 320 horsepower. Hours are low at only 320. The engine has closed-loop or fresh-water cooling. And the cooling system has been fitted with a fresh-water flush fitting. The owner reports that he flushed the heat exchanger and manifolds after every use. In 2021 to 2024, the owner had just about every component of the vessel updated. The work was completed by marine professionals and cost in excess of $30,000. This kind of preventative maintenance is rare and adds value to this Vanquish 24. A list of the work completed is found in this listing.

The Vanquish 24 Runabout is a head turner in any harbor. Her sweet lines make her a standout. The medium green hull, gold pin striping, tan canvas and new cockpit cushions combine to make a very striking classic. Her Zurn underbody design provides excellent handling with a 16-degree deadrise aft, 24-degrees at the midships and 56-degrees at the entry. A prop pocket reduces draft to only 22 inches and provides for a more level prop shaft angle for better efficiency. The Vanquish 24 handles chop and boat wakes with ease and corners exceptionally well.

The base price for a 2024 Century 26 Dual Console is $214,400. While this is a different deck layout, it is the identical hull by Doug Zurn. You can enjoy this fine and well maintained 2004 Vanquish 24 for less than half of the new model. She is ready to be enjoyed by the new owner.

The cockpit is well laid out with comfortable seating for owners and passengers. The captain and mate seats provide good comfort and support. There is a cushion over the engine box for more seating and a great place to lay out a luncheon or cocktail buffet. Aft is a full-width stern seat with seating for three with a removable teak cocktail table. All of the cushions were recently replaced with high quality material. There is storage under the stern seat. The wrap around windshield is framed in polished stainless steel and has a opening panel for good ventilation. The bench seat on the engine box is shaded by the bimini. In summary, the Vanquish 24 is perfect for cruising and entertaining. If you are looking for a beautiful vessel to take family and friends to the yacht club for a meal, for a cocktail cruise or to watch the racing action, please consider this Vanquish 24. She is guaranteed to turn heads and get thumbs up from other yachtsmen.

The vessel comes with a tandem trailer that was rewired and received new wheel bearings in 2022.

The owner had the name removed from the transom, and the hull professionally compounded and waxed. See last three photos.