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Revisiting the Cherubini Hunter 30

CeCe Stoldt

If you grew up sailing in Florida in the 1970s and 80s as I did, you probably spent many hours day dreaming and looking at Hunters, or, if you were fortunate, sailing one. Those memories might not exist at all were it not for bit of luck and perseverance. While the U.S. economy was caught in a global recession, the Hunter plant in Florida was still churning out sailboat hulls by the dozens.

You didnt have to spend a lot of time on these boats to realize that they werent the paragon of craftsmanship. The laminated floor and furniture seemed dated even back then, and the rough glasswork betrayed the boats mission: to persuade the average Joe that even he could still afford a great escape. By the mid-1980s, it seemed as if every third sailboat entering the Biscayne Bays waterborne bacchanalia, the Columbus Day Regatta, was a Hunter. (Escape, as any good boatbuilder knows, can take many forms.)

While Hunters marketing genius is enviable, the true achievement in its early boats like the John Cherubini-designed Hunter 30, which we review in the June issue of Practical Sailor is that theyve managed to endure at all. The Hunter 30 was launched on the wake of the 1973 oil embargo, and the design survived through nine years of stagflation and rising unemployment.

Fortunately, for Hunter and other builders who prevailed in this era, significant improvements in fiberglass construction methods coincided with the need for lower production costs. Laminate schedules were getting thinner, and the higher fiber-to-resin ratio was more economical. Selling sailboats could still be lucrative, but profitability in the mid-price ranges often required a few corners to be cut.

Almost any sailing forum on the Internet has its resident boat snob who compares fixing up and old production boat from the 70s to putting lipstick on a pig. Certainly, the Hunter 30 has some inherent flaws, but none are irredeemable. Just as a vase cracked during firing can hold more charm than the perfect one, an old Hunter 30 can grow on you. The photos submitted by proud owners that accompany the June 2016 boat review are the clearest proof of this.

We stumbled on this inspiring treasure trove by chance. The handwritten surveys in our dusty decades-old file on the Hunter 30 were growing stale, so for this update on the Hunter 30 we turned to current owners for their impressions. A surprising number of owners responded with detailed answers to our questions, and though each had a few quibbles, the overall assessment of the Hunter 30 was overwhelmingly positive.

Of course, I found the tales of customized improvements to be intriguing, but what really moved me were the personal stories behind what might be considered a run-of-the-mill entry-level cruiser. One Hunter 30 had been passed down through two generations, another had sailed to the Caribbean and back, and another had served as an affordable home while its owner pursued a graduate degree.

Browsing the photos of the Hunter 30s featured in the June issue, I was reminded that a boats pedigree is a terrible gauge of a boats true worth. No, a Cherubini-designed Hunter-despite the exotic-sounding name-is not a Morris, a Hinckley, or a Swan. But in the hands of an owner who appreciates his good fortune, a modest Hunter 30 is worth more than the finest megayacht.

See the June 2016 issue for the complete review of the Hunter 30. For an indepth look at more than a dozen classic, entry-level cruising boats that won’t break the bank, you can purchase our two-volume e-book “Entry Level Racer Cruisers” at our online bookstore .

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NARWHAL | Cherubini 48 Staysail Schooner | 56ft

South Dartmouth, MA, US

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NARWHAL is an iconic 48’ Cherubini Staysail Schooner. Her clipper bow with bowsprit, schooner rig, low freeboard and raised bulwarks aft, along with varnished teak cabin trunk sides, are reminiscent of L. Francis Herreshoff’s TICONDEROGA as ably interpreted by John Cherubini. She is a proven performer in near coastal waters, on the racecourse and crossing oceans. Her combination of shoal draft, spirited performance, a well-balanced helm and easy sail handling, along with drop-dead gorgeous lines, make her a true standout. 

NARWHAL has a beautiful Aristo Blue hull with a wide white sheer stripe, matching single white boot stripe and red bottom. Her cabin top and decks are painted Moondust non-skid with gloss white waterways; cabin house sides with teak eyebrows, trim, handrails, toe rails and cockpit helm seating are in varnished bright teak. Her spars are painted to match the non-skid decks, and her canvas is off-white.

Below decks is a world unto itself: Comfortable, traditional and seaman-like with plenty of light and ventilation, and storage befitting a proper cruising yacht. Mahogany joinery with raised-panel bulkheads and hull ceilings painted white in the Herreshoff style frame her living quarters beautifully.

