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Herreshoff H28

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Year:  1979

Current Price: US $19,000

Length: 28′

Located In: Bristol, RI

Type: Sloop, Cruiser, Day sailer

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Convenience: Herreshoff H28 Sloop for Sale

Step aboard the Herreshoff H28, a timeless design by the legendary L. Francis Herreshoff. This classic vessel epitomizes elegance and performance. While originally designed as a ketch, this boat’s sloop rig boasts a beautifully curved wishbone boom that enhances both sail shape and ease of handling. Along with its self-tacking jib and in-mast furling mainsail, it makes sailing as easy as it is to admire. With its graceful lines and solid construction, the H28 is not only a visual delight but also a robust and reliable cruiser. The boat features a comfortable interior with rich woodwork, providing a warm and inviting space for extended voyages or leisurely day sails. Although her lines are classic this boat is made of strong and low-maintenance solid fiberglass.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a discerning collector, the H28 offers a perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary functionality, making it a prized addition to any fleet. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of nautical history with this stunning Herreshoff H28 sloop.

Key Features:

  • Tiller Steering: The Herreshoff H28 features traditional tiller steering, providing a direct and responsive connection to the helm. This setup offers a classic sailing experience and allows for precise control, ideal for both leisurely cruising and more spirited sailing.
  • In-Mast Furling: Equipped with in-mast furling, the mainsail can be easily deployed or stowed from the safety of the cockpit. This system enhances convenience and safety, particularly when sailing short-handed, and allows for quick adjustments to sail area as conditions change.
  • Self-Tacking Jib: The self-tacking jib simplifies sail handling, making tacking effortless and efficient. This feature is especially beneficial for single-handed sailing, as it eliminates the need to manage the jib sheets during maneuvers, allowing the skipper to focus on steering and trim.
  • Marine Head: The boat is fitted with a marine head, ensuring comfort and convenience for extended voyages. This feature adds a level of luxury and practicality, making the H28 suitable for longer trips and providing the amenities needed for a comfortable onboard living experience.

BROKER CONTACT INFORMATION

David Stancyk The Cruising Yacht Brokerage, LLC 101 Narragansett Ave. Barrington, RI 02806 803-360-6436

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Full Specifications

Boat Name:  Herreshoff H28

Flag of Registry: United States

Dimensions LOA: 28′ Beam: 8′ Draft: 3′ 8″ Displacement: 10500 lbs Ballast: 2800 lbs

Engine Engine Brand: Beta Engine Model: B14 Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Drive Type: Direct Drive HP: 13

Accommodations Number of Double berths: 1 Single berths: 2 Total Sleeps: 4 Number of cabins: 1 Seating capacity: 4

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28' Herreshoff H28 Sloop (1978) - ORION

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Condition: Like New Boat Name: “Orion” Herreshoff 28 Located in Mattapoisett, MA Fiberglass Deck and Hull

Designer: L. Francis Herreshoff Copies of original drawings purchased from Mystic Seaport in 2007.

Builder: Brinkley Boats Greg Hudson & Company, Huntington, Long Island, New York Year: 1978

Dimensions: LOA: 28′ Beam: 8′ 8″ Draft: 3′ 5″ Engine(s): Engine: Single Diesel Volvo [separate specification sheet available] Tankage: Fuel: 15 gal Water: 70 gal

Accommodations:

Orion sleeps four. The main cabin sleeps two in single bunks on either side. The v-berth forward sleeps two. Galley storage and custom spacious ice-box is located aft. The head is a securely covered cedar bucket. The woodwork is teak and holly sole with pine ceilings.

All exterior varnished surfaces were stripped to bare wood, stained and revarnished with six coats by professional boat painter in 2018 Maintained annually

Deck is white non-skid Topsides are black [Awlgripped in 2012] Bottom was soda-blasted and sanded to bare fiberglass and professionally coated with 6 layers of paint; top-coats are Interlux micron CSC Green Cabin top is 1″ varnished teak with bronze oval opening window ports with screens Toe rail and cockpit seats/backs are varnished teak Mast and boom and jib foot are sitka spruce [professionally stripped and layered with 4 coats of varnish in 2010] All deck hardware is bronze Lifeline stanchions and bases are bronze Lifelines are parcelled and seized with traditional tarred seizing Cockpit sole is custom built teak floor boards Cockpit seats are varnished teak locker covers with varnished seat backs in teak

Cabin Interior:

Floor is varnished teak and holly Side trim and bulkheads are varnished pine and teak Ice box was custom built into space designed for a wood stove and is finished in varnished teak with bi-fold top that serves as a chart table Storage locker opposite also custom built into boat with varnished teak bi-fold top and very spacious shelving Stainless sink with foot pump for single spigot; All plumbing replaced in 2012 Hanging locker Two shelved storage lockers; large hull locker and book shelf along each cabin berth Newly installed bulkhead sconces above each berth for reading Ceiling lamp in v-berth and two in main cabin for night time lighting Custom built and matching berth pillows and bumpers in traditional marine fabric and pattern.

