1991 Perry 51 Boat in Seattle, WA 98109 US

S/V MITERNE..... This sailing yacht is for voyaging the world's oceans.

Description

The stunning MITERNE offers an opportunity to own a superb voyaging sailing yacht. This one-of-a-kind custom-built Perry 51 is a work of fine furniture encased in a strong, welded steel hull designed by one of the world's preeminent cruising yacht designers, Robert H. Perry and outfitted with the highest quality equipment and fittings available when she was constructed in 1991.The result is a safe, elegant and comfortable world cruiser of the highest quality. The interior spaces are bathed in abundant amounts of natural light through many port lights and overhead hatches throughout the yacht. Stunning interior woodwork, that modern builders struggle to replicate, give a warm feel to the main salon, galley and her cabins. The protected center cockpit with full cockpit enclosure and teak cockpit grating keep crew safe and sound while underway. Configured as a cutter MITERNE is a powerful sailing vessel. a well-balanced, manageable cruising rig that performs steadily without overpowering a small crew. She is properly set up with rigging and sail handling systems appropriate for shorthanded sailing of a cruising vessel of this size. Central to this is the hydraulic-in mast mainsail furling which is operated from the cockpit, no sail covers or lazy jacks to take care of. The center cockpit is laid out for shorthanded sailing with large hydraulic Lewmar 66 ST primary winches for sail trim. Her helm pedestal has Edson wheel steering with Richie compass, a teak cockpit table and Garmin navpod radar/chartplotter. Sailing Instrument repeaters are located at the top of the companionway. The Perry 51 has a full long keel with skeg-hung rudder, providing ultimate tracking stability and rudder protection from ocean debris. A robust, heavy-displacement hull signature promises comfortable for motion-kindly ocean passages. The organized sloop/cutter sail plan for the MITERNE provides a versatile array of sail plans for varying wind conditions. In heavy weather, the ability to fly a staysail while reefing the main keeps the center of effort low and balanced. While it is not a "light air flyer" due to its substantial wetted surface area, once the wind exceeds 12-15 knots, the Perry 51 finds its stride. The past owners frequently report that the vessel tracks exceptionally well, requiring minimal input from an autopilot or a wind vane during long stretches of downwind trade-wind sailing. Perhaps the most unique and smart feature is the stepped scoop transom which makes it very easy to come and go from the yacht from a dingy or when med-moored. The "Verdict" - MITERNE is an "honest" yacht-it does not pretend to be a racing machine, but it promises to keep its crew safe and comfortable in conditions that would turn back lighter vessels. MITERNE has been lovingly maintained with many upgrades and major maintenance documented throughout her life. It remains a premier choice for couples or families seeking a classic, high-volume cruiser with a pedigree of excellence. Her bright green Awlgrip hull, fair entry into the water, cutter rig, sweet sugar scoop stern and handsome lines have heads turning undersail and while alongside the dock. She is ready to take new caretakers on fresh adventures and to make memories for a new captain and crew.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS & UPGRADES

New running rigging 2026

New nonskid deck paint 2026

New Iversen dodger and full cock pit enclosure 2012

Design and Construction

Conceived as a heavy, rugged offshore passage maker prioritizing structural integrity and safety over light-displacement racing designs. designed for extended remote living fitted out with massive tankage capacities deep in the bilge, The steel hull and deck were fabricated by Dieter Pollack at Riverbend Metal Corp in Port Coquitlam, BC. Dieter is one of the best steel boat builders in the world and well known for his Amazon series of steel cruising boats. The hull is built using the radius chine method of construction. After welding, the hull insides and exterior were sandblasted to white metal and primed with three coats of Devoe 235 epoxy. Two four-inch diameter steel pipes are welded into the hull and connected by rubber hose to the cockpit drains. Most seawater intakes are via two nipples and Marelon through hull valves off the port standpipe. Most overboard discharges are plumbed to the port standpipe via a stainless-steel manifold located well above the waterline. This arrangement minimizes through hulls and provides a vented loop for bilge pump and other overboard discharges. Other through hull fittings are welded-in steel nipples and threaded Marelon through hull valves. All through hulls are easily accessed. Most deck hardware is mounted with drilled and tapped stainless steel machine screws into the steel deck After the hull and deck were completed, this boat was trucked to Seattle for fit out of the interior, systems, and rig. The entire interior was coated with urethane foam for insulation. In the bilges this foam is coated with a rubberized urethane coating to seal out water The interior and systems were completed over the course of a year. The equipment and systems aboard MITERNE were selected and installed after careful consideration by project manager Bob Berg of Tatoosh Marine. Hardware with high tensile loading, including the anchor windlass, traveler base, running backstay padeyes and outhaul turning block are through bolted for extra strength. The spars and furling gear are by Hood with the sails by the Hood Sails and Seattle North loft. The cutter rig was chosen for ease of hand-ling and the use of Hood's hydraulic furling gear operated from the Lewmar Commander hydraulics package make for very easy operation.

