Discovery 55, KNOTTY GIRL

Broker’s Comments

KNOTTY GIRL is hull number 49 and is therefore a Discovery 55 Mk II. The same as her earlier sisters but with some subtle and well-conceived updates which include an open layout in the main saloon. This makes for a very light and airy deck saloon. The exterior styling has also been upgraded with flush hatches on deck, a profiled hatch garage and updated wraparound window arrangement for the deck saloon windows. She has larger hull windows and vertical windows in the owner’s stateroom aft which mean that light floods in. The joinery detailing was also brought right up to date.

KNOTTY GIRL is a great example of her class. She has a very full specification, and she has been carefully and thoughtfully maintained through life. She has provided great sailing for her owners, both shorthanded and with guests aboard. She is offered in full cruising trim and with fewer than 10 Discovery 55 Mk IIs built, it is rare to see one on the market.

Owner’s Comments

If I had to describe KNOTTY GIRL in three words, they would be: SAFE, ULTRA-COMFORTABLE, and GORGEOUS! When I first laid eyes on a Discovery 55 at the Southampton Boat Show, it was love at first sight — and ten years on, I still haven’t seen a sailing boat I like more!

In harsh weather — whether on long passages or day trips — not once have I felt “unsafe” aboard our boat. This is thanks, among many other things, to the robustness of its build and the safety of the central cockpit (I felt completely at ease having toddlers on board while sailing!). Sailing in both hot and cold weather was equally enjoyable, as we could switch on either the air conditioning or the heating when needed. Furthermore, being able to take warm showers and use the washing machine while crossing the Atlantic was pure heaven — an immense luxury!

Since we were able to build this boat, we had the opportunity to semi-customise it to our liking. Among other things, we chose oak, which gives the saloon an even greater sense of light and space. We added bookshelves to store nautical guides and books in both the raised saloon and the owner’s cabin, as well as convenient storage spaces in the galley — and of course, a wine cellar! 🙂

This boat is so well-equipped and comfortable that she feels like our second home — only more exciting, as she has taken us wherever we wanted to go: from the UK to the Mediterranean, and even to the Caribbean and back! 🙂

We’re social people, so we wanted a boat big enough to welcome family and friends — and I can tell you, many of them have wanted to join us, which has absolutely thrilled us!

Life circumstances change, and as a result, we made the difficult decision to sell our beloved KNOTTY GIRL. Yet we will NEVER forget her, nor the countless incredible experiences she gave us. We will always cherish the memories we made aboard her.

Finally, I’d like to thank, from the bottom of my heart, my favourite captain — my husband — for giving me the unique opportunity to sail on such an outstanding boat.