Commercial Steel Hull REFIT to Luxury Liveaboard! 1971 57' Sermons Expedition Trawler $349K

1971 57 ft Surman's Expedition Trawler Walkthrough | Restless – Commercial-to-Liveaboard Steel Beast on Okeechobee Waterway A proper little ship today: this 1971 57 ft Surman's expedition trawler "Restless," originally built as a commercial fishing boat in Tarpon Springs (one of ~70 made), converted to pleasure/liveaboard ~10 years in, and refit in 2022 by current owners (10-year ownership). Steel hull, massive single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs), 4000 gal fuel for 4000 nm range, Amish-built hickory/maple/mahogany interior (dovetailed drawers, cleat pulls), full-size appliances, two house ACs, Starlink, and that rugged, watertight commercial feel with comfortable modern touches. We explore the huge aft deck/bar/grill area, swim platform, side entries, bow windlass/Samson posts, spacious salon (bright, quiet, no water damage), full galley (stainless, window scraps-to-fish), day head, guest bunks/heads, full-beam master (~15 ft across), stand-up engine room (cavernous, bone-dry bilge, commercial grates), and bridge (Jastram steering, bow thruster, epic views). Feels like a floating home/workshop — stable, quiet, ready for world cruising or Loop adventures. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Boat History (1971 Surman's, Commercial Roots, 2022 Refit) 01:44 Exterior & Hull (Steel Build, Fresh Bottom Job, 4000 Gallon Fuel) 02:22 Aft Deck (Bar Top, Grill, Swim Platform, Engine Lift) 03:51 Bow & Deck Details (Hydraulic Windlass, Samson Posts, Fire Hose) 04:47 Side Entry & Galley Access 07:00 Interior Tour Begins (Galley, Full-Size Appliances, Amish Hickory) 08:32 Salon & Day Head (Bright, Spacious, Large Windows & TV) 09:26 Forward V-Berth (Converted Crew Quarters, Walk-Around Bed) 11:56 Guest Bunk Room & Head (Stand-Up Shower, Tiled) 13:36 Master Suite (Full Beam ~15ft, Workspace, Tiled Shower) 15:07 Deck Hatches & Systems (Plumbing, Bilge, Dry as Bone) 16:12 Bridge (Jastram Steering, Bow Thruster, Starlink) 20:56 Engine Room (Cummins NT855, Massive Space, Dry Bilge) 26:35 Outro (Okeechobee Waterway & Franklin Lock) Disclaimer: I'm not a marine surveyor or professional expert — just a boat enthusiast. Always hire a qualified marine surveyor for any potential purchase. This is for entertainment only. Specs from the video: Year: 1971 (Surman's Boatyard, Tarpon Springs – commercial fishing origins) Length: 57 ft Hull: Steel Engine: Single Cummins NT855 (~270 HP, ~1775 hrs) Fuel: ~4000 gallons (2x 2000 gal tanks, ~4000 nm range) Other: 2022 refit (Amish hickory/maple/mahogany interior), bow thruster, Jastram steering, two house ACs, Starlink, full-size appliances, washer/dryer, multiple heads/showers, bone-dry bilge, commercial-grade features (Samson posts, fire ports) Love rugged steel trawlers, commercial conversions, single-screw simplicity, or liveaboard explorers? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and comment: Would you cross oceans in a boat like Restless? Favorite part — engine room cavern, Amish woodwork, or aft deck bar? #SurmansTrawler #57FtTrawler #SteelHullTrawler #RestlessTrawler #OkeechobeeWaterway #CumminsNT855 #CommercialTrawlerConversion #LiveaboardTrawler #ExpeditionBoat #BoatTour #HarborYachts Contact us if you have a boat you'd like us to tour: [email protected] Thanks to JW Yachts & the owners of Restless T for the tour. For more info please see the listing below. https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1971...    • PIRATE Proof Your Boat! Stay ALIVE Sailing...   Follow us @ Charlotte Harbor Fisherman    / @charlotteharborfisherman   Need Boat Detailing around Charlotte Harbor? Contact us Paradisedetailing.com #TrawlerYacht #ExpeditionYacht #RestlessT #GreatLoop #LiveaboardBoat #BoatTour #SermonsBoatYard #TrawlerLife #YachtConversion #CumminsMarine #ClassicYacht #TrawlerForSale #LoopReady