Rig: Sloop Rig with mast step on deck. All hardware for mizzen mast available (if desired) with step for mizzen in place; all running rigging, mizzen boom and mizzen sail with cover to match main and jib

Professionally modified self tending custom jib [Roller Furling and Forestay Foil available in separate inventory if desired]

Sails: Dacron Mainsail in good condition; professionally cleaned and repaired every season Three reef points on main Custom built [Sperry Sails] self- tending jib new in 2010 Matching sail covers in traditional buff Sunbrella fabric All running rigging is traditional white 3-strand line appropriately sized Two cockpit winches one on each side mounted outboard of the seat coaming

Electronics: All wiring was replaced and new breaker panel in 2007 VHF; Speed; Knot Log/Depth Compass Furano Chart Plotter Tiller Mate [Raymarine] Custom Electric Windlass installed 2007 Running lights Anchor Light Interior Cabin lights 12 volt (DC), 2 batteries. New engine panel in 2004

Cushions: All interior cabin/berth cushions and cockpit were custom fabricated [new] in 2007 Covering for sails is buff Sunbrella

Anchoring: Three anchors available; Traditional Danforth installed on cabin top;

Custom bronze windlass designed and manufactured for Orion by Ideal Windlass in East Greenwich, CT with electric controls at the helm and foot switch forward next to the windlass; 300 feet of 3/8 inch chain in chain locker fed through custom chain pipe with cover; bronze chain stopper and custom bronze bow roller

Other Equipment: Plow Anchor, Fisherman’s Anchor Fenders Horseshoe Ring Boat Hook Docklines

Wintercover: Fairclough Sailmakers Custom frame (the sail-cover is now retired).

Boat Stands: Five Brownell Stands sized for Orion’s winter storage [Sold separately]

Orion has been professionally maintained for more than two decades by two local boatyards [Parkers in Cataumet AND Wooden Tangent in Mattapoisett]

All Coast Guard required safety equipment has been acquired and has been put aboard the vessel including new and updated PFD’s; new anchor and attendant rode [chain and line]; man-overboard rescue system. Also, a flare kit; a first aid kit; portable Freon horns; a rechargeable and direct wired search lights and new fire extinguishers.

“Orion” was built to the original L. Francis Herreshoff plans [which are with the vessel] with one gratifying change. Orion has a fibreglass hull which opens up the cabin to full standing room and no hull maintenance. [See specifications]

The vessel has been meticulously maintained in the water and out. Any serious buyer will appreciate Orion upon a personal viewing. Whenever visiting a new port Orion invariably gets admiring comments.

Orion currently sails as a sloop but is built to also carry a mizzen mast as a traditional L. Francis ketch. All the aft mast standing rigging and sails are with the vessel to be rigged as a ketch if desired. All the deck hardware is bronze.

When the wind is up and no one is on Buzzards Bay, Orion comfortably sails at her best. She is an unusually dry boat under sail in a seaway. I have sailed her in 45 knot wind, an exhilarating wild ride without any concern that the boat could perform; and did!

Please contact: Keith Brown Padanaram Boatworks Portsmouth, RI 02871 401-251-4280 shop 401-218-9706 mobile [email protected]

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H-28 (Herreshoff)

H-28 (Herreshoff) is a 26 ′ 11 ″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by L. Francis Herreshoff and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard, Gallart Shipyard (Astilleros Gallart), and Compass Yachts Ltd. starting in 1942.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Sloop or Ketch. Some builders of this design, or it’s variants include:

Compass Yachts Ltd. (NZ) 1970-1984 FG (modified by John Lidgard) Far East Boats Ltd.(Japan) International Marine (Japan) Cheoy Lee Shipyard (Hong Kong) BERMUDA 30 Walker Boat Co Ltd.(AUS) Parkins Marine - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) Middleton Marine - La Crosse, FL (USA) Gallart Shipyard (ESP)

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Anyone have experience with the H-28? THere are lots of them made in New Zealand - but they seem difficult to find in the States. I have a sale pending on an H-28 built by Parkins Marine, Florida. I'm just looking for some info, advice, stories, etc. Thanks!  

