GAIA is a Jodel and Vrolijk designed Dehler 47 with vinylester hull, teak decks, deep draft (7’9”)and tall rig (75’). It was built for passagemaking and is stiff, fast and sturdy sailing machine that churns through the miles in all weather conditions. The three cabin layout is ideal for a family or for a couple who can use the third cabin as a storage unit. She is currently on the hard in Deltaville, VA, having just returned from winter in the Bahamas. The hull is newly waxed and polished and the bottom is to be painted.

The owners bought her in the Bahamas during COVID and sailed her to Maine, where they outfitted for their cruising requirements. They work on the water, so they understand the importance of maintenance, which has been ongoing (see details) and done to the highest level. It spent 2 winters in the care of Hinckley Yacht Services in Maine.

Gaia has the following equipment and upgrades:

·      Standing Rigging replaced (8/2024)

·      Furler rebuilt (2024)

·      Running rigging replaced with Dyneema lines & Harken blocks (2021)

·      North Sails 100% Genoa (2022)

·      North Sails 140% Genoa (2022)

·      Custom Arch w/ solar support, perch seats, dinghy lift

·      Solar panels – 450W

·      Silent Wind 400+ Wind Generator (2023)

·      New Force 10 Stove (4/2025)

·      Victron Battery Charger (2024)

·      Freedom 60 Battery Monitor control panel (2023)

·      Dessalator 12V Watermaker

·      AIS

·      Radar

·      Starlink (2024)

·      Honda portable generator (2021)

·      AGM Deep Cycle House Batteries (2024)

·      Flexofold Prop

·      SD40 Saildrive (2019)

·      All seacocks replaced (05/24)

·      Andersen Electric Winches (4)

·      Dodger (2022)

·      Wallas Diesel Heater (2022)

If you want to do some serious passagemaking, make an appointment to come and see Gaia soon. This rare offering is a GEM!