NARWHAL has cruised both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, but in recent times has been U.S. east coast-based. In the last seven years, she has seen only seasonal use in New England, with indoor heated storage as the norm and professional service by Niemec Marine of New Bedford and The Concordia Company of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

NARWHAL has benefited from extensive refitting during her present ownership - primarily in 2013/2014 - with details to be found in the listing below, including a new Yanmar diesel, refrigeration, A/C and a completely new electrical system with all new wiring, chargers etc. She is a well-found yacht and a must-see for anyone seriously considering a Cherubini Schooner. There is good reason why this builder and design were included in Ferenc Mate’s seminal work “The World’s Greatest Sailboats.” Come see for yourself! We invite your inspection.

Specifications

• Length: 56ft
• Builder: Cherubini Yachts
• Beam: 13' 0"
• Draft: 5' 2"
• Displacement: 39000.00 lbs
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Designer: DeVries Lentsch
• Engine: (1) Yanmar, 115 hp

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• Designer: John Cherubini

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 56.00 ft
• Length Waterline: 44.00 ft
• Length of Deck: 48.75 ft
• Max Draft: 5' 2"
• Displacement: 39000.00 lb
• Ballast Weight Measure: 16900.00 lb
• Beam Measure: 13' 0"
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Year Built: 2013
• Engine Model: 4JH4-HTE1
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 400
• Engine Power: 115 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (160 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (167 Gallons)

Large single-berth cabin forward with overhead hatch for light and ventilation, which is large enough to pass sails through. Next aft to port is an enclosed head with en-suite shower. A bulkhead and door are aft and provide privacy for the head and cabin forward of the mast.

Aft of the mast is the spacious salon which features a lovely mahogany table (center storage and matching lift-outs) with folding leaves, and a shallow U-shaped settee to port. A snug offshore-ready pilot berth is outboard to port, with its own non-opening hull port for light and a view. Across from the table to starboard is a straight settee that doubles as an additional sea berth with lee cloth. Outboard and above there is an open shelf with another hull port, with hull staving in a lighter wood that takes advantage of the full beam of the yacht and adds a nice contrast to the darker joinery. Bronze plaques from the Dunhill San Fernando Race in 1995 and the South China Sea Race in 1996 attest to the true globetrotting nature of this capable design and the miles NARWHAL cruised in her “early teens”!

There is a large butterfly hatch overhead in the salon; numerous custom Cherubini-designed and -built opening ports, and raised-panel bulkheads painted satin white with exquisite mahogany and teak joinery in the form of deck beams. Substantial knees, handholds, fiddles, cabinetry and ceiling trim offset the white panels on the overhead, lockers and countertops, all in the Herreshoff style.The soles throughout the boat are of teak and holly and varnished bright.

The U-shaped galley is aft to port, and while still a part of the salon, is offset by overhead custom cabinetry. Large undercounter refrigerated iceboxes are located forward, with beautiful inset tilework depicting the yacht. The sea-going stove and oven are located outboard and the twin sinks are aft. There is plenty of counter space and storage in this working galley.

Across from the galley to starboard is another huge insulated icebox with shelf on top. A good-sized hanging locker is just forward, also with storage on top and large shelf above.

Moving aft from the galley and salon, a passageway leads by the master head with separate stall shower to starboard, and through a doorway into the aft cabin and nav area, with proper forward-facing nav table and chair on a swivel.

The aft cabin features a large double berth offset to port. This is a lovely space with hull staving and an additional hull port, a wrap-around shelf at the head of the berth and bronze ocean Frigast reading lamps. Inboard of the berth is a large counter top for all manner of storage. The cabinetry space forward of the berth allows for built-in drawers and double-fronted hanging lockers behind. There is another large counter, this one in solid mahogany. All of the lockers throughout the yacht have cane doors with wood trim for ventilation and a classic look. There is a small settee at the forward end of the cabin with large mirror mounted on the bulkhead. The aft cabin may be closed off from the rest of the boat with bi-fold raised-panel doors. Ventilation and light are provided by opening ports in the deckhouse. There is a ceiling-mounted compass above the berth, overhead lights and solid handholds, which double as gutters along the cabin trunk base here and throughout the yacht, sculpted to be comfortable to grip.

