Walk Through
The Independence 50 is a two-stateroom, two-head cruising yacht of exceptional build and quality. Starting at the fully-enclosed aft deck, one enters into the full-beam salon and the thoughtful utilization of space and design is readily apparent. The galley is forward to port, a private companionway to the master is centerline, and steps up to the pilothouse are to starboard. Heading up to the large, airy pilothouse you'll find a large lounge seat with drop leaf table, a watch berth up and abaft the seating, and a centerline helm station. There are wing doors port and starboard, and a companionway down to the guest stateroom and head to starboard.
Stepping down the companionway leads to the forepeak stateroom and head, or aft into the master stateroom.
Exiting the pilothouse from either wing door, leads to the spacious foredeck and built-in seating atop the deckhouse, or aft via either side deck to the boat deck. The boat deck features the dinghy, davit, and custom freezer locker.
Electronics & Navigation
Raymarine E 120 and E 80 MFD's
Raymarine radar
NView Marine w/ AIS, Coastal Explorer marine navigation software
HP Compaq computer
Furuno GP-32 GPS/WAAS Navigator
Sitex CVS-106 color depth sounder
Interphase forward-viewing sonar
Simrad Robertson AP 300 CX autopilot
Icom M127 VHF radio
Standard Horizon REM+ VHF (2) PH & master stateroom
KVH Quadro digital speed/temp/depth displays
Ritchie PowerDamp compass
Navman Wind 3150 wind speed/direction display
WiFi antenna with amplifier
Cellular antenna
Alpine AM/FM/XM/CD stereo
Clarion sub-woofer w/ remote control
Sony DVP-NC875V 5 DVD/CD player
Niles SSVC-4 speaker selector/volume control system
JBL speakers
Electrical Equipment
12 KW Northern Lights genset in sound shield, 1600 hours. Start/stop @ helm
Magnum Energy Magna Sine MS 4024 4 KW inverter/charger w/ pilothouse monitor
ProTech 4 model 2425 24V Battery charger/power supply, 25 amp
C-Charger 5000 Series 20 amp charger
125V 50 amp shore power, w/ Glendinning CableMaster
Isoboost transformer
24V Alternator, 140 amp w/ heart 3-stage regulator
Batteries:
(4) 8D's - 24V house
(2) 8D AGM's - main engines
(1) 4D gel - 12V electronics
(1) Group 34 gel - genset
Paneltronics 240/120V A/C breaker panel w/ frequency, voltage, current meters
Paneltronics 240V A/C distribution panel: shore 1 & 2, genset, inverter
Paneltronics 24/12V D/C breaker panel w/ line voltage & current meters
Mechanical Systems & Equipment
Mains & genset serviced June 2024: Coolers/heat exchangers, Belts, hoses, oil change, impellors, fresh coolant.
Twin Cummins Diamond Series 6BTA5.9 diesels, 370 HP w/ approx. 2500 hours TT
VDO gauges: RPM/hours, volt meters, eng. temp, oil pressure, trans. pressure
Twin Disc transmissions w/ trolling valves
Kobelt single lever controls
Glendinning synchronizer
Aquadrive anti-vibration system
PSS PRO Dripless 10-year shaft seals
S/S Aquamet 22 shafts, w/ spare (mounted in engine room)
4-blade Nibral props, 29"
Spurs shaft cutters
Bennett trim tabs with digital indicators at helm
Naiad fin stabilizers
Sleipner SidePower 20 HP dual-prop bow thruster
Hynautic hydraulic steering
FloScan fuel flow monitoring indicators (2)
Dual Racor fuel/water separator filters
Fuel polishing and transfer system
Oil X-Change-R system for mains and genset
(3) Dometic reverse cycle air conditioning and heating
Offshore Marine Baltic 500 gal. per day watermaker
Torrid hot water heater
SeaFire halon fire extinguishing system
Oil pressure, temp, fuel, and high-water alarms
Computrol fuel and water indicators
Computank control in pilothouse
Water Witch programmable on/off timer
(2) SeaLand freshwater heads
Glendinning Cable master system for 50 amp power cord
Kabola 24VDC diesel furnace heat (in-op)
Nick Jackson 800 lbs. electric dinghy davit
(3) Windshield washer/wipers
Bosch clothes washer and dryer (individual)
Deck & Hull
Solid fiberglass, hand-laid hull below the waterline.
Pettit Trinidad HD bottom paint (2023)
Balsa cored decks
Vinylester resin for osmotic blister control
Linear polyurethane painted hull
Teak decking in cockpit, side decks
Raised forward bulwarks w/ teak cap rail, aluminum rails
Teak rub rails
Aluminum hand rails
Aluminum bow pulpit w/ twin rollers
Dual Lighthouse windlass w/ twin capstans & wildcats. Pilothouse remote w/ counter.
