Avispa is one of two motor boats designed by legendary sailboat designer, Charles Morgan, with sea-worthiness a criteria for fishing off-shore. She is, therefore, a sailors’ motor boat and has been a much admired, perfect “Gentleman’s Launch” on the waters of the Rappahannock River and Carters Creek for the past decade. Not only is she easy on the eye, this classic is easy to handle too.

Professional yard and the owner’s care has brought her back up to original standards. For example, Avispa’s Crusader 454 engine was removed, completely rebuilt, and reinstalled in 2022. With that and her re-tuned prop, cruising speed is a good 18 knots at 3000 rpm, and her Wide Open Throttle speed is 26 knots at 4,500rpm.

With a gleaming hull, renewed canvas (top replaced in 2021) and fresh bright work, this elegant boat gives a great ride and attracts attention wherever she ventures.  

ENGINES AND MECHANICAL:

• Crusader 454, (320hp), completely removed, rebuilt and reinstalled in 2022, now has appx 80 hours
• Four barrel Holley carburetor
• Three bladed bronze propeller, re-pitched to 14'3" which has hugely increased performance
• Stainless steel wheel

ELECTRICAL:

• Two AGM starter batteries (Nov 2020)
• Two USB ports
• Lewmar Electric Windlass

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION:

• Garmin GPS/Chartplotter/Depth Sounder 741XS
• KUH Azimuth 1000 compass
• Mechanism in place for Autopilot but no controller

DECK AND COCKPIT:

• Stainless steel Ultra 26lb anchor (new 2022)
• Lewmar 50amp Electric anchor windlass
• Bow canvas cuddy with zip closure for head privacy or shelter from rain
• Bow seat cushions
• Console bench seat cushions
• Removable swim ladder
• Permanent T top with new canvas
• Porta potty
• Lifejackets, dock lines, fire extinguishers, electronic flares

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Boat had been shrink wrapped on the hard for seven years before current ownership which started in 2015.  Substantial work was completed by Rappahannock Yachts prior to launch in spring 2016.
• May 2017 Fuel tank senders were serviced, one replace.
• 2018 New salt water pump to heat exchanger fitted. 2018 Steering hydraulics Ram replaced and hydraulic pump replaced.
• 2018: Fuel tanks cleaned
• 2022: New starter installed

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.