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1977 Dickerson 41' (12.50 m) Center Cockpit Ketch
Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
Papillion
“Papillion", a 1977 Dickerson 41, was built on the Chesapeake Bay and has an ultimate CC cruising design/layout with a rare, unique pedigree. Her full, cutaway keel draft of 4.5 feet and her heavy displacement allows her to be comfortably taken offshore or cruised down the Intracoastal Waterway.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Center Cockpit
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| 4.9 SHOAL DRAFT |
| NEWER FUEL TANKS (2015,2019) |
| FULL COCKPIT ENCLOSURE WITH LIKE NEW COCKPIT CUSHIONS |
| WIND GENERATOR |
| SOLAR |
| Notable Upgrades: |
| Date Listed: 02/28/2025 |
Description
"Papillon"
Dickerson 41 CC
A solid and proven offshore cruising sailboat
Papillon is ketch-rigged, center cockpit with a full isinglass enclosure making for comfortable passages. Two private berths, fore and aft, allow for spacious living with privacy. Her full cut-away keel 4.9 ft draft and an ICW friendly 50’ mast allow for maximum flexibility in anchorages and coastal cruising. She was built on Chesapeake Bay and is considered by many to be the ultimate in cruising designs.
Papillon is set up for an off-the-grid cruising lifestyle with her systems so balanced she can sit on anchor for months at a time. Commissioned and built by the owner of Dickerson Boat Builders himself after he sailed to Jamaica on a sister ship. Her full, cut-away keep and heavy displacement allows her to be comfortably taken offshore or cruised down the Intracoastal Waterway.
She has been a coastal and Island cruiser for the past 32 years, making over 25 passages to the Bahamas and northern Atlantic, a solid yacht that will serve her new owners well for many years to come.
“Papillon" was purchased as a home and a long-distance stable cruiser, and she has provided both. We have cruised her from Baltimore, through the Bahamas, and as far south as the Dominican Republic. She is loved and well cared for and currently docked in St. Augustine ready for her next adventure, north or south. It is our hope to find someone looking for what she is, a comfortable home and a fine vessel that will take you anywhere you want to go.”-current owners
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Upgrade and Maintenance Timeline
2015 -2025
2017
- New 44 Gallon STBD fuel tank- Aluminum
2016
- New standing rigging by Sail Craft in Oriental, NC.
- Mast Rewire: While the rigging was replaced, the mast was rewired and the foredeck and steaming lights were replaced. The masthead light was replaced with a tricolor (new 2025), new VHF antennas were installed on the on the main with an AIS antenna on the top of the mizzen.
2017
- New Stack Pack- built in Auckland NZ
- New 740 chart plotter
- New Garmin 6212 chart plotter
- New Raymarine Sail 400 auto helm, and depth sounder
- New AIS transceiver
- New Marine Sail 400 auto helm and depth sounder
- New Silentwind generator with a solar hybrid charge controller and extra blades
- New strata-glass cockpit enclosure
2019
- New 7 of 12 chainplates were replaced, others are in great condition and easily inspected.
- New 46 Gallon Port fuel tank- Aluminum
2020
- New Adler Barbour refrigeration plate and compressor
- New Kuuma water heater
- Serviced Drip-less stuffing box
2021
- Two new 200w Renogy solar panels and mounting bracket
- One new 165W Renogy solar panel
- New Victron MPPT Solar Controller
- New Balmar 70amp series 6 alternator
- New Balmar MC-614 multistage 12V regulator
- New Blue Sea ACR (automatic charging relay with remote control)
- New Blue Sea digital battery monitor
- New 65 lb Mantis Supreme anchor and 200' of 5/16” Grade 43 (G4) Chain (Primary)
- New 35lb Bruce anchor 50 feet of chain and 200 feet of 5/8 rode (Secondary)
2022
- New 8 D AGM house batteries
- Serviced: Decks and coach house Kiwi gripped
2024
- Serviced: Hydraulic steering: new fluid and bled both ends
- New: Hemple bottom paint applied in the Dominican Republic
2025
- New Tricolor masthead light
- Serviced: Main winches greased and cleaned
- New Group 27 AGM starter battery
- Replaced older zippers on Isinglass enclosure
Nashville Yacht Brokers is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sunshine Cruising Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
Official Number: 588098
LOA: 41' (12.50 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1977
Draft Max: 4' 5''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 65.00
- Power KW: 48.47
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4600.00
Full Details
RIGGING
- Mast height- 50 ft
- 2016: all new standing rigging in by Sail Craft in Oriental, NC. During the rigging refit the mast was rewired, replacing the foredeck and steaming lights. A new VHF antenna was added to the main mast and an AIS antenna was added to the mizzen
- 2019: 7 of 12 chainplates were replaced, others are in great condition and easily inspected
- 2020: turnbuckles replaced
SAILS
- The sails are Omar, the Main and Ginny (150%) are approximately 15 years old and in very good condition. The Main is fully Battened and loose-footed. The Mizzen is an older sail that has been refitted as a loose-footed, fully battened sail. The Stack Pack was built in Auckland NZ in 2017.
