KNICKERBOCKER

Palmer Johnson's 1992 construction paired the legendary naval architecture of Sparkman & Stephens with a hull engineered for serious ocean passages. KNICKERBOCKER stretches 35.75 meters with a generous 7.77-meter beam that delivers exceptional stability in challenging seas, while her classic proportions slice through swells with the purposeful efficiency that made Sparkman & Stephens the gold standard for performance sailing yachts. Her engineering reveals itself in the numbers that matter most at sea: a displacement and sail plan calibrated for sustained speed across long distances, whether threading through Caribbean trades or powering across Atlantic weather systems. The naval architects drew from decades of racing pedigree to create a hull form that maintains momentum through varied conditions, transforming what could be punishing passages into controlled, comfortable voyages for her six guests. John Munford's interior architecture complements this seagoing capability with spaces designed around the realities of life under sail. Every surface and fitting acknowledges the forces at work when KNICKERBOCKER heels into a blow or surges down following seas, creating an environment where guests remain secure and comfortable regardless of the conditions topside. With five experienced crew managing her systems and sail handling, KNICKERBOCKER operates as both a sophisticated charter yacht and a proven offshore sailing machine. Her 159-ton displacement provides the stability and sea-kindly motion that transforms extended passages from endurance tests into the kind of deep-water sailing that reminds guests why serious sailors choose wind over engines when the destination truly matters.