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Highlights include:

Expedition Carbon Upwind Sails (2024 & 2021)

Full B&G H5000 System

Removable Inner Forestay System (cutter staysail)

Race Faired & Sprayed Micron Premium Bottom Job (Dec 2022, repaint Nov 2025 in progress)

LifePO4 & Off Grid Systems

Many performance upgrades and optimizations

Sails:

Mainsail: Carbon Load Path, 3 Reefs, Full Batten (excellent 2024)

Genoa: Carbon Load Path 135% (excellent 2022)

Staysail: North Dacron w/ Dyneema Hanks (good 2019)

Storm Jib: Heavy Duty Orange Dacron (excellent 2024)

Gennaker: North Sails Asymmetric G3 w/ Sock (good)

Spinnaker: North Sails Asymmetric R2 (good)

Quantum Stack Pack w/ Lazy Jacks

Headsail Zipper & Drawstring Bags

Optional Spare/Delivery Sails:

Delivery Mainsail: Doyle Dacron 4 Reefs (fair)

Delivery Jib: Doyle Dacron 110% (fair)

Standing & Running Rigging:

Hall Spars Carbon Mast (NDT 2018)

Hall Spars Aluminum Boom

Hall Spars Boom Vang (rebuilt 2024)

Hall Spars Carbon Whisker Pole

BSI Rod Rigging & Turnbuckles (2019)

Stainless Chainplates (new in progress 2025)

Sail-Tec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster (new 2025)

Dyneema Halyards and Sheets (2019-2024)

Lewmar Stainless Ocean Winches

Lewmar Stainless Winch Handles

Lewmar & Antal Line Clutches

Harken Deck Hardware

Schaefer Sheaves & Halyard Blocks

Electronics:

B&G H5000 Instruments (2021)

B&G H5000 Autopilot (2021)

B&G H5000 Display

B&G H5000 AP Controller

B&G Triton Display

2x Garmin GNX 120 Displays

Raymarine T2L Autopilot Ram (2024)

B&G 4g Radar (2019)

2x B&G Zues 3 MFD (2019 & 2022)

Airmar Speed/Depth Transducer (2022)

Airmar Speed Transducer

Airmar Depth Transducer

B&G 213 Masthead Wind Sensor (2022)

B&G H5000 3D Motion Sensor (2024)

B&G Precision 9 Compass (2021)

B&G Bluetooth Wireless AP Remote

Raymarine 700 AIS (2021)

Actisense NGT-1 NMEA PC Gateway

Actisense NMEA 2000 Engine Gateway

Touch Screen Windows Nav Computer (2022)

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Dual WAN 5 Port Industrial Wifi Router (w/ SIM failover)

Fusion Bluetooth Stereo (2022)

Networked Radar and NMEA

Navigation & Charts:

Expedition Navigation Software

Open CPN Navigation Software

Sat2Chart Satellite Charts

C-Map USA, Atlantic, S. America, Pacific

Navionics Europe, S. America, Pacific

S-63 Worldwide Charts

Communications:

ICOM SSB

Standard Horizon VHF (2019)

2x Handheld VHF (2024)

Starlink w/ 12v Conversion (2023)

IridiumGo (2019)

Iridium Go Remote Antenna

PredictWind DataHub (2022)

SSB Antenna

Electrical System:

Bass Electrical Panel

LifePO4 Batteries (12v 600ah new 2024)

850 Watt Solar (2019-2023)

Renogy & Victron Solar Charge Contollers

2000 Watt Sine Wave 110v Inverter (2022)

D500 Wind Generator (2019)

Xantrex Battery Monitor

Coastal Climate Control Voltage Monitor

LED Running Lights (Masthead and Deck)

LED Interior Lights

Galley:

Isotherm ITC Top & Side Load Refrigerator (2021)

Isotherm ITC Top Load Freezer (2021)

