2008 Devlin Kestrel Sloop in Olympia, WA

SELLER DESCRIPTION

2008 Devlin Kestrel, The Kestrel design resulted from having owned and sailed "MALISH", an Arctic Tern sloop, for the past five years. While actually using MALISH, I didn't think much of modifications or redesigns because she sailed so very well, but during her time at the dock and during my reflective visions of what her replacement would be, I often considered the same Arctic Tern-type boat with the ends elongated. The freeboard and headroom would be only slightly increased. The cockpit would be tightened up and the mid-boom sheeting for the mainsail would make her easier to sail short-handed. An enclosed head in the interior would allow for a modicum of privacy. The galley would be mid-ships in the cabin with sink and stowage to starboard. Just to port of the main companionway is a quarter berth, the engine box for a 10 hp. diesel in the bridge deck and a small box seat extension forward. Forward are port-and-starboard settees turning into a double berth. This type of arrangement would allow seating for drinks after a brisk sail, or dinner guests. The changes are not so great from the Arctic Tern, just more tailored to my needs. "MALISH" now has a new home with a couple from Marblehead, Mass. With time allowing, "Kestrel" will move from paper to shop floor and some day I expect my two boys and I will have some fine adventures on her.