Cherubini 48 Staysail Schooner 1986

INTRODUCTION 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 shear 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 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.Professional Video available. ACCOMMODATIONS OVERVIEW (Starting Forward) 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. ACCOMMODATIONS DETAILS and TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS FORWARD STATEROOMOversized single berthHanging locker with shelf above, drawer and pull-down stowage with shelf above, with fiddleLarge storage locker to port; big enough for sailsShelf across front and starboard hull side; reading lamp and (2) overhead lightsHella 12v fan; AC control; opening port; large overhead hatch110v outlets FORWARD HEADOpening portTile sole and tile backsplashTeak shower drain, and sump with electric pump-outBronze towel racksPressure water hot and cold with fitting for deck shower; spigot for manual pump as backup; soap spigotAmple lockers and storageSkipper manual head plumbed with fresh water; Y-valve; custom holding tank; Sealand vent filter SALONLarge butterfly hatchRoyal blue synthetic leather cushions with matching pillowsTable with folding leaves to seat six with center storage lockersPort and Starboard settees with storage beneath and outboardPort and Starboard Mahogany lockers with shelf tops; caned lockers outboard and aboveBrass decorative mounts for (2) gimballed lanterns on forward bulkheadBulkhead-mounted stereo speakersWood staving on hull sidesHanging wet locker starboard aft of setteeGALLEYSpecially-designed pull-out spice cabinetUndercounter refrigerated ice boxes; freezer outboard with (2) cold plates; reefer inboard with single stainless cold plate and additional insulated ice box across to starboardPrincess Gourmet II 3-burner propane stove with ovenBronze protective sheet under cabinetry above stoveTrash bin under counter, with lidTwin deep stainless sinksOpening hatch and opening portLED undercabinet lighting for countertops (new, fall 2019)Ample drawers and lockersSeagull Pure Water tap for filtered drinking waterFreshwater tap with foot pumpJabsco 82500 5 gpm house fresh water pumpJabsco 82500 5 gpm salt water pump for washdown on bowRule sink drain pumpHorizontal (wine) bottle storage in cabinet hung from overheadLocker doors: mahogany joinery with cane panels and wood dowel catches MASTER STATEROOM(2) Hanging wardrobesSet of drawersSetteeHenderson manual bilge pumpCustom mattress (new, 2014)AC ventRotary battery switches side of berth; emergency parallelChart light on long arm; swivel reading lamp; 110v outletsHella 12v 2-speed fanAC controlWempe chronometerDanforth gimbaled compass, mounted on overhead above foot of berth MASTER HEADWhite tile solesSeparate shower with teak bench seat; opening port; teak drain grate and sump pump; storage cabinet outboardStainless sink with hot and cold taps; soap dispenser and blue tile backsplashOverhead hatchRaritan Elegance electric head with push button controls; salt or fresh waterAmple lockers beneath sink and outboard110v GFCI outlets NAVIGATION STATION AND MACHINERY ROOMBuilt-in navigation station with L-shaped table and pull-out drawerBuilt-in shelf with fiddle belowSwing-out seat REFIT (2013-2015) 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 reconditionedWatermaker: 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 monitorAll pumps replaced new: shower drain, bilge (manual and electric), AC, house water, watermaker, washdown, macerator, sink drain etc.Many new light fixtures, some LEDMechanical 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 insulationEngine room paintedAll new thru-hulls and seacocksBlack 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 headRaritan Elegance electric head aft(2) Air conditioners, ducting, plumbingBow thruster rebuilt; new motors, batteries, 24v charger, Lexan coverNew Worley custom mattress aft; all new interior cushions and upholsteryNew Princess LPG stove/ovenElectronics refit including GPS, HD radar, autopilot, sailing instruments, stereo ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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-berth12-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 controlMastervolt Chargemaster 12/70-3 automatic battery chargerMastervolt battery isolatorMastervolt BTM-III battery monitor(2) Hubbell 30amp shore power plugs; Quicksilver 50amp galvanic isolator;Blue Sea Systems 12v DC and 120 v AC panelsBlue Seas 24v meter for bow thruster batteries (toggle switch for on/off) LIGHTING (2) Bronze gimballed lanterns, mounted on forward bulkheads in salonOcean Frigast reading lightsSpreader deck lights; both masts (new, 2014)Steaming lightMast head/tricolor light(2) Chart lights at nav stationLED under-counter lights in galley (new, fall 2019)LED lighting above engine and in machinery spaces (new, fall 2013) ELECTRONICS and COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Garmin GPS map 7212 GPS/radar plotter at nav stationIcom IC-M504 VHF marine radio at nav stationIcom IC M700 SSB marine radio with Icom AT-140 automatic antenna tuner (inoperable)Fusion MS-NRX300 stereo controlUSB plug with waterproof coverWeems and Plath bronze clock and barometer(2) Teak handheld VHF holdersTeak corner shelf, teak shelf/cubby forward and outboardAt Helm:Garmin GPS map 721, mounted in a NavPod above wheelGarmin autopilot interface port pedestal (new, 2018/19)Garmin sailing instrument, starboard