Force 10 Propane Stove/Oven

2 10lb Aluminum Propane Tanks

Seagull Drinking Water Filter & Tap

Manual Water Foot Pump & Tap

Corian Countertops

Full Selection of Cooking Equipment

Plates, Cups, Bowls, Silverware

Mechanical:

Yanmar 4JH3-TE 76hp Engine with 2900 hours

Engine Networked to N2K and MFD Display

90 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity

Dual Racor Filters

Ballmar 160 amp alternator & regulator

3 Blade Feathering Max Prop

Shaft Drive w/ Volvo Dripless Seal (2022)

5000w Diesel Air Heater

Watermaker (12v 6gph new membrane 2022)

Tankage:

2x 60 Gallon Water Tanks

60 Gallon Primary Diesel Tank

30 Gallon Reserve Diesel Tank

25 Gallon Black Water Holding Tank

12 Gallon Hot Water Tank (110v & engine)

Vacuflush System Forward

Dometic Holding Tank Vent Filter

Steering:

Edson Steering System and Wire Quadrant (new wire & serviced 2025)

Edson Autopilot Arm

Aluminum Aero Steering Wheel w/ Leather Wrap (painted 2022)

Jefa Rudder Bearings (2020)

Aluminum Emergency Tiller

Accommodations:

2 cabins, 1 pilot berth, 2 heads

Large master stateroom forward with walk in shower and freshwater Vacuflush head

USB Charging Outlets

Custom 3 Layer Foam Mattress in V-berth (2024)

Ultra-suede saloon cushions

Polyester delivery saloon cushion covers

3x Lee clothed saloon sea berths

Folding saloon table seats 7

Maximum berths 7

Ventilation:

4x Dorade Boxes w/ Stainless Dorades

8x Opening Bomar Portlights

7x Lewmar Hatches

Companionway Screens

Removable Screens for Hatches and Ports

2x Oceanair (shade/screens)

Tender:

2013 AB 8’ Aluminum Hypalon RIB

2020 10 Hp Nissan Outboard

3 Gallon Gasoline Tank

Dinghy Seat & Oars

Removable Transom Mounted Stainless Dinghy Davits

Safety Gear:

Solas Hand Flares

Solas Rocket Flares

Solas Smoke Flares

2x EPIRB (2019 & 2013)

4 Person Liferaft (2019)

2 Immersion Suits

Lifesling (2019)

Emergency Tiller

2 Manual Bilge Pumps

2 Electric Bilge Pumps

Handheld Spot Light

Ditch Bag

Drogue w/ 200ft line

Dyneema Jack Lines

4x Harness Hard Points in Cockpit

Canvas:

Dodger

Bimini

Cockpit Targa Sunshade

Cockpit Side Shades

Stack Pack

Mainsail Boom Cover

Midship Sunshade/Rain Cover

Bow Sunshade/Rain Cover

Hatch Covers

Davit Bags

Anchoring & Mooring:

Lewmar Windlass w/ Capstan (2021)

Primary Anchor: Rocna 33kg, 200ft chain 200ft rode (2019 regalvanized 2022)

Secondary Anchor: Fortress FX35, 50ft chain, 150ft rode (2021)

6 Inflatable Fenders (2021 & 2024)

2 Fender Balls

2 Standard Fenders

6 ¾” Dock Lines

2 50 ft mooring lines

1 100ft ¾ inch storm dock/mooring line

2 300 ft floating stern tie lines

Anchor chain snubber w/ Hook

Spares:

Too many spares to list. Extensive prep for remote cruising included. All spare parts on board are optional and not included in the listing price. Some spares carried include: NAC-3 autopilot, masthead wind unit, autopilot rams, B&G Precision 9 compass, watermaker membrane & filters, alternator, engine raw & fresh water pumps, exhaust elbow, engine hoses, drinking water filters, fresh water system pump, head rebuild kits, pump rebuild kits, crash pump, driveshaft seals, sail & canvas repair kits, fiberglass repair kits, sewing machine, spare lines and halyards, jerry cans, dyneema rigging, hydraulic backstay ram (needs rebuild), solar charge controllers, fridge controler, electrical components, rudder shaft seal, tools, etc., etc.