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Hi Amy - are you looking at a plastic one or a wooden one? H28's aren't particularly fast racing yachts, but they are comfortable and competent cruisers capable of going most anywhere in the world you want to go. Some of the better-built timber ones command high prices in Australia.. More info here: Welcome to the H28 Yacht Owners Association  

H-28 Hi, thanks for the reply. This is a "plastic" one - I think the ones made in New Zealand were modified with a deeper keel and more headroom. THis one has a 3 ft. 6 " keel and only 5 ft. 10" of headroom- but beautiful woodwork inside - basic equipment I've been to the new zealand owners group - great group. I was hoping to find someone who'd sailed in one of these fiberglass boats made by Parkins. I guess not many were made and they're like hens teeth. It's hard to figure out how much the boat is worth- not much to compare it to. Not planning on racing- just some cruising around New England. I'm new to this whole thing - thanks again for the response! amy  

H-28 Hi Amy, i am looking into a H-28 as well, for me it was love at first site... just not alot of info available on this boat. i understand that different yards built different variations but not much chatter about how they sail in different conditions or overall sea-comfort-motion. The one i'm looking into, is plastic & overpriced but so damm pretty!(kinda sounds like my last gf)... she's a ketch but just looks under canvassed and realllllllly sloooooow... cramped & nothing great below deck... but still... she's a flirt... and got that "take me to france & we'll have a good time" sorta look about her... anyway, sorry to ramble, its been a long winter... lets compare notes... regards, danville  

H-28 danville, yes - I loved her from the start too- so glad she was as nice in person as the photos! I'm having the boat surveyed now- then she'll be mine! Here's the link to the add on yachtworld 1981 Parkins/Herreshoff H 28 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com the only downside is that she hasn't got anything but basic equipment (electronics) - but the sails look to be in good shape. The cabin is lovely! The boat is hull #16 - built for Adrian Hooper - by Parkins Marine in Ft. Lauderdale florida. they have since gone out of business. She's a sloop but looks like at one time she was rigged as a cutter. It's been difficult to find others like it- most are ketch rigs There is another listed on yachtworld right now - in Florida. Looks just like Iota (mine - well almost mine) I have no idea how the boat sails- I've seen some reports that they're slow and you can't point too high into the wind, we'll see. Also it's going to be wet - she's got an offset prop- so that'll be interesting. My first boat and the one I learned to sail on (last summer) was a catalina 27 - the engine almost never worked so I didn't learn how to dock anyway - so I guess I'll be learning how to back with a tricky backing boat. Where are you located? Some years back someone was trying to start an owners association here in the U.S. but it never got off it's feet I think. New Zealand has a very active owner's group for the H-28's. send photos and let me know how the hunt goes! Amy  

I have an H-28 which I built & launched in May 2010. Happy to answer any questions.  

VERY cool that you built your own. I would love to see photos/ hear all about it. Where do you sail her? Is it a cutter? I did end up buying the H-28 and sailed it all last season. Took some getting used to the much heavier boat- but she sails great. I'm still having lots of trouble handling her under power - getting in and out of slips is quite frankly still beyond me. I have an offset prop and that combined with the weight and full keel - cant get her to turn. I'd love to hear about your boat!!! Amy  

I know this is an older thread but I am familiar with that boat. I worked with Dave Parkins way back then and made a few of the molds that boat was made from. I built hull # 2 for myself and had the boat until 1989. Last I heard it was in Texas. They are sweet boats and you made a good choice. Dave Parkins is still in Ft Lauderdale and has a boat lift mfg company now. Jeff  

I purchased a Parkins Marine H28 in 2004, and sail her on Lake Lanier in north Georgia. The records show the builder to be a "Jeff O.....". I'd be interested in knowing if it is the same person in this forum? I believe the boat's original name, and her current name, is WHISPER.  

Just an update on H-28's. They were designed in 1942 by L. Francis Herreshoff, and originally built in wood. They are featured in Herreshoff's book, 'Sensible Cruising Designs.' They were designed as ketches, with one headsail. Later design modification by Herreshoff to satisfy a customer's request presented the boat as a sloop. They were modified, and built in the Far East, with a higher aft part of the house to make headroom below. The Australians and/or New Zealanders further modified the plan (my guess without Herreshoff's blessing) to be slightly longer, deeper, etc. and built them of fiberglass. The large H-28 association in Australia does not represent the boat as she was originally designed, though, I'm sure it is close. Herreshoff originally intended them as week-enders, so the owners could return to work on Monday morning. That said, one or two have circumnavigated.  

