1986 CHERUBINI 56' for Sale in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
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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 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.
General Features
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
United States
Designer
CHERUBINI
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Boat Type
Sail
Category
Cruising Sailboat
Fuel Tank Capacity
167 Gal
Fresh Water Tank
160 Gal
Model
4JH4-HTE1
Engine Hours
400 H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Horsepower Per Engine
115 HP
Cruise Speed
7 KN
Measurements
OVERALL LENGTH
56 FT
DRAFT
5.16 FT
BEAM
13 FT
About Oaksmith Yachts
We know what it feels like to need to know what's past that next hill. To stare across an ocean and want to see what's out there. To wonder what's in that bay or on that island past that next point. To only have a day or a week to explore what should take months. We know what it's like to not be able to afford to let the weather stop you. We know what it feels like and we have a solution.