$179,900

Description

Willet is one of approximately 27 boats built by Sunward Yacht Corp. in Wilmington NC and finished out by Rose Yacht interiors . These yachts gained fame when Walter Cronkite commissioned the build of Hull#17 S/V Wyntje. S/V Willet is Hull#18 and was commissioned in 1989 and given a master carpenter’s certificate.   She is a very stable, great blue water sailing vessel. Her 38 ft waterline quickly lengthens under sail and she has been seen to do 8+ knots for extended runs. Her Code Zero and Asymentrical on Bamar Endless furling move her along nicely in wind under 12 knots. At 15 knots her basic canvas will move her well and at 18 knots she comes into her own.   She is balanced and managebale with a solid turn of speed even in following seas. When the current owner was researching vessels suitable for his plans he contracted with Robert Perry N.A. to help evaluate potential purchases. Perry’s  comment on the Sunward 48 was  “…well, she’ll certainly stand up to her canvas.” and that she does. 

The current owners have invested over $300K in upgrades and maintenance since purchasing Willet in 2011.  Recent highlights include:

ReLion Lithium Batteries
Balmar High Output Alternator
New Found Metals Portlights
Replaced Refrigeration Compressor & Evaporator Plate
Replaced Engine Mounts
Harken Electric Winch on Coach Roof
Harken Mainsheet Traveler 
Code Zero on Top Down Furler
New Mainsail by Mack Sails

Full Specs

Willet

Dimensions

LOA: 56
Beam: 14.33 ft

Engines

Tanks

Accommodations

Number of heads: 2

LOA: 48.00 ft / 14.63 m
LWL: 38.50 ft / 11.73 m
Beam: 14.25 ft / 4.34 m
S.A. (reported): 1,091.00 ft2 / 101.36 m2
Draft (max): 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement: 50,000 lb / 22,680 kg
S.A./Disp.: 12.92

Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JHTE
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: HP 115
Engine Hours: Approx 5700 

Fuel Tanks – Total 320

1 x 200g GRP integral beneath Cabin Sole
1 x 120g GRP integral beneath Engine Room Sole 

Water – Total 500g
1 x 250g GRP Starboard side below salon Cabin Sole
1 x 250g GRP Port side below Cabin Sole

Holding – Total 32g
1 x 20g molded Poly in Forward Head 
1 x 12g Molded Poly under sink in Aft Head

Willet is a large, comfortable yacht built to take you anywhere you wish to go in style and comfort.  Entering from the robust companionway you enter the spacious salon which is resplendent with the finest joinery.  The mahogany salon table has inlaid olive burl and both settees are highlighted by lockers adorned with leaded stained glass.  

The Galley to starboard is a true sea going chef's dream, with huge refrigeration and freezer space, ample prep surfaces, double stainless sinks and an almost new Force 10 Stove/Oven. This complimented by a large number of lockers for flatware, cutlery and provisions. 

The NavSta to port is also elegantly appointed with inlaid olive burlwood. 

Turning aft past the NavSta one finds a workshop bench outboard complete with tool storage and vise.  To inboard is the large electrical service panel with breakers for all DC and AC systems.  Just aft of the electrical panels is the entry to the walk-in engine room where one will find most of the yachts key systems easily accessible.

Continuing aft in the passageway one enters the master stateroom with king size berth equipped with custom mattress.  The aft stateroom includes an ensuite head with separate shower.

Continuing forward from the Salon one finds ample locker storage outboard and entrance to the day head inboard.  Further forward one enters the large forward stateroom with queen pullman berth to starboard and additional storage and seating to port.

The U-shaped galley is designed with blue water passage making in mind, and allows one to cook safely while underway. 

Marble Countertops
Ample Prep Surfaces
Gimbaled Stove make & model: Force 10 3 burner (new in 2018)
Large Fridge w/: Frigoboat system with keel coolers and BD50 Danfoss compressor (2012)
Large Freezer w/: Frigoboat system with keel coolers and BD50 Danfoss compressor (2022)
Double Stainless Sinks
Deep, Large Lockers 

Garmin Chartplotter GPSMap 4008 at Helm
Garmin Chartplotter GPSMap 4208 at NavSta
Garmin Radar
VHF Transceiver IC-M412 at Helm
VHF Transceiver IC-M506 at NavSta
AIS Transceiver:
Two Garmin GMI 10 MFDs
SIMRAD AP24 Autopilot (Below Deck Linear Drive) Linked to Garmin GPS/Plotter
Handheld Marine VHF Radio

Description of AC service –There are two 30 amp 120 volt AC power system services. These can be run independently, splitting the power into two separate 30 amp circuits (total 60 amps) controlled on the breaker panel. One side has a high Amp circuit for such as the HVAC and Inverter charger; the other has  High amp circuits for the Water Heater and Kitchen outlets. Alternatively, all circuits can be run from just one input by combining the two breaker sides with total amp draw reduced to 30 amps.

