VELOURIA - LITTLE HARBOR FOR SALE

Well-preserved and elegant, this stunning example of Ted Hood’s WhisperJet 44 series is an exceptional yacht for sale, perfect for exploring shallow waters and coastal regions. With a spacious and inviting bridge deck, along with a cozy interior, she offers a delightful liveaboard experience that prioritizes safety and comfort. If you're looking to buy a yacht that combines style with functionality, this vessel is an outstanding choice. Discover the allure of yacht sales in the current boat location and seize the opportunity to own this remarkable cruising yacht.

Section name

Velouria is a well-maintained example of Ted Hood’s WhisperJet 44 series. This yacht is powered by twin Hamilton water jets and two Yanmar 420HP diesel engines, offering a remarkable 2’6” draft with no underwater appendages that could be damaged in a grounding or fouled by fishing gear. This makes her an excellent choice for cruising shallow waters or coastal areas where lobster pots and other floating hazards can be a major concern.

With a quality of finish that is only found in the best custom yachts, Velouria’s interior has been crafted in varnished cherry and teak woods with Herreshoff-style white bulkheads. The yacht features a large centerline queen berth forward, a spacious and well-appointed galley, and a comfortable bridge deck, making for an easy and accommodating liveaboard experience.

Velouria is spending the winter of 2024/2025 in heated storage in Bristol, RI, ensuring she remains in pristine condition for her next adventure.

Accommodations

The bright cabin interior of this yacht is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, featuring solid varnished cherry trim, locker frames, drawer fronts, and corner posts, all finished with a hand-rubbed varnish. The white insulated hull ceiling complements the roller-bearing drawer slides equipped with Kroon flush positive latches. The cabin sole is a solid varnished teak with ebony inlays, finished in satin varnish, adding a touch of elegance. The primary bulkheads are finely crafted with raised panels, finished in varnished cherry and white enamel, creating a sophisticated ambiance. The interior fabrics are a luxurious aqua blue Ultrasuede, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

In the forward cabin, you'll find a centerline queen berth with a new memory foam mattress, set to be installed in 2025. The cabinetry incorporates lockers, drawers, and two cedar-lined hanging lockers, providing ample storage space. Additional features include two reading lights, two overhead fans, two portholes, and an overhead hatch. An opening pass-through to the galley separates the owner’s cabin in the forward bulkhead, ensuring privacy and convenience.

Just aft of the forward cabin is the salon, which boasts a settee to starboard that converts into over/under berths with storage underneath. The salon is equipped with a bookshelf, storage lockers, and an Alpine radio/stereo system that includes an iPad connection. The space is well-lit with two reading lights, three overhead dome lights, two portholes, and an overhead hatch.

The Vacuflush head is located aft to port, while a separate stall shower and sink are positioned to starboard, offering comfort and functionality. The galley, situated to port across from the settee, is equipped with a 3-burner electric stove and oven, newly installed in 2021, a microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a top-loading refrigerator/freezer. Storage is abundant in drawers and lockers, and the countertops are crafted from off-white Corian, providing a sleek and modern finish.

Bridge deck

The bridge deck of this yacht is designed for both functionality and comfort, featuring two sets of tables. One of these tables is a single unit that ingeniously converts the settee into a double berth, providing additional sleeping space when needed. The other two are custom day tables, perfect for casual dining or entertaining. To port, there is a sit-down chart table complete with a bolster backrest, offering a comfortable space for navigation tasks. Adjacent to this is a custom bar area, equipped with a built-in refrigerator/freezer, ensuring refreshments are always at hand. The helm station is strategically positioned forward to starboard, providing excellent visibility and control.

The helm station itself is a highlight, featuring a Stidd helm seat that promises comfort during long voyages. It includes built-in footrests for added convenience and a binocular/cup holder, ensuring that everything you need is within easy reach. This thoughtful design ensures that the bridge deck is not only a hub of activity but also a place of relaxation and enjoyment.

