2000 48' Cherubini Staysail Schooner

Introduction
Very few sailing yachts attract the worldwide attention of yachtsman like the famous classic schooners of the Cherubini family. John Cherubini created the proud descendant of the famous "Ticonderoga" designed by L. Francis Herreshoff and in doing so continued the dream of every romantic yachtsman.Nothing is more elegant than a black hulled schooner with slightly sweptback spars elegant clipper bow and low profile cabin tops the perfect description of AMAZING GRACE.Below deck the exquisite varnished mahogany is highlighted by the finely crafted raised panel details done in classic Herreshoff satin white. Add to this teak and holly sole varnished mahogany overhead beams cane locker doors and the finest hardware available the result must be seen to be appreciated!
April / May 09 Refit Details
Freshly painted hull coach roof waterways and anti-foulingDecks re-caulked and sandedComplete standing rigging disassembly and inspection booms painted and complete new running rigging.All sails inspected and servicedInterior: refinished teak & holly floors and all high wear surfacesEngine and generator complete serviceLife raft re-certificationWatermaker servicedB&G instruments updated / servicedNew tank tender sending unitsAir conditioning re-plumbed / serviced
Layout
Starting forward is the Guest Cabin with a V-berth numerous drawers and storage lockers plus en-suite head with shower and sink.Next aft is the main salon with full size port and starboard settees with drop leaf dining table. Overhead is an elegant butterfly opening mahogany skylight allowing fantastic ventilation and natural light throughout the salon and galley area. There are numerous outboard bookshelves and storage lockers as well as properly placed Perko reading and overhead lights. The large U-shaped galley is aft to port and open to the salon and dining area.Opposite the galley to starboard is the nav station with large chart table aft. Next aft to starboard is an enclosed washer/dryer which is opposite from the master cabin to port with ensuite head and shower plus hanging locker and drawers and access to the main engine.
Galley
Seafrost cold plate refrigerator with separate freezer; both cooled by DC and engine driven compressorsBroadwater stainless steel 4-burner propane stove and ovenSharp microwave ovenDouble stainless sinks with both 12-volt and manual backup pumps for fresh waterAtlantic stainless steel 6-gallon water heaterSea Gull filtration system
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
Simrad AP20 autopilotSimrad CR50 GPS plottersB&G Hydra 2000 speed depth wind with repeater at helmGlobalstar satellite phoneNavtec Nav 4 weather fax and printerICOM IC-M710 SSB with remote auto-tunerICOM IC-M402 VHF with remote at helmICOM IC-M127 VHFDanforth Constellation compass at helm EPIRBBrass clock and barometer
Electrical System
Fisher Panda 8 kW genset - serviced 05/09 Statpower 3000True Sine inverter with remote LED panel 80-amp alternator (4) 8D AGM house batteries (2 banks) (1) Group 24 genset starting battery 240-volt AC with 50-amp cord with 30/50 splitter 12-volt DC system
Mechanical Equipment
(2) Ocean Marine 16000 BTU AC units with reverse cycle heat - serviced 05/09 Espar and SAA diesel heating systems Spectra 20 gph watermaker - serviced 05/09 Splendide combo washer/dryer Automatic & manual bilge pumps Bow thruster 3-Blade Max prop
Deck Equipment
Teak decksTeak cockpit tableEdson pedestal wheel steering(12) Bronze opening portsClassic butterfly salon hatchFull dodger bimini with screen enclosure and side curtains plus covers for hatches and dorade boxes.Cockpit cushionsLighthouse 1501 stainless steel windlass with twin wildcats and remote at helmCQR 60# plus 40# anchors with 300' 3/8" chain and second 300' of rode
Sails and Rigging
Carbon fiber main mast with double spreaders and carbon foremast both painted white with white aluminum booms Stainless steel rod standing rigging with SSB insulated backstay Profurl jib and staysail furling Electric in-mast mainsail furling Lewmar 4:1 running backstays (2) Harken 53 2-speed electric winches (1) Harken 53 2-speed manual ST winches (3) Harken 40 2-speed ST winches Both main mast and foremast have Harken 44 and 40 2-speed manual ST winches Lewmar line stoppers on coach roof SAILS: Dacron in-mast furling main Dacron 130% GenoaDacron jib Dacron fore staysail Dacron staysail All sails serviced in May 2009
Safety Equipment
Switlick 6-man liferaft in hard case - serviced 05/09 Halon 1301 engine room fire system (3) B-1 fire extinguishers Bell horn day/night visual distress signals radar reflectors and Coast Guard required safety gear
Construction
The hull and cockpit are constructed of hand rolled and squeegeed resin with both unidirectional and biaxial fibers. The keel ballast is internal and completely resin covered and bonded into the hull laminate.The deckhouse and side decks are cold molded mahogany with epoxy saturation between all layers exact details available on request.
Other Features
Lee cloths (2) Brass bulkhead mounted oil lamps Canvas helm and hatch covers Shoal draft scheel keel design
Remarks
Rarely available on the market Cherubini schooners represent many important and seldom found unique features: Legendary classic beauty unsurpassed quality of construction proven sea keeping manners in all conditions easily handled by two people fantastic speed and perhaps best of all membership in a very exclusive "proper yacht" community!AMAZING GRACE represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire the latest and best maintained 48 in existence. Having crossed the Atlantic and cruised in the Med returned and sailed and raced the East coast of the U.S. and the Bahamas she is ready to continue doing what she does best...elegant fast passages for her next owners.AMAZING GRACE has been featured in Ferenc Mate's latest edition of "Best Boats" if you wish to confirm the well deserved reputation of Cherubini Yachts.
Category: Sailboats
Water Capacity: 160 gal
Type:
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: Cherubini
Holding Tank Size: 15 gal
Model: Staysail Schooner
Passengers: 0
Year: 2000
Sleeps: 6
Length/LOA: 48' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $750,000 / €576,347
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: 4JBE
Boat's Name: Amazing Grace
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 1
Location: Naples, FL 33316
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 13' 0"
Horsepower: 88 hp
Draft: 5' 5"
Engine Year: 2000
LWL: 44' 0"
Engine Volume:
Displacement: 16.78 t
Engine Hours: 1850
Ballast:
Fuel Type:
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 140 gal
Hull Material: Fiberglass/Composite
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
Keel Type:
Propeller Material:
Sail Area:
Cruise Speed: 8 knots / 9.21 mph / 14.82 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:31:57
Max Speed: 9 knots / 10.36 mph / 16.67 kph