Jamestown, RI, US
VERISSIMO is a custom-built Alden 63 designed by the offices of John G. Alden Naval Architects of Boston and built by a joint venture with Eric Goetz Custom Boats of Bristol, Rhode Island, producing the composite hull, deck and structure. Goetz built a light, strong hull and deck (seamless vacuum bagged biaxial E glass in epoxy resin over Baltec Contourkore). The interior structural bulkheads are constructed with Nomex panels for weight savings. The boat was then shipped to Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, New York who, with their decades of experience, fitted her out with systems, machinery and joinery. She was launched in 1998.
VERISSIMO has the appearance of a traditional yacht with her beautiful lines and fine exterior detailing, yet she also has very good sailing characteristics thanks to her powerful sail plan, moderate draft keel, slippery hull form and deep spade rudder. Her race record has proven that with several top finishes in offshore races under ORR, local PHRF races and classic yacht “Spirit of Tradition” events under the CYOA rule (a complete race history is available upon request). She is truly a joy to sail – surprisingly fast in light winds and stable, sea-kindly in higher wind ranges and rough conditions. Sail trim changes are easily made thanks to modern wireless and helm control systems only seen on much larger yachts - see pictures herein and brief video that demonstrate this very nice feature.
VERISSIMO is also a very comfortable cruising yacht with a beautifully appointed interior, three spacious cabins and an extensive list of equipment to support extended time aboard. A truly rare yacht offered at a fraction of the $6.5 million replacement cost.
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MEASUREMENTS
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TANKS
OWNER REMARKS
“I purchased VERISSIMO when I turned 65 in 2012 being curious as to where she would take me for my next decade. Looking back, I’ve made many great memories both cruising and to my surprise, racing, with a class victory in the 2016 Newport to Bermuda Race. Also multiple victories in Maine’s Camden Classic with a 2023 overall win! This series is run by Classic Yacht Owner Association (CYOA). Also two overall wins and class wins in Jamestown’s Around The Island race. And a class win in the 2017 Marblehead to Halifax Race.
Summers cruising southern New England to Maine and winters in the Caribbean have provided fun and adventure with friends, family and grandkids.
During my ownership, VERISSIMO has been properly maintained and upgraded. The 2021 addition of pushbutton or remote-control adjustments of the vang, traveler, outhaul, backstay and mainsheet (in and out) have improved ease of sail trim resulting in better boat speed. (Please see attached video). Also, VERISSIMO, has had the same captain since 2015 and can be easily sailed by two people.
I think a great outcome for VERISSIMO could be a small group of people forming a partnership to own VERISSIMO. A bit complex, but cost sharing among like-minded partners can make something happen that might not otherwise be doable. The CYOA has 14 plus races to choose from every year from Maine to Connecticut and one in Antigua too! Personally, I’ve only entered the Camden Classic, then cruised Maine to relax!
VERISSIMO (Italian for “True”) is a beautiful, strong and fast yacht, built and maintained to a high standard. Now it’s someone else’s turn to see where she takes you while making some great memories!”
ACCOMMODATIONS
The interior of VERISSIMO is beautifully crafted with fine cherry joinerwork including solid trim, custom detailing and teak and holly floorboards all with a satin finish. The entire overhead throughout the yacht was rebuilt in 2016 with laminated cherry deck beams and white tongue and groove panels. And in 2018, both heads were updated to include new gloss varnished teak countertops, sinks and faucets.
Starting aft - there are twin guest staterooms to port and starboard of the main companionway, each with twin berths that can convert to a double. There is generous storage space including a large hanging locker and numerous drawers and lockers. Each cabin has a portlight, (2) opening portholes, deck prism and a deck hatch for great light and ventilation. The aft cabins share a common head and shower stall, located to starboard. Forward of the head to starboard is the comprehensively equipped navigation station. This area features a large chart table, curved seat with backrest, main switch panels and a complete array of navigation and communication instruments.
Forward to port is the large wraparound galley, designed to be functional and safe while at sea. There is an abundance of counterspace (all replaced 2013), with tremendous storage space all around. The inboard galley area on centerline doubles as the engine box, allowing easy access on all sides. Features include twin stainless sinks, a Force 10 4-burner propane stove and oven (2013), GE microwave oven, and Grunert 110 volt driven top/front loading refrigerator and separate top loading freezer.
The full beam main salon is light, warm and inviting with a U-shaped settee to port surrounding a beautiful custom inlaid table with fold-up leaves, and a centerline seat for additional guests. Cabinets and a bookshelf alcove are outboard. To starboard is a straight settee with a 32” flat screen TV (2018) outboard, hidden by double locker fronts. There is a bureau forward with additional cabinets above each side of TV locker.
Forward of the main salon is the spacious owner's stateroom, featuring a queen-size double berth to port with night table and cabinets outboard. To starboard there is a bureau and settee with large hanging locker outboard. Further forward is the en-suite head compartment with gloss teak counter, stainless sink, mirror, Vacuflush toilet and teak grate. There is a separate shower stall with a clear hinged door and a teak seat.
ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE and MECHANICAL
MAST, RIGGING and SAIL CONTROLS
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HULL and DECK DETAILS
MISC and SAFETY
EXCLUSIONS
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.
