2015 Custom 49 World Cruiser For Sale

49' Very Custom World Cruiser.

A very experienced sailor, cabinet maker, engineer, boatbuilder and seasoned cruiser who has cruised over 100,000 miles worldwide in previous boats sat down with a Naval Architect to design and build the ultimate Blue Water Motorsailer/Cruiser.

They incorporated all of the lessons learned from his years' experience and built this boat over a period of
18 years.

Launched in 2017, he spent $500,000 plus and 18 years creating the perfect boat that can take you simply and comfortably around the world, the Loop, cruise the Caribbean or anywhere you set your sights on.

You really have to tour this boat to fully appreciate all of it's intelligent features.

The boat is constructed of wood with laminated epoxy and fiberglass. The hull is 2.5" thick from waterline to bottom. The sides are 1" thick. The forward and aft quarters are also reinforced with an additional layer of epoxied wood for collision protection.
This boat is both light and very strong.

Since the draft is only 3 feet the boat can easily cruise where sailboats can't and while under sail uses paravanes for stabilization.

It features an Articulated Rudder that will turn the boat in its own length and provide excellent control in a heavy seaway.

The boat has a separate pilothouse on top of the main cabin with 3 windshields and wipers that offer full 360 degree visibility.

Down below, you have an enormous main cabin with galley, settee/berth, large dining table and chart table.

The headroom is about 6'6" throughout.

The aft stateroom features a double bed that is 6.5 X 4.5 feet. There is an ensuite head with shower and lots of storage lockers along the side and under the bed.

There is also an enormous door that opens to the after deck platform.

The forward cabin is currently used for storage but can easily be converted to a stateroom with the installation of an additional double vee berth.

The charging systems very efficient, there are 2 150 Amp Alternators that are also welders in addition to the engine alternator of 70 Amps.

You can remove the sails to lower the masts by yourself in 1 hour. To make an air draft of 9'6".

With the big Genoa, main and self tending working jib it carries about 600 sq. ft. of sail.

Cruise comfortably at 7-8 mph burning 2 gallons per hour. Wide Open Throttle speed is 9-10.

In addition to Radar, GPS and Garmin Fishfinder. The VHF features A.I.S.and there is also a Single Sideband Radio and Autopilot.

This unique boat is 49' Overall with a 11' beam, 3 ft. draft, 700 gallon fuel capacity, 200 gal water, 100 Gal blackwater capacity.

The yacht is powered by a 125 hp Yanmar Turbo Diesel with 500 hours, 3 to 1 reduction transmission, 4 blade propeller, there are 2 Extra 150 amp alternators plus the engine's standard 70 amp alternator.

There is a Vauflush main head, plus electric second head in the main salon.

The yacht's water system is electric with manual foot pump for backup.

New 2020 12 6 volt batteries for house plus starting battery.

The fixed handrails are 36" high for added safety.

There are spares for everything, propeller, alternators, starter, bilge pumps.