24' Topaz Bimini 24 (1985) - MR. MIKE

1985 Bimini 24, “Mr. Mike”; LOA 24’5”; Beam 8’ ; draft 2’ 1” (Hull # WK140002L485), Fiberglass, Planning, Deep V hull, open.
Volvo TAMD40B, 165 hp, turbo diesel, fresh water cooled, with Volvo Penta Model KGMS3C #MS30 transmission; 18×18 four bladed bronze prop (and spare prop) ; 1 ¼ stainless steel shaft. Two 50 gallon, 5052 aluminum fuel tanks. 1800 hrs. Cruise at 16 knots 2600 rpm; 22 knots WOT, 3500 rpm. Regular annual service of engine. Always reliable.
The Bimini 24 was originally designed by Topaz as a small offshore fishing boat. They were designed to carry a short tuna tower and the heavy hand laid hull was designed to balance that potential weight. Mr. Mike was never fitted with a tower or regularly fished (built and used as a recreational boat), but with that extra heft in the hull and the strong six cylinder Volvo swinging that big four bladed prop, Mr. Mike will go through anything with the chines throwing down any spray. Mike is a dry strong boat, heavily built. We have run offshore with no concerns.
Apparently built for and owned by a marina operator in the Chesapeake Bay and later by a very conscientious engineer, Mike has always had the best of care and equipment. That tradition has been continued and the boat remains in very good condition.
White, blue boot stripe, blue bottom paint. All varnished surfaces intact and in good condition; teak swim platform with stainless steel folding ladder; bow pulpit and stainless steel railings.
Morse separate lever controls; Sea Star-Teleflex helm, hydraulic. Bennett single ram trim tabs, Two batteries with selector switch; All USGG required running lights; windshield wiper at helm.
6” Ritchie PowerDamp binnacle; Garmin 546s GPS w/ speed, depth, sea water temp, etc.
Full cockpit cover, Bimini top with full Eisen glass side curtains and back drops for full enclosure of the helm area; full canvas winter cover.
Bilge pumps fore and aft on separate float switches; Rule 12 volt 1500 GPH. Raw water deck wash down pump and hose.
Two bunks in single V-berth in cabin with thick mattresses and filler piece, sleeps 2; Cabin light; Portable head.
Pioneer AM/FM with CD player with removable face. Cockpit Poly Planar speakers port and starboard. VHF radio. Cockpit courtesy lights under side decks.
Danforth anchor with 6’ chain and approx. 150’ rode; 8 life vests, one throwable cushion, flares, handheld horn with extra air canister, handheld spotlight, fire extinguisher. Two folding deck chairs; Boat hook, deck brush, cup holders, dock lines, 4 fenders, 4 rod holders mounted in teak side decks. Misc tools and spares.
Original boat manual and brochure, engine service and repair manuals.
Boat, motor and all accessories are in very good condition and built to heavy scantlings.