1982 Bristol 41.1
“Cirsium”
01Overview
Designed by Ted Hood and masterfully constructed in Rhode Island, this 1982 Bristol 41.1 exemplifies the pinnacle of classic New England boatbuilding with her solid, hand-laid fiberglass hull and sea-kindly heavy displacement.
03Specifications
04Description
Designed by Ted Hood and masterfully constructed in Rhode Island, this 1982 Bristol 41.1 exemplifies the pinnacle of classic New England boatbuilding with her solid, hand-laid fiberglass hull and sea-kindly heavy displacement. Step below and rich, satin-varnished teak joinery and a traditional teak-and-holly sole set a warm, timeless tone that few production yachts can match, while her center cockpit puts the helmsman right on the centerline with an unobstructed view down both rails. Her generous 12'11" beam and purposeful interior layout combine fine marine-grade joinery with the functional comfort required for serious offshore passages or extended coastal living. Equipped with an efficient Westerbeke diesel straight-shaft inboard, expansive tankage, and a recently refreshed suite of Garmin electronics and standing rigging, she is fundamentally engineered for genuine self-sufficiency at sea. Beautifully maintained and timelessly styled, this vessel offers discerning blue water cruisers a turn-key opportunity to own an enduring piece of American yachting heritage.
Key Features:
- Two-cabin, two-head interior including large aft owner’s suite, forward V-berth cabin, and pull-out convertible bunks in main saloon; sleeps 7 in total
- Westerbeke 55HP diesel engine with <1,000 hours (893 total hours)
- Standing rigging replaced in 2018; complete rigging inspection in 2025 while mast was unstepped; all chainplates removed, inspected, reinstalled and resealed
- Selden in-mast furling Mainsail w/ Lewmar EVO 45ST Electric winch and all furling lines led aft to cockpit for easy short-handed sailing
- 135% Genoa on Harken roller furling; new UV cover installed in 2026
- New custom reinforced bimini with full rain enclosure (2024)
- Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot w/ integrated hydraulic linear compact drive unit (2023)
S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Interior Accommodations and Layout
Step below into a warm, classic offshore sanctuary finished to the highest standards of New England marine craftsmanship. The Bristol 41.1 interior features a timeless, rich satin-varnished teak joinery package paired with a traditional solid teak-and-holly cabin sole throughout. White laminate bulkheads with solid teak trim and louvered locker doors provide an airy contrast to the rich woodwork while ensuring continuous ventilation in humid marine environments.
- Saloon & Living Space: The expansive main saloon leverages the boat’s nearly 13-foot beam, anchored by a centerline drop-leaf teak dining table flanked by deep, comfortable settees (with the port side converting to a secure sea berth). Overhead opening hatches, classic opening stainless ports, and strategically placed solid varnished teak grab rails provide exceptional natural light, cross-ventilation, and safe movement underway.
- Master Aft Stateroom: Set privately aft with generous standing headroom, featuring an athwartships or centerline double berth, abundant hanging lockers, dedicated bureau drawers, and an en-suite private head with a shower.
- Forward Guest Stateroom: A private forward V-berth cabin with filler cushion, deep hanging locker, private access to the forward head compartment, and dedicated deck hatch overhead.
- Galley & Navigation: The secure, starboard-side walk-through offshore galley is lined with durable, easy-to-clean Formica countertops, deep double stainless-steel sinks, a gimbaled propane stove and oven, and well-insulated refrigeration boxes. Opposite sits a proper aft-facing navigation station with a full-sized lift-top chart table and integrated electrical distribution panel.
Interior Walk-Through
Main Saloon
Stepping down the companionway, you enter an expansive, warm saloon anchored by a solid teak-and-holly sole and handcrafted satin teak joinery. Centered in the living space is an expansive drop-leaf dining table surrounded by opposing settees, offering comfortable seating for six or more. Deep outboard storage cabinets and open bookshelves flank both sides, while generous overhead deck hatches and opening stainless ports fill the space with light and natural airflow.
Galley & Navigation Station
Immediately to starboard at the foot of the companionway sits the secure, offshore walk-through galley. Thoughtfully arranged for underway meal prep, it features deep double stainless-steel sinks near the centerline, extensive dry storage, an insulated top-loading refrigeration/freezer compartment, and a gimbaled stove and oven. To port, directly opposite the galley, is the dedicated aft-facing navigation station, complete with a full-size lift-top chart table, navigator's seat, and easy access to the ship’s primary AC/DC breaker panels and electronics.