• Hull plating is 3/16" thick
• Frames are 3/8" x 2 ½" flat bar on 27" centers
• Longitudinal stringers are ¼" x 1 ½" flatbar on 12" centers
• The deck and cabin top are 10-gauge plating on ¼" x 2" flat bar frames and ¼" x 1 ½" stringers
• Cabin sides and cockpit are 3/16" plating
• Bow roller is 304 stainless steel and welded in place

Interior accommodations

The interior accommodation space of MITERENE is long on stowage, comfort, quality joinery, and elegance. One proceeds down six steps from the center cockpit to the very light and single level interior. From the companionway ladder, one steps down to the salon/galley. The companionway ladder is in itself a work of fine furniture; built of solid walnut it has six wide treads with inlaid Tread master teak colored non-skid. This ladder has cutout handholds in the side boards. For engine access either the lower two steps or the entire companionway can be slid out of the way to access the front of the main engine and primary fuel filters. The engine gage and alarm panel is beneath the first step. A hinged kick plate lifts to access the 24V battery selector switch, emergency 12V house to start crossover switch, the hydraulic power breaker, and manual pull for the engine room Halon extinguisher. Leather strips are glued onto the companionway ladder bottom allowing it to slide along the cabin sole without scratching. A removable storage bin for hatch boards and pump handles is located to starboard and a trash bin to port of the companionway. The galley is immediately to port of the companionway ladder. The countertop is beige Corian. From forward to aft, a large counter sits atop the front-loading refrigerator. Outboard is the gimbaled Force 10 LPG stove front-loading with oven and broiler. Beneath the deck edge, dish cabinets flank the stove. A spice rack and overhead florescent light are above and outboard of the stove. Pan storage is in a cabinet beneath the stove and five utensil drawers are forward of the stove. Along the aft edge of the galley is the deep double stainless-steel sink. This sink drains directly overboard through a Marelon through hull fitting and 1 1/2" hose. A Scandvik single lever faucet supplies fresh water to the sink. A separate spigot is supplied by a manual fresh water foot pump. Above the sink are two varnished walnut cup racks and microwave oven. A cabin fan, two overhead spot lights and two 110V outlets with GFI keep the galley lit and powered. Two louvered doors access a large storage cabinet beneath the sink. A trash bin with hinged lid and lift out canvas liner is inboard against the companionway ladder. The navigation station is to starboard of the companionway. A large, slightly angled chart table hinges open to access a top loading, stainless steel lined freezer. The fridge and freezer control/displays are mounted below this pane A 12V outlet is located at this shelf for charging batteries or powering portable electronics. A flex-arm light can swing over the chart table for illuminating charts or laptops at night. Outboard along the starboard hull side, beneath the deck edge, mounted in a hinged panel are the tank gages, inverter remote control, VHF radio, B&G multi, GPS/plotter, and corrosion monitor. This panel hinges down to easily access wiring for this equipment. The 12V DC distubution panel is further aft. A digital thermometer for the freezer and 110V GFI outlet is mounted below the chart table. The Trace inverter/charger is mounted beneath the nav seat. The main salon is set apart from the galley and navigation station by half height bulkheads. Headroom is generally 6'5" through the boat as proffered by the hull's moderate freeboard and coach roof. Immediately evident is the furniture-quality, wood joinery. Bulkheads and flat surfaces are book matched maple in a satin finish. Trim is solid walnut. Cabinet and cabin doors are louvered, raised panel and of solid walnut. All walnut trim and doors are varnished. Cabinet doors are fitted with "push to close" latches for easy opening and secure latching. The cabin sole is of ½" thick solid maple on top of marine plywood. All drawers have solid maple sides dovetailed to walnut faces. All lockers are completely finished on the inside with white laminate. The overhead is white laminate secured with walnut battens. Ample chrome fixture area and task lights with wall switches are located in each space. Many of the overhead spot lights are on dimmer circuits for extra control. 