Breskell: Handmade, Hand Delivered Custom Sailboat

Built in 1986. 40,000 nms. Three ocean crossings, plus northwest passage from Virginia to Washington State 2018-2019. Rebuilt and Refit 2005-2009 and 2020-2023. Like New. One owner (shipwright-builder) maintains and lives aboard. Boat can be seen in U.S. Virgin Islands. Length: 15.80 m, Beam: 4.60 m, Draft: 1.20 m / 3.05 m (Daggerboard low) Primary Material: mahogany, constructed with cold molded West System Epoxy. Following Cyclone Yvan, from 2005 to 2009, Breskell underwent major transformations including a new keel and a new centerboard in the shape of an airplane wing. The deck has been completely redone with a layer of 12mm ( ½”) marine plywood followed by a layer of 19mm ( ¾) red cedar and à final layer of a thickness of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood. All are covered with a layer of epoxy-fiberglass. A cabin trunk has been added giving a headroom of 2.15 m ( 7” ). After the accomplishment of the northwest passage, the boat was put ashore and completely redone, modified, and finished down to the smallest detail, including beautiful works of art such as the “ trompe l'oeil” in the main saloon ceiling and in the main cabin on closet doors made by Corinne, my wife, an artist by trade. A 5.4hp bow Lewmar thruster has been added. The boat's interior is fully insulated with 6cm (2”) thick blue styrofoam panels all bonded with extruded polyurethane foam. Full insulation, wood stove, foldable workbench, electric roller furler for jib. 5.4hp bow thruster Lewmar. 6 Solar Panels. Self-Steering ARIES, electric auto pilot, and wind generator. A large engine compartment with the controllers of the wind generator and solar panels. There is a large, foldable workbench in two parts providing space to work. Behind is the water heater and the wheelhouse with a large chart table, GPS chart plotter, radar, and VHF. On the starboard, there is a small cabin with a berth and storage cabinet. The two large freshwater tanks have a total capacity of 1200 liters (300 Gls).