The navigation station is to starboard with a full complement of updated electronics. This is a snug spot for the navigator, situated next to the companionway leading up to the cockpit.

Aft of the nav station a door opens into a passageway leading aft into the machinery space and engine room, with access from a large hatch in the cockpit as well. There is lots of useful storage built-in outboard.

FORWARD STATEROOM

• Oversized single berth
• Hanging locker with shelf above, drawer and pull-down stowage with shelf above, with fiddle
• Large storage locker to port; big enough for sails
• Shelf across front and starboard hull side; reading lamp and (2) overhead lights
• Hella 12v fan; AC control; opening port; large overhead hatch
• 110v outlets

FORWARD HEAD

• Opening port
• Tile sole and tile backsplash
• Teak shower drain, and sump with electric pump-out
• Bronze towel racks
• Pressure water hot and cold with fitting for deck shower; spigot for manual pump as backup; soap spigot
• Ample lockers and storage
• Skipper manual head plumbed with fresh water; Y-valve; custom holding tank; Sealand vent filter
• Large butterfly hatch
• Royal blue synthetic leather cushions with matching pillows
• Table with folding leaves to seat six with center storage lockers
• Port and Starboard settees with storage beneath and outboard
• Port and Starboard Mahogany lockers with shelf tops; caned lockers outboard and above
• Brass decorative mounts for (2) gimbaled lanterns on forward bulkhead
• Bulkhead-mounted stereo speakers
• Wood staving on hull sides
• Hanging wet locker starboard aft of settee
• Specially-designed pull-out spice cabinet/shelf
• Undercounter refrigerated ice boxes; freezer outboard with (2) cold plates; reefer inboard with single stainless cold plate and additional insulated ice box across to starboard
• Princess Gourmet II  3-burner propane stove with oven
• Bronze protective sheet under cabinetry above stove
• Trash bin under counter, with lid
• Twin deep stainless sinks
• Opening hatch and opening port
• LED undercabinet lighting for countertops (new, fall 2019)
• Ample drawers and lockers
• Seagull Pure Water tap for filtered drinking water
• Freshwater tap with foot pump
• Jabsco 82500 5 gpm house fresh water pump
• Jabsco 82500 5 gpm salt water pump for washdown on bow
• Rule sink drain pump
• Horizontal (wine) bottle storage in cabinet hung from overhead
• Locker doors:  mahogany joinery with cane panels and wood dowel catches

MASTER STATEROOM

• (2) Hanging wardrobes
• Set of drawers
• Henderson manual bilge pump
• Custom mattress (new, 2014)
• Rotary battery switches side of berth; emergency parallel
• Chart light on long arm; swivel reading lamp; 110v outlets
• Hella 12v 2-speed fan
• Wempe chronometer
• Danforth gimbaled compass, mounted on overhead above foot of berth

MASTER HEAD

• White tile soles
• Separate shower with teak bench seat; opening port; teak drain grate and sump pump; storage cabinet outboard
• Stainless sink with hot and cold taps; soap dispenser and blue tile backsplash
• Overhead hatch
• Raritan Elegance electric head with push button controls; salt or fresh water
• Ample lockers beneath sink and outboard
• 110v GFCI outlets

NAVIGATION STATION AND MACHINERY ROOM

• Built-in navigation station with L-shaped table and pull-out drawer
• Built-in shelf with fiddle below
• Swing-out seat

As referenced earlier in the listing, NARWHAL underwent an extensive $300,000 refit in 2013/14 with particular emphasis on all mechanical and electrical systems, which were removed from the vessel.  Virtually all of the mechanical and electrical systems, including all new electronics (excluding the generator which was replaced in 2019), were replaced new at that time. The handful of items that were not replaced new, such as the bow thruster, were rebuilt or refurbished as needed. Follows is a partial list of highlights:

