Inboard cabin cruiser Ellis 24 Express Cruiser

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1996 Ellis 24 Express Cruiser "Sea Rose"
LOA 27′ – with pulpit and platform
Beam: 8′ 6″ – Draft: 2.5′ (full keel)
Location: South Port Marine, South Portland, Maine
Sale Price: $20,000

ENGINE, FUEL, and RUNNING GEAR

• Engine: Volvo TAMD 31L – 124.7 hp; engine access via cockpit box with cushion
• Gear: HS1A -1.96; bronze stuffing box; 17 x 14 RH bronze propeller with line cutter
• Single-lever Kobelt engine control and stainless-steel destroyer-type wheel
• Diesel fuel: 60 US gallon aluminum tank (stern) mounted above deck; Racor 500 primary filter and engine-mounted secondary filter

ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICS

• Two 12V 4DX-RB batteries, 1300 CCA / 1600 CA (installed spring 2021)
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Raymarine RL-70C GPS/radar
• Datamarine ST-60 depth and speed instruments

OTHER BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

• Solid fiberglass hull with cored transom
• Three bronze sea cocks (engine, head, blackwater) – ball valve type
• Two additional through-hull fittings for transducer and speed wheel
• Bronze keel drain plug
• Richie compass
• 15 gallon rubber bladder holding tank with pump-out
• Full cabin cushions and storage locker

SIMPLE COCKPIT & CABIN LAYOUT
Foldaway helm and mate seating; small sink/galley station; toilet located between V-berth.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• Primary anchor: 25 lb CQR at bow with ~12 ft chain and 100+ ft rode
• Spare Danforth anchor stored below

USAGE / OWNER
Current owner purchased Sea Rose in Fall 2019. Used for five seasons (2020–2024). Not used or launched for the 2025 season. Currently shrink-wrapped and stored at South Port Marine, South Portland, Maine.

LEGAL / DISCLAIMER
Specifications may vary. Information is believed to be correct but not guaranteed. Listings are subject to prior sale, price changes, or withdrawal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Year: 1996
• Model: Ellis 24 Express Cruiser
• Boat name: Sea Rose
• LOA: 27′ (with pulpit and platform)
• Beam: 8′ 6″
• Draft: 2.5′ (full keel)
• Engine: Volvo TAMD 31L, 124.7 hp
• Gear: HS1A -1.96
• Propeller: 17 x 14 RH bronze with line cutter
• Fuel capacity: 60 US gallons (aluminum tank, stern)
• Fuel filters: Racor 500 primary; engine-mounted secondary
• Batteries: Two 12V 4DX-RB 1300 CCA / 1600 CA (installed 2021)
• Electronics: Standard Horizon VHF; Raymarine RL-70C GPS/radar; Datamarine ST-60 depth/speed
• Hull: Solid fiberglass with cored transom
• Holding tank: 15 gallon rubber bladder, pump-out
• Steering: Stainless-steel destroyer-type wheel
• Included anchors: 25 lb CQR + spare Danforth
• Location: South Port Marine, South Portland, Maine
• Price: $20,000