Forward Accommodations (Guest Stateroom & Day Head)
Moving forward past the saloon bulkhead leads to the guest accommodations. To port is a well-appointed head compartment equipped with a marine toilet, vanity sink, and handheld shower, accessible from both the saloon and the forward cabin. The forward guest stateroom features a spacious double V-berth with an infill cushion, hanging lockers, under-berth drawers, and a large overhead deck hatch for direct ventilation and emergency egress.
Owner’s Aft Stateroom & En-Suite Head
Heading aft from the main living area, a secure passageway past the walk-through galley leads to the private master stateroom. This full-beam aft cabin offers exceptional privacy away from guest areas, centered around a large double berth flanked by upholstered seating, rich bureau cabinetry, and generous hanging locker space. Serving the owner's quarters is a private en-suite head complete with a vanity and shower.
Interior Styling and Additional Features:
- Traditional Teak Joinery: Handcrafted satin- and gloss-varnished solid teak and marine-grade veneers throughout, built to legendary New England standards.
- Cabin Sole: Solid teak-and-holly sole running continuously through all living compartments, with bilge-access panels.
- Teak and Rattan Cabinet Doors: Solid teak cabinetry and rattan locker faces provide constant ventilation to clothes, linens, and provisions.
- Two-Stateroom, Two-Head Layout: Offers true offshore privacy with an owner’s aft stateroom (dedicated en-suite shower) and forward guest V-berth with day head access.
- Main Saloon Dining: Large double-drop-leaf centerline mahogany table with integrated bottle and silverware stowage, easily dining six while leaving wide thoroughfares underway.
- Offshore Walk-through Galley: Secure sea galley equipped with deep double stainless steel sinks, insulated top-loading refrigeration, and a gimbaled propane stove with oven.
- Dedicated Navigation Station: Aft-facing chart table with lift-top storage, comfortable bench seating, and immediate access to AC/DC distribution panels.
- Abundant Light & Airflow: Heavy-duty opening stainless steel ports with screens, large Lewmar deck hatches, and four adjustable dorades for continuous cross-ventilation.
- Underway Safety Ergonomics: Full-length teak overhead handrails, fiddled counters, and rounded corners throughout for secure handholds offshore.
- Superb Machinery Access: Multiple access doors and lead-insulated panels allow 360-degree maintenance access to the engine spaces
MAIN SALOON
The main saloon serves as the welcoming social hub of the yacht, taking full advantage of the boat's generous 12'11" beam with exceptional 6'4"+ standing headroom, rich satin-varnished teak joinery, and a traditional solid teak-and-holly sole throughout.
- Centerline Drop-Leaf Dining Table: An expansive, hand-built solid mahogany drop-leaf table sits on centerline, comfortably seating six or more when fully deployed and folding down narrow to ensure unobstructed fore-and-aft movement at sea. The center console of the table integrates dedicated storage for bottles and dining essentials.
- Opposing Settees & Sea Berths: Flanking the dining table are two full-length, deep settees. The port settee easily pulls out into an expansive double sea berth, while the starboard settee serves as an excellent dedicated offshore bunk.
- Integrated Joinery & Storage: Outboard of both settees are sliding rattan-faced teak locker cabinets, open book racks with teak fiddles, and expansive dry storage compartments beneath and behind the cushions.
- Light & Natural Ventilation: The saloon is bathed in natural light and fresh offshore breezes via a large overhead Lewmar opening hatches, classic opening stainless portlights with screens, and four adjustable dorades (removable/sealable for offshore passages).
- Ergonomics & Underway Safety: Full-length teak overhead handrails, robust corner grips, and continuous bullnose fiddle rails run along every surface, ensuring secure handholds from any point in the cabin when heeled under sail.
MASTER STATEROOM
Located privately aft and separated from the main saloon by a dedicated walkthrough passageway, the full-beam owner’s stateroom serves as a quiet, self-contained retreat designed for extended living aboard.
- Berth Arrangement: Centered around an expansive double berth flanked by satin-varnished teak hull ceiling battens, padded bolsters, and reading lamps, offering comfort at anchor and secure resting positions while offshore.