Description of DC service – ex: The DC System consists of a 400AH House Bank comprised of four (4) Group 31 size Lithium phosphate-iron ReLion Batteries and a single Group 27 AGM Deep Cycle Starter Battery. A fifth, 50 AH High Draw LiPO4 Battery is located under the windlass aft of the chain locker.  These LIPO4 batteries have onboard BMS to prevent overcharge and although slightly slower to charge and the charge density is lower than Cobalt Lithium used in automobiles and electronics, They are far safer and do not tend to catch fire!

House Bank – 400 AH (350 usable)
Starter – 100 AH Deka Dominator Gel Cell (Napa Branded)
Energy Monitor – BEP located at the Navigation Station
Battery Voltage Gauge – BEP Measures Voltage at Start Battery and House Bank independently
Battery Amp Capacity Gauge- BEP Measures net charge on House Bank and battery level
Four (4) DC Outlets(Cig Lighter type)- NavSta, Cockpit,Aft Cabin Starboard Side, Main Salon Starboard side
Two (2) dedicated USB outlets- Aft Cabin Port, NavSta
Nine 120V outlets - Two in Galley, one each in aft head, aft cabin at foot of bead, under Dressing Mirror, In Engine Room, In Workshop, In Main Salon Portside, Forward head.
Seven (7) Fans including large capacity Carfamo fan over master Bed and Carfamo fan at the NavSta 

450W Rigid Solar Panel on Hard Bimini
Wind Generator on Mizzen Mast

Fully Battened Mainsail with Harken Battslides– Mack Sails 2018
Yankee- 130% Genoa Mack Sails 2017
Staysail- Sobstad Sails (Custom with heavier than spec cloth) 2011
Mizzen with Tides Strong Track luff - Sobstad Sails (Custom with heavier than spec cloth) 2012
Code Zero- Mack Sails 2021- Bamar endless furler purchased new at this time

Asymetrical Spinnaker- Unknown age (prior to 2011) but little use. It was re-cut and the roller furling gear added by Mack Sails in 2021 to fit the Bamar Furler . 

Both Main and Mizzen have Mack Sail’s “MacPac” sail covers and lazyjack system new in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Mast pulled in 2012 and wiring replaced as needed. A 1 oz Gold Piece was returned to the mast step before re-stepping.
A combination Aqua Signal Tri-Color/Anchor Light installed new in 2012
Running lights P&S are Hella new in 2015
Stern Light is Aqua Signal
Spreader Lights (LED) main and mizzen new in 2016
Schaefer Roller Furler for Yankee New in 2011
Schaefer Furler of Staysail new in 2014
Bamar endless furler is removable, Halyard and Mast Crane are permanent.
Four Lewmar 46 Halyard Winches, One Lewmar 8 and One Lewmar Reefing winch on Main Mast 
Lewmar single speed winched on Mizzen for topping liftLewmar 16 Halyard Winch on Mizzen MastForespar Whisker Pole with mast mounting on vertical sliding track.
Two (2) Lewmar 55 sheet winches in cockpit, 
One(1) Two Speed Lewmar Headsail Furling in Cockpit
One (1) Two Speed Lewmar Sheet Winch for Mizzen in Cockpit
One (1) Two speed  Lewmar Sheet winch for Staysail in cockpit on cabin top
One (1) Harken Electric Winch and Button Control for Main Sheets and other utility (New 2020)
The Main Traveller was replaced in 2019 with a Harken System

Solar 450W
Wind
Propane locker holds fits two 20 lb aluminum tanks, with room for third 10lb tank
Life Raft – Four (4) man Revere Liferaft on deck mounted bracket- Certification is out-of-date.
Dinghy Davits
Magma BBQ Grill
Dinghy
Yamaha 15HP 2 Stroke Outboard

Lighthouse Windlass- factory rebuilt in 2018
Primary on Bowsprit - Rockna 30 (70 lb)  200 ft 3/8ths chain, plus 100 ft 5/8 nylon rode spiced to chain
Secondary on Bowsprit - Delta 55 (55lb100ft 3/8ths chain plus 200 ft BRAIT rode spliced to chain
Stern - Fortress FX55 Aluminum Kedge lashed to stern rail with 200 feet of nylon rode