CUSTOM BUILT - Custom - For Sale

The CustombyCUSTOM BUILTis an 84 ft (25.76 m)sailing yachtconfigured as acruising ketchwith awooden hull. Powered by a single MAN inboard diesel, it cruises at 8 knots and reaches 10 knots. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales with personal guidance from Andrey Shestakov.

Selecting a Custom

For buyers who value authentic craftsmanship and capable passagemaking at comfortable speeds, the Customstands out. Itswooden hull, broad 24 ft (7.5 m) beam, and Full Displacement configuration deliver reassuring stability, while the draft range of 6.89–9.843 ft expands your cruising grounds. As a classicsailing yachtin a practicalcruising ketcharrangement, it balances sail power with dependable auxiliary propulsion.

Features of the Model

• Single MAN inboard diesel (Diesel fuel) for reliable auxiliary power
• Full Displacement hull for steady motion and efficiency at displacement speeds
• wooden hullwith wood decks for timeless character
• Guest accommodations for 8 with 5 crew berths and 12 heads
• Generous beam (24 ft / 7.5 m) to enhance interior volume and deck space
• Balanced cruising profile: 8 kn cruise, 10 kn max
• Fuel and water capacities of 528.34 gal each for extended time aboard

Technical Specifications

• Builder: CUSTOM BUILT
• Model: Custom
• Type: sailing yacht
• Subtype: cruising ketch
• Hull material: wooden hull
• Hull configuration: Full Displacement
• LOA: 84 ft (25.76 m)
• Beam: 24 ft (7.5 m)
• Draft: min 6.89 ft (2.1 m), max 9.843 ft (3 m)
• Speeds: Cruise 8 kn (9.21 mph), Max 10 kn (11.51 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 100
• Engine: 1 x MAN, Inboard, Diesel
• Fuel capacity: 528.34 gal
• Water capacity: 528.34 gal
• Accommodations: 8; Sleeps: 8
• Crew berths: 5
• Heads: 12
• Deck material: Wood

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing and availability for the Customvary with market conditions and vessel configuration. For current guidance, viewing arrangements, and brokerage support, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate inspections and documentation for a smooth purchase experience of asailing yachtlike thiscruising ketchwith awooden hull.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Custom? A: It is asailing yachtin acruising ketcharrangement with awooden hull, crafted byCUSTOM BUILTfor traditional cruising appeal.

Q: What are the engine and performance details? A: The yacht is powered by 1 x MANInboardDieselengine, delivering acruise speedof8 kn (9.21 mph)and amaximum speedof10 kn (11.51 mph), ideal for a Full Displacement profile.

Q: What are the key dimensions and capacities? A: The LOAis84 ft (25.76 m)with abeamof24 ft (7.5 m).Fuelandwatercapacities are both528.34 gal, supporting extended time aboard.

Q: How many guests and crew can stay aboard? A: The layout provides accommodations for 8,sleeps 8, with5 crew berthsand12 heads, offering abundant facilities for guests and crew alike.

Q: How do I arrange a viewing or make an offer? A: Reach out to Andrey Shestakovand the team atShestakov Yacht Salesto discuss theCustombyCUSTOM BUILT, request full details, and schedule inspections.

Owner Experience Review

Owners choose Customprojects withCUSTOM BUILTto match very specific use cases. Reported scenarios range from family cruising and private long‑range passages to true liveaboard life for months or years. On larger builds, some commission extra guest cabins and crew spaces to support charter and regular entertaining, while others tailor layouts and storage for specialized roles like sportfishing, expedition, or research.

On the water, behavior depends heavily on the naval architecture and yard execution. Well‑designed custom hulls are described as seakindly, and one owner noted a structurally well‑built custom sailboat that completed a round‑trip to Bermuda and the Caribbean. By contrast, ride comfort and cruise speed vary widely with displacement versus semi‑displacement choices and hull form, and poor design or quality control can introduce handling quirks.

Onboard, bespoke accommodation is a frequent upside: owners cite custom owner suites, preferred galley locations, and joinery tailored to how they live, with some making a main‑deck owner’s cabin a must‑have. The flip side is that one‑off interiors can create awkward circulation or non‑standard appliance placement if not specified carefully. Maintenance also demands forethought: non‑standard systems complicate service and parts sourcing, and there are forum warnings about major, unsafe mechanical or electrical issues from inexperienced builders; some owners counter this by specifying redundancy and accessible engine‑room layouts to ease long‑term care.

Pros and Cons

• Tailored layouts and bespoke joinery support family cruising, liveaboard use, and charter with extra guest and crew accommodations.
• When well designed and executed, custom hulls can be seakindly and demonstrably seaworthy, with owners reporting long passages such as Bermuda–Caribbean.
• Owners can spec redundancy and serviceability, including accessible engine‑room layouts, to reduce long‑term maintenance headaches.
• Seakeeping, ride comfort, and cruise speed vary widely by hull form and yard quality, and poor design can introduce handling quirks.
• Non‑standard systems drive up service complexity and parts sourcing costs compared with production models, and inexperience at the yard can result in unsafe mechanical/electrical faults.
• Bespoke interiors may compromise ergonomics, creating awkward circulation or non‑standard appliance placements if not carefully specified.

Comparison with Other Models