1979 Colvin 42'

12.80 m
$ 100,000 USD
Nanny Cay Marina, , VG1120BVINanny Cay Tortola VG1120 BVI

1979 Colvin Gazelle Junk Schooner

42' (12.80 m) Summer Wind

A true head-turner, Summer Wind is a classic Tom Colvin Gazelle schooner with a unique junk rig. Built tough with 1/4" steel, she’s been a reliable tour boat for 16 years, sailing 75,000+ miles. A regular in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, she’s well-equipped for adventure and built to go an

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
   Vessel ID: 2829760
FEATURES:
   Junk Staysail Schooner
   1/4" Hull Plates!
   75,000 Miles Sailed!
   Modern Electronics
   Air Con and Heat!
Notable Upgrades: Extensively maintained and upgraded for reliability, including a Yanmar 4JH4AE engine (2009), updated sails (2023-2024), and modernized navigation electronics.

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$ 100,000 USD

$ 139,535 CAD*
88,392 Euros*
£ 75,499 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

A true head-turner, Summer Wind is a classic Tom Colvin Gazelle schooner with a unique junk rig, built tough with 1/4" steel for serious cruising. Designed for adventure, she’s been a trusted tour boat for 16 years, logging over 75,000 miles and carrying 25,000+ passengers. A regular in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, she’s proven her seaworthiness time and again.

Her spacious deck and cozy interior make her ideal for long voyages or life aboard. Equipped with a Yanmar diesel, she offers a fuel range of 260-350 nautical miles, with a design that favors efficient sailing over engine reliance. Her versatile junk rig is easy to handle, reducing the need for constant sail adjustments and making her a joy to sail short-handed.

Originally chosen for her character and charm, Summer Wind draws attention wherever she goes. Her classic lines, rugged steel hull, and distinctive rig make her stand out in any marina. The boat’s history, durability, and well-maintained systems ensure she’s ready for new adventures, whether cruising coastal waters, exploring distant shores, or continuing as a working vessel.

For those looking for a schooner with history, charm, and adventure-ready capabilities, Summer Wind is an opportunity not to be missed.

LOA42'

LOA12.80''

LOD42'

Beam11'

Beam Inch5''

Draft Max Feet6'

Bridge Clearance Feet55'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)44

Fuel Tank (Liters)166.56

Fresh Water (Gallons)90

Fresh Water (Liters)340.69

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Summer Wind

HIN/IMO

MDZ00979E818

Sail-Used

Year

1979

Documented Year

1979

11'5"

Cabins

2

Heads

1

Maximum Speed

7 Knots

Cruise Speed

6 Knots

Range NMI

350

Fuel Type

Diesel

Super Structure Material

Steel/Plywood

Hull Material

Steel

Hull Finish

Epoxy Paints

Hull Shape

Displacement

Air Conditioning

Yes

44 Gallons (166.56 Liters)

90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)

Displacement

30000

Designer

Tom Colvin

Builder

Don Johnson

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • ModelEngine Model: 4JH4AE
  • YearEngine Year: 2009
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 53.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 39.52
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 9999.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
  • Engine Quantity1
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    Additional Info

    Interior Comforts & Amenities


    • Refrigeration: Waeco 12V Cold Machine
    • Stove & Oven: Force 10, 3-burner electric
    • Microwave Oven: Yes
    • Air Conditioner: Dometic DTU16
    • Heater: Dometic DTU16
    • First Aid Kit: Yes


    Electronics & Navigation Equipment


    • Primary Chart Plotter: Garmin
    • Secondary Chart Plotter: Garmin GPSMap 440s
    • Primary GPS: Garmin
    • Secondary GPS: Garmin GPSMap 440s
    • Depth Sounder: Yes
    • Speed & Distance Log: Yes
    • VHF Radio (Primary): Standard Horizon Matrix
    • VHF Radio (Handheld): Standard Horizon HX890
    • Compass: Danforth Constellation
    • Stereo: Fusion MS RA70
    • Stereo Speakers: 6
    • Television: Toshiba 18"
    • EPIRB: Yes
    • AIS Receiver: Vesper WatchMate
    • Search Light: Manual


    Electrical System


    • DC System: 12V
    • AC System: 120/240V @ 60Hz


    Batteries

    • House Batteries: 2
    • Engine Battery: 1


    Additional Equipment

    • Solar Panels: 1 x 100W
    • Battery Charger: Yes
    • Shore Power Cord: 50Amp, 50ft


    Mechanical Equipment


    • Manual Bilge Pumps: 1
    • Electric Bilge Pumps: 1 + emergency backup
    • Steering Type: Wheel / cable to quadrant
    • Fire Extinguishers: 4 x 15lb ABC
    • Emergency Tiller: Yes


    Deck & Cockpit Equipment


    • Primary Anchor: 30lb Fisherman with 300ft 1" rode
    • Secondary Anchor: 30lb Fisherman
    • Spare Anchor: 30lb Danforth
    • Fenders & Dock Lines: Yes
    • Swim Ladder: Yes
    • Side Stanchions & Lifelines: Yes
    • Life Raft: 8-person Offshore Commander
    • Dinghy Davits: Yes
    • Navigation Lights: Yes


    Sails & Rigging


    • Main Mast: 40ft Aluminum Tube
    • Mizzen Mast: 35ft Aluminum Tube
    • Spinnaker: Asymmetrical

    Sails

    • Main: Cambered Junk, aluminum tube battens, Tanbark Dacron (2023), very good (white main photos are older, but good shots!)
    • Jib: Quantum Sails, Tanbark Dacron (2024), hanked, very good
    • Main Staysail: Quantum Sails, Tanbark Dacron (2015), hanked, fair
    • Fore Staysail: Quantum Sails, Tankbark Dacron (2015), hanked, fair
    • Spinnaker: Bought used, only used for schooner race, good
    • Fisherman #1: Quantum Sails, triangular, Dacron (2015), good
    • Fisherman #2: Quantum Sails, quadrilateral, Dacron (2015), excellent


    Boat History


    • Built in 1979 by Don Johnson, currently the 5th owner
    • Primarily sailed in the Chesapeake Bay
    • Previously berthed in Philadelphia for six years, returned to Baltimore ten years ago
    • Longest voyage: Key West, FL
    • Regular participant in Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race for 16 years
    • Used as a tour boat for 16 years, carrying over 25,000 passengers across 75,000 miles
    • Owner serves on the Board of Directors for the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race


    Owner's Comments


    *"When I started my sailing business, I wanted a boat with character—something unique. Growing up in Maine, I admired schooners and didn't want a factory-built boat that looked like everything else in the marina. I knew a Junk-rigged schooner would turn heads, and I was right! She gets noticed!

    Tom Colvin’s Gazelle was based on an earlier design from his grandfather. Her classic lines reflect her history. Built with 1/4" steel instead of 10-gauge, she’s a tank—built for adventure. The longest voyage I’ve done with her was to Key West and back, and she handled it like a trooper.

    She’s not the fastest boat, but the joy is in the voyage, not the destination. If you're looking for a unique, head-turning schooner with a solid track record, this is it."*

    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.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff.

    Summer Wind 42ft Colvin Yacht For Sale
    Brian Duff
    Managing Director

    Nanny Cay Marina

    Nanny Cay Tortola VG1120 BVI

    1-284-494-3260