Research Ellis Boats Yankee 36 Lobster Yacht Cruiser Boat

~ ABOUT US
Before building custom boats Ralph Ellis made a living, as many did during the early 1900s on the coast of Maine, fishing and captaining boats for summer residents. But his life would change one night during a fateful game of pool at Jim's Place, in Southwest Harbor. Ralph Ellis and Raymond Bunker were at the pool table, passing time and conversing about small town issues. It is said that Raymond made the statement, "If I had a place to build a boat, I would do so instead of wasting my time playing pool." Ralph replied, "I have a shop, but I know very little about building a boat. If you wish, I will put my shop up against your know-how." That is all it took. As of that day in 1945, they were in a partnership that lasted for over 30 years.

Of the boats that were produced by Bunker and Ellis, most are still turning heads throughout the eastern seaboard. The beautiful lines and custom finish work in teak and mahogany are respected and copied by many custom boat builders. Building only a few boats a year, their work was immaculate. It is said that they were the first to use the term "Lobster Yacht" as a description of their boats.

Bunker & Ellis ReunionRalph Ellis spent much of his life in a boat shop not 40 feet away from the front door of his house in Southwest Harbor, Maine. That shop has since been expanded upon, torn down, and replaced by a new Ellis Boat Company custom fabrication shop. But the history and traditions of Ralph and Raymond still remain strong.

All of the knowledge and experience that Ralph Ellis acquired through his years as a master boat builder, he passed down to his son Don, now President of Ellis Boat Company. Today's Ellis boats continue to exemplify the style, craftsmanship and attention to detail that Bunker and Ellis are famous for.

Today's Ellis boats continue to advance the proven Downeast Lobster Yacht design by improving both speed and fuel efficiency while significantly reducing engine and vibration noise. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a visit and/or sea trial and experience first-hand the superb ride and superior construction of an Ellis boat!

~ SERVICE
Since Bunker & Ellis was founded in 1945, boating enthusiasts from all over the world have trusted the men and women at Ellis Boat Company to store, service and repair their boats.

If you have a need for boat storage, we offer competitive prices and can have your boat decommissioned in the fall, securely stored for the winter and commissioned for spring. Our experienced service department can refurbish or upgrade any boat to suit your lifestyle.

We are open year-round and our staff of expert service technicians includes:

ABYC marine mechanics, certified by leading marine manufacturers
Marine electricians with ABYC, CMET and FCC certifications
Woodworking, fiberglass and paint specialists

Our services include:

Fuel polishing
Pickup & delivery
Storage
Bottom paint
Fiberglass repair
Woodworking and cabinetry
Complete restoration
Plumbing
Electrical
Electronics
Refits & repowering

~Ellis quality at a production boat price! The YANKEE™ meets the same high standards of quality construction and craftsmanship as the custom boats we are famous for. By utilizing a molded fiberglass interior and assembly line techniques, something not possible with our custom boats, we are able to offer this model starting at only $295,000!
Draft: 3 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 2 in.
Displacement: 16000
Fuel tank capacity: 210
Water tank capacity: 100
Holding tank capacity: 36
Speed max: 26
Standard features:
HULL:
Built-down semi-displacement hull with integral solid fiberglass skeg protecting shaft, propeller &
rudder
1° deadrise at transom
ISNPG gelcoat with vinylester resin
High-tech composite with stitched biaxial E-Glass construction for superior strength
Stitched biaxial structural E-Glass reinforced stringer system
Gelcoat finished bilges for ease of maintenance
Awlgrip® boot stripe
Unepoxy antifouling bottom paint under contrasting ablative bottom paint


DECK:
ISNPG gelcoat with vinylester resin
High-tech composite with stitched biaxial E-Glass construction for superior strength
Custom gelcoat finished non-skid surface


ENGINE SYSTEM:
5.8 liter 6-cylinder, fresh water-cooled 440-hp Yanmar 6LY2A-STP diesel engine
Oil catch basin under engine
2.5:1 ZF Model 280 transmission
2" stainless steel shaft
26” 5-blade magnesium-bronze propeller
80-amp, 12-volt alternator
Seawater cooled Integrated Exhaust Hull Structure (IEHS™)
Groc2” raw water intake strainer
Engine air intake through hull side openings
White gelcoat finished engine room
2" Soundown™ sound insulation on main bulkhead, under all floor panels & hatches
All access hatches lined with acoustical gasketing
Engine compartment cooling through side-mounted air intakes
Ball valve style silicon bronze seacocks with double hose clamps on all hoses


FUEL SYSTEM:
(2) ABYC, NMMA & USCG approved 105-gallon baffled aluminum fuel tanks
900 Series Racor 30-micron primary fuel filter/water separator
Yanmar 2-micron secondary fuel filter/water separator
(2) 2” Scandvik 316 polished stainless steel diesel deck fills
USCG approved, fire resistant fuel hoses


STEERING SYSTEM:
Hydraulic steering system
316 stainless steel rudder (1½” diameter rudder post)


