1985 Mar Dulce Steel Pilothouse Ketch Sailboat Sold Boat in Brunswick, GA US

Fantastic price Reduction !!!!!!!!

Shambhala, a classically handsome sailing yacht, is currently offered for sale. Her finely rounded hull and classic hourglass stern have been admired in many anchorages and marinas in US and foreign ports. Her stunning design is reminiscent of a classic Herreshoff or latter day Cherubini 44 with hull and cabin sides so fair she is often mistaken for a fiberglass boat. This timeless beauty, combined with the strength and safety of her steel hull and deck make her the perfect long distance voyager. Her traditional interior with bright finishes and traditional woods give the feeling of comfort of home.

The simple staysail ketch rig makes Shambhala easily handled by a small crew and allows many efficient sail plan choices. Her performance under sail is comparable to more lightly constructed vessels while providing the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of solid steel construction.

The low pilothouse enhances her beauty and provides a second steering station and complete shelter from inclement weather. Navigation and watch keeping are easily accomplished from this protected central control center. Engage either the Aries wind vane steering or the integrated autopilot and the crew can remain comfortable and safe at sea.

Both headsails are rigged with roller furling for maximum control and ease of handling. The staysail is rigged with a code 0 furler so that it may be removed for short tacking with the large genoa. Twin downwind headsails and a cruising spinnaker are also included to cover all sailing options. Both mainsail and mizzen are rigged with stackpack furling, multiple reef points, and Antal sail tracks for ease of raising, lowering, and reefing sails. A total of seventeen stainless steel Andersen winches are strategically placed to enhance the sailing experience.

The lovely interior includes two separate heads, one with an enclosed stand-up shower. A large king-sized V-Berth is forward with a pull-out double berth in the main salon and a comfortable pilot berth in the pilothouse. The efficient galley includes a two burner all stainless propane stove with oven and broiler and a stainless steel double sink. A well-insulated top loading refrigerator and freezer and a very large pantry for dry goods makes provisioning for long journeys a simple matter.

Her current very experienced owners have spared no expense in caring for this remarkable vessel and adding modern equipment and upgrades. This is a truly seaworthy boat that will take you to the ports of your dreams.

"Roberto Hosmann Design Pilothouse Ketch"

Shambhala is in excellent condition and a world class ocean cruiser that has been extensively upgraded over the past few years. Her current very experienced owners have spared no expense in preparing this remarkable boat for comfort and safety at sea and dockside. With modern equipment and upgrades , Shambhala is a tremendously designed and built vessel that is rarely made available.

Shambhala is a very strong, safe, comfortable design with an exceptional interior layout, and has a very special aft cockpit pilothouse. Roberto J. Hosmann has designed many vessel for various companies; Sparkman Stevens and Oyster... On deck there is a spacious aft cockpit with wheel pedestal. The pilothouse has a fully equipped steering station and on deck stainless steel folding table. Opposite is a generous seating area with 360 degree visibility while seated

This Blue Water Sailing Yacht is offered to the adventurous ocean going sailors and or the sailor that wants extreme comfort and safety at sea.

Steel construction to American Bureau of shipping. German shipbuilding steel used throughout with 3.2mm steel in the Deckhouse and decks, 4mm in the hull, from the bulwarks to slightly below the waterline and 6mm steel from below the waterline to the keel. the lead ballast was hot poured into the internal keel cavity. Frames are affixed at about 16" to 20" centers. the hull was built right side up and was sand blasted and zinc spray coated in its entirely, both inside and out. The coal tar epoxy process was applied to all internal steel from the bottom of the vessel to over foot above the waterline. from the waterline up, and into the Deckhouse and Decks there is sprayed-in polyurethane foam to eliminate condensation and to insulate the accommodations from extremes of cold and heat and for exceptional sound insulation.

The vessel underwent a Major Refit from March,1993 thru November 1994 at Mark Treworgy Yacht and Ship Builder's yard in Palm Coast Florida.

I will be adding much more information soon!! So much thought has gone into Shambhala; every item in the vessel was built in after the hull and deck were put together. Every thing can be worked on or changed out without destroying anything.(Unheard of in todays production boats.)

This vessel has so much to offer for the mariner who wants the safest sailing vessel with maritime charm and the ability to travel to your dreams. Captain J NeJame (listing Broker/Sales)