1985 Irwin Cutter Rig Ketch Boat in Bradenton, FL 34209 US
Cutter Rig Ketch
1 Engine (John Deere)
65 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Since 1998 she has had multiple upgrades which include:
- The transformation of the aft two cabins to a large owners cabin with a king size bed
- A bow thruster
- A custom permanent fixed swim platform
- A custom centerboard
- A single line double mainsail reefing system
- An electric winch for the mainsail
- An electric winch for furling
- Replacement of the main mast step with a stainless steel mast step
- Larger battery bank (AGM)
- Solar panels
- Wind generator
- A custom fiberglass hardtop Bimini.
- The rigging has been improved for shorthanded sailing
- All lines are lead to the cockpit to electric winches
- The main can be reefed from the cockpit
- The furling staysail has a self-tending aluminum boom
- Her engine and generator were replaced in 2021
- Her mainsail was replaced in 2021
• Boat name: Emerald Lady
• Keel: Modified fin with centerboard.
• Monohull with a cutter rig ketch sail plan
• LOA: 72 feet
• Beam: 17 feet
• LWL: 54 feet
• Draft: 5ft 9 in, 12 ft. board down
• Displacement: 78,500 lbs., dry.
• Ballast: 23,500 lbs.
• Mast height: 81 ft above waterline, 75.5 ft. above deck.
• Fresh water tanks: 1000 gallons, 2ea 500 gal tanks
• Fuel tanks: 600 gallons, 2ea 300 gal tanks
• Holding tanks: 50 gallon forward, 35 gallon aft
• Engine: 2021 John Deere 4 cylinder diesel, 273 hp inboard, hours 650, direct drive.
• Northern Lights 20 kw generator, 450 hours.
• Propeller: Maxprop feathering 3 blade on 2 inch shaft.
- 2021 John Deere 4 cylinder diesel, 273hp inboard
- 665 engine hours
- Northern Lights 20 KW generator, 450 hours
- Maxprop feathering 3 blade prop
- 2 inch prop shaft
- Chain cable steering.
• Bow pulpit, bowsprit and platform with double anchor rollers.
• Anchors: 75 lb. Delta with 120 feet of chain and 200 feet nylon rode, 75 lb. CQR with 35 feet of chain and 200 feet nylon road• Spare 50 lb. Danforth anchor
• Electric windlass with remote control at the helm.
• Simrad autopilot
• Two Simrad chart plotters, one at the helm and one at the nav station.
• Simrad VHF radio and AIS system.
• Simrad handheld VHF repeater at the helm.
• Foruno radar with repeater at the helm.
• Foruno Single Sideband radio
• Raymarine depth and wind instruments.
• Compass.
• Epirb.
• Cutter rig ketch with wire rigging. Mizzen rigging is independent of the main standing rigging.
• Aluminum masts and booms.
• Boom vangs on main and mizzen.
• Boom brakes on main and mizzen.
• Staysail Backstays
• Mizzen Backstays
• 1.5 oz Spinnaker
• 2 oz Spinnaker.
• 1.5 oz mizzen spinaker
• Furling jib
• Furling staysail.
• Main sail (new 2020)
• Mizzen sail
• Harken battcars on mainsail and mizzen sail.
• Quick covers for mainsail and mizzen sail.
• Harken electric winches in the cockpit.
• Barient Spinnaker halyard winch in the mast.
• Harken staysail winches (spares)
• Large Barient jib and Spinnaker sheet winches.
• 3 Battery chargers.
• Batteries: 3 large AGM D house batteries, Double AGM 24 volt bow thruster battery, single 12 volt AGM generator battery, Two 12 volt AGM engine batteries and six 6 volt in series aft house batteries.
• Three large solar panels mounted on fiberglass Bikini keep house batteries charged.
• Wind generator mounted on mizzen mast.
• Double WiFi antenna on mizzenmast.
• In house router.
• 3000 watt Inverter.
• Halon engine room fire suppression system.
• Automatic Bilge Pump
• Edson manual bilge pump
• 2019 8-man offshore Whitlock emergency raft. • Galley: Force 10 propane three burner stove with oven Large cold plate refrigerator with separate freezer, microwave, toaster-oven, galley sink with macerator. • Combined small washer-dryer.
• 5 heads and showers with electric Raritan heads with macerators.
• 6 gallon water heater.
• Holding tanks with overboard discharge.
• Companionway aft leads to port and starboard guest cabins with full size bunks, hanging closets, and private heads.
• Further aft is the large owners cabin with two hanging closets, two private heads, port sofa / setee and a vanity desk.