Electronics

The yacht is equipped with a comprehensive suite of electronics designed to enhance navigation and communication. At the heart of the system is the Raypilot 650, paired with a Type 1 hydraulic pump, ensuring precise and reliable autopilot functionality. Complementing this is the Raytheon ST-60 tridata system, which provides essential data for depth, speed, and wind, crucial for informed decision-making while at sea.

For chart plotting, the yacht features a Garmin 4212 chartplotter, offering detailed and accurate mapping capabilities. This is further enhanced by the Garmin radar, newly installed in 2024, which provides superior situational awareness in all weather conditions. The SIRIUS weather package is also included, delivering real-time weather updates to help plan your journey effectively.

Communication is facilitated by a Garmin AIS receiver/transmitter, ensuring you are always visible to other vessels and can receive their information as well. The Garmin VHF radio, paired with a Shakespeare 5240 wire whip VHF antenna, ensures clear and reliable communication over long distances, making it an indispensable tool for safety and coordination on the water.

Electrical system

The electrical system of this yacht is meticulously designed in accordance with ABYC standards, ensuring safety and reliability. It features a comprehensive control and distribution panel equipped with a voltmeter and ammeter for precise monitoring. The entire system is wired with tinned wire, enhancing durability and resistance to corrosion. A bonded system is in place for all underwater hardware, providing additional safety and protection.

The system includes a reverse polarity indicator, which is crucial for detecting any electrical faults. The yacht is equipped with 12-volt cabin lighting, providing efficient illumination throughout. Additionally, there are 110-volt outlets in the galley and head, complete with GFCI for added safety. For convenience, 12-volt outlets are available at the chart table and helm, ensuring easy access to power.

Courtesy lights are installed in the cockpit, enhancing visibility and safety during nighttime operations. The bridge deck features dimmable halogen lights, while stainless steel dome lights illuminate the areas below. Danish reading lights add a touch of elegance and functionality, and fluorescent lights are installed in the head and shower compartments for optimal lighting.

The yacht is powered by a MasterVolt 8kW generator, newly installed in 2024, ensuring a reliable power supply. The Heart interface inverter/battery charger, also new in 2024, provides efficient power management. Battery switching is seamless, and a dedicated generator start battery is included for added reliability.

Dockside power is facilitated by 110-volt connections with both 50-amp and 30-amp options, along with 50-foot electric cords and adapters for flexibility. The battery cables are single insulated 4/0 with a fire-retardant jacket, ensuring safety and durability. Spare wire conduits are available for both AC and DC electrical systems, allowing for future upgrades or modifications. The system is completed with 80-amp engine alternators for efficient battery charging, ensuring that power is always available when needed.

Deck

The deck of this yacht is thoughtfully designed with both functionality and style in mind. It features a robust stainless bow rail, providing safety and security while navigating. At the stern, removable stainless steel dinghy davits offer convenient storage and deployment of a tender. The Maxwell RC-800 anchor windlass, designed for chain, is complemented by a built-in anchor roller, ensuring smooth and efficient anchoring operations. For added convenience, the windlass can be remotely controlled from the helm.

The yacht is equipped with a bowsprit that includes an integrated anchor roller, and a stainless steel Bruce 44 lb. anchor with chain, providing reliable anchoring capabilities. Varnished teak burgee and ensign staffs add a touch of elegance, while a stainless flagstaff is mounted on the cabin top. A swim ladder, newly installed in 2024, offers easy access to the water.

Safety is a priority, with a Jim Buoy horseshoe life ring equipped with an ACR MOB strobe, USCG-approved life jackets, and a flare kit. The deck also features six stainless opening portholes with screens, and three stainless opening deck hatches for the salon, forward cabin, and forepeak, all equipped with screens and light blinds for two-way opening.

Additional features include three windshield washers and wipers, new canvas, and new windows. The deck is equipped with two bow chocks and eight stainless steel mooring cleats strategically placed at the bow, amidships, and stern. A hot/cold shower is conveniently located in the aft cockpit, and the yacht comes with six dock lines and four 8” fenders with covers.

