Bristol Channel Cutter Lyle Hess 32 for sale in Olympia, Washington United States of America

SKYE is a beautifully crafted Lyle Hess 32, built over an 8-year period and launched in 1988 by William & Elaine Eppick. Designed for bluewater cruising, she combines classic craftsmanship with practical, seaworthy features. Her strip-planked Port Orford Cedar hull, reinforced with steam-bent white oak frames, showcases traditional wooden boatbuilding at its finest. All bronze fastenings and a Douglas Fir mast ensure durability, while her full keel and heavy displacement provide stability in offshore conditions.

Her cutter rig features galvanized wire rigging, parceled and served, staying true to traditional seafaring techniques. SKYE’s well-equipped sail inventory includes a new mainsail, reefing staysail, Yankee, heavy reacher, and storm trysail, offering versatility for varied conditions. A Monitor windvane provides reliable self-steering, making her ideal for long passages.

Auxiliary power comes from a Tohatsu 6hp outboard, transom-mounted for simplicity and easy maintenance. Anchoring gear includes a manual bronze windlass, a large Rocna anchor with 300 ft. of chain, a stern Danforth anchor, and a parachute anchor for added security.

Below deck, SKYE offers a warm, functional interior with two stainless-steel water tanks, a dry head with sitz-bath, a large ice box, and a foot-pump water system. Heating and cooking options include a wood stove with oven, Origo alcohol stove, and a propane "swing stove".

Additional equipment includes an Avon inflatable dinghy, bosun’s chair, spare bronze hardware, and custom canvas covers. SKYE is a capable, simple, and reliable cruiser, well-prepared for offshore adventures. Whether you're looking for a boat to cross oceans or enjoy classic wooden boat craftsmanship, SKYE is an exceptional choice. Located in Port Townsend, WA.

Construction

• Hull Material: Strip planked with 1-1/4” Port Orford Cedar
• Frames: Steam-bent white oak
• Fastenings: All bronze
• Mast: Douglas Fir, square section
• Rigging: Galvanized wire, parceled and served

Auxiliary Power

• Engine: Tohatsu 6hp outboard (transom mounted)

Inventory Included in Sale

• New and old mainsail
• Old staysail
• New reefing staysail
• Yankee
• Heavy reacher
• New nylon drifter
• Storm trysail (on separate mast track)

• Manual bronze windlass
• Large Rocna main anchor with 300 ft. of chain
• Stern Danforth anchor with nylon rode
• Bulwark-rigged boom preventer
• Parachute anchor

• Monitor windvane
• Compass
• VHF radio
• AIS
• EPIRB
• Raymarine depth and speed instruments

• Two stainless-steel water tanks
• Dry head with sitz-bath
• Large ice box
• Foot-pump water pressure system
• Heating and Cooking:
• Wood stove with oven attachment
• Origo alcohol stove
• Propane "swing stove"

• Avon inflatable dinghy with manual pump
• Two-part boat cover (aft of mast and forward)
• Butterfly hatch cover
• Canvas sun shades
• Bosun's chair with block and tackle
• Spare bronze screws, bolts, and hardware
• Spare parts for Monitor windvane

Owner's Comments

SKYE is a solid, simple, reliable, and maintainable vessel. She sails surprisingly fast for a heavy-displacement design and is built to take you anywhere. Designed for both safety and comfort, she is perfect for serious bluewater cruising and adventure.

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.