- Storage & Cabinetry: Extensive liveaboard storage featuring deep hanging
- lockers, a built-in bureau with multiple dovetailed drawers, large, mounted mirror, overhead rattan-front sliding lockers, and cavernous dry storage compartments below the berth.
- Seating & Vanity: Includes a built-in cushioned settee/dressing seat adjacent to the berth and a dedicated vanity countertop and fiddled stowage for personal items.
- En-Suite Head & Shower: Direct private access to the en-suite master head
- compartment, equipped with a marine toilet, vanity with stainless steel sink, solid teak grating, and shower.
- Ventilation & Natural Light: Generous ventilation and natural illumination provided by stainless portlights, a large overhead deck hatch, and companionway airflow.
- Machinery Access: Direct, insulated door access into the engine room,
- allowing routine checks without disturbing guests in the forward cabin.
Master Head
En suite to the master stateroom, the aft head compartment provides full standing headroom, easy-to-clean molded fiberglass surfaces with satin teak trim, and complete privacy from the rest of the yacht.
- Generous Shower: A true stand-out feature for a 41-foot classic cruiser, with a curtained shower area, adjustable shower wand, and independent sump pump for comfortable use underway.
- Vanity & Sink: Durable Formica countertop fitted with a porcelain sink, hot/cold pressurized mixer faucet, solid teak fiddles, and generous cabinet storage beneath.
- Marine Sanitation: Equipped with a marine head plumbed with Y-valve routing to the black water holding tank and deck pump-out fitting.
- Toiletry & Linen Storage: Large mirrored medicine cabinet above the vanity, supplemented by deep teak linen lockers outboard.
- Ventilation & Lighting: Fitted with an opening stainless portlight with screen and dedicated overhead lighting, ensuring rapid moisture clearing and natural airflow.
GUEST CABIN
Located forward of the main saloon and forward head, the private guest stateroom provides comfortable, secluded accommodations for two, surrounded by fine satin-varnished teak joinery.
- V-Berth Configuration: Features a large, 6'6"+ V-berth fitted with an insert cushion that easily converts the two single berths into an expansive double bed. The hull sides are finished with traditional teak battens, complemented by individual reading lights, 12v charging ports and upholstered bolsters.
- Storage & Lockers: Excellent provision for extended cruising, including a deep, hanging locker to starboard, multiple bureau drawers beneath the berth, and continuous full-length outboard storage shelves with teak fiddles.
- Private Head Access: Direct en-suite access door leading into the forward head and shower compartment, allowing guests full privacy without stepping out into the main saloon passageway.
- Ventilation & Natural Light: Superb cross-ventilation supplied by a large overhead opening deck hatch (also providing direct emergency deck egress), opening stainless ports with screens, and a louvered teak privacy door that ensures continuous airflow throughout the forepeak.
- Chain Locker Access: Forward bulkhead provides an insulated, louvered access door to the divided anchor chain and rode locker for straightforward inspection underway.
GUEST HEAD
Located forward of the saloon to port, the guest head is designed for functionality and ease of maintenance, functioning both as an en-suite facility for the forward cabin and as a day head for saloon guests.
- Dual-Entry Access: Features two solid teak privacy doors—one opening directly into the forward guest stateroom and the second opening to the main saloon, allowing guests and crew easy access without disturbing cabin privacy.
- Molded Low-Maintenance Interior: Built with smooth, molded gelcoat/fiberglass surfaces that wipe down easily, accented with solid teak cabinetry, trim, and fiddles.
- Vanity & Sink: Porcelain sink set into an easy-care countertop, equipped with pressurized hot and cold-water mixing faucets and cabinet storage beneath.
- Shower Setup: Integrated handheld shower unit with a wrap-around curtain rail that drains to an independent overboard sump pump.
- Marine Sanitation: Fitted with a marine toilet plumbed with selector valves for discharge directly overboard offshore or diverted into the holding tank system.
- Locker & Toiletry Storage: Extensive outboard teak cabinets for linens and toiletries, along with a mirror positioned above the vanity.
- Ventilation & Light: Equipped with an opening stainless portlight with screen, adjustable dorade vent, and overhead 12V lighting, providing natural cross-breeze airflow and effective moisture control.
