Celestial 48 Ketch

Each of Perseverance's owners has lavished her with care and upgrades. You will find the highest quality equipment and craft were used to ensure she remains Exceptional! She rests at her mooring, ready for immediate departure, waiting to take you on the adventure of your dreams.

Perseverance is a graceful, traditional staysail, center-cockpit ketch. She is a Bryce Fuhriman modification of an exceptional Ted Brewer design. The Celestials offer rugged construction and enviable high-quality workmanship inside and out. This sought-after layout provides exceptionally comfortable and secure accommodations with lavish stowage to store everything needed for an extended voyage.

Further modifications were made to Perseverance's skeg and keel in 2002 by lengthening the keel fore and aft by a bit over a foot. These changes gave her more lift, enhanced the helm's balance, and gave her a higher pointing ability. These improvements to her performance capabilities were noted in her spinnaker PHRF-GB Rating of 143 and her spinnaker PHRF Offwind Rating of 108. With new North sails in 2015, she sails well and will likely surprise you with her upwind capabilities.

Her cutter-ketch rig with the in-boom roller furling main provides an easily managed set-up for short-handed sailing. All sail handling may be performed from the cockpit solo. Her substantial bulwarks allow for secure footing, and her 32" lifelines are a plus for added safety. Re-powered with a 100HP Yanmar Diesel, Perseverance has been maintained to the highest standards and looks forward to carrying you to whatever destination you desire.

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Vessel Walkthrough

Access forward from the cockpit is easy with her wide side decks. Her decks are Marine Deck 2000, a composite cork product, with all the benefits of teak without upkeep and with a longer lifespan. The center cockpit has a removable sole that is well-sealed but movable for significant engine room access. Seating is comfortable with raised coamings and will comfortably accommodate six in the cockpit, around the pedestal wheel. Access to the cabin is via the bridge-deck companionway with solid teak steps, complete with lockers underneath each step. The cockpit has a wonderful full enclosure as well as a custom bug screen. The main and mizzen masts and the topsides are painted with Awlgrip.

"Perseverance" sleeps 6-8 adults, two in each of the two luxurious private staterooms, plus 2-4 in the main salon. The spacious V-berth is 82 inches wide by 76 inches long and offers abundant storage in addition to generous cedar-lined hanging and linen lockers. The guest head and shower are to port, and the washer/dryer locker is to Starboard. The bright salon has fore and aft straight settees with pilot berths outboard for stowage or additional crew. All four salon bunks have Lee clothes. The fold-down leaf dining table lays center-line and has a wine stowage bin and additional stowage lockers. The forward bulkhead in the saloon has a custom-built drop-down leaf fitted for chart kits or stowage for a TV.

Aft and starboard of the salon is the secure L-shaped galley. To port is a true, beautifully equipped forward-facing sit-down nav station. Venturing further aft and to port is the passageway to the master stateroom. Outboard in this passageway is a beautifully designed and spacious customized sail locker, while inboard the passageway is the door to the large engine room. One of the Celestials’ designed-in attributes is the vast amount of space in the engine room, providing ample access to all systems.

The comfortable master stateroom is aft and offers a center-line queen berth with a custom mattress. Significant stowage is below this berth. This is also true of all other berths aboard, as all the vessel's tankage is low beneath the sole in integrated fiberglass tanks. Large clothing and stowage lockers are outboard on both sides. A private head with a separate shower stall is to starboard.

Ample stowage lockers and spaces are found throughout the entire boat. A diagram of the storage locations is included in the photo section. There is also excellent ventilation throughout the interior with the following:

• 9 - 12v Hella fans, two speed
• 13 opening Hood ports w/ interior Sunbrella canvas coverings
• 7 Hood SS hatches w/ exterior Sunbrella canvas coverings
• 6 Dorade-protected cowl air scoops
• 2 Solar powered deck vents
• All through-deck vent fittings come with heavy-weather threaded plates
• All openings, including Dorades, have insect screens
• Locker doors have hand-woven cane fronts for ventilation
• HyperVent for air circulation under V-berth and pilot berths

