Boats We Wish We Owned: Windwalker II

We've built over 90 yachts throughout our 31 years, each one a unique representation of Lyman Morse's pride, tradition and quality. Though impossible to pick the best, there remains one that has stood out as a perennial favorite amongst our customers and crew. Windwalker II, a Ted Hood designed sloop launched in 1999, holds that distinction.

Perhaps the greatest feature of Windwalker II is her rare combination of luxury and practicality -- this is a yacht you love to admire for her immpeccable aesthetics, yet you're not afraid to actually put her gear to use. Four winters in the Caribbean, 3 Bermuda races, summers in Nantucket and Maine -- she has provided comfort for her owners, guests and crew consistently. In addition, Windwalker II has cruised Nova Scotia, the Chesapeake, participated in the Annapolis-Newport and the Marblehead-Halifax races.

Justin Wiegleb, our Assistant Service Yard Manager, has kept her in tip-top shape as her captain over the years. Justin recalls his favorite experience during the 2006 Newport-Bermuda race. Scorching heat, no wind, seeing other participants in misery... while the Windwalker team all enjoyed her air conditioning, catered food and comfortable berths for all. (Perhaps not the hard core stuff of legend, but not a bad way to travel!)

The owners have had less time to use her over the last year so she is being offered by the Lyman Morse Yacht Brokerage. Asking $1.2M, her next owner is sure to enjoy many happy experiences!