Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom Sailboats for Sale

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65' · 19.81 m

The Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) 65 Custom is not a single production line, but rather a prestigious designation for a series of bespoke commissions and highend limited series designed by the world’s most influential naval architecture firm. Rooted in the design philosophy of Olin and Rod Stephens, these vessels—which range from the legendary aluminum ketches built by yards like Robert E. Derecktor in the 1960s to modern epoxycomposite motor yachts built by New England Boatworks—share a core DNA of "moderate" proportions, exceptional seaworthiness, and aesthetic permanence. While the Nautor Swan 65 remains their most famous production relative, the "Custom" hulls represent a higher tier of personalization, often built to exceed American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards for unrestricted offshore use. These yachts were typically commissioned by experienced yachtsmen who sought a vessel capable of crossing any ocean with a level of grace and stability that modern lightdisplacement boats rarely replicate.