Recent Upgrades

Electronics / Electrical  

• New Raymarine Type 3 Hydraulic Pump New 7/2023
• New Victron 3000 Watt PureSine Inverter/Charger 2022
• New 3 LifeLine 255 Amp 8D Batteries Totaling 765 AH (House) 2022
• New Group 31 Battery (Engine start (2022)
• New Standard Horizon Backup VHF 2022
• New 3 Solbian 116 Watt Flexible Solar Panels 348 Watts 2021
• New 3 Sun Burst Solar Controllers 2021
• New Victron Cerbo GX with Digital Display 2021
• New Pepwave WiFi/Cellular Extender with Spreader Mounted Antennas 2020
• New All Navigation, Spreader, and Deck Lights Replaced with LED 2020
• New Raymarine eS128 Hybrid Tough Chart Plotter Nav Station 2017
• New Raymarine eS98 Hybrid Tough Chart Plotter Helm 2017
• New Raymarine High-Definition Radar 2017
• New Raymarine Combo Depth/ Speed 2017
• New Raymarine Fish Finder 2017
• New Raymarine Wind Machine 2017
• New Raymarine Type 3 Hydraulic Autopilot 2017, Raymarine Secondary Electra-Mechanical Auto Pilot Ram
• New Raymarine Auto Pilot Remote 2017
• New 4 Additional Raymarine i70 Graphic Displays 2017
• New Vesper AIS Transmit/Receive 2017
• New Iridium Go 2017 

Mechanical/Structural

• All Generator Sensors Replaced 6/2023
• Fuel Polished 5/2023
• New Spectra Cape Horn 3000 Weathermaker with Z-Ion Filter 2022
• New Compass Marine High-Output Alternator w/Temp Sensor 2022
• New Serpentine Belt Kit for Main Engine 2021
• New Balmar Smart Regulator 2021
• New Duo Charger 2021
• New Steering Cables and Steering System Serviced 2021
• New Holding Tanks and Plumbing 2021
• New Coosa Bulkheads Forward of Mast to Galley 2021
• New Framing and Salon Sole 2021
• Heads Refinished with Awlgrip 2020
• New Y Valves Installed in Both Heads 2020

Hull and Deck

• New Micron CSC Bottom Paint 7/2023
• Caprail Stripped and Oiled 7/2023
• New Awlgrip Hull Paint 2021
• New Awlcraft Cockpit Paint 2021
• New Lofrans Tigress Windlass 2021
• New Edson Dinghy Davits 2021
• New Edson Pedestal 2021
• New Marine Deck 2000 on Cockpit Seating 2021
• New All Deck Hatch Acrylic Panes and Gaskets Replaced 2021
• New White Overland Deck Hatch Covers 2021
• All Lifeline Stanchions Re-bedded 2021

Rig        

• New Harken Genoa Tracks 2021
• New Harken Genoa Cars (Adjustable) 2021
• New Harken Running Backs 2021
• Boom and Spreaders Repainted 2021
• New Leisure Furl Sail Cover 2021
• New Standing Rigging 2018
• New UK Halsey Staysail 2017
• New Lazy Jacks Added to Mizzen 2017
• North Radial Cut Sail Suite – Full Batten Main w/3 Reef marks, Full Batten Mizzen with 2 Reef Points, and 135% Genoa with 2 Reef Marks 2015

Other   

• New 65 Lb. Delta Secondary Anchor 2022
• New Custom Mattress by Yacht Bedding (Master) 2018
• New Flat Screen TV 2018
• New Freezer (Dedicated) 2018
• New Facia Throughout 2017
• Givens Six-Person Offshore Life Raft Serviced 2022

“All have been executed to a high level of workmanship and greatly influence the vessel’s long-term serviceability and current market value” - Surveyor’s Comment 4-20-21.

Galley

• Secure U-Shape with abundant stowage
• White Corian countertops
• Microwave
• Force 10 stainless PPG 3-burner stove w/oven & broiler
• Top-loading, heavily insulated refrigerator
• Top-Loading, heavily insulated freezer (2018)
• Seagull IV activated carbon drinking water filter system
• Integrated knife rack and cutting board
• Xintex propane safety monitor
• Freshwater foot pump

Electrical

The electrical systems were replaced throughout. Including the engine room, with the exception of a small amount of cabin lighting wiring. This included new panels, distribution wiring, circuit protection, switches, light fixtures, etc. A complete set of wiring diagrams is aboard provided by the system installers.

ProMarine 30-amp "Zinc Saver II" galvanic isolators are installed in each shore power ground circuit

Most thru-hulls/seacocks are isolated (main intake bonded); the Mizzen's port aft chainplate is grounded to the central ground system; including the engine, prop, shaft, generator, ground bus, all 110v outlets, and batteries.

The main mast is grounded to a bilge stud connected to a copper tube inside the leading edge of the keel down to a "toe plate" at the bottom of the keel.

"Bottlebrush" lightning dissipater is at the masthead

All wiring was replaced inside the mast.