- 2025: New exterior sail track on the main mast
- 2025: Main winches (Lewmar 44's 2-speed and self-tailing) were serviced
TANKAGE
Water:
- 100 gallons in two 50 stainless tanks under the gallery with
- access ports for servicing.
Fuel:
- 2015: New starboard aluminum tank: 44 gal
- 2019: New port aluminum tank: 46 gal
RUM!!
- 10-gallon stainless steel rum tank with a deck port and galley dispensing spigot.
This hasn’t been used recently for fear of what would happen if
there were gallons of rum available at the push of a button, however, the
original owner who had it installed insists it’s only been filled with Mount
Gay Rum- for those who are curious!
NAVIGATION
- 2017: 740 chart plotter, Garmin 6212 chart plotter, New Raymarine Sail 400 auto helm and depth sounder; AIS transceiver
- 2024: Hydraulic steering serviced with new fluid and bled both ends
POWER GENERATION
- 2021: Silentwind generator with a solar hybrid charge controller, and extra blades
- 2021: Two 200w Renogy solar panels and mounting brackets, one 165W Renogy solar panel, Victron MPPT Solar Controller.
- 2021: Balmar 70amp series 6 alternator, Balmar MC-614, multistage 12V regulator, Blue Sea ACR (automatic charging relay with remote control), Blue Sea digital battery monitor.
- 2022: 8 D AGM house batteries
- 2025: Group 27 AGM starter battery
ABOVE DECKS
- Windlass: Sea Tiger 555 manual anchor windless in good working order.
- Winches: Lewmar
- 2013: New Hatches with vinyl covers
- 2014: Bottom peeled and barrier coated
- 2017: New strata-glass cockpit enclosure 2017, zippers replaced 2025
- 2020: Drip-less stuffing box serviced
- 2021: New 65 lb Mantis Supreme anchor and 200' of 5/16” Grade 43 (G4) Chain (Primary) and 35lb Bruce anchor 50 feet of chain and 200 feet of 5/8 rode (Secondary)
- 2022: Decks and coach house Kiwi gripped
- 2025: Hemple bottom paint applied in the Dominican Republic
BELOW DECKS
- Fans: 1- vberth, 1 - head, 3 -galley/salon, 1 - aft cabin
- 19-inch wall mounted TV, stereo and speakers
- Three Burner propane, with broiler and oven, Force 10 brand,
- Exterior propane storage container, custom built. Force ten wall mounted propane cabin heater.
- Nature’s Head Composting Toilet 2011 - never have to pump out again! Perfect for off-the-grid or on-the-hook living. Also still have original head; there is no holding tank, however the platform for it is there.
- 2025: New water hoses from galley to water heater
- 2024: New aft cabin wind scoop
- 2021: New hot water heater (engine driven)
- 2020: New Kisae 2000W PureSine Converter, New Adler Barbour refrigeration plate and compressor
- 2019 new zippers and fabric on all cushions, fore and aft bunks with memory foam added
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Plethora of tools, fishing equipment, parts, manuals, supplies, and all records and logbook.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Trinka 10’ sailing tender and new (2023)
- Mercury 5hp, 2 stroke outboard with less than 50 hours, serviced 2025
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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