NEW ENGLAND BOATWORKS - Custom - For Sale

The CustombyNEW ENGLAND BOATWORKSis a bluewatersail yachtin acruising ketchconfiguration, built on a robustaluminum hullwith an aluminum deck. Conceived by Ted Hood Design Group for both hull and interior, its centerboard design balances passagemaking capability with practical draft flexibility.

Selecting a Custom

Choosing the Custommeans prioritizing strong construction, thoughtful design, and versatile sailing. At 71 ft LOA with an 18 ft beam, it provides the volume and stability owners expect from a serioussail yacht, while thecruising ketchlayout supports balanced sail plans for extended cruising. Shestakov Yacht Sales can help tailor inspections and negotiations to your goals.

Features of the Model

• Design pedigree by Ted Hood Design Group (hull and interior) for proven offshore capability and comfortable living.
• Durable build: aluminum deck on a aluminum hullfor strength and longevity.
• Centerboard hull configuration for variable draft versatility.
• Power and performance: 1 x Caterpillar inboard diesel with a 16-knot cruise (18.41 mph) and 21-knot max (24.17 mph).
• Cruising utility: fuel capacity of 1015 gal and freshwater capacity of 440 gal.
• Accommodations for up to 11 with 3 heads to support extended time aboard.
• A balanced cruising ketchsetup suited to passagemaking and comfortable short-handed sailing.

Technical Specifications

• Builder: NEW ENGLAND BOATWORKS
• Model: Custom
• Type: sail yacht
• Subtype: cruising ketch
• Hull material: aluminum hull
• Deck material: Aluminum
• Hull configuration: Centerboard
• Hull designer: Ted Hood Design Group
• Interior designer: Ted Hood Design Group
• LOA: 71 ft (21.64 m)
• Beam: 18 ft (5.51 m)
• Draft (min): 23.239 ft (7.0833 m)
• Draft (max): 45.385 ft (13.8333 m)
• Engines: 1 x Caterpillar, Inboard, Diesel
• Speed (cruise): 16 kn (18.41 mph)
• Speed (max): 21 kn (24.17 mph)
• Accommodation: up to 11
• Heads: 3
• Fuel capacity: 1015 gal
• Water capacity: 440 gal

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing, availability, and viewing arrangements for the CustombyNEW ENGLAND BOATWORKSare available on request. Shestakov Yacht Sales provides expert brokerage guidance from first inquiry through closing.

To discuss specifications, schedule an inspection, or submit an offer, contact broker Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate surveys, documentation, and delivery logistics worldwide.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Custom? A: It is a bluewatersail yachtin acruising ketchconfiguration, built on aaluminum hull. The design is by Ted Hood Design Group. Key focus:seaworthinessandcruising comfort.

Q: Does it offer shallow-to-deep draft flexibility? A: Yes. The centerboardhull configuration provides a variable draft from 23.239 ft (7.0833 m) to 45.385 ft (13.8333 m), expandingcruising groundsandanchorage options.

Q: What are the power and performance figures? A: Propulsion is a single Caterpillarinboarddiesel. Performance targets are16 kn (18.41 mph)at cruise and21 kn (24.17 mph)at maximum.

Q: How many people can stay aboard and what are the key capacities? A: Accommodations are for up to 11with3 heads. Tankage includes440 galof freshwater and1015 galof fuel for extended passages.

Q: How can I purchase this yacht through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Contact Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesto review theCustombyNEW ENGLAND BOATWORKS, arrange inspections, and proceed with offers and closing.

Owner Experience Review

Owners who choose Customprojects fromNEW ENGLAND BOATWORKSoften do so for comfortable, short-handed family cruising and serious long-range ambitions. Documented aluminum sailing customs are described as sea‑kindly and steady offshore, while semi‑displacement motor hulls settle into an efficient 9–13 kt groove; some owners simply dial back to about 9–10 kt when they want to stretch range. Planing‑type customs from the yard can reach roughly 25 kt yet still track confidently at displacement speeds when conditions or fuel plans call for it.

On board, listings and owner notes emphasize roomy, practical accommodations and clean, spacious decks, with owner‑forward details like dedicated work/office spaces and large windows on motor customs. These boats are typically set up for private owner/operator use, favoring practical, owner‑configurable layouts and systems over production‑charter style fit‑outs.

Ownership tends to reward those comfortable with care and upgrades. As these customs age, major refits and system renewals are common, and long‑range gear benefits from regular attention—monthly watermaker service and periodic electrical/generator work are typical examples. Several builds have systems specified for redundancy and simplicity, and some even use a purposeful workboat‑style finish with exposed welds to make touch‑ups straightforward.

Pros and Cons

• Sea‑kindly offshore behavior reported on aluminum sailing customs.
• Efficient semi‑displacement cruising around 9–13 kt, with the option to slow to 9–10 kt for range.
• Practical, owner‑focused layouts and spacious decks with the ability to build in system redundancy.
• Expect major refits and system renewals as the yacht ages.
• Long‑range systems demand regular attention, such as monthly watermaker service and generator/electrical upkeep.
• Some customs prioritize a workboat‑style finish with exposed welds over high‑gloss interior polish.

Comparison with Other Models