• From the main salon forward to starboard is the galley and to port is a storage room with the washer / drier. The next cabin was converted to a single twin berth underneath which there is a sail locker holding the spinnakers. To starboard there Isa standing shower and a head. Forward there is the V berth with a hanging llocker
• Two large aluminum davits for dinghy.
• Aft fixed built-in swim platform with stainless steel ladders.
• 12.2 feet Imrad aluminum inflatable dinghy
• 20 up Suzuki outboard
• Outboard mounts port and and starboard.
• Aft propane locker with two aluminum 50 lb tanks.
• Custom fiberglass Bikini top over cockpit with built in lights and aluminum frame.
• Teak rub rail with stainless steel frame.
• Stainless steel stanchions with anchor pulpit and aft built-in seats.
- There was limited cosmetic damage to Emerald Lady during the period it was in charter from 1985 to 1998. All cosmetic damage was repaired.
- Emerald Lady had some water intrusion early on and some of the teak and holly veneer cabin sole is stained.
- A custom swim platform and stainless steel swim ladder was added in 1999.
- Hull, deck and masts painted with Matterhorn White Awlgrip in 1999.
- A staysail self tending boom with staysail sheet, furling lines and mainsail halyard brought into the cockpit through sheet stoppers to electric winches for ease of handling in 2000.
- The mainsail reefing lines come back through sheet stoppers into the cockpit to electric winches.
- Huge aft cabin remodeled and rebuilt to an owners captain stateroom with two ensuite heads with dedicated showers and electric toilets in 2000.
- Gounding plates were installed to expand lightening protection in 2000.
- A heavy duty Wesmar bow thruster was installed in May 2002.
- New 1.5 ounce spinnaker with sock, well preserved in 2005.
- New 2.0 ounce spinnakeer with sock in approximately 2010.
- A 26' featuring MaxProp was added in approximately 2010.
- Some degree of blistering was noted during bottom refreshes from 1999 until 2010.
- The bottom was peeled, dried out and a new bottom was rebuilt with epoxy in 2010 by Snead Island Boat Works.
- Three solar panels and a wind generator were added in approximately 2010.
- A custom bimini hard top was fabricated and installed in 2012.
- An area of moisture was found in the hull sides in about 2012. The issue was repaired to marine standards.
- The centerboard was initially made to Irwin Yacht specifications and installed by Snead Island Boat Works in 2014.
- New 110% jib and new staysail in approximately 2016.
- The wind generator was replaced in approximately 2018.
- There was a lightening strike near the yacht in 2020. Some items were replaced as a result.
- A Winslow 8 person offshore life raft was purchased in 2020.
- New Doyle mainsail in 2020.
- New Doyle mizzen in 2021.
- The yacht was repowered in 2021 with a 273 horsepower John Deere four cylinder diesel engine.
- An upgraded custom centerboard was fabricated in 2022 and installed by Snead Island Boat Works.
- Lifelines were replaced with Dyneema in 2022.
- Hurricane Milton damage in 2024. New Foss Foam rudder was fabricated and installed by Snead Island Boat Works. New Dolphin fabricated and installed by Snead Island Boat Works, Some toe rail and rub rail damage repaired. Some damage to stanchions on the port side and port side stern pulpit, all repaired. All damage repaired and installed in 2024.
- Entire bank of AGM batteries were replaced in 2024 and 2025, including the bow thruster battery.
- Standing rigging was inspected and updated as needed in 2025.
Emerald Lady is a spacious cruising sailboat with the comforts of home. She is well equipped and set up for shorthanded sailing. All the systems are functional. The cosmetics are fair and could use some updating. The soft goods are in good condition. Emerald Lady represents an excellent opportunity to purchase a proven off shore capable cruising yacht at a low price.
Her present owner has enjoyed her for 23 years. With his children grown and out of the house he wants to downsize.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/26 | Price decreased | $235,000(-7.8%) |
| 5/28/26 | Initial price | $255,000 |
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The 1985 Irwin Cutter Rig Ketch is ideal for sailors seeking a versatile and comfortable vessel that excels in both coastal cruising and longer passages. Its unique cutter rig provides excellent sail handling options, making it particularly suitable for those who appreciate the experience of sailing in varying wind conditions. This ketch is perfect for both seasoned sailors and those new to sailing, as the rig configuration allows for easier sail management and balanced handling. It’s also a great choice for families or those looking to entertain, with ample space and a user-friendly design that encourages enjoyable outings on the water. With its rugged construction, spacious interior, and ability to handle rougher seas with ease, the 1985 Irwin Cutter Rig Ketch is the ideal boat for adventurers who wish to explore both serene harbors and open waters alike. Whether you're planning weekend trips or longer voyages, this ketch is ready to take you on your next maritime journey.
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