FORWARD CABIN:
7' 6" V-berth with 6” Sunbrella® covered cushions with memory foam and breathable top layer
Drop-in storage compartments under V-berth cushions
Chain locker forward
Large hanging locker tstarboard with 3 shelves, hangar pole and teak louvered door
Fiberglass floor with custom gelcoat finished non-skid surface
(2) Bomar hatches
Electronics access room aft of head on starboard side


GALLEY:
Molded fiberglass counter with teak fiddle rail and trim or Corian® counter
Stainless steel sink with faucet
Teak drawers and cabinet doors below counter
Teak trimmed sliding door storage cabinet
Orig2-burner alcohol stove
Hot and cold pressurized water
Nova Kool® 12-volt DC/120-volt AC refrigerator with freezer compartment


HEAD:
Teak sliding door
Molded fiberglass counter with teak fiddle rail and trim or Corian® counter
Teak trimmed sliding door storage cabinet
Teak framed mirror above sink cabinet
Stainless steel sink faucet
Hand-held shower
Hot and cold pressurized water
Separate shower sump


SHELTER:
Teak companionway doors and cover
Removable teak companionway stairs
Stamoid side curtains and three-panel backdrop with eisenglass panels
(3) Large (26½” x 61”) engine room hatches with gas struts, 4” diameter stainless steel compression
latches and hinges (removable hatch irons create a single 86” x 61” opening)
(25” x 25”) shaft access and storage hatch with gas struts, 4” diameter stainless steel compression
latch and hinges
(3) front powder coated aluminum windshields with wipers and washers
(2) powder coated aluminum side windows
Fiberglass floor with custom gelcoat finished non-skid surface
Exterior Awlgrip® side stripe matching hull color


HELM STATION:
Recessed helm console
Kobelt® heavy duty bronze and stainless steel twlever controls
Engine control panel:
Start/Stop control
Tachometer w/hour meter
Engine temperature
Engine oil pressure
Voltmeter
Water temp and oil pressure alarm
Lighted Ritchie 4½” Binnacle compass
VDfuel level indicators
Stainless steel destroyer wheel


COCKPIT:
(3) Large (25½” x 32½”) lazaret hatches with gas struts, 4” diameter stainless steel compression
latches and hinges (removable hatch irons create a single 84” x 25½” opening)
Fiberglass floor with custom gelcoat finished non-skid surface


DECK HARDWARE:
(2) 1" diameter type 316 hand-polished stainless steel hand rails on cabin top
(2) 1" diameter type 316 hand-polished stainless steel hand rails on shelter top
(4) 10” 316 polished stainless steel cleats (2 amidships, 2 aft)
(1) 7” polished stainless steel bow bitt
(2) 6” 316 polished stainless steel skene bow chocks
(6) opening port lights with screens
High impact PVC guards and rails


WASTE DISPOSAL:
36-gallon stainless steel holding tank with macerator pump overboard discharge
1½” Scandvik polished stainless steel deck pump out plate
Class III marine head
All gray water drainage through 2 isolated thru hulls


FRESH WATER SYSTEM:
(1) 50-gallon stainless steel water tanks
12-gallon stainless steel hot water tank
FDA approved color-coded (blue cold/red hot) Whale semi-rigid pipe work system
1½” Scandvik polished stainless steel deck fill plate


120-VOLT AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Illuminated AC circuit breaker panel with flush breakers and digital monitor
120-volt GFCI protected outlets in galley, head and shelter
Fully bonded and grounded tmeet ABYC standards (safeguarding against galvanic corrosion)


12-VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
(1) 4D dedicated engine starting battery
(2) 8D deep cycle house batteries
USCG & ABYC approved polyethylene battery boxes
Heavy-duty battery switch with parallel capabilities for emergency starting
Illuminated DC circuit breaker panel with flush breakers and digital monitor
12-volt DC outlets at helm station
USCG approved running lights on bow
USCG approved 360° masthead light
(1) 1” 650 GPH 12-volt Jabscdiaphragm main bilge pump located above bilge for easy access,
automatically controlled by Ultra Safety Systems Ultraswitch™ float switch, bilge strainer located just aft of the engine
(1) ¾” 800 GPH automatic 12-volt electric bilge pump, automatically controlled by Rule Model 37WG
SuperSwitch™ float switch located forward of main bulkhead.
ABYC certified wiring throughout


LIGHTING:
5½” stainless steel dome lights (2) over V-berth, (1) in galley, (1) in head, (1) in shelter (includes red
lens tpreserve night vision)


COMMISSIONING PACKAGE:
(6) adult life jackets, (1) flotation cushion
(2) 5lb class A, B and C fire extinguishers, (1) in cabin, (1) in shelter
(1) first aid kit
(1) flare kit
(1) signaling device
Launching, sea trials & commissioning in Southwest Harbor, ME
(8) hours of instruction in operation and maintenance
Complete equipment documentation and service manual file
Name and hail on transom in vinyl backed lettering in owners choice of style and color