Galley
Located immediately to starboard at the base of the companionway steps, the U-shaped galley is engineered specifically for safe, efficient offshore meal preparation on either tack.
- Seagull IV X-1F fresh water filter system
- Secure Offshore Ergonomics: The walk-though configuration provides secure bracing points, full-length teak grab rails, and continuous high teak fiddles on all countertop perimeters to keep dishes contained in rough seas.
- Double Stainless Steel Sinks: Positioned near centerline so they drain effectively even when heeled, fitted with a pressurized hot/cold mixing faucet and manual hand pump for fresh water backup.
- Refrigeration & Freezer: Large, heavily insulated, top-loading refrigerator and freezer box with secure latching lids and 6 cubic feet of cold storage. Seafrost engine-driven compressor; new condenser in 2016.
- Gimbaled Propane Stove: Marine-grade three-burner Shipmate propane stove with an integrated oven and broiler, mounted on heavy stainless gimbals with adjustable sea rails and an overhead opening portlight for heat and steam extraction.
- Dry Storage & Provisioning: Expansive storage tailored for extended voyages, including deep dry-goods pantry lockers outboard, teak hand- and dish-soap storage, dedicated knife storage, and multiple sliding drawers.
- Countertops & Working Surfaces: Durable, easy-to-sanitize high-pressure laminate working surfaces with solid teak edging throughout.
Navigation and Electronics
NAVIGATION STATION
Configured for coastal cruising and offshore passage-making, the yacht features a comprehensive suite of navigation, communication, and sailing instruments distributed between the helm and the dedicated navigation station below.
- Navigation Station: Full 12V/120V electrical panel with digital volt/amp meters, 12V/USB charging outlets, and an adjustable chart reading light.
- Dedicated chart storage and navigation workspace with custom-designed elastic “Grid-It” style storage for navigation tools, charger cords, and other small items;
- Immediate access to AC/DC breaker panels. Integrated cabinetry for manuals and ship’s documents.
- Excellent visibility and natural light from companionway area and fixed window.
- Multifunction Displays & Chartplotters: 2 Garmin GPSMAP 741xs chartplotters (2016); one installed on Navpod mounted at the cockpit binnacle for clear sightlines from the wheel; one installed at chart table; both with radar overlay capabilities
- Radar System: Closed-dome digital radar scanner (Garmin 18HD) mounted on a dedicated mast mount, integrated into the primary helm display as well as secondary chartplotter at nav station for zero-visibility navigation and collision avoidance.
- Autopilot System: Heavy-duty below-decks direct linear-drive marine autopilot with a dedicated control head at the steering pedestal, engineered to reliably steer the heavy displacement hull in all sea conditions (New 2023). Equipment: Garmin Reactor 40 CCU (Course Computer Unit); GHC 50 Control Panel; ECU (Electronic Control Unit); Class B Compact Drive Unit (<48,400 lbs.)
- VHF Communications & AIS: High-output marine VHF radio with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) at the nav station, paired with a command mic in the cockpit and an integrated Class B AIS transceiver for tracking commercial traffic.
- Main VHF: Uniden UM525 VHF with second Remote Handset & Uniden WHAM x4 Wireless Microphone.
- Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF (2022)
- AIS: Garmin AIS 600 Transceiver
- New masthead VHF antenna and lo-loss coax cable (2026)
- Internet Connectivity: For internet connectivity, external Wifi antenna along with mast-mounted cellular antenna connected to on-board Wifi router for vessel-wide wifi/internet connectivity
- Pepwave MAX BR1 MK2 4G LTE Mobile Router (2020)
- MikroTik GrooveA 52 ac Wifi antenna (mounted on backstay) - New 2020
- Poynting OMNI-400 Marine LTE Cellular Antenna (mounted on mast head) (2026)
- Sailing & Tactical Instruments: Companionway-mounted multi-displays delivering real-time data, including depth sounder with shallow-water alarm, digital knotmeter/log, and apparent/true wind speed and direction.
- 1 Networked (NMEA 2000) B&G WS310 Wind Sensor (New 2026).
