One of the prettiest, most seaworthy vessels of its size. Designed by Chuck Paine, Cassiopeia was built by Morris Yachts in Southwest Harbor, Maine in 1979. Her current owner purchased her in 1989 and has sailed her extensively since.
Cassiopeia was extensively refitted for live-aboard voyaging 2 years ago. Improvements included:
· a new Yanmar diesel (2GM20F),
· 3 blade Max Prop,
· all new canvas,by Mobile Marine Canvas
· new water tank (welded PVC),
· modified interior layout,
· all new interior cushions (main berth and quarter berth are orthopedic foam) with Ultra Suede coverings,
· a super-insulated ice box with an electric cooling plate,
· a Force 10 propane, 3 burner stove with oven,
· Webasto diesel/kerosene furnace.
· All standing rigging was replaced in 2002 (with Norseman fittings),
· sail inventory was refurbished, present inventory includes:
o 3 year old main,
o 3 jibs 120%, 90%, and a blade,
o cruising spinnaker with ATN chute scoop,
o new HD stays'ls,
o In addition she has a serviceable older main and stays'l.
· Primary winches are Lewmar 40 self tailers.
· Ground tackle is a CQR with 150' of 5/16 high tensil chain, and a Fortress with 250' of 5/8" nylon.
· Lowrance electric windlass with foot controls, and remote controls in the cockpit,
· Alpha electric auto-pilot,
· Monitor Self Steering vane,
· Electronics include:
o ST-50 instruments,
o Ritchie fluxgate compass,
o Raymarine GPS/Radar/Plotter,
o VHF,
o stereo/CD changer,
o 180 amp. hour Prevailer house bank (12 v),
o 90 amp. hour cranking battery (battery monitoring is through an E-meter),
o There is a 150 amp. Balmar alernator,
o 1500 watt inverter.
o Ground plane and backstay antenna for SSB (though the SSB has been removed).
· All brightwork (teak) was wooded and refinished with 7 coats of varnish,
· Decks, cabin trunk, and cabin top were refinished with Interlux epoxy 2, (tread surfaces are covered with Vetus rubber cork non-skid matting),
· Below water surfaces were stripped, epoxy coated (4 coats) and given 4 coats of Trinidad antifouling,
· Topsides are Awligripped and in good condition,
· PVC rub rail with stainless steel rub strake.
Cassiopeia is a dream boat, tricked out to the max. I am selling her because after all these years because I have decided to step into a larger craft. Her 2003 survey places her fair market value at $95,000 to $100,000. I am offering her for $85,000. A buyer who will treat her and love her as I have might get her for less.
Vessel Location: South Bristol, Maine
For more information, email Bill Creighton email: toda@midcoast.com
Phone: 207 450-7478
While refinishing bottom (just to show her hull shape)
Looking aft, back of settee folds up to reveal slide out full sized berth
Quarter berth
Nav Station
Galley (cutting board in foreground folds down when not in use