mejack said: Just an update on H-28's. They were designed in 1942 by L. Francis Herreshoff, and originally built in wood. They are featured in Herreshoff's book, 'Sensible Cruising Designs.' They were designed as ketches, with one headsail. Later design modification by Herreshoff to satisfy a customer's request presented the boat as a sloop. They were modified, and built in the Far East, with a higher aft part of the house to make headroom below. The Australians and/or New Zealanders further modified the plan (my guess without Herreshoff's blessing) to be slightly longer, deeper, etc. and built them of fiberglass. The large H-28 association in Australia does not represent the boat as she was originally designed, though, I'm sure it is close. Herreshoff originally intended them as week-enders, so the owners could return to work on Monday morning. That said, one or two have circumnavigated. Click to expand...

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Mejack - I grew up St. Pete and get down a couple of times a year. Would love to intro myself and see your boat sometime if you are open to it. I will probably be in the market for a boat in 6 years (kids out of college then) and the H28 is on my radar screen.  

I have a Bermuda 30 built in 1964 by Far East Boats, LTD - mahoghony on ipol with iroko dead wood and spine, cross planked and riveted. Made one trip to Florida and decided the space in the cockpit was more important than the jigger. I've owned her for 25 years.  

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I built an H-28 and launched it in 1989. Purchased a fiberglass hull and deck with original lines from Krueger Marine out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Took me eight years to complete. Aluminum spars, 20 hp Yanmar diesel, in line. All Honduras mahogany exterior woodwork, and Honduras mahogany and Oregon white ash down below. I even forged my own external keel. When she goes out she turns a lot of heads.  

Pictures please  

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If i've learned anything on sn its that lots happens without pics. So good to hear that building happens and builders are still out there doing it.. Beached now but still dreaming.  

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54' Irwin 1990

A Rare GemRefreshing to find a boat that is lavishly maintainedand constantly upgraded 

VIEW THE 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOURThe Irwin 54 is one of the most popular sailing yachts over 50' ever built. Find out why

For over 20 Years, the current owner had an open check book tocontinually upgrade and lovingly care for this amazing yacht 

Over 250 Irwin 52’s and 54’s were built. First introduced in 1976, The Irwin 52 quickly became the  most  popular cruising center cockpit sailboat on the market.  In 1988, the boat evolved into the Irwin 54 with a major redesign of the hull, deck and interior. “Patience“ is one of the last Irwin 54’s and possibly the best ever built.

“Patience” was ordered new by her original owner in 1989 and commissioned in 1990. The concept was to utilize the basic clever design and create a vessel of not just outstanding beauty, but also a yacht that is flawlessly executed and engineered to a standard normally seen only in larger vessels. The spectacular result is not only a "go anywhere" yacht, but also one of absolute luxury, total privacy and short-handed style.

The second owner purchased "Patience" for a two year Caribbean cruise and then sold  her to the  current owner.Current owner has owned this boat for the past 20 years!

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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  • Yacht Details: 54' Irwin 1990
  • Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Engines: Yanmar
  • Last Updated: Feb 13, 2024
  • Asking Price: $375,000
  • Max Draft: 12' 6''

54' Irwin additional information

  • Beam: 15' 4''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Displacement: 46,000 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 340|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 480|gallon
  • Single Berths: 8

A Rare Gem Refreshing to find a boat that is lavishly maintained and constantly upgraded 

VIEW THE 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR The Irwin 54 is one of the most popular sailing yachts over 50' ever built. Find out why

For over 20 Years, the current owner had an open check book to continually upgrade and lovingly care for this amazing yacht 

Over 250 Irwin 52’s and 54’s were built. First introduced in 1976, The Irwin 52 quickly became the  most  popular cruising center cockpit sailboat on the market.  In 1988, the boat evolved into the Irwin 54 with a major redesign of the hull, deck and interior. “Patience“ is one of the last Irwin 54’s and possibly the best ever built.

“Patience” was ordered new by her original owner in 1989 and commissioned in 1990. The concept was to utilize the basic clever design and create a vessel of not just outstanding beauty, but also a yacht that is flawlessly executed and engineered to a standard normally seen only in larger vessels. The spectacular result is not only a "go anywhere" yacht, but also one of absolute luxury, total privacy and short-handed style.

The second owner purchased "Patience" for a two year Caribbean cruise and then sold  her to the  current owner. Current owner has owned this boat for the past 20 years!

Interior Description

“Patience” sleeps six persons in three private cabins, excluding the main salon, with optional sleeping space in workroom.

