1978 Pluckebaum 68' (20.73 m) House Boat
Islamorada, Florida, United States
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1978 Pluckebaum 68 House Boat / Coastal Cruiser - Enjoy a waterfront lifestyle! Open space to furnish to your style & preferences--set up an office...or for entertaining...or as a comfortable liveaboard or cruising vacation home! Priced to Sell--Call NOW!
Flag of Registry: United States
- House Boats / Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Aluminum Hull
Original Price Reduced by $90,000!
$ 185,000 USD
€ 171,781 Euros
$ 249,765 CAD
£ 148,998 GBP
Description
1978 Pluckebaum 68 House Boat/Coastal Cruiser
This large sturdy houseboat is an open canvas to layout in any way you choose to use her. The twin Caterpillar engines were fully rebuilt and have less than 20 hours of running time on them. She runs an impressive 16kts cruise with a top end speed of 19kts. There is a giant salon with the ability to furnish in any way you choose. The upper helm is well laid out and has large Bimini Top for protection from the elements. There is ample room to store a tender and multiple water toys on the sundeck using the crane. This vessel would make the ultimate office, mothership or floating residence. Call today for a viewing.
Data Sheet
LOA: 68' (20.73 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1978
Beam: 18'
Draft Max: 4' 5''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 19 Knots
Cruise Speed: 16 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Aluminum
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Builder: Pluckebaum
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3208 (20 Hours SMOH)
- Engine Year: 1978
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 20.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3208 (20 Hours SMOH)
- Engine Year: 1978
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 20.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Vessel Walkthrough
- Large Salon (unfurnished)
- Lower Full Size Helm
- Upper Full Size Helm
- Small Galley Area with Mini Fridge and Microwave
- Storage under floor for extended travel
- Tool Room
- Large Back Deck
- Swim Platform
Master Stateroom:
- King Size Bed
- Built-In cabinetry
- Hanging Closets
- Private Head
- Shower
Deck:
- Wide 360 degree walkways
- Safety rails all walkways
- Two separate boarding ramps
- Forward sun deck
- Aft Lounge Deck
- Large Magma Grill
- Deck Chairs
- Anchor and Windlass System
- Rail Fender Storage
- Antique Spotlight Shipslight
- Huge Engine room access
Electronics and Helm:
- Raymarine Axiom Chartplotters
- Raymarine Autopilot
- VHF
- Bow Thruster
Electrical:
- (2) 50 AMP Shorepower
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:
- (2) 3208 Caterpillar Diesel Engines 20 hours since complete rebuilds
Broker's Comments
This boat was submerged through a leak in the exhaust system. She was raised in the next 24 hours. Once she was raised the owner decided to do a complete refit. The boat was restored from the hull up with rebuilt engines and transmissions. She received new interior walls, floor treatments, cabinetry, and updated wiring to modern standards. Everything inside the boat is new She has both Marine and RV Air Conditioners. The Generator was never reinstalled but it can easily be done with either a marine unit or a large household unit. There is ample space for both.
Exclusions
- Owner's Personal Items
- Tender and Outboard
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Matthew Key.
We look forward to working with you!

United Yacht Sales
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Our mission is to provide boaters unequaled brokerage and ownership services before, during and after every transaction. We hold ourselves to the highest levels of expertise and professional standards. We have cultivated a standard at United Yacht whereby our client’s best interest is at the center of everything we do.

Matthew Key
Yacht Broker
110 SW Atlanta Avenue
Stuart FL 34994 USA
Office: 1-772-463-3131
Toll Free: 1-888-894-8780
Fax: 1-772-463-3121
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Email: mattkey@unitedyacht.com
Matt Key is a Florida native that grew up fishing and boating the waters of the Treasure Coast and the Palm Beaches.
Matt’s first job was in the marine industry as an employee at Monterey Custom Yachts which is now known as American Custom Yachts. Matt learned several valuable skills working with the master craftsmen while at Monterey Yachts that he still falls back on today. Matt has held several positions throughout his career including rigger, transporter, dock master, and product representative.
When it comes to fishing very few have the love, passion, and experience that Matt has. Matt co-captained the No Delay Fishing Team on the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) circuit for 6 years and fished several other local tournaments in the Southeast US. With several wins and top finishes in multiple tournaments, he has been able to establish a large number of friends and contacts in fishing circles. Matt has tallied over 250 sailfish releases and is always happy to take time to sit down and trade stories or give out a few fishing tips with anyone that asks. Matt and his team were sponsored by many top brands in the yachting industry including: Pursuit Boats, Donzi Marine, Contender Boats, Invincible Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Mercury Marine, Suzuki Outboards, Raymarine Electronics, Salty Marine, Treasure Coast Boating Center, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses.
If you are looking for a new boat to fight fish with or looking to move your present one you won’t find a more qualified broker than Matt. He is a knowledgeable, friendly, honest, hardworking individual with the client base and the connections to get the job done.