67’ Steel Full-Keel Ketch

A serious offshore-capable world cruiser with incredible volume, long-range systems, and classic pilothouse presence.

If you’ve been searching for a true offshore-capable steel cruiser with serious presence and expedition pedigree, Cloud Chaser delivers. Made to cross oceans, handle heavy weather, and comfortably accommodate a crowd. Built by Hike Metal Products and completed in 1997, this 67-foot full keel ketch is designed for long-range coastal and offshore cruising with exceptional durability and massive interior volume . With extensive accommodations, renewable energy systems, and a freshly painted hull (2024),and the kind of tankage you rarely see in a private vessel of this class, she represents a rare opportunity in the large live aboard cruiser market.

This pleasure craft was built for its original owner, by Hike Metal Products, who specialize in building heavy duty steel and aluminum boats, one off builds and reliable commercial boats. They are best known for building many coast guard, SAR and police boats, fishery and ice breaking boats. 

• Type: Full Keel Ketch (pilothouse style)
• Year Built: Hull laid 1979, completed 1997
• Hull Material: Steel
• LOA: 67’
• Beam: 17’ 2”
• Draft: 7’
• Fuel Capacity: 1700L Diesel (2 linked tanks)
• Fresh Water: 397L + Watermaker installed (90L/hr)
• Holding Capacity: 909L (grey + black water)
• Engine: Turbocharged Detroit Diesel 4-71 (approx. 170–180hp)
• Sails: Mainsail + Mizzen + Roller furling headsail + Staysail + Yankee
• Power: 220/110VAC + 12VDC
• Renewables: Solar + wind generation (4x solar panels + dual wind generators)
• Heat: Wood stove + electric heaters
• Heads/Showers: 2 electric heads / 2 showers
• Capability of sleeping up to 17 people
• Fresh hull paint in 2024
• Electric dinghy lift 
• Watermaker installed 

Approaching Cloud Chaser, her robust steel construction and classic ketch profile immediately inspire confidence. The hull was newly painted in 2024, and ultrasound readings showed substantial steel thickness both above and below the waterline.

 The steel deck is finished in non-slip, with a large self-draining centre cockpit, strong welded toe rails, sturdy stanchions and lifelines, and excellent working space for passagemaking. Forward, the deck layout is made for real cruising with a steel anchor platform, double anchor rollers, and an Ideal electric windlass ready for serious ground tackle.

She’s equipped with multiple anchors including a massive custom Rocna-style anchor (240 lb), plus additional CQR and Danforth anchors, and 300’ of ½” chain—exactly what you want for offshore and remote anchoring confidence.

Aft, you’ll find an electric dinghy lift / boarding ladder on the transom, plus a rugged, practical setup designed to support long-term cruising life.

This is a true ketch rig, providing excellent sail plan flexibility and balance. She features aluminum main and mizzen masts, double spreaders on the main, roller furling headsail, multiple baronet, Barlow, lewmar and ashi wiches and a strong sail inventory including:

• Mainsail
• Mizzen
• Roller furling headsail
• Staysail
• Yankee

Inside, Cloud Chaser offers the warm, classic feel of a true long-range cruiser—built for function, but with a cozy and well-kept interior finish.

Navigation and electronics include Furuno NavNet (chart/radar/depth), ICOM VHF, and ComNav autopilot, fluxgate compass and magnum battery monitoring, making her extremely capable for extended coastal or offshore cruising.

One of the standout features of Cloud Chaser is her impressive off-grid capability:

Propulsion

• Detroit Diesel 4-71 turbocharged
• Approx. 170–180 HP
• Dry exhaust
• Closed keel cooling
• 3” stainless shaft with bronze prop

Electrical & Renewable

• Six Trojan house batteries + 4D start battery
• Two alternators
• Four 100W solar panels
• Two wind generators
• Magna Sine inverter/charger

Fuel & Water

• 1700 L diesel capacity
• 397 L fresh water
• Cruise RO watermaker (installed)

This is a vessel clearly set up for extended cruising independence.

The galley is set up for real living aboard with Force 10 propane 4-burner stove and oven, Magic Chef fridge/ freezer, Uberhaus deep freezer,  double stainless stink, microwave, coffee maker, central vac and wood heat plus electric heating options for colder climates

The main salon is expansive and comfortable, featuring: large wraparound seating, convertible sleeping areas, solid fuel wood heater, ample natural ventilation and extensive storage throughout

This vessel is a floating lodge. Sleeping capacity is substantial, with accommodations suitable for large families, guests, or liveaboard use, she can sleep up to 17 throughout the private cabins or salon berths. 

She features a master cabin that sleeps two people,  four bunk cabins that sleep eight and multiple berths in the salon, making her suitable for large families, expedition use, or crewed programs.

There are two electric heads and two showers, making her comfortable and practical for longer trips.

Cloud Chaser is a rare opportunity to own a 67’ steel ketch with real offshore capability, serious tankage, renewable charging systems, and massive accommodations—located in Nova Scotia.

2024 Survey available upon request.