2001 Dudley Dix 70’ Schooner, Annapolis and Cape Cod, USA, NEW PRICE: $685,900 USD (boat and business)
Description:
A fine sailing vessel that cuts a romantic profile, Liberté is a three-masted staysail rigged schooner that offers a unique business and lifestyle opportunity! Custom built for the trade, she has generous seating and deck space to serve as a singular venue for private charters, weddings, corporate outings, family gatherings and other group events as well as public open-booking sailings. Or, keep her for your own - she is ready for the liveaboard lifestyle to take you wherever the wind blows. Well-designed and capable of crossing oceans, the Liberté is a grand experience for all.
USCG certified with current Certificate of Inspection (COI) (latest inspection and re-certification in May 2023) for 49 passengers and 5 crew, Liberté can be purchased with a turnkey business operation, a solid book of business and loyal repeat customers. An owner-operated business, she has sailed in Falmouth, Massachusetts for 32 years for a ten-week high season from July 4th weekend through Labor Day, and in Annapolis, Maryland for 27 years in the spring and fall. A business expansion into the Caribbean for more year-round operation is a real possibility. This is a unique, independent lifestyle with a good income for an owner-operator.
The current owners built Liberte to spec and have poured heart and soul into her for 3+ decades but are ready to retire and are looking for a special person or crew to carry on the legacy. If you’re ready to live the dream afloat, contact us! Serious inquiries only, a non-disclosure will be required before any financials are shared.
Dimensions:
LOA: 77’
LOD: 64’ 10”
Beam: 18’ 6 1/2”
Draft: 7’
Specs:
Hull Lines: Dudley Dix, Hout Bay 70’
Engineering: Andy Dize
Construction: Global Yachts, Howdy Bailey, launched 2001
Material: Hull 5/16th mild steel plate, deck ¼ mild steel
Rig inspired by L. Francis Herreshoff
Below Decks Walkthrough
Walking down the companionway stairs, the head is immediately to starboard and there is a small landing area for coats, boots, foul weather gear, etc. Immediately to port is the fully equipped galley (see below). Forward and down one step is the 17’ great room for copious dining and living space amidships. Forward of the great room is a small office area plus two equal crew cabins. Aft of the galley is the nav station, followed by a generous-sized full-width master cabin. Headroom is 6/3”, max 6’8”.
Engine:
135 HP Ford marine inline 6 natural aspirated diesel engine with 6,787 engine hours as of 10/21/23
Large enough to maneuver near docks and push the vessel beyond hull speed if there is no wind
8 1/4 knots at top speed
Perkins gauges
Transmission: Velvet drive model #20 02-005
Edson Steering: New 5/16” cable and chain 2022
Navigation:
Compass is a 1962 Constellation perfectly refurbished
Electronics:
Standard Horizon VHF and handheld
Radar / Chart Plotter Raymarine: E70013
AIS Vespar Marine WMX 850
Depth Sounder Standard Horizon
Radar reflector
Plentiful Paper Charts
Rigging:
Traditional techniques used for durability and simplicity of design
Main and Fore masts are 3/8th wall, 11” diameter aluminum
Mizzen is 3/8 wall, 8 1/4” diameter aluminum
Stays and shrouds are 1/2” stainless steel 7x19, swag and Flemish hoop attachments, new 2021
Turnbuckles 7/8”, mild steel
Chain plates are 1/2” steel plate or rod, easily inspected
Harken Blocks with 5/8th three-strand dacron
Sail Inventory:
Main by Squeteauge, new spring 2023
Mizzen by Squeteauge, three years old in good condition
Main by Lee Sails, five years old in serviceable condition
Main Fore Staysail by UK, six years old in good condition
Fisherman by Lee Sails, eight years old in good condition
Fore Fore Staysail by Squeteauge, two years old in very good condition
#1 Yankee cut jib by Squeteauge, six years old with some wear
#2 Yankee cut jib in serviceable condition
Three #3 Jibs are worn but useful
Genoa is old but serviceable
Fore Topsail by Lee Sails, 22 years old, rarely used and in excellent condition
Anchor Equipment:
Ideal Windlass with new motor in 2022
Anchor #1 is 175 lbs Claw with 200’ of chain and 1/2” bridle
Anchor #2 is 110 lb Danforth with 200’ of 3/4” nylon rode with 15’ of steamer chain
Additional 175 lb claw 150’ of chain
Two heavy storm bridles
80 lb Danforth 200’ rode, spare chain and shackles.
Electric:
12 volt, 4 eight D house batteries, new spring 2023
One eight D isolated engine start battery, New in 2021
120 volt 50 amp 220 inverter converter
Water system:
Water pressure pump, new 2023
Three freshwater tanks: 60, 40, 30 gallons
Hot water heater both electric and engine
Shower with sump pump
Head:
Dometic gravity toilet with 12 gallon tank, hand pump to 36 gallon holding tank
Galley:
Refrigerator 110 volt Avanti RA 76306WT – caterers appreciate the extra space
Seaward Princess gas stove, four burner with oven
Microwave
Toaster oven
Coffee maker
Deck:
Plenty of comfortable places to sit and kick back
Over sixty seats on the deck of Liberté
A wheelchair can easily be accommodated
Able to serve large buffets and more intimate sit-down dinners for twelve alfresco while sailing
Additional:
Fenders: One Orange Ball, 32”; Five 14” x 36” hot dog fenders, two smaller size
Spare parts for engine: Spare fuel pump, used condition good. Two oil coolers. Racor 50 gallon per hour with rebuild kit
Spare parts for rig: several Harken blocks, turnbuckle 7/8”, stainless steel 1/2” cable 300 feet
Tools and special equipment. Prop puller, Coupler puller, spare Plexiglas port light
Tool bag of wrenches and other equipment to maintain the boat
Dock lines and chafing gear
2 Boat hooks, 8’ and 10’
Photo Credit: Moonlit Sail, Joseph F. Cavanaugh III
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.