For signaling and communication, the yacht is equipped with an air horn and a loud hailer with intercom and foghorn functions, ensuring you are heard and seen in all conditions.

Hull

The hull of this yacht is a masterpiece of modern construction, featuring a foam-cored bottom, topsides, and deck, all designed for optimal strength and durability. It is protected by a vinylester osmosis barrier, ensuring long-lasting resistance to water ingress. The hull is reinforced with knotted bi-directional glass fibers and a Kevlar hybrid, providing exceptional structural integrity. The yacht also boasts a molded steering console and instrument box, a molded swim platform, and a molded rub rail with a lightweight stainless composite guard stringer, all contributing to its robust and sleek design.

The exterior of the hull is finished in a stunning Flag Blue Awlgrip, applied in 2022, with Whisper Gray nonskid added in 2023 for enhanced safety and traction. The cabin sides are painted in Smoke White, creating a striking contrast. The yacht is adorned with varnished teak toe rails and trim, which will receive a fresh coat of varnish in the spring of 2025, ensuring they remain in pristine condition. The Matterhorn White boot stripe and red bottom add a touch of classic elegance to the overall aesthetic. The cockpit soles are laid with teak, providing a luxurious and timeless finish, while molded fiberglass stern seats offer comfort and style.

Mechanical equipment

The mechanical equipment of this yacht is designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. It is powered by two Yanmar 420 hp diesel engines, which have approximately 2600 hours of operation, ensuring robust and efficient propulsion. These engines are connected to two Hamilton 321 waterjets via quadrive couplers and drive shafts, with the jets scheduled for servicing in the spring of 2025.

The yacht is equipped with two alternators to ensure a steady supply of electrical power. Comfort on board is enhanced by two MarineAir air conditioning units, one dedicated to the bridge deck and the other servicing the main salon, galley, and owner’s stateroom. The isolation engine mounts, installed in 2019, reduce vibration and noise, contributing to a smoother and quieter ride.

A WhisperJet sound barrier provides ultrasonic insulation around the engine boxes, muffler wraps, and gaskets on all openings, further minimizing noise. The wet exhaust system discharges through the transom, maintaining a clean and efficient operation. The yacht features Morse throttle/jet drive controls for precise handling and bronze raw water strainers for reliable engine cooling.

Hydraulic steering ensures responsive and effortless maneuvering, while Racor fuel filter/water separators with thumbscrew bleeders maintain clean fuel delivery. An oil change system simplifies maintenance, and custom air intakes on deck enhance engine performance by ensuring optimal airflow. This comprehensive suite of mechanical equipment ensures that the yacht is ready for any adventure on the water.

Additional features

This yacht is equipped with a range of additional features that enhance safety, convenience, and comfort on board. The automatic Halon fire control system provides peace of mind by ensuring rapid response in the event of a fire. Maneuverability is greatly improved with the Vetus 7” bow thruster, allowing for precise control in tight spaces. The yacht is fitted with three bilge pumps with automatic switches, installed in 2008, to efficiently manage any water ingress.

Fuel storage is ample with a 450-gallon welded aluminum fuel tank, while water needs are met with two interconnected polypropylene water tanks totaling 164 gallons, complemented by an additional water bladder tank in the bow. Safety equipment includes three 2.5 lb. fire extinguishers and one 10 lb. extinguisher, ensuring readiness for any emergency.

The Vacuflush head and macerator are conveniently located to port, and a high water bilge alarm provides an extra layer of security. For emergency situations, the yacht is equipped with a COPAS/SARSAT/EPIRB system. Additional practical features include dinghy davits, an outboard motor bracket in the cockpit, and blackout curtains for privacy and comfort.

The yacht also features a cockpit weather cover, running lights updated in 2024, and a domestic hot water heater installed in 2024, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience on the water.

Exclusions

In the sale of this yacht, it is important to note that the owner's personal effects are excluded. This means that any personal items belonging to the owner will not be included in the transaction and will be removed prior to the sale. This ensures that the yacht is transferred to the new owner without any personal belongings of the previous owner, allowing for a smooth and clear transition.