pedestal (new, 2018/19)Edson pedestal, painted white, with wheel lockGarmin autopilot hydraulic ram (new, 2018/19)Garmin HD closed-array antennae, mounted on foremastDanforth Constellation compass on pedestal8-pin plug (inoperable)Icom Command MIC II remote VHF at port helmToggle switch (inoperable)Airmar thru-hull Smart SensorBronze thru-hull with removable paddlewheelGarmin GPS antennae on boom gallows ENGINE ROOM and MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Yanmar 4JH4-HTE1 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 112hp. Full start panel at helm and remote panel at nav stationTank tender gaugeProp shaft aperture (rebuilt, 2018/19)Cutlass bearing (new, 2018/19)Standard Yanmar alternator; 55 ampPhasor 8kW generator (new, 2014) with Kubota diesel (replaced new, 2018) (57 hours, Dec. 2019)Vetus bow thruster; joystick below helm with stainless guardRacor model 75-500 dual fuel filters with crossover valve and vacuum gaugeFuel tank (165 gallon) FRP integral beneath main engineThree-blade Max PropFlexible prop shaft link to absorb vibrationDometic Marine Air AC/reverse-cycle heat aft (8,000 BTU) with 'Smartstarter', vented to nav station and aft cabinAC forward (16,000 BTU), vented to starboard salon and forward cabinWatermaker: Newport 400 MKII 17-gph (new, 2013/14) (currently not in service)Force 10 stainless water heater (16 gallon), 110v element plus engine heatingAutomatic fire extinguisher in engine room: Fireboy, with display at helmReverso oil change system: engine and generator CONSTRUCTION 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.  TANKAGE 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) DECK HARDWARE and EQUIPMENT 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 rodeDual capstan upright windlassAnchor lockers with flush foredeck hatches each side of windlassFisherman storm anchor; stowed securely on foredeck in sections along bulwarksDorade vent and deck prism for aft headMatching dorade vents with removable round stainless cowls just aft of foremast (1) for forward cabin, (1) for salonNicro Fico solar vent for aft showerTeak hand rails on cabin topMooring linesFenders (2) Decorative dolphins on bulwarksStanchions and lifelines: Stainless tube bow pulpit on bowsprit; solid stainless stanchions. Dyform stainless double life linesHatches: Custom main salon teak butterfly hatch; galley, head and foredeck opening hatchesOpening 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 gallowsSwim ladder: stainless with teak steps at port stanchion gate COCKPIT 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 attachedChromed binnacle with six-sided glass cover for Danforth compassStainless safety rail, aft cockpit above coamingEngine panel (primary)Fireboy engine room extinguisher indicator below thruster controlVetus bow thruster joystick control below wheel to starboard, with stainless guardSecondary VHF port helmRod holder for trollingAluminum pedestal supports for sailing instrument and autopilotPort cockpit storage lockerPropane locker forward cockpit on centerlineStereo speakersLarge lazarette for storageDodger with stainless grab bar and large center-opening panelBimini above helm: (2) clear plastic windows with roll-up coversFiller piece connects bimini to dodgerStarboard cockpit access to engine roomBronze and teak gallows for boom, with grab handles built-in each cornerCockpit cushions are Royal Blue Sunbrella RIG and RIGGING Aluminum double-spreader masts and booms, Awlgrip paintedMainsail and foresail sheets both lead aft under dodger to winches in the cockpitForesail is self-tacking, with traveler control lines leading aftHarken furling headstay reef line led aft to cockpit starboard winchNavtec stainless discontinuous rod rigging, stainless closed-barrel turnbuckles, Navtec fittings, removable 1x19 stainless wire inner forestayBraided polyester sheets and halyards, 1x19 stainless wire running backstays to braided line purchase systemMast steps, stainless, mounted on keelHarken main and foresail travelers; Schaeffer mainsheet and deck blocks; Merriman jib lead cars; Lewmar Spinlock line clutches; Antal line clutches on boomsStainless tracks on toe rails: pair forward and second pair start amidship and extend all the way to the stern. Short track on deck inside shroudsChainplates: 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 SAILS AND CANVAS Mainsail (new, 2017): Doyle Stackpack with lazyjacks. Fully-battened with Tides Marine batten stainless slides140% genoa; 100% yankee jib; fisherman staysail; fore staysail; storm jib; storm trysail; cruising spinnakerSunbrella canvas: dodger, bimini, filler piece between, sail covers, helm cover, hatch covers, life raft cover (all new 2017/2018)WINCHES:(2) Lewmar 52 STLewmar Mainmast 46ST, 40ST, (1)16ST(2) Foremast 40STLewmar 48 ST mainsheet winch, starboard companionwayLewmar 40 ST foresail winch, port companionway(2) Lewmar 46 ST Primary genoa sheet winches cockpit SAFETY EQUIPMENT EPIRB, ACR, mounted near base of mainmastRing buoyFireboy 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 berthRule 2000 electric bilge pump under companionwayOffshore covers for all opening portsWood plugs for thru-hulls attached in bilgeStainless padeye in port companionway for harness tether hookupJacklinesDrogueEmergency tiller, stainless, starboard lazarette EXCLUSIONS The owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale. 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