Presented by
Carolyn June Denman
1977 Dickerson 41' (12.50 m) Center Cockpit Ketch
Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
Papillion
“Papillion", a 1977 Dickerson 41, was built on the Chesapeake Bay and has an ultimate CC cruising design/layout with a rare, unique pedigree. Her full, cutaway keel draft of 4.5 feet and her heavy displacement allows her to be comfortably taken offshore or cruised down the Intracoastal Waterway.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Center Cockpit
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
Description
"Papillon"
Dickerson 41 CC
A solid and proven offshore cruising sailboat
“Papillon" was purchased as a home and a long-distance stable cruiser, and she has provided both. We have cruised her from Baltimore, through the Bahamas, and as far south as the Dominican Republic. She is loved and well cared for and currently docked in St. Augustine ready for her next adventure, north or south. It is our hope to find someone looking for what she is, a comfortable home and a fine vessel that will take you anywhere you want to go.”-current owners
"Papillon" is ketch rigged with a full isinglass enclosure, a Bahamas friendly 4.9 ft draft, and many recent upgrades. She was designed and built on the Chesapeake Bay and is considered by many to be the ultimate in cruising designs. Her full keel and her heavy displacement allow her to be comfortably taken offshore or cruised down the Intracoastal Waterway.
She was commissioned and built by the owner of Dickerson Yachts himself after he sailed to Jamaica on a sister ship. She was built to sail to Tahiti. That voyage was never realized, but she has served as a coastal and Island cruiser for the past 32 years, making over 20 passages to the Bahamas and back. Papillon is set up for an off-the-grid cruising lifestyle with her systems so balanced she can sit on anchor for months at a time. She is a solidly founded, serious yacht that will serve her new owner well for many years to come.
Upgrade and Maintenance Timeline
2015 -2025
2015
- New 44 Gallon STBD fuel tank- Aluminum
2016
- New standing rigging by Sail Craft in Oriental, NC.
- Mast Rewire: While the rigging was replaced, the mast was rewired and the foredeck and steaming lights were replaced. The masthead light was replaced with a tricolor (new 2025), new VHF antennas were installed on the on the main with an AIS antenna on the top of the mizzen.
2017
- New Stack Pack- built in Auckland NZ
- New 740 chart plotter
- New Garmin 6212 chart plotter
- New Raymarine Sail 400 auto helm, and depth sounder
- New AIS transceiver
- New Marine Sail 400 auto helm and depth sounder
- New Silentwind generator with a solar hybrid charge controller and extra blades
- New strata-glass cockpit enclosure
2019
- New 7 of 12 chainplates were replaced, others are in great condition and easily inspected.
- New 46 Gallon Port fuel tank- Aluminum
2020
- New Adler Barbour refrigeration plate and compressor
- New Kuuma water heater
- Serviced Drip-less stuffing box
2021
- Two new 200w Renogy solar panels and mounting bracket
- One new 165W Renogy solar panel
- New Victron MPPT Solar Controller
- New Balmar 70amp series 6 alternator
- New Balmar MC-614 multistage 12V regulator
- New Blue Sea ACR (automatic charging relay with remote control)
- New Blue Sea digital battery monitor
- New 65 lb Mantis Supreme anchor and 200' of 5/16” Grade 43 (G4) Chain (Primary)
- New 35lb Bruce anchor 50 feet of chain and 200 feet of 5/8 rode (Secondary)
2022
- New 8 D AGM house batteries
- Serviced: Decks and coach house Kiwi gripped
2024
- Serviced: Hydraulic steering: new fluid and bled both ends
- New: Hemple bottom paint applied in the Dominican Republic
2025
- New Tricolor masthead light
- Serviced: Main winches greased and cleaned
- New Group 27 AGM starter battery
- Replaced older zippers on Isinglass enclosure
Specifications
Official Number: 588098
LOA: 41' (12.50 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1977
Draft Max: 4' 5''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 65.00
- Power KW: 48.47
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4600.00
Full Details
RIGGING
Mast height- 50 ft
2016: all new standing rigging in by Sail Craft in Oriental, NC.
