70 Johnson 1996 Motoryacht
Marina del Rey, CA
$699,000
Contact Gerry Purcell about this boat
(310) 701-5960
Sandcastle – 2004 Johnson 70 Euro
Held in LLC – Exceptionally Maintained – Lightly Used
Sandcastle is an extensively upgraded and tastefully redecorated Johnson 70 Euro model, held in an LLC for potential tax advantages. Designed by the esteemed Bill Dixon, this Euro edition offers expansive volume inside and out, paired with excellent cruising performance.
Meticulously maintained by a dedicated captain, Sandcastle is in pristine condition. Her layout is ideal for entertaining or liveaboard use, with a seamless flow from her oversized swim platform to the expansive aft deck.
Through the double sliding glass doors, you’re welcomed into a generous salon with a custom service bar—perfect for hosting. Forward is a fully updated galley featuring stainless steel appliances, wine cooler, dishwasher, and an adjacent dinette for informal meals.
The private owner’s suite is located aft via a dedicated staircase, featuring a king-size berth, ensuite head, walk-in closet, and a full-size washer/dryer in a separate closet.
Forward, two beautifully appointed guest staterooms with ensuite heads offer comfortable accommodations. A large walk-in closet with desk and safe is also forward, and is plumbed and convertible to a fourth cabin with its own head.
Up top, the flybridge is protected by a hardtop with full Strataglass enclosure—ideal for both open-air and enclosed cruising. Ample guest seating, BBQ, wet bar, sink, and icemaker make it a favorite gathering spot. Above, a patio-style sundeck with custom safety rails provides the perfect place to relax under the sun.
Finished in a light wood interior and boasting a long list of mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, Sandcastle is a rare find in this category—ready for coastal cruising, extended stays, or luxury charters.
General Specifications
Year: 2002
Make: McKinna
Model: Pilothouse
Class: Pilothouse
Length: 65ft
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Semi-Displacement
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make: Man
Engine Model: D2842 LE
Engine Year: 1996
Total Power: 1200hp
Engine Hours: 2300
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller Material: Bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make: Man
Engine Model: D2842 LE
Engine Year: 1996
Total Power: 1200hp
Engine Hours: 2300
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller Material: Bronze
Tanks
Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,140 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 330 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 215 gal
Other:
Boat Class: Convertible Boats
More Info : Manufacturer Website
GUEST STATEROOMS
Down the forward staircase, you will find guest staterooms:
#1 PORT STATEROOM
• Ensuite with head and shower
• Teak wood floors
• Cedar lined closet
• Queen size bed
• Reading lights
• TV
• Storage under the queen bed
• Additionally there is a double size pullman bed
• Intercom / phone
• Heat and A/C
#2 CENTERLINE STATEROOM
• Ensuite with head and shower
• Teak wood floors
• Cedar lined closet
• Queen size walk around bed
• Reading lights
• Smart TV
• Vanity with cushioned seat
• Window shades
• Intercom / phone
• Heat and A/C
CREW QUARTERS
Starboard room: was crew quarters but was converted into a walk-in closet. However, it is plumbed for an e-Suite head and shower and can be reversed to crew quarters. There is an additional cedar lined closet, and a safe.
Aft of the salon there is a lovely circular staircase that leads to the master stateroom:
• Centerline king size, walk around bed
• Decorative wall sconce lighting
• Vanity with cushioned seat
• Cabinetry
• Walk-in cedar lined closet
• Safe
• Settee
• Dresser
• Sharp TV
• Electric window shades
• Teak floors
• Intercom/phone
• Heat and A/C
• Ensuite with head, la
WALK UP LIGHTS
Walk up the port or starboard lighted steps to the huge aft deck.
• Hard top
• Teak floors
• Built-in upholstered seating for 10 (with protective cover)
• Stand-alone table (with protective cover)
• 3 Free standing armchairs (with protective covers)
• Dimmer overhead lighting (for romantic al fresco dining)
• Smart TV
• Surround sound speakers
• 2 docking stations – port and starboard
• Walk-around – Port and Starboard to Bow
• Easy access built-in staircase with safety rails up to the flybridge
BOW DECK
• Large storage locker (walk down)
• Queen sized, upholstered lounge bed (with protective cover)
• Muir 300 windlass electric stainless steel anchor, with remote.
