85' 1934 Custom Schooner

Embark on a voyage through cinematic history and maritime legend aboard the 1934 85' Pankey Schooner Destiny. This, 85-foot staysail schooner is more than a vessel—she's a timeless work of art and craftsmanship, with a storied past intertwined with Hollywood royalty and naval history. Once the proud possession of iconic figures like writer-director Academy Award winner Preston Sturges and the enigmatic Hollywood and aviation industry mogul Howard Hughes, this graceful wooden ship has cruised the seas alongside legends such as Humphrey Bogart and John Wayne. Destiny was extensively refitted between 2008 to 2011, and again with the current owners from mid 2020 to 2024. Areas of the refit included replacement of hull planking and fasteners as need, new main and mizzen masts, standing and running rigging, wiring, batteries, plumbing, addition of solar panels, and all new Andersen self-tailing sheeting, halyard, mainsheet and utility winches. Additional information on the refits is available upon request. No expense was spared during both refits to ensure she retains her soul and character while meeting modern standards of comfort and safety. Her rich past is visible in every detail—from her classic lines to the carvings left by US Navy sailors during her time as a scout boat in World War II. This classic schooner offers a unique experience, blending performance sailing with a striking sense of history. Her graceful motion provides sea kindly stability when the breeze picks up, ensuring a comfortable and tranquil journey. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or new to the experience, Destiny provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to become part of history and her living legacy on the open water.

ACCOMODATIONS

Destiny's interior provides an owners/captain's cabin with a queen size berth, working nav station, and settee.  Two amidships cabins that each sleep two.  A full main salon with C shaped settee, dining table for eight, and ample storage for flatware, silverware, glasses, cookware, linens books and spirits for medicinal and recreational purposes. A forward cabin with two full size bunks, drawers, hanging locker, and retractable wash basin. An all-tiled head and separate shower are opposite the forward cabin and aft of the full galley with refrigerator, freezer, 3 burner AC induction range, microwave and small oven. Forward of the galley is a storage area which house the 24-volt battery system for the bow thruster and windlass, access to the water maker and anchor locker. Further accommodations descriptions will be provided soon. 

Shown by appointment.

SAILS & RIGGING

• Schooner rigged with 1x19 wire rope and Norsman Hi-Mod fittings
• Hasse genoa on Schaefer 4100 Series roller furling unit (2018)
• Hasse mainsail (2018)
• Hasse main staysail (2018)
• Hasse self-tending mizzen staysail (2018)
• Spinnaker
• Fisherman downwind sail
• Course topsail
• 1 Andersen #58 self-tailing 2 speed mainsheet winch at helm
• 1 Andersen #40 self-tailing 2 speed headsail winch at starboard cap rail 
• 4 Andersen #62 self-tailing 2 speed sheet winches 
• 2 Andersen #52 self-tailing 2 speed halyard winches at main mast
• 2 Andersen #52 self-tailing 2 speed halyard winches at mizzen mast

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

• Garmin GPSMap 8612 Multifunctional display at Nav Station
• Garmin GPSMap 8616 Multifunctional display at helm
• Garmin HD radar
• Garmin autopilot
• Garmin GM10 display wind/speed/direction at helm
• Garmin GM10 display GPS speed over ground and knot log at helm
• Garmin Handheld VHF radio (wired) at helm
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio
• Vintage binnacle mounted compass at helm 

ELECTRICAL

• 50 amp/125V shore power service
• Northern Lights 12.5Kw AC genset w/3915 hours
• Victron Centaur 200-amp AC battery charger/inverter
• 6 200-watt solar panels on adjustable mounts above wheelhouse
• 4 Outback Energy solar charge controllers

GALLEY

• Force 10 3 burner induction stove
• Toaster oven
• Microwave oven
• Dual stainless-steel sinks
• Vitrifrigo Slim 150 model110V/12V refrigerator (new)
• Technautics 12V freezer
• Filtered freshwater system
• Spectra water maker

Engine & Mechanical

• GM 671N w/3525 hours on meter
• Sidepower bow thruster
• Hydraulic steering

Anchor & Ground Tackle

• Rocna primary anchor
• All chain road
• Two Danforth type secondary anchors

Canvas

• Full wheelhouse enclosure
• Mainsail cover
• Staysail covers
• Butterfly hatch and forward doghouse cover