1964 Colvin 40 Bugeye Ketch

UPDATE 3/20/2022 Hull just got new topsides & bottom paint. 2 new photos uploaded at the end of the photo section showing that. The boat is relaunched Monday 3/21/2022

This is a rare opportunity to own this great wooden sailing ketch with lots of history!

The owner of this unique ketch is the 4th owner in This vessel’s 57-year history. He owned her for the last 29 years, and the other 3 owners for the first 28 years combined. This vessel had a very interesting history.

She comes armed with two cannons if desired, please inquire about them if you’re interested.

According to the owner, this 1964 Colvin Bugeye was designed by Thomas Colvin & built by Ray Kaufman & friends. Colvin manufacturing in Mathews, Va. in 1964. Mr. Kaufman was an MIT-educated Naval Architect from Williamsburg, VA who circumnavigated the globe in a 45ft ketch named HURRICANE & wrote a book called “Hurricane’s Wake” in 1942.

Owner statement: “This beautiful Colvin Bugeye has weathered 7 hurricanes, 5 Nor’easters, & 3 tornados. She has been extremely well maintained & extensively upgraded over the last 29yrs of my ownership. She has sailed from Rockport, Maine to Red Bank, New Jersey to Yorktown, Va. as well as several trips up & down the Chesapeake Bay. She has also been featured in Yachting Magazine & Wooden Boat Magazine as well as local newspapers”.

This Colvin is known locally as a resident “Pirate Ship” under the flag of “Calico Jack”. She participated in dozens of pirate festivals in Hampton & Yorktown, Va.

Many updates and recorded work were done on this vessel, check out the features section.

All sails are in good working condition. Ready to go.

This 1964 Colvin 40 Bugeye is a “one of a kind”, custom-built sailing ketch. Inquire now.

Upgrades, repairs & equipment include;

Rebuilt engine hatch Rebuilt transom Rebuilt Kanzaki transmission Reconditioned 3HM35F Yanmar Diesel 2 New Deka Pro Master 6 volt/190Ah house batteries Interstate 12volt 800CCA/1000MCA starting battery Pro Mariner smart charging system AIMS 3000w/6000w power inverter SeaRanger VHF marine radio Schatz brass ship’s bell clock LaCrosse Technologies weather station New steering system New exhaust hose with bronze thru-hull New anchor light New LED’s in all nav lights Cabin heaters & AC unit New cabin fans New 15gal fuel tank New 15gal holding tank Two 25gal water tanks New blue tooth stereo receiver 2 cabin speakers 2 cockpit speakers Custom mast steps(for easy access aloft) Lectra San sanitation system(needs servicing)