- 4 Networked (NMEA 0183) B&G Instrument Displays: Depth, Speed, Wind plus one additional display mounted above companionway (4 instrument displays in total); NOTE: Analog wind display currently inoperable due to installation of new DIGITAL/NMEA 2000 wind sensor, which shares/displays all wind data with NMEA networked chart plotters and autopilot
- Both speed and depth thru-hull fittings removed and re-bed (2026)
- Compass & Redundancy: Classic Ritchie high-visibility binnacle-mounted magnetic compass with night illumination, backed up by GPS redundancy at the chart table.
HELM STATIONS
- The primary helm station is on the centerline.
- As a Center Cockpit (CC) the steering pedestal and wheel sit centered in the cockpit to give the helmsman an unobstructed view down both the port and starboard side decks, whether sailing on port or starboard tack.
Construction and Key Features of the Hull and Deck
HULL
The Bristol 41.1 exemplifies classic New England heavy-displacement construction, engineered specifically for strength, longevity, and sea-kindly offshore motion.
- Solid Fiberglass Laminate: Hand-laid solid fiberglass (GRP) hull with alternating layers of woven roving and chopped strand mat using premium polyester resins. The hull is completely solid below and above the waterline—no balsa or foam cores—eliminating any risk of hull core rot or delamination.
- Encapsulated Lead Ballast: Features 10,500 lbs of internal lead ballast cast directly into the keel cavity and thoroughly glassed over inside the hull structure, completely eliminating exterior keel bolts, bolt corrosion, and keel joint leaks.
- Structural Framing & Bulkheads: Heavy-gauge marine-grade plywood main bulkheads and structural longitudinal stringers are heavily glass-tabbed directly to the hull sides and keel sole, creating a rigid, monocoque structural grid.
- Deck-to-Hull Joint: Inward-turning hull flange fastened mechanically with stainless steel through-bolts on tight centers and bedded in high-strength marine sealant/polyurethane, capped by a substantial solid teak toe rail.
- Protected Skeg-Hung Rudder: Heavy fiberglass rudder mounted on a robust, molded structural skeg with heavy bronze gudgeon and pintle hardware, offering critical protection against grounding and submerged debris while maximizing directional stability.
- Protected Propeller Aperture: The running gear exits through a faired keel aperture ahead of the skeg, keeping the propeller and shaft safely sheltered within the hull deadwood profile.
- Keel Configuration: Built to Ted Hood’s renowned shoal-draft keel/centerboard configuration, drawing just 4’6” with the board up for gunkholing in skinny water and 10’6” with the board down for exceptional upwind tracking offshore.
DECK
Engineered for safety at sea, the Bristol 41.1 deck features wide side decks, high bulwarks, and secure working areas designed for short-handed offshore sailing.
- Cored Deck Construction: Molded fiberglass deck laminate cored with end-grain balsa to ensure structural rigidity and thermal insulation while keeping topside weight low. Solid fiberglass layup is used in high-stress hardware attachment zones.
- Deck-to-Hull Joint: Heavy inward hull flange bedded in marine adhesive sealant, through-bolted with stainless steel fasteners on close centers, and capped with a substantial solid teak toe rail.
- Cockpit Design & Ergonomics: Deep, well-protected cockpit with high coamings to keep crew dry. Features ergonomic bench seating, teak cockpit sole grating, deep coaming lockers, and large scuppers for rapid drainage.
- Deep, secure center cockpit
- Useful coaming storage cubbies
- New custom reinforced bimini with full rain enclosure (2024)
- Sunbrella dodger “Jockey Red”
- 3 large cushions for the cockpit w/ separate back rests Sunbrella “Jockey Red”
- Pedestal & Helm Station: Centerline steering pedestal with stainless steel destroyer wheel, binnacle compass, engine controls, and instrument pod positioned for clear 360-degree visibility.
- Pedestal binnacle with 6” Ritchie compass
- Pedestal-mounted Navpod (2018) for cockpit chartplotter and autopilot
- Folding varnished teak cockpit table w/ custom LED lighting and 12v USB charging ports
- Deck Hardware & Winch Package: Heavy-duty chrome/bronze deck cleats, substantial mooring chocks, inboard Genoa tracks with cars, and self-tailing primary winches positioned within easy reach of the helmsman.