110V outlets, red night lights along the sole, cabin fans, and opening ports and hatches are found throughout the interior. Storage on MITERNE is simply amazing; better than any other boat of this size range. Few and far between are the boats that actually have enough storage space on deck and below for all the gear, spare parts, clothes, toys, books, and other belongings most families enjoy and need. Designer Robert Perry wisely chose to provide copious hanging lockers, storage cabinets, drawers, bins, and other spaces instead of building the salon and staterooms all the way to the hull sides. Starting forward is a storage/guest cabin with convertible single/double berth with access to the chain locker. Next aft is the guest stateroom with a double pullman berth to port, ensuite head to starboard and large storage locker aft to starboard. The main salon has a dinette to port and a straight settee to starboard. A passageway leads aft along the starboard side with lockers outboard and access to the walk-in engine room inboard. The master stateroom is accessed through the starboard side passageway. A curved, walnut-trimmed opening in the companionway bulkhead partitions the nav station from this corridor. Outboard and forward is a large locker housing the Splendide clothes washer/dryer. Inboard and above the engine room door are the main 120-volt AC and 24-volt electrical switch/gage distribution panel. Below this is the engine room door stooping below the cockpit sole where headroom is 4' 5" to the port side, outboard of the cockpit where headroom is 6' 5". The removable sole panels are topped with black rubber Lonseal. Three 24V lights and one 110V light illuminate the mechanical space and an extraction fan helps cool and remove and vapors. Besides mechanical and electrical components, one will find the central vacuum cleaner and coat hooks mounted on the forward bulkhead. A solid walnut louvered/raised panel door at the aft end of the passageway provides privacy for the master stateroom. To starboard and forward, beneath the side deck are two hanging lockers. A steel combination lock safe is built into the aft hanging locker. Further aft is a cabinet with two deep shelves. The double berth measuring 56" wide by 78" long is on centerline and aft with a custom Temperpedic mattress. Storage below the bunk consists of two top opening bins aft, a large cabinet access through louvered double doors, and eight drawers of varying sizes. Two bookshelves are at the head of the berth with a 110V GFI plug on the starboard side. A multi Nav display and stateroom air conditioning control are flush mounted to port of the berth. Two stereo speakers are flush mounted in the white laminate overhead. A walnut-trimmed, oval mirror is mounted on the forward bulkhead. The ensuite head is to port with stall shower forward. The ensuite aft head has a solid walnut raised panel/louvered door provides privacy. As with the forward head finish in this compartment is white laminate with varnished walnut trim. The lavac head and separate shower stall are forward. A Scandvik shower on a 4' hose and single lever mixer valve allow for showering/rinsing. A shower curtain divides this area from the rest of the space. A fiberglass shower pan with white plastic starboard grating collect shower water to improve drainage of this shower stall. A green marble counter tops two storage cabinets and two drawers. A Scandvik stainless steel sink sits aft in this counter. A fresh water foot pump and hot/cold Scandvik faucet supply water to the sink. This sink and the shower stall drain to the aft sump box located in the Engineroom. Two overhead dome lights and a bar light over the mirror illuminate this space at night. 110V GFI outlet and cabin fan power and cool this space. MITERNE is a warm comfortable a well thought out living space.