(2) Anchors - 66# Bruce w/ 200' chain, 75# CQR w/ 310' chain
Fresh & salt water washdowns in bow
Anchor & stowage lockers
Forward bench seating below pilothouse windshield, with (2) stowage lockers beneath
Foredeck floodlight
Lewmar foredeck hatch w/ screen
Deck prisms, port & starboard
(4) Adjustable dorade vents
12' Bullfrog '05 tender with steering, 20 HP Honda BAMJ-201839 4-stroke outboard
Doel-fin outboard hydrofoil stabilizer
Full tender cover
Dinghy chocks
Nick Jackson 800# electric davit
Hydraulic ram to lower/raise mast
(3) Lewmar hatches with screens, canvas covers - pilothouse (2), foredeck
Sliding pilothouse doors, port & starboard
Diamond Seaglaze doors and windows
Opening windows in pilothouse, salon
1/4" Safety glass
Numerous opening ports
24V deck freezer on boat deck
Fiberglass swim platform w/ S/S rails
Transom door
(2) Rod holders aft deck
Hot & cold fresh water shower
Custom side deck boarding locker, with foredeck stowage
Propane dual-tank locker with venting
Emergency steering tiller
Emergency manual bilge pump
Perko heavy duty searchlight
Twin electric horns
Dockside water inlet
Rail-mount propane gas BBQ
Unique, expansive aft deck enclosure offering panels in clear vinyl, canvas, Textaline, and insect screening for maximum all-season flexibility
Complete canvas covers: windshield, hatches, dinghy, full cockpit bimini & enclosure
Galley
The spacious and efficient galley is comparable to those found in much larger vessels, and is situated on the main deck level, forward and to port of the main salon. Beautifully updated, it features all the necessary appliances, with plenty of counter and workspace. Large windows allow for plenty of light.
Nova Kool RFU9000 12V refrigerator
Vesta DWV335 BBS dishwasher
Amana 4-burner propane gas cooktop w/ gas monitor/control panel
Sharp microwave/convection oven
Custom granite countertops
Large stainless sink
Ample stowage, above and below counter
Recessed overhead lighting.
Salon
RED OCTOBER features a tastefully appointed and welcoming full-beam main salon with a large settee to port and two custom built-in oversize chairs to starboard. With the large windows (7 opening), abundant lighting, and large Dutch door the natural light, ambience and ventilation is superb. Entry is from the enclosed aft deck/cockpit, or down from the pilothouse.
L-shaped settee to port, with large retractable teak dining table
Teak & holly sole
Teak paneling
Recessed overhead lighting
Window blinds
Teak dining table, positional for dining or coffee
Large windows on three sides
Split, Dutch Sea Glaze entry door
Dorade vents in overhead
Custom cabinetry, including lockers forward to starboard for washer and dryer
Entertainment center
Dometic air conditioning
Pilothouse
The pilothouse aboard the Cherubini is the operational and voyaging center, with incredible visibility, access to both side decks, and ample seating (including a watch berth) for those wanting to be part of the action. The helm is centerline, with a drop leaf table immediately abaft the helm, and forward of the seating lounge, making it appropriate for meals, drinks, or laying out a chart. Directly abaft the lounge is the watch berth, which features opening ports, fans, and reading lights. Forward to starboard is the companionway down to the guest stateroom.
(2) Overhead hatches with screens and canvas covers
(2) Opening ports, aft
(2) Port lights
(2) Dorade vents
Stowage beneath the watch berth
Stowage beneath the lounge
Drawer and locker stowage at helm
Teak & holly sole
Recessed lighting in the overhead
(2) Reading lights
OCM air conditioning
(2) Circulating fans
(2) Speakers
Ship's bell
(2) A/C and D/C breaker panels, plus distribution switch panel
Textaline window covers
Master Stateroom and Head
The comfortable master stateroom is positioned midship for comfort, and features a unique dual-access layout with private entrance from the salon, or shared access from the forward companionway. The head is en suite to starboard. Tastefully appointed with teak paneling, teak & holly sole, two large opening ports, and an athwartship queen berth, with twin nightstands. Access to the engine room can be found on the aft bulkhead, simplifying access for the owner/operator. There is an abundance of built-in stowage, found among the many drawers and lockers.
Queen bunk with stowage below in (6) drawers
(2) hanging lockers
(7) Additional stowage drawers
(2) Large opening ports in hullside, (1) small opening port to side deck all with draperies
(2) Reading lights
Overhead recessed lighting
Air conditioning controls
HEAD:
Stall shower with (2) opening ports, bench seat
Sea Land fresh water head
Tank watch monitor
Recessed sink
Opening port
Ample stowage
Exhaust fan
Recessed lighting
Guest Stateroom and Head
The inviting guest stateroom is located in the forepeak, and features an over-sized V-berth, with two large bunks. There is good natural light due to the overhead hatch and twin portlights. Like the rest of the yacht, there is a tremendous amount of built-in stowage. The stateroom also has private access to the guest head.
Air conditioning
(2) JBL speakers
Overhead hatch with screen and canvas cover
(2) Opening ports with draperies
Teak & holly sole
(2) hanging lockers
(2) Lockers at V-berth
(11) Drawers
Overhead recessed lighting and (2) reading lights
Access to the chain locker
HEAD:
Stall shower with opening port
Sea Land fresh water head
Opening port
Tiled sole
Ample stowage
Recessed overhead lighting
Remarks
The Cherubini Independence 50 is a rare and highly sought-after US-built cruising yacht of premium quality and renowned sea-keeping abilities. Designed by Gary Grant and James Backus, the Cherubini was built to rigid design specifications, specifically:
- Stability and Safety
- Efficiency
- Speed
- Minimal Maintenance
- Quality Construction and Strength
- Interior Cubic Space
- Flawless Lines
Stepping aboard, it is readily apparent that she is meant to travel. The thought and detail that went into the build and design has elevated these boats into becoming a coveted offering in the cruising/trawler class.
Due in large part to her full-beam salon, once aboard she appears to be much larger than her 50'. This is a very nicely modernized, maintained, and equipped cruising yacht, worthy of consideration for anyone seeking a competent vessel for extended traveling - be it the Pacific Northwest, the Caribbean, or the Great Loop. She boasts 1000 mile range, but her twin Cummins engines also provide the necessary speed when needed for short passages or outrunning the weather or tides.