- 2 Lewmar 55CST primary winches (for genoa/ gennaker sheets)
- 1 Lewmar EVO 45ST Electric winch on the starboard side of companionway for in-mast roller furling (New 2021)
- 1 Andersen 40ST winch for genoa roller furling (New 2021)
- 2 Lewmar 40C winches on the mast
- 1 Merriman winch on port side of companionway for the centerboard
- Foredeck & Ground Tackle: Broad, uncluttered foredeck equipped with a heavy-duty double bow roller stemhead fitting, electric anchor windlass, deep divided anchor chain/rode locker, and high stainless steel bow pulpit.
- 55lb Galvanized Mantus Anchor M2 (2023); with 200’ 5/16 Chain (2020)
- 15 lb. Fortress FX-23 w/ 40’ x ⅜” BBB chain and 150’ x ⅝” nylon rode.
- Electric Windlass: 5” Diameter Ideal Windlass Model No. MCW (acquired by Scheafer Marine in 2016)
- Hatches & Ventilation: Multiple cast-aluminum Lewmar deck hatches, opening bronze portlights, and chrome cowl vents on teak Dorade boxes for continuous interior airflow even in heavy weather.
- Safety & Walkways: Wide unobstructed side decks with molded non-skid surfaces, full-length cabin top teak handrails, and double lifelines supported by rugged through-bolted stainless-steel stanchions.
- Magma Grill
COCKPIT
- Deep, Protected Well: High contoured coamings provide exceptional security, back support, and spray protection offshore.
- Centerline Helm Pedestal: Equipped with a leather-covered stainless-steel destroyer wheel, integrated engine gauge panel, single-lever throttle control, and a lighted Ritchie binnacle compass.
- Electronics Pod Integration: Navigation displays, autopilot control head, and sailing instruments mounted within direct reach and line-of-sight of the helm.
- High-Capacity Drainage: Dual oversized cockpit scupper drains with direct overboard plumbing for rapid water shedding in heavy weather.
- Winch Access for Short-Handed Sailing: Primary self-tailing sheet winches mounted directly atop the cockpit coamings, easily reached by the helmsman.
- Stowage Lockers: Deep coaming cubbies for genoa sheet storage winch handles and small gear.
- Dodger & Bimini Protection: Stainless steel frame infrastructure supporting canvas weather protection with clear sightlines forward over the coachroof.
- Teak Drop-Leaf Table: Pedestal-mounted folding teak cockpit table and cup/binocular holder w/ custom LED lighting and 12v USB charging ports
- Companionway Security: Solid teak washboards and heavy-duty sliding sea hood for secure, watertight locking offshore. Also includes custom varnished wood framed companionway screens for bug-free evenings while below at anchor.
MAST AND RIGGING
- Keel-Stepped Spar: Heavy-section anodized aluminum mast stepped directly to the keel structure for maximum offshore strength and rig integrity.
- Rig Configuration: Traditional high-aspect masthead sloop rig with continuous 1x19 stainless steel wire standing rigging and stainless steel turnbuckles.
- Headsail Furling System: Robust Harken marine roller furling system for safe headsail handling from the cockpit.
- Mainsail Management: Equipped with Selden Furlex in-mast main controlled from the cockpit (electric winch) or the mast mounted manual winch.
- Chainplates & Load Distribution: Heavy stainless-steel chainplates bolted through main structural bulkheads that are glass-tabbed directly to the solid fiberglass hull.
- Boom & Vang Controls: Block-and-tackle boom vang with a dedicated topping lift and heavy-duty traveler system mounted aft of the cockpit.
- Spreader Design: Double or single inline aluminum spreaders with heavy-duty cast aluminum root fittings and protective boot covers.
- Running Rigging & Line Clutches: Low-stretch yacht braid halyards, sheets, and control lines led aft through deck organizers to mid-cockpit rope clutches for short-handed sail trim.
- Mast-Mounted Winches: Dedicated halyard and reefing winches mounted on the mast collar/spar for positive control during sail hoists.
- Rigging Lights & Electronics: Masthead tricolor/anchor light, steaming/deck floodlight combination, wind transducer, VHF antenna, cellular antenna, and radar bracket mounted on the spar.
SAILS AND WINCHES
- Mast: Aluminum mast stepped on the keel. 63’ bridge clearance (from cellular antenna to water)
- Standing Rigging: Complete rigging replacement in 2018: replaced all hardware, shrouds, turnbuckles, headstay, backstay w/ 1x19 stainless 5/16” wire; Complete rigging inspection while mast was unstepped in (2025/2026) winter season; All chainplates removed, inspected, reinstalled and resealed.