• Masts re-wired with new:  radar mount, lights, windex, wind instruments, lighting protection and complete check of all fittings, stainless mast steps reconditioned
• Watermaker: entire system replaced new in 2013 (currently not in service)
• Refrigeration/freezer: all new Sea Frost system, including modifications to ice boxes and addition of divider; plumbing, dryers etc.
• Electrical complete re-design: all new wiring both 12v/24v; new electrical panels, breakers, switches, batteries and battery boxes, grounding and bonding, copper strapping, DynaPlate, bow thruster panel, chargers, inverter, outlets, battery monitor
• All pumps replaced new: shower drain, bilge (manual and electric), AC, house water, watermaker, washdown, macerator, sink drain etc.
• Many new light fixtures, some LED
• Mechanical new items:  engine, engine beds, cutlass bearing, CV shaft, thrust bearing, Aqua Drive, FRP exhaust tube, custom exhaust riser, upgraded exhaust hose to 3”, vented loops, modified muffler design, engine and Gen thru hull strainers, sea strainers, max prop rebuilt, tank monitors, water heater, Accumulator tank, oil change system, washdown pump, Soundown insulation
• Engine room painted
• All new thru-hulls and seacocks
• Black water re-design included new custom poly holding tank (approx. 80 gallons) amidships to service both heads, all new plumbing, new macerator pump, new salt water pump for aft head
• Raritan Elegance electric head aft
• (2) Air conditioners, ducting, plumbing
• Bow thruster rebuilt; new motors, batteries, 24v charger, Lexan cover
• New Worley custom mattress aft; all new interior cushions and upholstery
• New Princess LPG stove/oven
• Electronics refit including GPS, HD radar, autopilot, sailing instruments, stereo
• All batteries new 2013:  house bank of (6) 8D 12v AGM batteries under aft berth, 105 Ah each for total of 630 amp hours
• (2) 8D 24v AGM 90 Ah bow thruster batteries, forward under V-berth
• 12-volt /95 Ah engine start battery (new, 2013)
• 12-volt /95 Ah generator start battery (new, 2013)
• Mastervolt 24/30-3; 24 v bow thruster battery charger (120 Ah at 24-volt) (new, 2013)
• Mastervolt MASS 12/2000 sine wave inverter with remote control
• Mastervolt Chargemaster 12/70-3 automatic battery charger
• Mastervolt battery isolator
• Mastervolt BTM-III battery monitor
• (2) Hubbell 30amp shore power plugs; Quicksilver 50amp galvanic isolator;
• Blue Sea Systems 12v DC and 120 v AC panels
• Blue Seas 24v meter for bow thruster batteries (toggle switch for on/off)
• (2) Bronze gimbaled lanterns, mounted on forward bulkheads in salon
• Ocean Frigast reading lights
• Spreader deck lights; both masts (new, 2014)
• Steaming light
• Mast head/tricolor light
• (2) Chart lights at nav station
• LED under-counter lights in galley (new, fall 2019)
• LED lighting above engine and in machinery spaces (new, fall 2013)
• Garmin GPS map 7212 GPS/radar plotter at nav station
• Icom IC-M504 VHF marine radio at nav station
• Icom IC M700 SSB marine radio with Icom AT-140 automatic antenna tuner (inoperable)
• Fusion MS-NRX300 stereo control
• USB plug with waterproof cover
• Weems and Plath bronze clock and barometer
• (2) Teak handheld VHF holders
• Teak corner shelf, teak shelf/cubby forward and outboard
• Garmin GPS map 721, mounted in a NavPod above wheel
• Garmin autopilot interface port pedestal (new, 2018/19)
• Garmin sailing instrument, starboard pedestal (new, 2018/19)
• Edson pedestal, painted white, with wheel lock
• Garmin autopilot hydraulic ram (new, 2018/19)
• Garmin HD closed-array antennae, mounted on foremast
• Danforth Constellation compass on pedestal
• 8-pin plug (inoperable)
• Icom Command MIC II remote VHF at port helm
• Toggle switch (inoperable)
• Airmar thru-hull Smart Sensor
• Bronze thru-hull with removable paddlewheel
• Garmin GPS antennae on boom gallows
• Yanmar 4JH4-HTE1 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 112hp.  Full start panel at helm and remote panel at nav station
• Prop shaft aperture (rebuilt, 2018/19)
• Cutlass bearing (new, 2018/19)
• Standard Yanmar alternator; 55 amp
• Phasor 8kW generator (new, 2014) with Kubota diesel (replaced new, 2018) (57 hours, Dec. 2019)
• Vetus bow thruster; joystick below helm with stainless guard
• Racor model 75-500 dual fuel filters with crossover valve and vacuum gauge
• Fuel tank (165 gallon) FRP integral beneath main engine
• Tank tender gauge
• Three-blade Max Prop
• Flexible prop shaft link to absorb vibration
• Dometic Marine Air AC/reverse-cycle heat aft (8,000 BTU) with “Smartstarter”, vented to nav station and aft cabin
• AC forward (16,000 BTU), vented to starboard salon and forward cabin
• Watermaker: Newport 400 MKII 17-gph (new, 2013/14) (currently not in service)
• Force 10 stainless water heater (16 gallon),  110v element plus engine heating
• Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room: Fireboy, with display at helm
• Reverso oil change system: engine and generator

