Colvin Gazelle Top Sail Schooner

Welcome aboard the USCG Certified Schooner Wind Dancer, the exquisite 63 ft. 1988 Thomas Colvin Pipisstral Schooner. She represents one of Thomas Colvin's finest designs and is now offered in superb condition and ready for the next adventure.

Schooner Wind Dancer is holding a current COI and is certified for 21 Souls, 18 passengers and 3 crew. She offers three daily sails from the Grand Haven Boardwalk and the Convention and Visitors Board would gladly support her remaining in Grand Haven. Please visit our website www.winddancercharters.com for more information reguarding the business.

Built in 1988 at Steel Yachts Inc. Miss. Wind Dancer has sailed four Atlantic crossings and has an original home port of Houston, Texas. Under the present ownership she has undergone modern fitting and has meet all criteria for USCG approval. She is a double gaff-rigged topsail Schooner with 22 bronze portholes that have been painted with Bronze colored Awl-Grip and are maintenance free. Her hull shape is Hard Chine and her decks are beautiful Snow White Alwgrip with Sayre Blue Alwgrip nonskid. She has teak boxes and trim with a center cockpit that showcases a nautical compass.  She comfortably carries 21 passengers and her aft deck has wrap around seating for 12 with a comfortable bench seat.

Wind Dancer Charters commissioned new custom deck sails by Campbell and Hunter in 2012  Main, Four main, Stay sail and Jib, they are in excellent condition. She also has a storm jib old but classic canvas in good condition, Big Jib is old but no tears, Square Sail for the Yardarm and Fisherman in good shape.

Schooner Wind Dancer has a classic interior that has been beautifully maintained, it is nice and bright with the port lights and deck hatches. In the Salon there is plenty of room for guest with two couches and  wrap around dining seating. The table can also be configued into a queen size bed. The galley is forward of the main cabin and has a microwave, stove, double stainless sink and plenty of storage space. The head is forward of the galley on the port side that has a roomy separate shower on the starboard across from the head is a bar with storage. The bow has a collision bulkhead with an anchor chain locker and ladder up to the forward deck hatch. The configuration of the living spaces are very functional and makes for comfortable quarters.

Schooner Wind Dancer is a classic beauty with an amazing line and every detail has been attended to, top of the line parts and accessories were used for all modifications and upgrades. She sails like a dream and is built for blue water cruising. Dont miss the opportunity to see this fine yacht whether you are in the market for a great estabilished business or want to cruise the world. Wind Dancer will not disapoint.