24' ft Allmand Boats Inc. Citation 23 Hard-top 1977

Accommodations: BRIA is a stylish family cruiser with an affordable price tag! The cabin interior is clean, simple, and attractive. The cabin, which features molded fiberglass with wood trim, also has modern molded-in curved steps. There is an extra-large V-berth with extra-large storage lockers below. There are four small hatches and one large forward escape, all which can be opened for ventilation. An added convenience includes a large fiberglass stand-up head that can easily be modified to include a stand-up shower.

Galley Equipment: The galley has a convenient layout. On the portside, there is a stainless steel sink with a storage compartment below that is large enough to add a small built-in refrigerator. On the starboard side there is a Par Alcohol two-burner cook top stove with yet another large storage compartment below.

Electronic and Navigational Gear: Electronic and navigational gear includes a Ritchie Powerdamp Plus Compass, Spotlight, West Marine VHF marine radio, Alpine AM/FM/cassette stereo, binoculars, and a fish finder.

Electrical: The 12-Volt DC system is powered by (2) battery banks.

Hull & Deck Gear: The bow features include tall stainless steel rail, bow pulpit, and a standard anchor. The cockpit has stainless-steel rail around the back corners of the transom, with a center opening for entry. There is bench seating for two at the helmstation. Also included are dock lights, windshield wipers, swim step with bait tank, stainless-steel trim tabs, a bimini top, full canvas enclosure, (4) flush mount rod holders, and a carpeted floor on the front half of the cockpit deck.

Safety Gear included: (2) Mayfair Manual Bilge Pumps, (2) Type II USCG approved life jackets, (1) type IV USCG approved man overboard floatation device, (2) B-1 dry chemical fire extinguishers, Horn, and (3) day/night flares.

Equipment & Engine Details: Vessel includes a 1977 Vanson three-axle trailer.

Engine Details: The power package includes twin 470 MerCruiser I/O gas engines. Last service and tune up was completed in August 2003. This boat will cruise efficiently at 20 knots with a top speed of 30 knots.

Remarks: What a great family boat!