Kettenburg 50 for sale in San Diego, CA United States of America

Custom Modernized Kettenburg 50
-Akamai-
Hull #4

Built in 1962 and rebuilt in 2011

The quintessential Californian classic race/cruiser - the Kettenburg 50
Custom | Modernized | Classic

Akamai is the ultimate modernized classic yacht, perfectly suited for racing, cruising, and entertaining.

Custom Modernized Kettenburg 50
-Akamai-
Hull #4

Built in 1962 and rebuilt in 2011

The quintessential Californian classic race/cruiser - the Kettenburg 50
Custom | Modernized | Classic

Akamai is the ultimate modernized classic yacht, perfectly suited for racing, cruising, and entertaining. Her newly constructed composite hull - epoxy encapsulated mahogany planking - makes Akamai lighter, stronger, and faster than she has ever been.

Originally designed by Paul Kettenburg and built in San Diego, California at the Kettenburg Boat Works Yard in 1962. Akamai was rebuilt by C.F. Koehler at Koehler Kraft Boatyard, San Diego, CA in the summer of 2011.

Akamai’s extensive reconstruction included a full new interior - keeping the original Kettenburg layout. With 2 double cabins, a quarter berth, and convertible settee, Akamai can easily sleep 8 guests or crew for overnights. Her complete reconstruction included replacing some of her original Oak ribs with Purple Heart and all new epoxy-encapsulated, mahogany planking. She also has a new cabin sole, of Brazilian Walnut.

The addition of contemporary comforts and technology for improved navigation and offshore communication, such as dimmable direct & ambient LED lighting – make Akamai well-suited for a modern racing and cruising lifestyle.

Most important to note is that Akamai’s structural integrity has been further bolstered from the application of modern wooden ship-building techniques and materials that were not yet invented during her initial construction – such as epoxy encapsulated planking, for a stronger, fully waterproof, rigid hull structure.

Today, Akamai is stronger and faster than ever - ready to provide decades of maritime memories for her next family to cherish.

Racing Background:

Historically Akamai has one Transpac on record - and she is ready for the next! In more recent years, Akamai has performed remarkably well competing in the active Southern California classic yacht racing circuit - competing alongside Dennis Conner's S&S, Splendor and CF Koehler's 10-Meter, Sally, as well as other notable Kettenburgs and other classics.

This certainly isn’t your Grandfather’s old wooden boat, but with the epoxy-coated hull, you can keep her in the family for generations to come.

Akamai is ready for whatever adventures you can imagine - whether it is competing in the next Transpac, racing against other classics, or enjoying quality family time while cruising the California coast. Just as her Hawaiian name translates - Akamai is a smart choice for your next yacht.

Dock Photography, Aerial Photos & 360 photos by @JustinRichardPhoto

Racing Photography by Bob Greiser - 2014 Kettenburg & Classic Yacht Regatta

Boat Name
Akamai
Specs
Builder: Kettenburg Boat Works / Koehler Kraft Boatyard
Designer: Paul Kettenburg
Flag of Registry: United States
Keel: Fin
Dimensions
LOA: 50 ft 9 in
Beam: 13 ft 0 in
LWL: 34 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 1 in
Displacement: 26500 lbs
Ballast: 9000 lbs
Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Engine Model: DV
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Center
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (200 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (200 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 (10 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2
Electronics
Autopilot - Raymarine C-30 / Benmar Chain Drive (remote capable)
Log-speedometer - Raymarine ST60 Plus
Depthsounder - Raymarine ST60 Plus + DSM300
Wind speed and direction - TackTick wireless Wind System T101
Cockpit speakers
GPS - Raymarine c120 Widescreen (cockpit) C90 Widescreen (Nav)
VHF - Icom M604
Radio
Navigation center
Compass
Plotter - Raymarine c120 Widescreen (cockpit) C90 Widescreen (Nav)
Radar - Raymarine - RD424HD
CD player
Sails
Spinnaker - Ullman Sails
Battened mainsail - Ullman Sails
Furling genoa - Ullman Sails
Rigging
Steering wheel
Inside Equipment
Marine head - Starboard: Groco K-H Manual Port: Raritan PHII Manual
Refrigerator - Compressor couplings and NOva AC/DC Module, Evaporator: Vitri-Frigo, Holding tank + Sump kit: Whale Gulper Shower Drain Kit
Oven - Seaward #Princess 2-burner
Electric bilge pump - 2 Electric: Primary: Flojet Secondary: Rule
Manual bilge pump - Whale
Hot water - 6 Gallon Seaward F700
Battery charger - Battery Inverter/Charge/Control Panel: Xintrex (Chart table)
Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet - Marinco
Inverter - Battery Inverter/Charge/Control Panel: Xintrex (Chart table)
Electrical Circuit: 12V
Outside Equipment/Extras
Cockpit cushions - Red Leather with white piping
Teak cockpit
Electric windlass
Covers
Cockpit cover
Genoa cover
Mainsail cover
On Deck

Stepping aboard Akamai, one is immediately struck by the not only the by her classic beauty but the ample size of the yacht - her 50 foot length and 13 foot beam make for plenty of enjoyable deck space.

On deck, her classic yacht features, such as her wooden spar and boom, bronze dorade vents, and bronze winches (Harken) are striking against her mint green Awlgrip decks and framed by perfectly varnished brightwork on the cabin sides and toe rail - the above decks livable area is spacious, functional, and picturesque.

She is an entertainer’s delight dockside or at anchor, with a cockpit that can comfortably accommodate a dozen guests - and seating for another 10 inside.

Notable changes to the original cockpit include:

• Relocated mainsheet, aft

• Installed traveler

• Raised helm platform (improves sightlines)

• Modern electronic displays

• large Raymarine multi-function display

• speed, wind, depth, autopilot, and engine displays.

Below Deck

Open the wooden door, slide back the large coach roof and the unusually large entry is just three easy steps inside - no stooping or ladders required.

Akamai boasts well over 6ft of headroom in its open and airy interior. Several large windows on port and starboard - provide plenty of natural light and stunning views of the horizon from the galley.

As you enter, to port you notice the galley’s back splash immediately, a full sheet of gleaming copper, complemented by a stainless steel sink/counter and farm-house style faucet. The galley is complete with a gimballed oven & stove, and top loading refrigerator.

To starboard is the fully-equipped, navigation center, with red/white led lighting and a convenient quarter berth located under the chart table. Notable electronics include: Raymarine c90 Widescreen, Speed, Depth, Tri-Data, Wind System, EPIRB, Radar, AIS Class B Transceiver, Satellite Weather Receiver, VHF, SSB.

Moving aft into the spacious salon, the dining table settee is convertible into a bunk, as is the sofa located on the port side. Your whole family or crew will enjoy gathering around the (safe and functional) gas-burning fireplace and oil-burning lamps - these functional and aesthetic amenities of yesteryear keep the entire yacht warm and dry.

Moving forward to starboard you find the ships primary head - one of two aboard. Both heads feature beautifully varnished dark wood counter and cabinets complement the stark white paint the forward head doubles as a shower with teak grates.

To port is the guest cabin, featuring a double bunk and plenty of drawers for storage. This cabin has its own entry into the forward head/shower.

Owners cabin includes double V-berth and also has access to the head/shower. This cabin features a couple conveniences for passage making - nighttime light settings (blue/red/white) and a compass readable from the owner’s bunk.

5060 North Harbor Drive
Suite 155
San Diego, CA 92106 United States
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