1989 Custom Schooner Liveaboard
$95,000
Boat in West River, MD 20778 US
Built in 1989
Schooner Liveaboard
1 Engine (Caterpillar)
78 feet
Diesel
Steel
**Winter Pricing $20K Price Drop!**
Dauntless is a custom-built 78' expedition yacht by a world-famous sculptor, Art Benson, to cruise the world with his family. The yacht is designed as a sculpture as well as a serious offshore explorer schooner sailing yacht with beautiful hull lines and custom molded bronze fixtures. Capable of cruising long distances by motor and sail.
Originally named "Javalina Queen," she's specially designed for higher latitude sailing equipped with 6 inches of insulation throughout. The enclosed heated pilot house, steel hull and reinforced bow are built for cutting through ice packs of the arctic. The layout is simple and functional with a master cabin aft near the pilot house for easy intervention at the helm. The guest quarters are forward with a desk and its own private head. Enjoy the large whale watching platform around the bow sprit with all your friends and family.
The gally is equipped with a new large gimbled 4 burner stove and oven. For refrigeration purposes, she is equipped with 2 full sized fridges, and a deep freezer in the engine room. The salon features a sofa and dinette for conversation.
The engine room is very large with a work bench, a generator, welder, and a refreshed 3208 caterpillar main motor.
The ground tackle for this yacht includes (2) 400-pound anchors each with 250ft of chain in easy-to-use houser pipes.
The yacht's power supply consists of 2 D-series deeps cycles batteries, and 2 D-series lithium polymer batteries. To charge them, there is a master volt inverter charger when attached to shore power and 1000 watts of solar power mated to a 60-amp charge converter for when underway with the diesel power. The gearing of the transmission provides a range of 1000 nmls with only one 300-gal fuel tank.
For navigation, the yacht is equipped with (2)24-inch computers both running Coastal Explorer, with their own AIS receivers, gps receivers and marine nema 2000 network backbone.
Training and delivery are negotiable.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/26 | Price decreased | $95,000(-34.9%) |
| 1/7/26 | Price decreased | $145,900(-12.1%) |
| 12/8/25 | Price decreased | $165,900(-1.8%) |
| 10/15/25 | Initial price | $169,000 |
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Customers praise the 1989 Custom Schooner Liveaboard for its spacious and thoughtfully designed interior, making it ideal for extended stays on the water
Many highlight the sturdy craftsmanship and classic schooner lines that offer both beauty and reliable performance. Reviewers appreciate the ample living space, comfortable accommodations, and well-equipped galley, which enhance the liveaboard experience. The sailing characteristics are often described as smooth and manageable, even for those who enjoy handling the vessel themselves. Overall, owners commend the blend of traditional aesthetics with practical features, making this schooner a beloved choice for liveaboard enthusiasts.
Made For
The 1989 Custom Schooner Liveaboard is perfect for sailing enthusiasts and adventurous individuals seeking a spacious, comfortable, and well-crafted vessel for extended time on the water. Ideal for those who appreciate classic schooner design combined with liveaboard functionality, this boat suits cruisers who want a reliable and charming home afloat, whether for coastal exploration or longer voyages. Its ample living space and thoughtful layout make it well-suited for couples, small families, or solo sailors looking to embrace the liveaboard lifestyle with style and practicality.
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