During the rigging refit the mast was rewired, replacing the foredeck and steaming lights. A new VHF antenna was added to the main mast and an AIS antenna was added to the mizzin
2019: 7 of 12 chainplates were replaced, others are in great condition and easily inspected
2020: turnbuckles replaced
SAILS
The sails are Omar, the Main and Ginny (150%) are approximately 15
years old and in very good condition. The Main is fully Battened and
loose-footed. The Mizzen is an older sail that has been refitted as a loose-footed, fully battened sail. The Stack Pack was built in Auckland NZ in 2017.
2025: sacrificial cloth restitched on Genoa
2025: New exterior sail track on the main mast
2025: Main winches (Lewmar 44's 2-speed and self-tailing) were serviced
TANKAGE
Water:
100 gallons in two 50 stainless tanks under the gallery with
access ports for servicing.
Fuel:
2015: New starboard aluminum tank: 44 gal
2019: New port aluminum tank: 46 gal
RUM!!
10-gallon stainless steel rum tank with a deck port and galley
dispensing spigot. This hasn’t been used recently for fear of what would happen if
there were gallons of rum available at the push of a button, however, the
original owner who had it installed insists it’s only been filled with Mount
Gay Rum- for those who are curious!
NAVIGATION
2017: 740 chart plotter, Garmin 6212 chart plotter, New Raymarine Sail 400 auto helm and depth sounder; AIS transceiver
2024: Hydraulic steering serviced with new fluid and bled both ends
POWER GENERATION
2021: Silentwind generator with a solar hybrid charge controller, and extra blades
2021: Two 200w Renogy solar panels and mounting brackets, one
165W Renogy solar panel, Victron MPPT Solar Controller.
2021: Balmar 70amp series 6 alternator, Balmar MC-614
multistage 12V regulator, Blue Sea ACR (automatic charging relay with
remote control), Blue Sea digital battery monitor.
2022: 8 D AGM house batteries
2025: Group 27 AGM starter battery
ABOVE DECKS
Windlass: Sea Tiger 555 manual anchor windless in good working order.
Winches: Lewmar
2013: New Hatches with vinyl covers
2014: Bottom peeled and barrier coated
2017: New strata-glass cockpit enclosure 2017, zippers replaced 2025
2020: Drip-less stuffing box serviced
2021: New 65 lb Mantis Supreme anchor and 200' of 5/16” Grade 43 (G4) Chain (Primary) and new 35lb Bruce anchor 50 feet of chain and 200 feet of 5/8 rode (Secondary)
2022: Decks and coach house Kiwi gripped
2024: Hemple bottom paint applied in the Dominican Republic
BELOW DECKS
19-inch wall mounted TV, stereo and speakers
Newly covered fore and aft bunks with memory foam added
Three Burner propane, with broiler and oven, Force 10 brand,
Exterior propane storage container, custom built. Force ten wall mounted
propane cabin heater.
Nature’s Head Composting Toilet 2011 - never have to pump out
again! Perfect for off-the-grid or on-the-hook living. Also still have original
head; there is no holding tank, however the platform for it is there.
2020: New Adler Barbour refrigeration plate and compressor
2021: New hot water heater (engine driven)
Mechanical Disclaimer
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.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS
Plethora of tools, parts, manuals, supplies, and all records and logbook.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
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Carolyn June Denman
983 Ervin St
Saint Augustine FL 32084 USA
Office: 1-305-807-4096
Cell: 904-687-4022
Carolyn grew up living aboard her family’s 47’ GulfStar Sailmaster, cruising up and down the East Coast and through the Bahamas for nearly twenty years. Shew crewed on various boats, detailed boats, and worked at a prominent marina in St. Augustine, FL, while working her way through college. She worked her way up to management at the marina and was a loyal employee for over 15 years. Talking to the boaters of all types as they transited the ICW and stopped at the marina, was one of the highlights of her job, but they got to take off and head to places more tropical while she was stuck in St. Augustine.
Carolyn is a fine arts graduate from Flagler College, an artist, yogi, and an avid surfer and guitar player. She travels the world to various surfing destinations whenever she can and enjoys traveling solo.
After the marina, Carolyn worked for a local recruiting firm and then Solar Stik as an administrative assistant. She has also taught yoga at various venues around St. Augustine. She brings her organizational and logistical skills with her to Sunshine Cruising Yachts, and is very excited to be working on the water again. She lives with her husband and two boys as well as various animals (mainly cats and guinea pigs) in St. Augustine.
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