KIND OF BLUE received new engines in 2021 by Gallery Marine. She is clean and well maintained and has been stored under cover in fresh water since 2013.
The Glacier Bay 3480 Ocean Runner is an impressive power catamaran built for serious offshore cruising and exceptionally well-suited to the varied demands of Pacific Northwest waters. Her twin-hull design offers outstanding stability, fuel efficiency, and a soft, quiet ride—ideal for day use, extended cruising, or fishing adventures from Puget Sound to Southeast Alaska. With her 13’ beam, the 3480 offers a remarkably stable platform that handles rough water confidently, making it popular among anglers, adventurers, and weekend cruisers. Twin Mercruiser stern drives allow her to cruise comfortably around 18 knots (top speed in the mid 20 knot range), with impressive fuel economy compared to similarly sized monohulls. The hull design, with sharp entry and deep V at the bows, slices through chop to deliver a smooth and quiet ride.
KIND OF BLUE offers a surprisingly spacious and practical layout for a boat of her size. The catamaran configuration allows for two staterooms—one in each hull—with the guest stateroom and galley in the starboard hull and master stateroom and spacious head in the port hull. In between the hulls, the pilothouse features excellent visibility from the helms and the dinette. This space flows directly into her cockpit, which is massive compared to other boats of her length and is ideal for fishing or entertaining. Storage space above and below deck is well configured and suited for long term cruising. She is nicely appointed with solid teak cabinets and good construction details that will stand the test of time.
| Name of vessel | KIND OF BLUE |
| Model | Glacier Bay 3480 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Builder | Glacier Bay |
| Designer | |
| Price | $169,000 USD |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Length (feet) | 37 |
| Beam (feet) | 13'3" |
| Draft (feet) | 3'6" |
| Displacement (pounds) | 15800 |
| Ballast (pounds) | |
| Engine model | (2) Mercruiser 383 |
| Engine horsepower | 350 |
| Engine hours | 318 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 300 |
| Water tank capacity (gallons) | 150 |
| Holding tank capacity (gallons) | 30 |
Interior Accommodations
LED interior lights
Integral screens/shades on hatches and shades for portlights
Webasto forced air diesel heater
Force 10 electric two burner cooktop
Emerson microwave
(2) Nova Kook refrigerator/freezers
U-Line ice maker
Force 10 electric BBQ and sink at cockpit
Flowjet R4525 pressure water pump
Force 10 20 gallon water heater
Wema water level gauge
Electric head
Electronics and Navigation
Simrad AP26 autopilot
(2) Furuno NavNet VX2 radar/chartplotters
Furuno Multifunction display
Furuno VHF
Furuno WAAS GPS (functional but not currently connected)
AIS
Magnetic compass
Clarion stereo with speakers in salon and cockpit
Windshield wipers and washer
Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems
Blue Seas AC/DC electrical distribution panels with digital meters
(2) 30 amp shore power inlets
50’ 30 amp shore power cord
Xantrex Freedom 20 inveter
Xantrex Link 1000
Truecharge 40 amp battery charger
Trace T240 autotransformer
8D AGM house battery (2024)
(2) Group 24 lead acid start batteries
Portable Honda 2000i generator
120v and 12v outlets throughout
Solar panel on cabin top
Victron 75/10 MPPT controller
Mechanical Systems
In 2020, Gallery Marine in Seattle installed new Mercruiser engines. The engines have been serviced annually by Gallery and she has been stored in fresh water since that time.
Mercruiser 383 MPI FWC Bravo Bobtail 350 hp gasoline engines (installed by Gallery Marine in 2020, 318 hours)
Mercruiser Bravo outdrives, 2.2:1 gear ratio
Vessel View Mobile app allows connection to the engines via Bluetooth for engine data (RPM, temperature, hours, etc.)
Tachometer, temperature, oil pressure, voltmeter, fuel level, speedometer and engine tilt gauges at dash (speedometer and tilt gauges are nonfunctional)
Racor primary fuel filters for each engine
Fireboy engine room fire suppression system
Mercury throttle/shift controls
Deck and Hull
The deck of the Glacier Bay 3480 is designed for functionality and comfort, with a focus on ease of movement and safety at sea. The large aft cockpit is uncluttered and well-suited for fishing, entertaining, or lounging, featuring integrated seating, flush-mounted rod holders, and in-deck storage lockers. There is a boarding gate to the swim platform at the starboard side. Forward and to port, the countertop lifts to provide access to a counter with built in BBQ and sink. There is a icemaker and storage below. Steps lead to the side decks with sturdy handrails that provide secure passage to the bow. There is good deck space and access to the anchor windlass. The Furuno radar antenna and a solar panel are mounted on the cabin top.
The Glacier Bay 3480 is built with a focus on strength, durability, and performance, utilizing hand-laid fiberglass construction and high-quality resins throughout. The twin-hull design is engineered with solid fiberglass below the waterline for impact resistance. The hulls below the floor are injected with urethane flotation foam to provide floatation. Structural bulkheads are fully bonded to both hulls, enhancing rigidity and distributing loads evenly. The deep, symmetrical hulls are designed for efficient, low-drag performance and feature substantial lifting strakes and chines to improve handling and reduce spray. Her overall construction gives her a quiet ride that’s well-suited to offshore conditions.
Lewmar 16kg anchor with chain rode
Lewmar anchor windlass
Anchor windlass foot switches as bow and remote control at cockpit
Rod holders under gunwhale in cockpit and beneath cabinets in pilothouse
Hot/cold fresh water shower at cockpit
Miscellaneous and Safety
Fenders and dock lines
Canvas cover for aft deck
(2) deck chairs and table