Wisp
39 ft Custom Day Sailer
Stephens Waring DesignDelivered two weeks early after just 11 months, Wisp proves Artisan Boatworks’ mastery at orchestrating partners, suppliers, and craftsmen to meet exacting standards under pressure.
A Summer Dream Under Pressure
The owner of Wisp, an experienced Connecticut sailor, wanted more than a yacht — he wanted his dream boat ready for the upcoming summer season. That meant Artisan Boatworks had to deliver a 39-foot Spirit of Tradition day sailer/cruiser in just 11 months — a schedule that would normally require at least 18.
The goals were ambitious. Artisan needed to bring Stephens Waring’s sophisticated drawings to life without compromise, ensuring precision design realization at every turn. The yacht’s performance had to be tailored specifically for light airs in Long Island Sound, with a rig and hull form that balanced speed, comfort, and handling. The luxury fit-out called for a day sailer that doubled as a refined weekend cruiser with standing headroom, seating, and berth capacity.
Orchestrating Maine’s Maritime Masters
Artisan Boatworks rose to the challenge by turning the project into a symphony of partnerships, logistics, and craftsmanship. The build required industry partnerships at an extraordinary scale. Stephens Waring Design worked in close coordination to interpret and adapt drawings in real time as build decisions required. Lyman-Morse delivered the fiberglass cockpit tub, fabricated offsite and installed on schedule, while Front Street Shipyard provided water-jet cut components with exacting tolerances. Specialty suppliers across Maine and beyond—hardware, systems, rigging, and fittings—were sourced from over 20 trusted partners.
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Details that embody the intention and spirit of the designer
Advanced Push-Button Sailing Controls
Electric FurlerBoom, Harken winches, and powered furlers simplify sail handling for owner-driven sailing.
Sophisticated Dual-Purpose Cockpit
A 13-foot cockpit divided into forward lounging space and aft sail-handling zone.
Versatile Modern Rig
Solent rig with carbon-fiber boom and in-boom furling, masthead reacher for light air performance.
Luxury Weekender Interior Adjustable Surrey Top
6′+ standing headroom, galley, enclosed head, saloon seating for four, and queen berth forward.
Accelerated Hybrid Construction
Cold-molded hull, foam-cored deck, and composite spars built in overlapping sequences for efficiency.
Partner-Orchestrated Delivery
Over 20 suppliers and specialists coordinated by Artisan into one seamless final product.
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