Recreation:

2x Fishing Poles

Fishing Spear

Fishing Gaff

Misc Fishing Lures

2x Dive Tanks & Full SCUBA Gear

Snorkeling Gear

2x Inflatable SUPs

Camping Hammock & Shade

Additional Information:

-US Flagged & Documented

-Clear and Immediately Tranferrable Title

-Currently located in the Pacific Ocean (actively cruising now in Fiji)

-Worldwide delivery available (cost depends on location/timeline)

-Handover & coaching available (cost depends on clocation/time)

-Name rights and associated social media IP do not transfer with boat

-Personal items not listed and optional items do not transfer

Notes:

This boat is very well sorted, but as she is actively cruised and sailed as so she needs some cosmetic touch ups here and there to be “superyacht” or “bristol new boat” perfect. This is mostly paint, varnish nicks and scratches, floorboards, canvas, whisker pole, deck, etc. from active use, we could correct these items before delivery to the next buyer depending on the offer. Alternatively, we will happily discuss these items in detail and negotiate the price if the buyer doesn’t want them addressed, as they don’t affect sailing performance and life on board (in fact most people won’t even notice these things as they are normal wear for a cruising boat of this vintage). Carpet is easily removable and in place only to protect the floor boards and provide additional comfort below. We reserve the right to make equipment changes and improvements to the boat and to this listing as we use and maintain the boat. This listing and its details is not part of any contract, unless specifically included in a binding bill of sale.

*Seller will consider serious offers only based on delivery location, timeline, and handover requirements, as well as interesting trade offers or non-cash of similar value.

*Brokers representing a buyer will be entitled to 5% commission upon the accepted offer price after the close of sale. Seller is the listing broker of record.

*Buyer will pay any additional costs of transfer or sale including additional brokerage fees, title, haulout, survey, sea trial, transportation, etc.

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• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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• 60% cotton, 40% polyester
• Mid-profile cap with a low-profile embroidery area
• Structured, six-panel cap
• 3.5″ crown (8.9 cm)
• Hard buckram front panels
• Mesh back
• Permacurv® visor, matching undervisor
• Plastic adjustable closure
• Head circumference: 21⅝″–23⅝″ (54.9 cm–60 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh

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• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Athletic heather is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Other heather colors are 52% cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Crew neck
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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Enjoy your refreshing drinks in this shaker pint glass! It can hold up to 16 oz and will be a durable, high-quality addition to your glassware collection. What’s more, you can even use it as a mixing glass for cocktail evenings.

• Glass material
• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
• Not dishwasher or microwave safe
• Simple yet durable design
• Can be used as a mixing glass
• Product sourced from China

Disclaimer: This is a handmade product from natural materials, so the glass may have some tiny imperfections, such as bubbles and dots.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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What’s an outdoor party without a wine tumbler to keep a drink fresh and at just the right temperature? Forget breakable glasses—give this uniquely shaped wine tumbler a chance and have fun with friends without worry.

• 12 oz (355 ml)
• Tumbler size: 4.7″ × 3.5″ (12 cm × 9 cm)
• High grade stainless steel
• Double-wall vacuum seal
• Curved, unique shape

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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Add a cozy vibe to your home with these double-sided wooden ornaments. Made from Hinoki wood, they’re durable yet lightweight and soft to the touch.

• Material: solid, natural Hinoki wood
• Ornament thickness 0.37″ (9 mm)
• Comes with a red paper ribbon and a hole to thread it through
• Magnetic back
• Two-sided print
• Product sourced from Korea

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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• Hardboard MDF 0.12″ (3 mm)
• Cork 0.04″ (1 mm)
• High-gloss coating on top
• Size: 3.74″ × 3.74″ × 0.16″ (95 × 95 × 4 mm)
• Rounded corners
• Water-repellent, heat-resistant, and non-slip
• Easy to clean

The displayed price is for a single item.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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