• Kalehberg horns
LIGHT AND BRIGHT SALON
From the aft deck you enter the light and bright salon thru double glass slider doors:
• The interior has white washed wood walls
• Teak wood floors
• Custom electric window shades
• 2 L shaped settees that can seat 10
• LG Smart 42’ TV
• Entertainment center (CD, DVD, Stereo)
• Surround Sound speakers
• Quartz service bar
• Intercom / phone
• Heat and Air Conditioning
UPGRADED GALLEY
Going forward, starboard side is the completely renovated galley:
• GE profile 5 burner glass cooktop
• Empava stainless steel, full size oven
• GE low profile microwave
• GE stainless steel dishwasher
• Jenn Air subzero 2 door & drawer refrigerator / freezer
• Antarctic Star 12 bottle wine cooler
• Quartz countertops
• Marble flooring
DINING ROOM
Port side, across from the galley is the dining room:
• Quartz tabletop (with storage below)
• Upholstered banquette seating for 6
LOWER HELM
Forward of the galley is the interior lower helm:
• Good visibility
• Seating 2
• Fully equipped and synchronized electronics with the upper helm
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet: Yes
Generator: Norpac 20 Kw 2832 Hours 30k With 1131 Hours
Inverter: Heart Link 2000
Electronics
Radar: Furuno NavNet VX 2 Cnet -NT
Repeaters
TV Set: Retracting Flat Screen 42
DVD Player
Autopilot
Radio
Compass
GPS
VHF
Mechanical Equipment
• 2 ZF controls
• Micro commander shifters
• Flo-Scan fuel monitoring system
• CRS 3000 coolant recovery system
• Strong seals dripless shafts
• Hydraulic trim tabs
• New side power bow thruster
• Seagull fresh water maker 900 gal/day and filter system
• Spot free soft water system
• Headhunter holding tank sentry
• Headhunter electric toilets
• Cetec Bremer fuel management system
• Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump
• Fireboy Haylon fire extinguisher system
• CruiseAir traverse cycle A/C and Heating systems (5)
• Air compressor
• Air horn
• 25 kw Northern Lights generator
• ProNautic 24 -30P battery charger
• Xantrex 12V battery charger
• Hot water heaters 2 x 20 gal each
• Prop removal tool
Outside Equipment
• TracVision satellite
• Wesmar Fin electronic gyro stabilizers
• Foruno radar arch
• ACR VCR100 search light
• 2 – 250 amp shore power connections
• Shore power inlet
• 2 – 50’ 50 amp power cords
Rigging
Electric Winch
2020
• New GE stainless dishwasher
• New GE low profile microwave
• New Antarctic Star 12 bottle wine cooler
• New Empava stainless full-size oven
• New Samsung washer & dryer
• New white quartz countertops in kitchen, on dining table, salon service bar, and in master master head marble flooring in master head
• New white porcelain sink with matching faucets in galley
• New sink faucets in (3) heads
• New 42″ LG Smart TV in salon
• New 27″ LG Smart TV in forward cabin
• New Bow cushion and cover
• New stainless safety rails (36″ high) at sundeck, and swim platform
• New smoked plexiglas around sundeck
• (3) New stainless support poles for hardtop
• New flybridge Strata glass enclosure
• New smoked plexiglass around sundeck
• New BBQ
• New bolstered cushions on flybridge and lower aft deck
• Safety mesh around rails on walk-around
• New TracVision Intellian
• Aft deck and swim platform (teak deck caulked and resealed)
• New bottom paint
• New fuel filter neck hoses and fuel tanks vent hoses
• New fuel hose from tank to tank (tank transfer hose; bottom of tanks)
• Stabilizer motors rebuilt by Tim Waterside
2021
• Valve adjustments done by Man Engine/Northern Lights Company
• Transmission’s oil change (30W)
• New valve cover gaskets
• New raw water pump impellers
2022
• New stainless steel diamond floor panels installed engine room
• (2) New fuel priming pumps
• Engine service for oil and filters completed by MAN Engine Dealer
• New Veins for the water maker in engine room
• New water pressure accumulators’ tank and water pressure gauges
2023
• Aft deck and swim platform (teak deck calked and resealed)
• New under water lights (blue and white)
• New LED lights in engine room
• (2) new engine room blowers
• (2) New LED lights in bow locker
• (2) New 20 gallon each, hot water heaters
• Engine coolant changed in both engines with Long-Life coolant
• (4) All new expansion tanks caps
• Engine room Haylon fire system serviced and up to date
• All portable fire extinguishers new
• Haul out Feb. 2023 MDR boatyard
• Props balanced with new shaft/cutlass bearing’s
• 1000-hour cooling system service performed: Both engine coolers sent out for cleaning.
• MX laser scope work included: new engine oil and (9) oil filters, transmission coolers serviced, engine coolers, new transmission oil $33k (Nov 2023)
2024
• 4 new house batteries
• New fuel transfer pump
• New SidePower bow thruster 4/24
• New generator battery 7/24
• Information & Features:
• 1996 Man D2842 LE (Engine 1)
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 2300
• Drive Type: Direct Drive
• Power: 1200 hp
• 1996 Man D2842 LE (Engine 2)
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 2300
• Drive Type: Direct Drive
• Power: 1200 hp
DIMENSIONS
• LOA: 70 ft
• Beam: 20 ft
• Min Draft: 4 ft 11 in
• Tanks
• Fuel: 2 x 500 gal
• Fresh Water: 1 x 425 gal
ACCOMODATIONS
• Guest Cabins: 3
• Guest Heads: 3
• Electrical Equipment
GENERATOR
• Inverter
• Shore Power Inlet
• Electronics
• AIS
• Autopilot
• CD Player
• Cockpit Speakers
• Compass
• Computer
• DVD Player
• Depth sounder
• Flat Screen TV
• GPS
• Log-Speedometer
• Navigation Center
• Plotter
• Radar
• Radar Detector
• Radio
• Repeater(s)
• TV Set
• VHF
• Wi-Fi
• Inside Equipment
• Air Compressor
• Air Conditioning
• Battery Charger
• Bow Thruster
• Dishwasher
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Electric Head
• Fresh Water Maker
• Heating
• Hot Water
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Microwave Oven
• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Washing Machine
OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT/EXTRAS
• Cockpit Shower
• Fin Stabilizer
• Teak Cockpit
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONIC
• 110V/220V AC electrical system
• 12V/24V DC electrical system
• Inverter
• Standard Horizon GPS chart 1000C
• Northstar 951XD GPS with Navionic charts
• Furuno Nav/Net radar chart plotter
• Laser plotter 20/20 chart nav system
• Robertson AP300X autopilot
• Simrad AP24 autopilot
• SEA 156 VHF radios
• ICOM M602 VHF
• Standard Horizon LHS hailer
• ACR satellite 406 EPIRB ACT global FPS/CAT II EPIRB
• Richie compass
• Foruno radar screen
• Log Speedometer
• Data marine depth sounder
• Autohelm tri-data sounder with repeater
• Scantronic alarm system
• Internal intercom / phone system
$699,000