This is a Plug-in Electric-Hybrid Yacht and she sails like a dream!

The S/V ‘Robert Lewis’ is an 2018 Cape George Pilothouse Cutter 45 and was designed and built in Port Townsend, W.A., launched in 2018 and is designed to sail anywhere in the world efficiently and in comfort. The boat is in new condition and is a testament to the professional tradespeople in Port Townsend that built her and the current owner that had the dream, brought Port Townsend’s best tradespeople together and successfully built a gorgeous Hybrid-Electric, Blue-Water sailing vessel with intuitive vessel management systems. 

Owner selling for health reasons.

Extensive Owner's Manual included and available to share digitally by request. (Example Diagrams included with Vessel Photos)

These boats are built to go to Sea! A Cape George Sailboat won the Golden Globe Around the World Race in 2022! search: goldengloberace.com/skippers/kirsten-neuschafer/

The Hull is Fiberglass and Kevlar, Vinyl Ester Resin plus a layer of Kevlar S-Glass and E-Glass Triaxial Fabric to provide ultimate impact strength. The Decks are Teak, Fiberglass and Okoume Composite. The Spars are Carbon Fiber. The Exterior of the Hull is AwlGrip.

The vessel has a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Propulsion System including an 18 KW Life-Line Electric Motor (power comparable to 60HP Diesel), a Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Bank and a Panda 22KW 144VDC Turbo-Diesel Generator.The Hybrid Electric Propulsion System allows the vessel to travel completely under Electric Power with support from the Generator. The Generator is extremely well-insulated and is hardly noticeable when running. Generator turns on automatically when the Propulsion Batteries are at 40% (customizable) and only take 45 minutes to get back to full charge!

Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries do not have the "Thermal Runaway" fire danger that Lithium Ion Batteries have. They're extremely safe and reliable.

For Navigation she has a Multi-Function B&G Zeus Touch Screen Navigation Package with (2) Displays, Cockpit and Pilothouse, and (2) B&G Displays for Speed and Depth, Simrad VHF and AIS, Jefa Heavy-Duty Auto Pilot, Icom SSB with Pactor Modem, Joystick Propulsion Control in Pilothouse, Bow Thruster and More! (Please see ‘More Details’ for all Equipment and Specs)

The vessel has a C-Zone Electrical System to control Lights, interior Climate Control, Thru-Hull Sensors, Tankage Sensors, CO2 Detectors, Heat Detectors, High Water Alarms and More! The C-Zone System can also be controlled from the B&G Chart Plotters. (Ask for more details)

This Cape George 45 must be seen to appreciate the incredible workmanship that went in to create this highly sophisticated yet intuitive vessel. Cape George Yachts incorporate the traditional lines of Colin Archer and William Atkin with an evolved understanding of hydrodynamics and efficiency to create a performance sailing experience by combining a modern understanding of hull design, by Tim Nolan and Carl Chamberlin, creating a vessel that draws our eye traditionally and has more interior volume, sails closer to the wind and heels less than its sailing ancestors. The boat is designed with intuitive and contemporary systems and equipment that make Motor and Vessel Monitoring Systems Management understandable and clear.

The Exterior of the S/V Robert Lewis is gorgeously finished and well laid out for being underway or at anchor. The Cockpit is beautifully built, ergonomic and safe. The teak composite decks are wide and easy to maneuver fore and aft with Stainless Steel Life-Lines and Handrails for safety.

Last Haul Out and Bottom Paint: 2024

Last Engine/Generator Service: September 2023

Accommodations:

Going below through the Companionway takes you down a few steps into the Interior which is finished in Honduras Mahogany, a Teak Sole, and Laminated Port Orford Cedar Deck and Cabin Beams with a Honduras Mahogany Cap Strip. The level of craftsmanship aboard this vessel must be seen to be appreciated, this is Port Townsend Craftsmanship at its finest.

Immediately to port is the Vessel Monitoring Station and Navigation Station. Here is where you find all Data and Monitoring Systems related to the boat such as the Hybrid Propulsion System, Battery Voltage, Tank Levels, System Controls, Navigation Equipment like VHF, SSB, Sail Data and More! There are also Drawers, Cabinets and Cubbies for Storage.

All Hanging Lockers and Cabinet interiors throughout the vessel are automatically lit when the doors open. All Drawers have Locking Mechanisms for when Underway. All Lighting throughout the Vessel is LED.

To starboard is the Galley with a long Counter Top, an Extremely Well-Insulated Refrigerator and Freezer, 3-Burner Stove and Oven, Stainless Steel Sink with Hot and Cold Pressure Water, Microwave, Under Cabinet Lighting and lots of Storage in Drawers and Cabinets. All Galley Appliances are electric to take advantage of the boats Lithium Battery System. All Lights on Deck and Down Below can be illuminated and turned off by (2) Remote FOB’s.

Forward in the Pilothouse to port is the Interior Steering Station that has a comfortable Bench Seat, a Joystick for full Propulsion Control, Multi-Function Chart Plotter, Auto Pilot Control, and Boat Data Displays. Under the Steering Station is the main AC/DC Electrical Panel for the vessel.

The Pilothouse has  ½” Tempered Glass Windows, with Heated Forward Facing Windows and recessed Cellular Blinds for privacy. There is great visibility on all directions.

Going down a few steps from the Pilothouse takes you into a gorgeous Salon with two large European Leather Settees that make Single Berths, a varnished Dinette Table with an Opening Leaf and Storage Drawers for the Entertainment System, a Telescoping Flat Screen TV, DVD and Stereo Receiver, Recessed Speakers, Book Shelves, Cabinetry, Reading Lights, Opening Port Lights and Overhead Opening Butterfly Hatch.

The Climate Control System includes a Webasto Hydronic Central Diesel Heating System as well as a Hammond Artic Air-Conditioning System for comfortable voyaging in all latitudes.

Forward of the Salon to port is a Washer/Dryer, Hanging Lockers, LED Light Fixture, and an Opening Portlight.

The Full Head is to starboard with an Electric Toilet, Sink with Hot and Cold Pressure Water, Mirrors, Storage in Cabinets and Drawers, a Separate Shower Stall with Fixed and Adjustable Shower Heads, Lights and Opening Port Lights.

All the way forward is the Main Cabin with a Large Double Berth to starboard, a Custom Mattress, Duvet and Sheets, a C-Zone Control Display, an Overhead Opening Hatch, Opening Port Lights, Reading Lights and Storage.

The current owner commissioned the boat with Cape George Marine Works and has also worked at length with Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op, Port Townsend Rigging and many other Professional Marine Tradespeople in Port Townsend that all hold pride for this contemporary vessel.

This Cape George Pilothouse Cutter 45 is one of a kind, in like-new condition and ready to take the next owners wherever they’d like to go. This is a go-anywhere boat and one of the loveliest and most impressive modern vessels on the water today!

The S/V Robert Lewis is in her slip in Port Townsend, WA.

Showings by appointment, thank you!