- Mainsail furling system: Selden Furlex in-mast main controlled from the cockpit (electric winch) or the mast mounted manual winch.
- Genoa furling system: Harken roller furling Jib System
- Whisker pole: Extendable 15’ Forespar pole; 2.5” Diameter; mounted on stanchions
- Mainsail: Vertical batten North Sails (2002); battens are missing
- Genoa: North Sails 135 Jib w/ UV cover on leech and foot (2002 Genoa; new UV cover installed in 2026)
- Cruising Gennaker (yellow & black) w/ sock
- Heavier spinnaker block installed in 2026 (maximum working load: 4,850 lbs)
Ship Systems
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
- 55 HP Westerbeke 4 cyl diesel (Model # 55 C-Four) Year: 2005 ~900 hrs
- 50 gal total (2 stainless steel tanks) Diesel Tanks
- Dual Racor 500MA fuel filters that can be switched (one to the other or either fuel tank)
- Cable and pulley steering system
- 1 ¼ “ stainless-steel shaft with a line cutter
- 3 blade feathering Max-Prop (70mm Hub Diamester)
- Westerbeake spare parts to include belts, filters, and impellers
- Dual-Output Alternator w/ Balmar ARS-5 Regulator (2021)
- House battery bank: Two (2) West Marine Dual-purpose 4D AGM (198 Ah each) (2024)
- Starter battery bank: One (1) Power Tech AGM 4D (198 Ah) (2020)
- Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor (2018)
- ProTech1230i PLUS Marine Battery Charger in engine room
- Xantrex PRO XM1000 inverter mounted under chart table
- 5 GFCI 110v Double Outlets; Seven (7) double USB charger outlets
- 9 brass reading lights (LED bulbs)
- 2 Caframo 757 12V Oscillating Fans
- Five Oceans LED Tri-Color All-Around Anchor Light (2026)
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
Fresh Water System
- Capacity & Tanks: Heavy-capacity 126-gallon fresh water supply split across three baffled stainless steel tanks located beneath the cabin sole to enhance righting moment.
- Plumbing & Distribution: Bronze manifold valving system for individual tank isolation and level management; heavy-duty 12V automatic demand pressure pump.
- Water Heating: 6 gallon Raritan marine water heater operating via a 120V AC shore-power heating element and plumbed to the engine’s freshwater cooling loop heat exchanger.
- Seagull IV X-1F Fresh water filter system
- Freshwater washdown (aft deck)
- Holding capacity: 24 gal fiberglass tank; All black water sanitation hoses and Y-valves replaced in 2020; Forward and aft head waste discharge thru-hulls replaced in 2025.
Propane
- Two 10lb steel tanks, stored in sealed starboard aft locker; transom vent installed in 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Dual-Output Alternator w/ Balmar ARS-5 Regulator (Regulator New 2021)
- House battery bank: Two (2) West Marine Dual-purpose 4D AGM (198 Ah each) - New 2024
- Starter battery bank: One (1) Power Tech AGM 4D (198 Ah) - New 2020
- Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor (New 2018)
- ProTech1230i PLUS Marine Battery Charger in engine room
- Xantrex PRO XM1000 inverter mounted under chart table
- 5 GFCI 110v Double Outlets; Seven (7) double USB charger outlets
- 9 brass reading lights (LED bulbs)
- 2 Caframo 757 12V Oscillating Fans
- Five Oceans LED Tri-Color All-Around Anchor Light (New 2026)
AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
- Weems and Plath brass Clock and barometer
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- EPIRB: ACR Electronics RLB-37 Category 2 (Inspected/ tested/ re-certified in 2026; exp. In 2032)
- Bilge high water alarm system
- Xintex propane monitor
- One (1) 35’ Wichard Jackline
- One (1) Medium West Marine Safety Harness (32” - 44” Chest)
- One (1) Large West Marine Safety Harness (42” - 44” Chest)
- Lifesling2
- ACR Electronics SM-2 Crew Overboard Marker w/Xenon Strobe
- Fire Extinguishers (4)
TENDER
- 2017 Zodiac Wave 310 RIB; 10’ 2”; PVC
- Tohatsu 6 HP 4-Stroke
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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