MOTIVATOR Boat for Sale

54' Pacifica | 1982 | $850,000

San Diego, CA

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Last updated Apr 18, 2025

Motivator Boat | 54' Pacifica 1982

The MOTIVATOR features a spacious and well-appointed interior designed for comfort, functionality, and entertaining.

The large salon offers a custom L-shaped couch to port, creating a perfect lounge area, while a dining settee to starboard provides ample seating for meals or gatherings.

The galley, located to the port, is equipped with modern appliances, abundant storage, and a custom refrigerated sandwich station — ideal for preparing meals while on extended trips.

Moving forward, the master stateroom is situated to port and features a queen-sized berth along with an ensuite head and shower, offering privacy and convenience.

To starboard, an open-style stateroom provides a large double bunk and generous storage.

At the bow, the forward stateroom is configured with three single bunks, perfect for guests or crew, and is complemented by an additional head and shower.

Listed by Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CATHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP AND JOHNSON NEWPORT BEACH, CA 949-610-5812 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY DENISON YACHTING. Denison Yachting is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Motivator HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 54' Pacifica 1982
Location: San Diego, CA
Engines: Detroit Diesel
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2025
Asking Price: $850,000
Max Draft: 6' 0''

Motivator additional information

Specifications

Beam: 15' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 6' 0''

Salon

Solid teak cabinets with black ebony inlay
Granite counter tops
Wet bar with stainless steel sink
U-line ice maker
Wine fridge
AC/heat controls
L-shaped couch with storage below and adjustable teak table
Carpeted salon with carpet runner
Pull down blinds
Tinted windows
Sharp flat screen tv with satellite TV receiver
Dinette with adjustable teak table, teak and holly sole below

Galley

Solid teak cabinets with black ebony inlay
Granite countertop
(4) U-line refrigerators/freezers, each individually controlled
(2) Miele 2 burner electric stove
Miele oven
Refrigerated sandwich bar
Sharp microwave
Stainless steel sink
Teak and holly sole
Abundance of cabinet spac

Master Stateroom/port

Full-size berth with custom etched glass mural
En-suite head with stall shower
Cedar-lined hanging locker
Full-length custom mirror behind door
21" flat-screen TV
Independent AC/Heat controls

Midship Open-style Stateroom (starboard)

Located midship to starboard
Ample rod storage beneath berth
Numerous built-in drawers for storage
17" flat-screen TV

Forward Stateroom

Sleeps (3) comfortably
Generous storage beneath berths
Cedar-lined hanging locker
17" flat-screen TV
Escape hatch overhead
Independent AC/Heat controls

Dimensions

Length Overall: 54’
Beam: 15’
Draft: 4’
Gross Tonnage: 35 Tons
Fuel Capacity: 1100 Gallons
Water Capacity: 200 Gallons
Black Water: 65 Gallons
Lube Oil: 46 Gallons
Waste Oil: 46 Gallons

Machinery

Main Engines: Detroit Diesel
Engine Hours: 5000, 5000
Gearboxes: Twin Disc
Drive: Direct
Output: 240/120 volts
Generators: 2
Shore Power: 50 Amp Service
Batteries: (6) Group 31 and (8) 6 Volt AGM
Cruise Air conditioners (3)

Fly Bridge

Bow thruster controls
Furuno RD30 Display
Simard Tayo radio directional finder
Icom VHF radios (2)
Trim Tab controls
Kenwood SSB
Starlink
ACR spotlight
6” Richie compass
Stereo System
Custom helm chairs
Custom front and back helm chairs (2)
C FAB Center entry tower ladder
Key Power Stabilizer control panel

Tower

Electronic engine controls
Simrad autopilot
Icom VHF radio with RAM mic
MTU Electronic engine displays
Furuno Navnet display
Bow thruster controls
4’ Richie compass
12 Volt outlets (2)

Cockpit

Teak decks and covering boards
Custom C FAB Cockpit bait tank 280 gallons
(2) Custom transom bait tanks 60 gallons
(3) Stainless Steel refrigeration/freezer holds in the cockpit sole
Engine room access
Fresh and saltwater washdowns
Custom filet table
C-Fab tackle center
Sink and bait prep area
Refrigerated drink box
Transom door and swim step with ladder
Built in Bait freezer
Custom C Fab stainless steel rod holders
Cockpit engine controls
22 Stainless rod holders
Gaff and deck brush storage under gunwale
Cockpit camera
Custom cutting board
C FAB stainless ladder to the flybridge

Engine And Mechanical Equipment

(2) MTU Series 60 engines, 825 hp each
(2) Northern Lights 12kw generators, starboard rebuilt in 2018 and port rebuilt in 2019
(2) Twin Disc MGX transmissions
Furuno CH 250 side scanning sonar
New/used oil tanks (each tank is 46 gallons)
Key Power Hydraulic 6' Stabilizers
Sea Star hydraulic steering
Hydraulic bow thruster
600' of hydraulic hosing was replaced/rebuilt in 2019
Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper 1000 gpd water maker
Hayward/Jabsco pumps for bait system
CIM 24v pump for bait system
Stewart Warner fuel prime pumps
Algae X fuel conditioning system
Reverso oil change system
Delta T engine room blowers
Charles ISO Boost 50 power transformer
Cruisair AC handlers
17-gallon water heater
Eskimo ice maker
5 under water lights, all can be controlled separately
Gulper 220 fish box macerator pumps
Fuel transfer system
(4) fuel tanks, totaling 1100 gallons
100 gallon holding tank
(2) 100-gallon water tanks
Air compressor

Deck And Hull

Custom C FAB 1.5” stainless bow rails with toe kick
Custom C FAB custom anchor roller
Brower 1000# davit with custom stainless cradle
C FAB Custom bow tank with rod holder
Fresh and Salt water washdowns on the bow
4’ Hull extension at Basin Marine 2006
Rupp triple spreader outrigger raised up to the bridge

Anchor System

Maxwell Windlass
70lb Bruce anchor with 365’ 5/16 chain

Tender

Size: 13'5"
Make: Novurania
Year: 2018
Engine: Yamaha
Outboard

Remarks

One of the most customized and well-regarded sportfishers on the West Coast — Motivator — is now available for sale. This is a rare opportunity to own a legendary, highly upgraded platform built for serious anglers and long-range adventure seekers.

Originally built by Pacifica in Costa Mesa in 1982, Motivator underwent an extensive 3.5-year refit at Basin Marine in 2006 — transforming her into a 54’ powerhouse with unmatched systems and capabilities. The hull was extended from 50' to 54’, maximizing cockpit space and fishability.

No expense was spared during the rebuild — Motivator was completely repowered, rewired, replumbed, and outfitted with all-new tanks, interior, electronics, custom metalwork, Key Power stabilizers, and a refrigeration/freezer system rivaling vessels twice her size. Her custom bait system is simply without equal.

Every element of Motivator has been carefully engineered to maximize fishability, safety, range, comfort, and storage for extended long-range cruising. Don’t miss your chance to chance to own a true legend of west coast sportfishers!

A 2018 Novurania 13.5' tender is included in the sale.

Exclusions

Owners' personal items. Artwork, cutler, etc.