She has a stunning interior that really has to be seen to be fully appreciated. (See the 3D Virtual Tour) She was designed and then customized around luxury, quality and functional elegance. The interior is truly gorgeous and maintained in show condition at all times.

Starting forward is VIP Stateroom with centerline queen berth.

Next aft to starboard is the Guest Cabin with a double berth.

The Guest Head is to port and features a separate shower stall and a separate door to the Vip Stateroom and another door that opens into the hallway. 

The huge raised Main Salon features large fixed ports, offering a panoramic view outside. To starboard is another  “L” shaped settee and dining table. Next aft is a desk and breakfast bar.To port is a  “L” shaped settee followed by a large Chart Table. Here is located the electronic switches for AC and DC Systems. A large flatscreen TV is located above and navigation instuments are outboard. An eight bottle wine cooler is located below.

Next aft and down two steps is the Galley. The galley on “Patience” will appeal to any cruising gourmet and is equivalent in size to what you'd expect on boats much larger. The galley provides ample counter space, cabinets and drawers for storage. Opposite the galley is the separate laundry room and complete walk-in workshop. 

  • Full size upright refrigerator with separate top loading freezer (Grunert  120 volt with holding plates)
  • Force 10 3-burner stove with oven (gimbaled)
  • Toaster Oven
  • G.E. full size microwave
  • Built in automatic coffee maker
  • Built in Ice Maker
  • “Blanco” sink with trash chute and cutting board
  • PG safety solenoid valves with leak detector

Across from the galley is the Workshop and Laundry Room. The work bench has cushions to create another berth. The captain and crew are kept in clean clothes by using the full size Miele, 220V, high quality washer and dryer.

The Owner's Stateroom features a centerline queen berth, large hanging locker and numerous drawers and cabinets.

The en-suite Owner's Head has a separate stall shower/tub.

At Chart Table

  • Garmin GPS with color chart plotter, anemometer and sonar 
  • Built-in ICOM SSB radio
  • Built-in Simrad VF radio with wireless remote
  • Four Midland handheld radios
  • Garmin GPSmap XSV chartplotter with radar and sonar
  • RaymarineWindspeed and Direction
  • Raymarine Depth Sounder
  • Raymarine Multifunction Display
  • Raymarine Autopilot 
  •  Garmin Multifunction Display
  • Fusion Radio Control
  • Garmin Radar with mast mounted closed array antenna
  • Raymarine Steering Pedestal Mounted anemometer
  • Raymarine Steering Pedestal Mounted Repeater
  • TCI TV and Sony DVD in Main Salon
  • Samsung TV in forward VIP stateroom, LG DVD player
  • Polariod TV and LG DVD in forward guest room
  • Haier 120 VDC Wine Cooler
  • Fusion stereo Main Salon
  • Fusion stereo in Cockpit
  • Samsung TV and Insignia DVD in aft stateroom
  • Omnidirectional and Satellite TV antennas
  • Engine: Yanmar  4HL-HTE 140 hp turbo diesel engine was rebult in 2017 and shows about 670 Hours
  • Generator : Phaser K4-15 KW  Generator was replaced
  • Spectra Water maker 
  • Vetus 24 Volt DC Thruster
  • Windlass Lighthouse 24 Volt DC
  • Dinghy Davit TNT 24 Volt DC
  • 120 VAC Miele clothes washer/dryer combination

12 Volt System

  • (2) 31 AGM starting batteries for engine and generator
  • (2) 4D house batteries

24 Volt System

  • Group T105 like 6 Volt batteries connected in series

Promariner Pronautic 1260P 12VDC/60 AMP marine grade battery charger digital display in chart table area

 50 Amp Shore Power cord 

  • Promariner Pronautic 1260P 12 Volt Marine Battery Charger
  • 24 Volt Marine Battery Charger
  • Promariner Promar digital display at the chart table
  • Spectra Cape Horn 12 Volt DC Watermaker
  • Water Heater 20 Gallon

The current owner decided to remove the Hood Stoway mast and upgrade the mast and rigging to a custom Seldon mast with a hydraulic furling system around 2010. He has an impressive above deck rig that rivals vessels of a much larger size and higher price range. A lot of thought by the experienced owner went into making “Patience” easy to sail by a couple and enhance the performance.

  • Hydraulic main sail
  • Hydraulic roller furling on Genoa
  • Roller furling on staysail
  • Running rigging for staysail
  • Navtec hydraulic adjuster
  • Whisker Pole
  • (2) #36 Barient 24V electric primary winches (with controls at winch and helm)
  • #27 Barient hydraulic main sheet (with controls at winch and helm)
  • (2) #21 Barient self tailing halyard winches

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