• Intervac Model H-120 central vacuum cleaner with 50' hose and attachment nozzles
• Splendide 5200 Comb-o-matic clothes washer/dryer
• Force Ten three burner stove and oven with broiler
• Scandvik single lever faucet at the galley sink
• Sharp carousel microwave oven
• Marinetics propane solenoid switch
• (2) 2.5-gallon propane bottles
• Moen single lever mixer valve for aft head shower
• Scandvik shower nozzle bar with soap dish and muti spray pattern shower nozzle
• (2) Lavac "Popular" model heads

Electronics and Navigation

• Garmin Navpod radar/chartplotter at steering pedestal
• Garmin 4KW closed array radar antenna mounted with stainless steel guard/support on mast
• Garmin 740s GPS Plotter at nav station
• Miltech Marine AIS Receiver
• Raymarine ST8002 Autopilot in cockpit with S3G corepack and handheld remote
• Raymarine fluxgate compass mounted on mast, away from steel hull (new 2007)
• Backup Raymarine ST7000 autopilot with Type II linear drive and spare compass
• Brooks & Gatehouse sailing instruments
• Hydra 2 multi displays at companionway, analog wind at companionway
• Hydra 330 multi display at nav station
• Hydra 330 multi display in aft stateroom
• B&G masthead wind sensor
• Icom IC-M710 Single Sideband radio with AT-130 automatic tuner and insulated backstay
• Standard Horizon GX5000S DSC VHF at nav station with cockpit RAM microphone
• Two masthead VHF whip antennas; one for AIS receiver and one for VHF radio
• VDO Fuel and (2) water tank level meters at the Nav Station
• Yacht Corrosion Consultants corrosion monitor fixed mounted at nav station
• Flex arm red/white light at chart table
• 12V outlet and (4) 110V outlets at nav station
• Chelsea brass 4" diameter ship's clock and barometer
• Ritchie Powerdamp compass on steering pedestal
• Aquasignal bow and stern lights with LED bulbs
• Aquasignal masthead tricolor/anchor/strobe light with LED bulbs
• Handheld 12V battery powered searchlight and charger
• 24V DC handheld search light and outlet by companionway
• Preamplifier and amplifiers for stereo
• (2) Subwoofers and (6) speakers in salon
• (2) Bose outside speakers for cockpit
• (2) Stereo speakers in aft stateroom

Electrical Systems

• Charles 15kva 120v/240V single phase shore power transformer with selector switch for 108V, 120V, 208V, 220V, or 240V, or generator
• Trace SW4024MC2 4000watt, 120V inverter/120-amp 24v battery charger
• Sentry 220V battery charger with 12V 60-amp smart output
• Remote control panel for Trace inverter/charger
• Ample Power 12V 120-amp alternator with Ample Power smart regulator
• Ample Power 24V 180-amp alternator with dual belts and Ample Power smart regulator
• Balmar 24V DCM2000 battery monitor
• Balmar 12V DCM2000 battery monitor
• Digital meters for shore volts, system volts, AC load, 24V DC load, 24V DC volts, 12V DC load and 12V DC volts
• (2) 8D AGM batteries for 12V house bank with selector/isolation switch approximately, 200amps
• (4) 8D lead acid wet cell batteries for 24V house bank with battery selector/isolation switch, approximately 400amps
• 4D gel cell starting battery for engine and genset with disconnect switch and emergency house/start switch
• 75' 30-amp 110V Smart shore power cord
• 25' 50-amp 110V shore power cord
• 50' 50-amp 110V shore power cord
• 50 amp and 30-amp shore power galvanic isolators
• 24V Engine room exhaust fan
• 220V outlet for dive compressor
• Marine Air 16K BTU air conditioning compressors with air handlers in fwd and aft stateroom, salon, and galley
• Marine Air ECU digital air conditioning controllers
• Engineroom fire alarm and Rule high bilge water level alarm
• Foredeck light on mast
• (2) Side deck lights on mast
• Masthead tri-color navigation lights