The hull and cockpit hand laid fiberglass with Vinylester Resin. The decks and cabin house are wood and fiberglass; painted nonskid on top, solid teak sides and eyebrow; teak handrails; teak companionway hatch hood. Painted non-skid decks with high-gloss painted waterways in white.  All bulkheads are glassed into the hull and deck on both sides for maximum strength.

• Fiberglass fuel tank on centerline aft beneath engine and cockpit (167 gallons)
• (2) Water tanks; aluminum (80 gallons apiece)
• Custom holding tank amidships (approx. 80 gallons)
• (2) Propane, aluminum (TW 10; WC 23.8; DT 4.0)
• CQR 60# plow anchor on roller with all-chain rode on teak and bronze bow sprit with stainless bow pulpit. 40# plow on port roller with approx. 30’ chain to braided rope rode
• Dual capstan upright windlass
• Anchor lockers with flush foredeck hatches each side of windlass
• Fisherman storm anchor; stowed securely on foredeck in sections along bulwarks
• Dorade vent and deck prism for aft head
• Matching dorade vents with removable round stainless cowls just aft of foremast (1) for forward cabin, (1) for salon
• Nicro Fico solar vent for aft shower
• Teak hand rails on cabin top
• Mooring lines
• (2) Decorative dolphins on bulwarks
• Stanchions and lifelines:  Stainless tube bow pulpit on bowsprit; solid stainless stanchions. Dyform stainless double life lines
• Hatches:  Custom main salon teak butterfly hatch; galley, head and foredeck opening hatches
• Opening Ports:  Cherubini custom solid bronze opening ports
• (6) Cleats: cast stainless steel, Herreshoff style
• (10) Chocks: cast “closed” in bulwarks
• Custom bronze and teak main boom gallows
• Swim ladder:  stainless with teak steps at port stanchion gate

Steering area is separated by partial dividers with wide teak coaming boards on top, with Lewmar 52 self-tailing winches, one each, port and stbd., within easy reach of the helm. Access is excellent under helm seat to quadrant (rudder stops were re-glassed in 2017) and autopilot ram. Dual-lever engine controls on pedestal. Large cockpit forward with wide and long seats, good for lying down. Wide, raised bridge deck across the front of the cockpit. Teak companionway is offset to starboard, with smoked Lexan hatch board.

Fold-down table, cockpit coamings, traditional spoked wheel, pedestal storage cubbies and helm bench seating (raised on center) are all varnished teak.

