- Cruising Speed: 7 kn
- Beam: 13' 10''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 6' 3''
- Displacement: 33,100 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 225|gallon
- Fresh Water: 2 x 110|gallon
- Single Berths: 2
- Double Berths: 2
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
Just returned from six months cruising Desolation Sound and the waters of British Columbia, "Grace" is the much sought after Sparkman & Stephens designed Nauticat 43 ketch, built to exacting standards by Siltala Yachts of Finland. Considered by many to be the ultimate motorsailer, the Nauticat 43 has a nice turn of speed under sail while still providing her crew with all the comforts and protection of an enclosed pilothouse.
Prior to departing from San Francisco in 2019, the current owners of seven years completed an exhaustive refit of all major onboard systems with emphasis on creating a robust, long distance cruising platform capable of being off-grid and fully independent for months at a time.
Fully equipped and ready for her next owners to step aboard and head for distant horizons, "Grace" represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, capable blue water cruising vessel at a very attractive price point.
Highlights include:
The experienced owners were closely involved in the selection and installation of all system components and upgrades and will remain available to provide training as desired for her new owner to ensure a smooth and accelerated learning curve for this sophisticated 'go-anywhere' cruising vessel.
A November 2023 SAMS survey was just completed and is available for review by qualified buyers.
Please see the sections below for a detailed description of this exceptional vessel's equipment and specifications.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Olympic View Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
OVERVIEW:
"Grace" is a cutter rigged center cockpit ketch with an integral ballast keel and skeg hung rudder. Her interior features a raised deck salon pilothouse with interior steering station and three separate staterooms with two heads, providing a family-friendly interior while allowing privacy when cruising with a group.
Accommodations:
Going 'below' on "Grace" via the center cockpit companionway is unlike the confined 'below decks' sensation felt onboard most sailboats due to the large, raised pilothouse flooded with natural light and with excellent sight lines thanks to the large wrap around tinted windows.
The main salon provides that rare sailboat experience of being able to sit inside while still being able to observe your exterior surroundings from the generous raised dinette to port. To starboard the interior helm station allows the vessel to be piloted in comfort from a fully protected steering station with excellent visibility.
Going forward from the main salon and down two steps is the full width galley comprising secure u-shaped counters to port with sink, refrigerator and freezer, and a large 'pantry' to starboard with extensive cabinetry adequate for amply provisioning a long-range vessel. A floor mounted Dickinson diesel heater with fan provides ample warmth to the galley area which radiates throughout the vessel.
Forward from the galley to port is a guest head with sink, manual Jabsco toilet and integral shower, beyond which lies the forward stateroom comprising a v-berth and extensive wrap around cabinetry and storage closets, as well as an overhead hatch.
Going aft from the main salon, stairs to starboard allow access to the mid-cabin crew quarters, ideal for crew or kids. The guest stateroom provides two offset bunks for crew as well as access to the generous mechanical space and engine room.
Opposite the crew cabin is the master head with separate shower stall.
Further aft, the master stateroom provides a snug center line queen berth surrounded by extensive built-in cabinetry and storage. This stateroom is equipped with a 9" B&G MFD with full functionality for monitoring vessel status, systems and position, and a 32" flatscreen smart TV with DVD player, all visible without having to leave the comfort of the queen berth.
Galley:
Forward Head:
Aft Head:
Mechanical:
The engine room is a mariner's delight, providing space and access to critical machinery and equipment on a scale few other sailing vessels of this size can match. Located beneath the main salon, this mechanical space is accessible via panels in the salon floor or via a side door in the midships crew cabin:
Tankage:
Electrical Systems:
"Grace" is equipped with a state-of-the-art integrated programmable digital yacht user interface incorporating a NMEA 2000 backbone to all MFDs and a dedicated MasterVolt control panel. This system can be set up to control and monitor all onboard electrical equipment, as well as switch on & off any connected devices digitally via the touch screen panels onboard including lights, pumps, navigation electronics etc.
Electronics:
A complete B&G navigation suite was installed new in 2018:
Heating Systems:
"Grace" is equipped with dual heating systems for redundancy and comfort while cruising northern climes:
ON DECK:
Sails and Rigging:
"Grace" is a cutter rigged ketch with jib, staysail, main and mizzen all on roller furling. All sails were installed new in 2018:
Cockpit and Deck Equipment:
Ground Tackle:
The owner of "Grace" conducted extensive research into the latest generation of anchoring systems before selecting and installing the massive, oversized ground tackle ready for deployment at a moment's notice from the husky stainless steel twin roller bowsprit:
Safety Equipment:
Note: the life raft canister visible on deck no longer contains a life raft and is used for additional on deck storage.
Additional Features:
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