Mechanical Systems

• Perkins 4-236 85 hp naturally aspirated propulsion engine with 4226 engine hours
• Velvet Drive Model 10-17-108 1.88:1 ratio hydraulic transmission
• Drive saver flexible shaft coupling
• Stainless steel 1.5" propeller shaft
• PSS dripless shaft seal
• Integral, welded steel "V" shaft log strut
• Composite cutlass bearing
• Three blade 22" feather Maxprop
• Spurs line cutter on propeller shaft
• Bronze Groco raw water strainer for main engine
• Manual oil change pump on engine
• Centek fiberglass lift muffler
• Remote lube oil filter assembly with dual Fram PH8A elements
• Lewmar Commander 24V DC hydraulic powerpack for main furling, (4) winches, and anchor windlass
• Engine instrument panel at companionway with water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, volts and tachometer
• Separate engine overheat alarm with sensor on engine lube oil system and exhaust system
• Dual Racor 500 FG primary fuel filters with vacuum gage and stainless-steel drip pan
• Walbro 24V fuel priming/purging pump
• Throttle and gear controls on the steering pedestal
• Northern Lights 12 KW 220V diesel genset model no. M843N-HE-12N with 3030 hours
• 24-volt (In hull) Side Power 10 HP bow thruster
• Centek fiberglass lift muffler for genset
• 35-amp 12V alternator on genset
• Single Racor 500 FG primary fuel filter with vacuum gage and stainless-steel drip pan
• Engineroom automatic/manual Halon 1301 fixed fire extinguishing system
• Lewmar 3000 chromed bronze, vertical capstan and gypsy, hydraulic anchor windlass
• Raymarine Type III hydraulic drive for autopilot mounted on an independent rudder post arm from manual steering
• Local up/down pushbutton and handheld remote control for anchor windlass
• Riding pall for primary anchor chain
• Primary anchor 88 lb. Delta primary anchor, 400' of 3/8 G4 high tensile galvanized anchor chain and 5/8" galvanized swivel
• Secondary anchor 20kg Bruce with 25' of chain and 200' of ¾" nylon three stranded rode
• Fortress FX-37 and Fortress FX-55 storm anchors with red storage bags
• 250' of ¾" nylon three strand anchor navigation line
• 250' of ¾" nylon plaited anchor line
• Tubular stainless steel St. Croix dinghy davits with 5:1 block and tackles: winch on port davit
• Forespar flush mounted, self-closing salt and fresh water wash down fittings on swim platform

Deck Layout

The deck layout is a textbook example of how to make a deck efficient, safe and beautiful all at the same time. Everything required to sail has been considered and provided. A heavy-duty cockpit dodger with removable side panels provides full cockpit enclosure and shelter for the center cock pit. Safe non-skid wide side decks with well-placed stainless-steel hand rails provide safety for working on deck. This yacht started life with the highest quality hardware and rigging available at the time. MITERNE is cutter rigged. She is properly set up with rigging and sail handling systems appropriate for shorthanded sailing of a cruising vessel of this size. Central to this is the hydraulic-in mast mainsail furling which is operated from the cockpit. There is an in/out/off toggle switch on the steering pedestal and a pushbutton on the port cockpit coaming to activate the hydraulic furling motor. The mainsail outhaul is led aft through a rope clutch to a self-tailing winch to starboard of the companionway. This line can be led to the port primary winch and effectively set the mainsail by "pushbutton." The Hood mainsail has five full length vertical battens, providing positive roach and minimizing in-mast creasing. A Navtec hydraulic vang and backstay, with cockpit pump/control valve allow fine tuning of the mainsail and rig tension. Primary winches are massive Lewmar 66 self-tailing hydraulic winches with a slow and fast speed. The staysail is hanked on and hoisted and lowered from the mast. A sturdy proven Harken furler is at the stem for the primary 150% genoa, Not the least of her exterior virtues is the ease with which her bright appearance can be maintained. Folding mast steps allow for ease in inspection of aloft. Two large aft lazarette provide ample area for stowing diving gear and cruising boat kit. Seawater washdowns on foredeck and transom is very handy.

