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ADA YACHT WORKS - Custom Built Sailing Yacht - For Sale

Commissioned for owners who value craftsmanship and capability, the Custom Built Sailing YachtfromADA YACHT WORKSis a bespokesail yachtconfigured as acruising ketchwith awooden hull. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and the international team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a Custom Built Sailing Yacht

Choosing the Custom Built Sailing Yachtmeans prioritizing size, comfort, and proven systems. At 39 m (128 ft) with an 8 m (26 ft) beam and Monohull configuration, it balances interior volume with seakeeping. As acruising ketch, the rig is well-suited to versatile passagemaking. Twin inboardCumminsdiesel engines support confident maneuvering and steady passages at a 10-knot cruise (11.51 mph). The Wood Epoxy deck complements thewooden hullconstruction, and interiors by Hale DOKE provide a refined onboard environment. Accommodations for 8 and 3 crew cabins allow a clear separation of guest and service areas.

Features of the Model

  • Bespoke build by ADA YACHT WORKS
  • Bluewater-oriented sail yachtlayout as acruising ketch
  • wooden hullwith Wood Epoxy deck
  • Monohull configuration for classic handling and feel
  • Interior design by Hale DOKE
  • Twin inboard Cumminsdiesel engines; 10 kn (11.51 mph) cruise
  • 183 GT gross tonnage for notable volume
  • Accommodations for 8; 3 crew cabins
  • Capacities: 924.6 gal water; 1386.9 gal fuel

Technical Specifications

  • Builder: ADA YACHT WORKS
  • Model: Custom Built Sailing Yacht
  • Type: sail yacht/cruising ketch
  • Hull: wooden hull; Configuration: Monohull
  • LOA: 128 ft (39 m)
  • Beam: 26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Draft: 13.287 ft (4.05 m)
  • Gross Tonnage: 183 GT
  • Engines: 2 × Cummins, Inboard, Diesel
  • Cruise Speed: 10 kn (11.51 mph)
  • Interior Designer: Hale DOKE
  • Accommodation: 8
  • Crew Cabins: 3
  • Water Capacity: 924.6 gal
  • Fuel Capacity: 1386.9 gal

Pricing and Ordering

To discuss pricing, build details, and next steps for the Custom Built Sailing YachtbyADA YACHT WORKS, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will coordinate specifications, options, and delivery planning tailored to your program.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Custom Built Sailing Yacht? A: It is asail yachtset up as acruising ketchwith awooden hulland Monohull configuration, built byADA YACHT WORKS.

Q: How many people can it accommodate, and what about crew spaces? A: The yacht provides accommodations for 8and includes3 crew cabins, ensuring clear guest–crew separation.

Q: What are the key dimensions and tonnage? A: LOA is 128 ft (39 m), beam26 ft (8 m), max draft13.287 ft (4.05 m), with183 GTgross tonnage.

Q: What propulsion and performance details stand out? A: Twin Cumminsdieselinboardengines support a10-knot cruise(11.51 mph) for steady, efficient passages.

Q: How do I move forward with purchase or build? A: Reach out to Andrey Shestakovand the team atShestakov Yacht Salesfor brokerage guidance on theCustom Built Sailing YachtbyADA YACHT WORKS, including specifications review and next steps for ordering.

Owner Experience Review

Owners who commission the Custom Built Sailing YachtfromADA YACHT WORKStypically target private long‑range cruising and, in some cases, luxury guest charter. Recent Ada-built examples demonstrate programs accommodating up to 12 guests supported by multi‑person crews (e.g., All About U with a crew of nine), aligning with a preference for professionally run operations rather than short‑handed weekend use.

On the water, larger Ada projects favor full‑displacement hulls and a comfortable ride at displacement‑level speeds. Documented benchmarks from comparable builds set expectations: All About U is noted around 12 knots cruising and about 15 knots top, wood/epoxy gulet‑style yachts such as LE PIETRE are typically listed near 10/12 knots, and pure sailing performance varies by brief—one 47 m Dykstra‑designed schooner project was reported as capable of at least 23 knots under sail.

On board, owners emphasize generous, bespoke accommodation and social decks—examples include six cabins for 12 guests, foredeck lounges, beach‑club layouts and even pools on 35–50 m projects—complemented by practical, well‑lit interiors and fully equipped galleys highlighted in broker writeups. Maintenance expectations are conventional for classed superyachts from ADA YACHT WORKS: listings document refits with new teak decks, engine‑room upgrades and renewed RINA surveys; prudent owners plan for periodic major refits and class survey cycles on larger custom builds.

Pros and Cons

  • Custom layouts with expansive social decks and practical, well‑lit interiors suit private cruising and charter programs.
  • Comfortable displacement ride with realistic cruise speeds drawn from comparable Ada projects.
  • Built to class with conventional superyacht service regimes and documented refit pathways.
  • Most builds are configured for multi‑person professional crews, limiting true owner‑operator use.
  • Periodic major refits, teak deck renewals and class survey costs add downtime and operating expense.
  • Performance and layout vary widely by design and naval architect, requiring careful vetting of each custom brief.

Comparison with Other Models

ModelLOABeamDraftSpeed (Cruising/Max)Gross Tonnage
ADA 50Z163' 0" (49.90 m)29' 0" (9 m)8' 2" (2.50 m) – 8' 6" (2.60 m)12 kn / 15 kn497
Custom Built Sailing Yacht128' 0" (39 m)26' 0" (8 m)13' 3" (4.05 m)10 kn183
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