• Stainless pedestal guard/handrail with NavPod attached
• Chromed binnacle with six-sided glass cover for Danforth compass
• Stainless safety rail, aft cockpit above coaming
• Engine panel (primary)
• Fireboy engine room extinguisher indicator below thruster control
• Vetus bow thruster joystick control below wheel to starboard, with stainless guard
• Secondary VHF port helm
• Rod holder for trolling
• Aluminum pedestal supports for sailing instrument and autopilot
• Port cockpit storage locker
• Propane locker forward cockpit on centerline
• Stereo speakers
• Large lazarette for storage
• Dodger with stainless grab bar and large center-opening panel
• Bimini above helm: (2) clear plastic windows with roll-up covers
• Filler piece connects bimini to dodger
• Starboard cockpit access to engine room
• Bronze and teak gallows for boom, with grab handles built-in each corner
• Cockpit cushions are Royal Blue Sunbrella
• Aluminum double-spreader masts and booms, Awlgrip painted
• Mainsail and foresail sheets both lead aft under dodger to winches in the cockpit
• Foresail is self-tacking, with traveler control lines leading aft
• Harken furling headstay reef line led aft to cockpit starboard winch
• Navtec stainless discontinuous rod rigging, stainless closed-barrel turnbuckles, Navtec fittings, removable 1x19 stainless wire inner forestay
• Braided polyester sheets and halyards, 1x19 stainless wire running backstays to braided line purchase system
• Mast steps, stainless, mounted on keel
• Harken main and foresail travelers; Schaeffer mainsheet and deck blocks; Merriman jib lead cars; Lewmar Spinlock line clutches; Antal line clutches on booms
• Stainless tracks on toe rails:  pair forward and second pair start amidship and extend all the way to the stern. Short track on deck inside shrouds
• Chainplates:  Stainless U-bolts bolted through deck to fabricated stainless angle irons bolted through hull to deck flange with overlapping inverted F.R.P. hanging knees glassed into hull sides
• Mainsail (new, 2017): Doyle Stackpack with lazyjacks. Fully-battened with Tides Marine batten stainless slides
• 140 genoa; 100 yankee jib; fisherman staysail; fore staysail; storm jib; storm trysail; cruising spinnaker
• Sunbrella canvas:  dodger, bimini, filler piece between, sail covers, helm cover, hatch covers, life raft cover (all new 2017/2018)
• (2) Lewmar 52ST
• Lewmar mainmast 46ST, 40ST, 16ST;
• (2) Foremast 40ST
• Lewmar 48ST mainsheet winch, starboard companionway
• Lewmar 40ST foresail winch, port companionway
• (2) Lewmar 46ST primary genoa sheet winches, cockpit
• EPIRB, ACR, mounted near base of mainmast
• Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
• (2) Portable fire extinguishers
• (2) Manual bilge pumps; Large Edson pump in cockpit; Henderson pump below, next to companionway and aft berth
• Rule 2000 electric bilge pump under companionway
• Offshore covers for all opening ports
• Wood plugs for thru-hulls attached in bilge
• Stainless padeye in port companionway for harness tether hookup
• Emergency tiller, stainless, starboard lazarette

The owner’s personal effects are excluded from the sale.

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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No Name 2013 | 27' Cherubini 255 Sport Cruiser Runabout for Sale

2013 cherubini, 27' (8.23m) 255 sport cruiser - no name, in the grand tradition of yachting , few boats stand out as truly timeless and spectacular. such has been the classic designs built by the cherubini family since 1975..

• Riverside New Jersey United States
• 255 Sport Cruiser
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 195,000 USD

€ 181,067 euros $ 263,266 cad.

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In the Grand Tradition of Yachting , few boats stand out as truly timeless and spectacular.Such has been the classic designs built by the Cherubini family since 1975. Universally recognized for their beauty and technological excellence Cherubini Yachts offer their personal demo boat that has never been titled 255 Sport Cruiser . Enjoy the comfort of a runabout with all the comfort of a cabin cruiser , styled by Stephen Cherubini. Now you can spend all day on the water in luxury !

Honoring the past and the present , combined with engineering excellence and unparalleled craftsmanship, is what makes Cherubini unique. 

Dave Cherubini President of Cherubini Yachts, says it best : Passion For Excellence is in our DNA. With each boat we challenge ourselves to achieve the highest standards so her new family will cherish her and love her for years to come.  

LOA: 27' " (8.23 Meters)

Type: Power - Used

Beam: 7' 4"

Bridge Clearance: ' "

Draft Max: 3' "

Draft Min: 1' 7"

Maximum Speed: Knots

Cruise Speed: Knots

• Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)

Fresh Water: Gallons ( Liters)

Holding Tank: Gallons ( Liters)

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Main description.

In the Grand Tradition of Yachting , few boats stand out as truly timeless and spectacular.

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.

• Engine Make: Mercuy 5.7 L
• Engine Model: Mag EFI Bravo One
• Engine Year:
• Engine Type: Inboard/Outboard
• Drive Type: Direct
• Power HP: 0.00

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Captain Jack Kelly has spent over 35 years in the marine industry, both as a recreational and commercial boater. Jack also operates the TowBoatUS facility in Philadelphia, which covers over 80 miles of the Delaware and Schuykill Rivers.Jack also instructs the boating safety courses from Basic Boating Safety through to the USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal Captains Course. Committed to marine safety and training, he has been a member of the USCG Auxiliary since 1992 and is currently their Training, Marine Safety and Environmental Officer.

As a Marine Corps veteran, Jack brings honesty and integrity to the table for his clients and continues his second passion as a helicopter pilot. Jack is a founding charter member of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center as well as a board member of the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey and The Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

Jack assists yacht and boat buyers and sellers throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Jack can be reached at [email protected] or 609-517-2822.

