Ella is a custom-built 39-foot monohull launched in 2002. Designed and built by architect Graham Roberts as his fifth personal vessel, she features strip-planked Western Red Cedar construction encased in woven rovings and epoxy. This construction method results in a hull that is lighter and stiffer than standard fiberglass production boats. The vessel has had three owners and has most recently served as a full-time liveaboard for the last three years, including an Atlantic crossing.
Specifications and Construction
LOA: 39 feet
Beam: 12.76 feet
Draft: 5.51 feet
Displacement: 19,841 lbs (9 tons)
Hull Material: Epoxy glass strip-planked Western Red Cedar
Deck Material: Epoxy glass over ply
Keel: Cast iron with duplex stainless bolts
Steering: Spade rudder with Edson wheel and cable steering
Last Antifouled: January 2026 using Seahawk Tropikote over Seahawk Tuff Stuff primer
Engine: Vetus M4.17, 42hp diesel (installed 2014) Hours: 800 Drive Type: Shaft drive with 3-blade Feather Stream propeller Bow Thruster: Sleipner 40 Performance: Cruise speed of 6 knots; maximum speed of 7.5 knots Fuel Burn: 0.66 gallons per hour at cruise Fuel Capacity: 52.8 gallons Recent Service: Oil, filter, and inspection in 2026; engine mounts and flexible shaft coupling replaced in January 2026
Standing Rigging: All Selden parts replaced in December 2025 Backstay: Adjustable ultra wire Dyneema (New Dec 2025) Mast: 52.5 foot aluminum mast Main Sail: 2014 full battened with 3 slab reefs led to cockpit through Lewmar clutches Headsails: 2014 Genoa on Selden Furlex 300 (UV strip replaced Jan 2026); Staysail on Furlex 200 (UV strip replaced Jan 2026) Additional Sails: Symmetric spinnaker and asymmetric spinnaker with sock Winches: 2x Harken 44 self-tailing primaries; 2x Harken 40 self-tailing utility winches Bowsprit: Custom 3.5 inch diameter 316 stainless steel retractable bowsprit (New Dec 2025)
Solar Power: 1440W total (2x 720W bifacial panels) on a custom 316 stainless steel arch (New Dec 2025) Charge Controllers: 2x 60 amp Victron MPPT smart controllers House Batteries: 4x 100Ah Renogy 12V LFP with smart monitoring (2023) Battery Chargers: 40A DC-DC charger; 30A 230V Victron AC charger Navigation: Raymarine EV200 autopilot with linear drive (2023), Raymarine HD Radar, Chart plotter, Wind instrument, and Airmar transducers Communication: Standard Horizon Radio; Ocean Signal AIS B+ with WiFi
Layout: Forward stateroom plus mirrored double cabins aft Berths: Total of 7 berths (3 doubles, 1 saloon berth) Heads: 2 heads (1 manual Jabsco, 1 electric push-button) Showers: 2 showers (1 interior, 1 exterior) Water System: 132 gallon capacity in 3 integral tanks (lined 2023); 15.8 gallon/hour 12V Simplewater Watermaker (2023); 10.5 gallon stainless water heater (2025) Galley: Mid-ship port side; Force 10 3-burner stove with oven and grill; 31.7 gallon integral fridge with small freezer compartment and new compressor (2023) Comfort: New house-quality foam mattress in forward cabin (63 x 78.7 inches); Headroom is 6.56 feet in the saloon and 6.23 feet in the master cabin
Primary Anchor: Rocna Vulcan 55 lbs (2023) Chain: 262 feet of 5/16 inch short link chain (2025) Windlass: Lofrans Project 1000 (Motor and relay replaced Dec 2025) Additional: Custom stainless solar arch with integrated dinghy davits; folding 4-step teak swim ladder; draining foam cockpit cushions (2025)
For more information, please contact Charles Badoian at +1(305)7351661.
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