Classic 47-foot Sailing Yacht
L. Francis Herreshoff designed sensible cruising yachts as with this Leeboard Ketch design # 107 made for shallow waters off the coast.
1985 Goldenball located in Bokeelia, FL used in the Florida Keys for Scout High Adventure Sails.
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Classic 47-foot Sailing Yacht
L. Francis Herreshoff designed sensible cruising yachts as with this Leeboard Ketch design # 107 made for shallow waters off the coast.
1985 Goldenball located in Bokeelia, FL used in the Florida Keys for Scout High Adventure Sails.
When you climb aboard marvel at the array of refined details like Sitka spruce masts and the bronze hardware.
Jib, Main, and Mizzen Sails all have lines leading to the cockpit.
Aft of cockpit separate Captain /crew quarters with two bunks.
Leeboards were built in 2005 which is the same year as the
Twin diesel Yanmars.
As you step further into the Mahogany superstructure finished in hi-gloss varnish in the cabin you will be transported to old-world charm with custom cabinetry.
In the Galley on the starboard side with stove and burners above custom shelves. The freezer and refrigerator are on the port side.
The nav table sits aft port of the refrigerator and freezer.
With a stationed large center table that converts into the width of the table cribbage board and wine storage inside: makes a very large proper table.
The previous owner replaced the nineteen portholes with the current bronze.
One forward head
A/C in the main cabin.
Swim ladder onboard.
This is a cool boat for exploring the shoal waters, whether on the Gulf Coast, the Keys, or the Bahamas. Well built with safety and priority.
Check out the other designs from designer L. Francis Herreshoff
https://research.mysticseaport.org/coll/spcoll038/#head39357856
This boat is all ready, set GO! With maintence schedule the captains has been following.
In August she was hauled out: sandblasted the hull and painted.
Oil changed in July 2020
The Bronze Props were sent to the manufacture for a rebuild.
Tiller steering and leeboards with Rich Mahogany interior make this a yacht-filled with old-world charm.
Maintained by a professional captain. ( Ten Years)
Twin Diesel Yanmars
Varnish work scheduled in the next coming months.
Standard rigging replaced two years ago.
We have several active listings for Pearson, Morgan, Beneteau, and Hunter. If you're in the Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, or North Port areas, please use the form on this page to let me know what you're looking for and I'll get back with you today about any other ketch sailboat / cruiser options we have locally that may meet your needs.
All reasonable offers will be reviewed and presented to the seller.
All offers are contingent upon being fully satisfied with unit after personal inspection and/or professional inspection.
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