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INTERVIEW. David Cherubini: “To build a sailboat is… a family matter”

Members of the Cherubini family have been creating classic yacht designs and bringing them to life with unrivaled craftsmanship since the 1920s. David Cherubini has owned Cherubini Yachts since 2004. He grew up rebuilding pianos with his father, Richard Cherubini, and building yachts with his uncles, brothers and cousins in New Jersey, USA.   We met him.

What does it mean for you to lead a “family” yard?

It means a sense of honor to be able to do this.   It’s not always easy, but I feel as if I am doing my part to preserve our family’s legacy.  When the crew and I build a Cherubini 44 or 48, there’s just nothing like it – especially watching a new family sail away on her.

It’s a beautiful feeling, knowing it’s real and right – and a family will enjoy her and be safe. I want to express how grateful I am for my family’s commitment and shared knowledge enabling me to preserve our heritage. Upon stepping ashore after a long passage, my crew and I always feel well cared for. I thank Uncle John, Uncle Frit and other family members and staff for this.

Your sailboats have a great “Motion Comfort” index: how do you get it?

That is a gift from the Gods! My Uncle John Cherubini Sr. was a true master of boat design – sweet lines, long center of lateral resistance, soft hollow curves, strong tumblehome, proper beam to length ratio, lead ballast and a long, powerful keel.

The settees and berths are below waterline level, putting our bodies through the water and not on top of it. A 40-foot waterline is imperative to be comfortable in respect to the average crest-to-crest waves of an ocean. Having a low freeboard and sweeping sheer reduces weather exposure and windage where you do not want it.

At the helm, the captain easily sees over the coach roof and under the sails without having to stand up constantly.  Her hull is balanced beautifully.

Long keel is one of your distinguishing marks: what are the advantages?

Stability and comfort in any seaway. Positive directional stability and drive to windward as tight as 34 degrees without losing hull speed. Extra waterline. Shallow draft. And a very powerful driven hull – you can carry a lot of sail area or as little as necessary to be comfortable , maintaining hull speed – for the most part.

How do you combine classic design and modern materials?

We use both to the best of their advantages, assuring safety, comfort, reliability, longevity and that oh, so sumptuous feeling of a true classic yacht of a bygone era.

Only the best materials are used in the manufacturing of our boats. The hull is laid up solid, with no core. We use vinyl ester resin instead of the commonplace isotropic polyester resin.

Unlike the previous Cherubini sailboats constructed of wooden decks, cabin sides, coachroofs, and bulwarks, our latest sailboats have a single piece fiberglass part to replace all of that wood.  Taking advantage of today’s technology provides an owner with confidence of durability and longevity , giving them a classic yacht with low maintenance.

Our cockpit and cockpit combings also are solid fiberglass.  On the interior, we still build a super structure of gorgeous, solid Honduran mahogany , which includes deck beams, carlings, cabin sides and gutters.

Regarding systems, our last build included only state-of-the-art technologies. This was the first pleasure craft installation of the Yanmar 80hp smokeless commonrail turbo diesel. The 24 volt lithium ion house battery bank provides 1100 amp hours. Its Mastervolt system performs heavenly, quickly charging batteries back to full capacity. The NMEA 2000 electronic systems initially were a bit challenging. Now her owner fully understands this system and what a joy it is! 

Her steering control system is second to none. Her rudder post is made of a 3-inch extruded stainless steel tube, bent aft and flattened toward the bottom.

This provides a seamless, 100 percent fail-safe steerage system. There are no welded flags to corrode. From the bottom up, our Cherubini solid bronze heel casting seats a super strong independent oilite bronze bushing. This provides enormous strength and flawless reliability.  In all the years of the Cherubini 44 and 48 on the water, none have ever lost their steering. This helps me rest at night.

The new Cherubini 44 is the only sailing yacht known today to commonly exceed more than 1.5 times her designed hull speed of 8.6 knots.

In my opinion, this is the perfect retirement vessel. Because of her long waterline, 4 foot 10 inch shallow draft, she can reach destinations other yachts of this size cannot even dream of.  Her split rig offers many sail plan options to accommodate any weather scenario.  For ease of handling and safety, all sheets and halyards are fairlead back to the cockpit with single-line slab reefing and electric winches.

