Celestial 48' CC 1985 Ketch USCG Registration Information

OFFICIAL NUMBER: 979613

HULL NUMBER: CEQ48010B85

IMO NUMBER:

VESSEL NAME: ORION

HAILING PORT: HONOLULU HI

YEAR BUILT:

LENGTH - FEET: 48.0

BREADTH - FEET: 13.5

DEPTH - FEET: 8.0

GROSS TONS: 19.0

NET TONS: 17

SELF PROPELLED: Yes

PROPULSION TYPE: UNSPECIFIED

HULL MATERIAL: FRP (Fiberglass)

HULL CONFIGURATION: Monohull

HULL SHAPE: Sail (Faired Keel)

SERVICE TYPE: Recreational

CERTIFICATE ISSUED: 2025-12-31

CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 2026-12-31

CERTIFICATE STATUS: Valid

ENDORSEMENTS: Recreation

BUILDER: UNKNOWN

HULL BUILT:

VESSEL COMPLETED: 1985

General Information

Key Features & Specifications

• Design & Construction: The hull is balsa-cored above the waterline with solid glass reinforcement around through-hulls and chainplates. The design, attributed to Bryce Fuhriman based on a Brewer design, features a fully encapsulated long fin keel and a large skeg-hung rudder, contributing to good maneuverability under power.

• Performance: While initially a bit tender, the boat stiffens up under sail due to its 44-percent ballast-to-displacement ratio. It is known to perform well in light winds and is suitable for ocean passages, although it may need to be reefed early in stronger winds.

• Engine Room: A standout feature praised by owners is the exceptionally large, walk-in engine room, which provides excellent access to all sides of the engine and room for additional equipment like generators and watermakers.

• Interior: The interior typically features a layout with a centerline king-sized berth in the aft owner's suite, a forward V-berth, and two heads. The use of solid teak and teak veneer throughout the interior gives it a classic finish.