Sparkman and Stevens Bent Jespersen

This S&S designed 41 "Celeste" is custom-designed by Francis Kinney (naval architect for Sparkman & Stephens and known for designing the 12M). She was built by the renowned Bent Jespersen in Sidney, B.C. Canada. This is a 2 owner boat that has traveled from the Arctic to the South Pacific. She is both beautiful yet rugged and set up for any adventure that is thrown at her. Soon after her launch, she was awarded “Best Sail” in the 1986 Vancouver Festival, a testament to the craftsmanship extending well beyond the visible part of the boat. She has a storied and rich history, having her adventures recounted in every major sailing publication and has graced the covers of Pacific Yachting, Ocean Navigator, and The Pacific Crossing Guide.

She is fast for a cruising yacht, frequently making 7-8 knots through the water, and averaging 175 miles a day offshore. She is comfortable for cruises in both the tropics and the high latitudes, with all the amenities one would want- She comes completely outfitted for extended voyaging, with a full complement of sails, wind vane and autopilot, all the electronics, Spectra water maker, Force 10 stove/oven, safety gear, and countless spares and tools. But she is also a great boat to jump aboard for a weekend cruise or day-sail.

"Celeste" has the look of a traditional classic, but her inch-and-a-quarter-thick hull of cold-molded Western red cedar and mahogany, finished with an ice-proofing layer of GRP and Kevlar, provide strength and stiffness enough to withstand gales and even sea-ice. Her fin keel and skeg-hung rudder make for the perfect combination of maneuverability, speed, and strength.

If you are looking for a boat that is a piece of history, this is it.