Her classic hull is easily driven in light air. At 10 knots of breeze, it is not uncommon to sail 6.8 knots of hull speed.  As the weather builds, you will feel the confidence and gracefulness of the Cherubini 44.  There are only 35 Cherubini 44s ever built and eight Cherubini 48 schooners.

Ferenc Matte has written about the Cherubini 44 and 48 in “ The World’s Best Sailboats “, and in “From a Bare Hull,” he says: “ The construction is truly first class and the thought and engineering behind nearly every piece is close to remarkable. Perhaps these are today’s ultimate yachts. “

Its because of her technology and classic design that she is a forever beautiful yacht.

I believe this was written by my Uncle Frit , and I think he nailed it on the head: “ She is a romantic yacht, designed to comply with the timeless laws of Neptune, not the fickle racing rules of today. The sweep of her sheer, low freeboard and rake of her spars echo the great clippers and schooners of yesteryear. And on board, every detail is planned and crafted with love and a deep respect for the tradition of the sea. Yet, this is a yacht for today. The latest underbody technology, combined with a powerful and easily handled sail plan, result in a fast, comfortable performance in heavy weather or the lightest summer breezes. “

What do you think about “modern” sailboat?

I appreciate their designs and executions for each for each use purpose they provide.   I’ve never really been comfortable during a passage on a modern boat. Their moments just feel unnatural to me. Many modern boats have a tendency to be very beamy and commodious below decks. The large, cavernous cabins and centerline berths are great – dockside; however, in a real sea, and in real life sailing, they have proven dangerous with these large, open spaces.

My feeling is, for what little I know, to stay competitive, modern sailboat manufacturers have had to skinny up on material and sharpen up on technology to create efficiency. Call me old school, but I prefer a lead sled.

Last but not least, our classic final question: what does mean “sailing” for you”?

“Sailing” means arriving at my destination: My Cherubini 44.  Everything else automatically has been left behind. Only opportunity, enchantment and adventure await.

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Cherubini yachts staysail schooner 48 for sale yr. 2020 boats for sale & yachts.

This Cherubini Yachts Staysail Schooner has slightly swept-back spars, beautiful clipper bow, and low profile cabin tops so that Staysail Schooner can be easily handled by two people. This 48 Cherubini delivers design, grace, speed, performance, and comfort in all seas. This Cherubini Boats has proven herself over and over again in a multitude of racing championships.

This boat is featured in the world’s best sailboats, volume ii, by Ferenc mate. If you are looking for a magnificent proven bluewater sailboat with a long list of proven championship wins which are highlighted in the full specs, then you must view this world-cruising winner! She is truly spectacular, and we are very proud to represent her! This boat is seriously for sale!

Cherubini Yachts Staysail Schooner Year: 1991 Manufacturer: Fillingham Yacht Sales Cherubini Yachts Staysail Schooner Price: US$495,000

$100,000 price reduction just taken! The owner is serious about selling! Bring offers now!   Just won the st. Petersburg, fl to Isla Mujeres, Mexico race April 2011!   Single new 2008 Yanmar 115hp diesel with 585 hours. Northern lights generator (new 2006)with 986 hours.

Bow thruster! Solid fiberglass hull – actually 1-inch thick below the waterline!! No core! Full Scheel keel with 17,000 ballast! New bottom paint august, 2010. Two air conditioning units! Electronics have been upgraded since 2006 to include Northstar 952x GPS, Icom ic-m422 VHF. Additional electronics include sat phone, b&g Hercules 2000 wind/speed/depth displays 13 available readings, 2-degree Danforth constellation compass. Sleeping accommodations for 4-8+ adults in 2 staterooms with 2 ensuite heads, pilot berth, and settees in aft stateroom and main salon.

Full galley with refrigerator (updated in 2008) and freezer, stove w/oven, & microwave. Proven sailing capability and equipment cannot be beaten! This classic schooner was built by lee Cherubini , son of the famous designer John Cherubini . The schooner was designed as a descendent of the famous “Ticonderoga”, which was designed by l.Francis Herreshoff. The lines of the shiny slick black hull are elegant and enviable among the yachting community.

The owner will consider possible trades, including an airplane. Bring offers! This boat was featured in the January 2011 issue of cruising world magazine, page 10. See photo in full specs.

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