1983 48 foot Cherubini Schooner "Victoria" – Newport, Rhode Island

Classic Schooner with Timeless Elegance and Extraordinary perfomance. A Rare Find!

We've all seen those boats. The ones when you when can't stop your head from turning to take in the beauty and elegance. Introducing "Victoria", a stunning 1983 Cherubini 48 Stay Sail Schooner. This rare gem is an exceptional example of craftsmanship, blending the timeless beauty of a wooden hull schooner with the durability and strength of modern fiberglass construction. The beauty of the schooner is it's ability to be adapted to most any conditions with a crew of two. Her Scheel keel offers the performance of a deeper keeled vessel while keeping her draft below 6 feet. This vessel offers an elegant and comfortable world-class cruising experience.

Key Features:

• Rare and Iconic Design: Cherubini, known for their quality craftsmanship since 1924, crafted this 48'9" schooner to perfection. Victoria is a true classic, combining traditional lines with modern construction for strength, longevity, and beauty.
• Teak Decks and Brightwork: The classic teak decks and brightwork exude elegance, showcasing beautiful handcrafted workmanship. This schooner’s design speaks of a bygone era, offering a sense of romantic maritime history.
• Perfect for World-Wide Cruising: With her worldwide cruising capabilities, Victoria is designed for both comfort and performance, offering the ability to sail to remote destinations with ease and class.
• Professional Captain maintained and ready for the next adventure.

Interior & Comfort:

• Elegant and Spacious Interior: The interior of Victoria is a beautiful representation of classic craftsmanship, with ample space for luxurious living aboard. The layout is both functional and elegant, perfect for extended cruising or as a stunning live-aboard.

Performance:

• Modern Fiberglass Hull with Classic Lines: Victoria benefits from the strength of modern fiberglass construction, paired with traditional schooner lines that ensure a smooth, graceful sailing and long-lasting durability.

Why Choose the 1983 Cherubini 48 Schooner "Victoria"?

"Victoria" offers the rare opportunity to own a classic Cherubini Schooner, combining stunning traditional craftsmanship with modern materials for a unique, efficient, and beautiful sailing experience. Her elegant teak decks, and classic lines make her not just a boat, but a piece of maritime history.

Currenty stored under cover for the winter season in Warwick, RI.

Salon

• Full size port and starboard settees with pull-out cushions and lee cloths.
• Drop leaf dining table
• Overhead Butterfly Opening Mahogany Skylight
• Bookshelves
• Additional Storage lockers
• Directional Reading Lights
• Overhead Lights
• (6) Opening port lights with screens
• Overhead lighting
• Directional reading lights.

Aft Master Stateroom

• Aft Private Entrance from the Cockpit
• Double berth to Port with lee cloths
• Settee aft to starboard with shelves,
• Drawer Storage
• Wardrobe Locker
• Navigation station forward over the main engine.

Master Head

• Ensuite Head
• Vanity with sink
• Shower
• Shower Sump with Float Switch

Forward Guest Stateroom

• V-Berth with lee cloths
• Ample Drawer and Storage Lockers
• Wardrobe Locker

Forward Ensuite Head

• Vanity with Sink and Storage
• Shower
• Shower Sump with Float Switch

• Large U-shaped, aft to port and open to the salon and dining area
• Formica countertops with double stainless steel sink,
• Seafrost 12vdc refrigeration and freezer.
• Force 10 Stainless steel 4 burner stove with oven.
• GE Profile stainless steel microwave oven
• Propane locker located on deck with two tanks, gauge and remote shut off
• Pressure water system w/ water heater (electric and engine exchanger)

• Bow Thruster control
• RayMarine Depth sounder
• RayMarineLog Speedometer
• Navigation Center in Master Stateroom
• RayMarine Axiom 9"
• Fusion Stereo System
• Danforth 6" Constellation Compass
• Cockpit Speakers
• Standard Horizon DSC marine VHF radio
• Samsung flat screen tv in salon

• Westerbeke 7.6KW diesel generator (2025)
• Victron Battery Charger/inverter
• (2) 30 Shore Power Inlets
• (2) 30amp 50' power cords
• (8) 4D AGM Batteries for house services
• Series 31 LA engine start battery
• Series 24 LA gen start battery
• (2) 65Amp alternators
• AC and DC ships panel is located in navigation station.

• Cold Molded Mahogany Deck House
• Cold Molded Mahogany Side Decks
• Teak Cockpit
• Cockpit Shower
• Teak Side decks
• Radar Reflector
• Cockpit Cushions
• Cockpit Table
• Swimming Ladder
• Propane Locker with Propane Solenoid
• Stainless Steel Stanchions with Life lines
• Internal Keel Ballast Bonded to Hull Laminate
• Hand finished Teak
• Shallow Scheel keel

• Bimini Top
• Dodger
• Spray Hood
• Mainsail Cover
• Genoa Cover

• Marconi Rigged Main with Fore and Main Staysails
• Staysails are Self Tending
• Storm Jib
• Electric Furling Mainsail
• (2) Furling Genoa
• Trisail
• All standing rigging is 1x19 stainless steel wire with Norseman mechanical terminals.
• Anti Chafe Strips for Running Rigging 
• Six Line Winches in Cockpit: (2) Center Forward, (2) Port, (2) Starboard. (4) are electric all are 2 speed Lewmar,
• All sails are either very new or recently inspected.
• Aluminum masts and booms

• 120 Gallon stainless steel water tank.
• Presserized water system.
• (2) 20 Gallon black water tanks with deck or macerator discharge.
• 11 Gallon water heater 120vac or engine exchanger

• Ford Lehman 2175 120hp naturally asperated diesel inboard engine
• Borg Warner Velevt Drive marine gear
• Three blade bronze Max Prop
• Racor primary fuel filters

• (2) Automatic electric bilge pumps
• Whale manual bilge pump
• Complete USCG safety package.
• CO and smoke detectors.
• Battery operated search light
• USCG approve strobe
• First aid kit

• Vulcan 70lb with all chain rode
• CQR 35 with chain rode
• Powerwinch 12vdc dual gypsy horizontal windlass with foot control.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.