Sails and Rigging

• Hood hydraulic Stowaway mast double spreader, deck stepped painted white
• Hood aluminum boom; painted white
• Hood hydraulic-in mast mainsail furling
• (38) ABI folding aluminum mast steps from deck to masthead
• 3/8" Dyform standing rigging with Norseman terminals top and bottom
• Continuous cap shrouds
• Dual backstays for redundancy and an unobstructed stern
• (4) Leather covers on spreader tips
• Harken roller furling forestay with furling line lead aft through a Spinlock rope clutch to a dedicated hydraulic Lemar winch on the cockpit coaming
• Hood Vektron 150% genoa with forest green Vectron Sunbrella UV cover and foam luff for reefing
• Hood Vektron mainsail with five full-length vertical battens
• North 1.5 oz cruising spinnaker with control sock
• North storm trysail and storm jib
• North hank on staysail with single reef and stowage bag (allows bagging while hanked on to stay)
• UK 115% Genoa
• (2) Running backstays with spectra pendants and 4:1 block and tackles for running the staysail
• Navtec hydraulic vang and twin backstay cylinders with control/pump panel in cockpit
• Lewmar Commander 24V DC hydraulic powerpack for main furling, (4) winches, and anchor windlass
• Forespar anodized aluminum spinnaker pole, mounted on mast with inboard full height lift car
• Winches on mast: (2) Lewmar 46 ST halyard winches, (1) Lewmar 40 ST pole lift winch
• (3) Spinlock halyard stoppers on mast
• (5) Aluminum cleats on mast
• Bronze Herreshoff style trysail track on mast and halyard block
• Winch handle holder on steering pedestal guard and mast
• (2) Lewmar 66 ST hydraulic, two speed primary winches on cockpit coaming
• (2) Lewmar 46 ST hydraulic, single speed mainsheet and genoa furling winches on cockpit coaming
• (2) Lewmar 46 ST two speed winches on either side of companionway; staysail sheets and mainsail outhaul
• Lewmar rope clutch for mainsail outhaul; Spinlock rope clutch for starboard staysail sheet
• Aluminum 1 ¼" wide genoa lead car tracks with rubber end stoppers
• Aluminum 1 ¼" wide staysail sheet lead cars on top of coach roof with rubber end stoppers
• (4) Large Lewmar adjustable genoa/jib lead cars
• (2) Lewmar adjustable lead cars for staysail sheets
• (2) Large aluminum, stacked genoa/jib foot blocks
• (2) Lewmar snatch blocks and webbing loops for sheeting spinnaker to toe rail or outboard sheeting of genoa.
• Lewmar 4:1 mainsheet traveler with cam cleats and continuous loop control line
• 2:1 mainsheet at end of boom led through Lewmar blocks to a dedicated self-tailing hydraulic winch
• Mainsail jibe preventer system with spectra lines
• Sampson ½" diameter XLS Extra genoa sheets
• Sampson ½" diameter XLS Extra mainsheet
• Genoa sheets with soft shackle attachment to clew of the genoa
• Spinnaker sheets and staysail sheets
• (12) Hood stainless steel 14" x 6" opening side ports in coach roof and stern
• Insect screens for opening ports
• (3) Hood stainless steel 24" x 24" overhead hatches
• (1) Hood stainless steel 18" x 13" overhead hatch
• (2) Hood stainless steel 20" x 20" overhead hatch
• (2) Hood stainless steel 14" x 8" overhead hatch
• Drop over insect screens with chain weights for all overhead hatches

Tankage

• Fuel Tank (1) 300 Gallons, Stainless Steel
• Water Tanks (6) 200 Gallons, material Stainless steel
• Sanitary Holding Tanks (2) 35 Gallons, material Plastic each with macerator

Safety & Miscellaneous

• Highfield 10' inflatable dingy with Yamaha 9.9 hp outboard
• Switlik 8 Person offshore life raft in a fiberglass canister and aluminum cradle, new 2022
• Emergency tiller
• White Jim Buoy Horshoe buoy on stainless steel stern rail mount
• (2) Jacklines in nylon tubular webbing
• (2) Padeyes in cockpit for attaching harness tethers
• Sea-Brake storm "traction" device and large stainless-steel swivel
• Paratech drogue and large stainless-steel swivel
• Kidde carbon monoxide alarm
• (2) Kidde smoke alarms
• (5) Dry chemical fire extinguishers
• Teak outboard bracket on pushpin
• A large organized set of spares
• Propane BBQ with tank
• Dock lines and fenders
• Aluminum boathook
• Forespar white powder coated aluminum outboard lift with hand crank winch and 2:1 tackle
• Portable dive compressor
• Stainless steel kayak/SUP brackets