AC Power

The AC is wired for two 30-amp 110v shore power cords. #1 Buss feeds a 140 amp, 12v battery charger and ship's AC panel #1. When shore and generator power is unavailable, the 3,000-watt 110v inverter is available to supply the #1 ship's AC panel. Buss #2 feeds the ship's AC panel #2 when shore or generator power is available, however, the shore or generator provides power to both AC panels.

Westerbeke 8BT 8kw Generator 2,504 hrs w/ excellent access on all sides

DC Power

• New Victron 3000-watt PureSine Inverter/Charger 2022
• New 3 LifeLine 255-amp 8D Batteries Totaling 765 AH (House) 2022
• New Group 37 Battery (Engine start (2022)
• New 3 Solbian 116 Watt Flexible Solar Panels 348 Watts 2021
• New 3 Sun Burst Solar Controllers 2021
• New Vicrton Cerbo GX with Digital Display 2021
• New All Navigation, Spreader, and Deck Lights Replaced with LED 2020
• G24 generator start battery

The engine's high output alternator, the generator’s 25-amp alternator, or the New Victron (3,000-watt) 140amp 12v charger/inverter can charge all batteries. Batteries are selector switch protected and can be loaded or charged in a number of ways suited to the need.

Electronics/Navigation

• New Raymarine Type 3 Hydraulic Auto Pilot (Pump New 7/2023)
• New Standard Horizon Backup VHF 2022
• New Pepwave WiFi/Cellular Extender with Spreader Mounted Antennas 2020
• Raymarine eS128 Hybrid Tough Chart Plotter Nav Station 2017
• Raymarine eS98 Hybrid Tough Chart Plotter Helm 2017
• Raymarine High-Definition Radar 2017
• Raymarine Combo Depth/ Speed 2017
• Raymarine Fish Finder 2017
• Raymarine Wind Machine 2017
• Raymarine Type 3 Hydraulic Autopilot 2017 /
• Secondary Raymarine Electra-Mechanical Auto Pilot Ram with Simrad head
• Raymarine Auto Pilot Remote 2017
• 4 Additional Raymarine i70 Graphic Displays 2017
• Vespar AIS Transmit /Receive 2017
• Iridium Go 2017

• ICOM M710 HF-SSB with AT 139 antenna tuner
• ICOM 502 VHF w/antenna mounted atop the Main mast
• AIS antenna mounted atop the Mizzen mast
• ICOM Ram Mic at Helm

• Danforth Constellation 6-3/4" Binnacle
• Note; above dual autopilot systems have independent control, display, power supply, and flux gate compass. An on/off/on switch sends power and activates the Autopilot function to either Raymarine or the Raymarine - Simrad systems.

PORTABLE

• 7 X 50 Binoculars with integral compass
• Handheld waterproof VHF

Mechanical/Propulsion

• Yanmar 4JH3-HTE turbocharged 100HP (New in 2002)
• Kanzaki KBW21 transmission
• Aqua-Drive CV joint self-alignment shaft coupler
• AutoProp - bronze feathering 3-blade
• Spare fixed 3-blade prop
• Fishermans shaft seal
• Larger shaft refitted & increased size to a 1 1/2 inch diameter
• Additional Mylar/lead/foam insulation for sound deadening engine room
• Custom four-blower ventilation system, one w/ adjustable thermostat for automatic activation
• Dual intake and dual discharge ventilation blowers
• Racor 900 Series fuel filter for Yanmar, Racor 500 Series fuel filter for Westerbeke
• 10" inspection plates installed in fuel tanks
• Algae-X magnetic fuel conditioners, 1 - LGX400, 2 - LG-X200
• Tank Tender
• Water contamination alarm at cockpit engine gauge panel
• Trend lube oil analysis

Safety

• 6-person Givens, Offshore life raft in a canister, serviced 2022
• ACR 406 MHz GPS EPIRB
• iCom VHF
• iCom SSB
• Iridium Go
• Spare AIS receiving Standard Horizon VHF at the Nav station (New 2022)
• 3 - automatic bilge pumps, 1 - Henderson manual, 1 - portable 12v submersible emergency
• All cabinet doors and hatches (cabin sole, refrigerator, etc) have additional exterior latches
• Sea-Fire automatic Halon 1301 in the engine room
• Five fire extinguishers
• Two smoke alarms and one CO2 detector
• High water alarm on a float switch
• Forespar man overboard pole and strobe light (both new 2021)
• Lifesling man overboard system
• See the electrical section for the bonding system/lightning protection
• Triple stainless steel wire lifelines increased to 32” tall
• Dual autopilots - see electronics
• Emergency tiller with easy thru-deck access
• 2 SOSpenders inflatables w/ safety harness
• 2 Safety Tethers
• Bosun's Chair 
• Deck spreader lights are wired to the main switch/breaker in the master stateroom to act as security lights and to ward off uninvited boarders.

