One of only a small number of vessels attributed to Lowell A. Netherland, ESLO is a custom-built 1940 motor yacht from the Brisbane, California yard of a builder whose work rarely comes to market. She is a 47-foot wooden raised-deck cabin cruiser, USCG documented since first registration, and a Classic Member of the Classic Yacht Association Northern California Fleet.
| Name | ESLO |
|---|---|
| Class | Custom-built motor yacht (47-foot raised-deck cabin cruiser) |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Builder & Designer | Lowell A. Netherland — Brisbane, California |
| Construction | Wood hull |
| Provenance | One of only a small number of vessels attributed to Netherland |
| USCG Official Number | 253522 |
| USCG Call Sign | WY4657 |
| USCG Number | CG64717 |
| Service Classification | Recreational |
| Service Status | Active |
| Prior Owners | Tom and Nancy Clothier |
| Current Ownership | Since 2021 |
| CYA Membership | Classic Member — Northern California Fleet |
| Location | Bair Island Marina, Redwood City, California |
| Asking Price | $85,000 USD |
| Length overall | 47 feet |
|---|---|
| Beam | 13 ft. |
| Draft | 4 feet 3 inches (per the 2021 SAMS marine survey) |
| Tonnage | 22 Gross Tons / 20 Net Tons (USCG) |
| Hull material | Wood |
| Decks | Blue-painted, an original feature reintroduced during restoration |
| Air draft | 18 feet 6 inches mast up · 10 feet 6 inches mast down (hinged mast) |
| Engine | Single Detroit 6-71 N (naturally aspirated) diesel; 248 HP dyno-tested post-remanufacture; approximately 2,100 hours; late-model 4-valve head; temperature and oil-pressure alarms; Donaldson air filter with emergency shut-off; Detroit engine-mounted air compressor (125 lb working pressure); Racor 1000 fuel filter with high-pressure jacketed fuel lines |
| Fuel capacity | 200 gallons of diesel in two tanks |
| Fresh water capacity | 100 gallons |
| Holding tank | 50 gallons with deck pump-out and macerator for offshore discharge |
| Cruising profile | 8.5 knots at just under 3 GPH; one additional knot doubles fuel use, so she is run as the displacement cruiser she was designed to be |
Restoration and stewardship
ESLO has benefited from decades of careful stewardship, including significant restoration work undertaken by previous owners Tom and Nancy Clothier. Current owners Percy and Bouwien have continued her preservation with an emphasis on maintaining her original character while making thoughtful updates for modern comfort.
Recent cosmetic restoration has included extensive interior and exterior repainting, red marmoleum flooring in the pilothouse, and the reintroduction of her original blue-painted decks.
Replacements and maintenance
Most recent haul-out work was completed (Summer 2025) at The Boatyard at Grand Marina in Alameda
- Bottom paint refreshed with two coats
- Routine engine maintenance and service completed
- New automatic bilge pumps installed
- Electrical components and wiring servicing the bilge pump systems renewed
- Both battery banks replaced — house, generator, and engine batteries — along with new battery chargers
Under current ownership, additional onboard systems replaced or renewed include:
- Freshwater electric head
- Freshwater pressure pump
- Water heater
- Stove/oven
Anodes and bottom cleaning have been maintained on a regular three-month schedule by David Laird.
Equipment included
Included with the vessel:
- Full galley inventory (pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and cookware)
- Westerbeke 4.4 diesel generator with dedicated fuel supply and battery
- 3,000-watt inverter
- Multiple shore-power cords and connectors
- Air conditioning in salon and stateroom
- Propane stove with oven
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Garmin chart plotter and radar
- Polaris VHF radio
- Raymarine depth sounder
- KVH digital compass
- Benmar autopilot
- Three anchors
- Safety equipment including PFDs, life rings, three ABC fire extinguishers, and engine-room fire suppression system with alarm
- Service and maintenance records
What's next
The gallery shows ESLO as she is today, while her story offers a sense of her long history on the San Francisco Bay.
Serious buyers are welcome to arrange an in-person viewing. Please see the visit page or reach out through the contact form.