Fly Away

About Fly Away

<p>Introducing the Bruckmann 50 MKII, Fly Away.&nbsp;A stunning motorsailer from the drawing board of Mark Ellis and built by Bruckmann in 2008, she is a near-perfect embodiment of the form. Balancing the keel and hull shape of a legitimate sailboat with the needs of a hull that will motor well is the yacht designer's test that is not always met with applause.&nbsp;The Bruckmann 50 MKII has met the mark.</p><p><br></p><p>Economical cruising under power, sail or both means that coastal cruising or ocean passage-making are achievable.&nbsp;An arrangement that will comfortably sleep 4, 6 or 8, as well as a galley and indoor / outdoor space to support the crew.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by the upsized optional John Deere 6068TFM75 inboard engine, it delivers 200 horsepower vs the standard 150 hp, allowing for a cruising speed of 8.5 knots at 1960 RPM.</p><p><br></p><p>The current owners have cruised New England to the Bahamas and have undertaken annual upgrades and improvements.&nbsp;The boat has been stored and maintained at Safe Harbor Great Island Boatyard (Harpswell, Maine) and Safe Harbor Jamestown Boatyard (Jamestown, Rhode Island).</p><p><br></p><p>Bruckmann build quality and craftsmanship abounds throughout the boat.&nbsp;Handlaid foam cored fiberglass hull to the foam cored deck; mahogany sole to the Herreshoff interior with mahogany trim; thoughtful aft cockpit layout for functional sailing to the ergonomic interior helm for offshore watchstanding or foul weather helming; her machinery spaces and electrical distribution panel are the highest level of craftsmanship.&nbsp;Fly Away turns up aces in every department.</p><p><br></p><p>Comfort, elegance and performance align aboard Fly Away.</p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>