Introducing S/V Blue Sky Sept 2004

In September 2004, we purchased S/V Blue Sky in Southern California, shortly after she completed a Pacific circuit that included a voyage to Hawaii. She is a 45-foot Down East ketch-rigged sailboat with a 7-foot draft and a displacement of approximately 36,000 pounds.

Her sail handling is supported by Harken roller furling systems on the genoa, staysail, mainsail, and mizzen, that can be managed from the cockpit. She came well-equipped for offshore cruising, including:

• Raytheon ST7001+ autopilot

• Raytheon 42-mile radar

• Dual depth sounders

• Forward seeking sonar

• Wind and speed (knot) meters

• ICOM VHF radio with cockpit command mic

• Single sideband (SSB) radio

• Garmin GPS

The comforts of home aboard S/V Blue Sky make extended cruising both practical and enjoyable. She is thoughtfully outfitted with:

• 110-volt Dometic refrigerator and freezer

• Force 10 propane galley range with gimbals

• Pressurized water system supplied by two 150-gallon water tanks

• 20-gallon Isotherm water heater

• Two 150-gallon fuel tanks

• Kohler generator

Her interior layout is designed for both comfort and functionality, featuring:

• A spacious aft master cabin with a wall-to-wall king-size bed

• A mid-berth with bunk beds

• A forward V-berth

• Two heads (toilets), each with vanities

• Ample storage throughout