Hull/Deck/Sails/Rigging

Hull & Deck

• New bottom paint - CSC Micron ablative (7/2023)

• New Awlgrip hull pint (2020)
• Overland Hatch Covers for all Hatches 2022
• New Bug Screens for all Hatches 2022
• NewMarine Deck 2000 decking - simulated teak-like cork decks replaced in 2012 on deck, 2021 in the cockpit seating
• Deck, coach-roof, and masts awl-gripped in 2012, Spreaders and Boom Awlgriped 2021
• Sunbrella dodger and Bimini with full Strata-glass enclosure

Sails

• New North radial cut sails (2015): Full batten main sail with three reef points, Full batten mizzen with two reef points, and a 135% Genoa with two reef marks
• Heavy weather 135% Genoa
• Heavy weather staysail
• Spinnaker - 1.5 oz, Quantum cruising chute with very light use (2003)
• Spare sails: Cuben Fiber roller furling mainsail (2008)

Rigging

• New Harken Genoa tracks  and cars (2020)
• New Harken running backs (2020)
• Harken Tides Marine "Strong" luff track at Mizzen mast
• Numerous running rigging components were replaced in 2015
• Leisure Furl In-boom roller furling system
• Harken furlers for headsail and staysail
• 2 - Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster (cylinders rebuilt in 2016)
• Custom SS main traveler at aft cabin bridge
• Removable inner forestay (staysail)
• Carbon fiber reaching strut
• Aluminum whisker pole
• Stem fitting - custom SS flat bar thru-bolted
• Standing rigging - Replaced (2018)
• Chain plates have been replaced

Winches:

• Harken - 1 - 2-speed self-tailing, #46 electric (cabin top)
• Lewmar - 2 - #55 s/t 3 speed primaries, 1 - #46 s/t 2-speed, 1 - #40 s/t 2-speed, 1 - #40 2 speed, 1 - #24 single speed, 2 - #8 single speed

• Andersen - 2-speed, self-tailing - 2 -#52s, 2 - #40s, 1 - #28

Extensive Spares Inventory

Perseverance has been designed and outfitted for extended cruising. You will find spares aboard for virtually every system, including spares for each pump, complete engine and generator hose sets, belts, alternators, regulators, fuel pumps, water pumps, heat exchangers, and even refrigeration compressor brushes.

Additionally, there is an extensive assortment of sorted nuts and bolts, screws, electrical connectors, hog rings and crimp tool, Epoxy, bungs, polishes, Plexus, paint, and finishes.

You quite likely have never seen a better-equipped vessel.

Additional Gear

• Spectra - Cape Fear 3000 Watermaker 14 GPH 12 volt (New 2022)
• Lofrans Tigress Windlass - 1,200-watt chain/line gypsies (New 2020)
• Secondary 65 lb galvanized Delta Anchor (New 20220) w/ 200' three-strand nylon rode and 50' 3/8" high-test chain
• Primary anchor Rocna 55 - 121 lb Anchor w/ 200' 3/8" high tensile all chain rode (both New 2015)
• Fortress FX-23 aluminum w/ 200' of three strands rode and 50' 5/16" high-test chain
• 2 - AC Units with dehumidifying and heat functions Cruise Air 8,000 & 16,000  BTUs
• Splendid 2000S Washer/Dryer with removable custom venting through salon port
• Extensive inventory of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and rigging spares
• Spur rope cutter on the prop shaft
• Magma Grill
• Aft and side cockpit sun shades
• Entire cockpit bug screen
• Stern shower with hot/cold (heated by engine or generator)
• Brinks valuables safe
• AM/FM CD MP3 stereo with interior Bose speakers
• Zeta Tube - Water Protector. broadly protects the water intakes for the Spectra and the raw water-cooled AC Pumps and refrigeration compressor

Value

Appraised Value April 20, 2021 = $240,825  Survey available upon request.

Additional New Upgrades since 2021 Survey Exceed $40,00

These include: 3 Lifeline 8D Batteries for the house bank, Balmar Regulator, Sobian / Victron Solar System, Pepwave Wifi/Cell Extender, Spectra Cape Fear 300 Watermaker Installation, etc.

Exclusions

Personal effects and gear not listed in Listing Specifications. Personal clothing, foulies, and PFDs. decorative items not attached, personal tools, dishware, cutlery, dinghy, and outboard are excluded from the sale.

However, the extensive inventory of boat spares, maintenance and repair items pictured, custom bedding, salon table covers, etc., are included with the sale. Specifics may be reviewed when touring Perseverance.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.