2000 Custom Ian Franklin 53 Deck Saloon Sloop for Sale – 53 ft – East Norwalk, CT, United States

 

"Independence" is a Rob Humpfrey's designed high performance yacht. Extremely strong, beautifully finished and easily sailed by two. Built and designed for a cruising couple to enjoy fast, safe and trouble free offshore sailing. With its beautiful well thought out interior, both elegant and functional, and spacious cockpit, she is as pleasant at the dock or at anchor as she is when making quick, safe and easy passages.

Starting aft in the owner's cabin is the queen-sized berth on centerline, starboard settee, hanging locker and abundant drawers and cabinets, vanity is to port; overhead opening hatch and 4 opening ports provide for a light and airy cabin.

There are two access doors from the cabin; the portside door leads to the aft head and shower and the starboard door leads to a well-equipped galley.  The galley is extremely well laid out providing an efficient, safe, cooking and food preparation area. There are two opening ports, one to cockpit and one outboard which provides light and ventilation as well as pass thru to the cockpit.

The Nav Station is forward facing, located forward of the aft head to port, and is very well equipped.

Midships is the spacious main salon which features a light and airy ambiance. There are large Lexan windows, the bottoms of which are 5'4" off the floor, offering a clear view outside. Two overhead hatches and two opening ports provide additional light and viewing along with superb ventilation. A beautifully finished salon table to port opens to seat 7-8 comfortably for dining or socializing. A settee to starboard pulls out and converts to a small double berth.

Crystal and wine storage cabinet is located forward of the starboard settee.

Continuing forward to port is a guest cabin with double berth; hanging locker, drawers and cabinet. To starboard is the large guest head with shower, Corian countertops and spacious linen closet.

Further forward is another guest cabin with queen berth, hanging locker and abundant drawers and cabinets, as well as a small settee to starboard.

The interior features beautifully finished teak, using world-class workmanship and joinery. The headliner is cream colored ultra-suede and easily removed for access to coach roof. There are handsome blue fabric settees throughout.

Both heads are finely finished in high-gloss fiberglass with Glacier White Corian countertops and teak grates over the shower floors. Galley countertops are Savannah Magna Corian with raised edges to avoid water seepage to the teak.

There are Halogen lights overhead and reading lamps throughout; Eight Hella fans are strategically placed for added ventilation. All hatches have retractable screens and shades.