40' Freedom 40 Cat Ketch 1980

Fall In Love With \"Dessert First\"

Bow Thruster, Generator, All New Electronics,

And So Much More!

 Walk Through Video Coming Soon!

Dessert First is a beautiful example of the classic Gary Hoyt/ Halsey Herreshoff designed Cat Ketch.   Her traditional lines, comfortable layout, simple but powerful carbon fiber rig and exceptional sailing characteristics make her a vessel that any discriminating yachtsman would be proud to own.  She was built by the master craftsman at Tillotson/Pearson in Road Island and was the personal boat of Margaux Hemingway in the 1990's. 

Her centerboard design allows access to shallow anchorages with her 4'5\" draft.  When the wind picks up, lower her board to 7'6\" and you've got a stable cruiser that can point high into the wind and handle rough conditions with ease.  I sailed alongside her for a photo session in 20-26 kts of breeze.  She points and sails beautifully to windward.  On a run or a reach, she is even more impressive and left my cutter in her wake. 

Her current owner of the past 23 years has taken excellent care of her.  Over the past three months, she had had a $25k major refit.  Come take a look, and fall in love with this classic beauty.  

Highlights Include:

• ALL New B&G Electronics Currently Being Installed 7/2018.  Zeus Chartplotter, Autopilot, Wind and Depth.  ALL BRAND NEW!
• Perkins 4108 w/ 2063 hours.  (Rebuilt in 2007)
• Vetus Bow Thruster With Foot switches At Helm 
• Mase 3.2KW Diesel Generator 
• Upgraded Sails with Traditional Booms
• 12,000 BTU Air Conditioning (NEW 2017)
• Fully Battened Main and Mizzen Sails (NEW 2008)
• Paneltronics Electrical Panels (NEW 2008)
• High Output Alternator
• Frigoboat 12V Refrigeration/ Freezer
• All Screws In Teak Decks Removed and Re-bedded With Epoxy- NO LEAKS (2010)
• 12V Lewmar Windlass (New 2014)
• All AGM Batteries (NEW 2016)
• NEW Bottom Paint (6/2018) 
• Flag Blue Awlgrip Paint-  (Buffed and Polished 6/2018)
• White Awlgrip Boot Stripe (NEW 6/2018)
• Exterior Brightwork in Process Of Refinishing (6/2018)