celestial 48' cc 1985 ketch uscg registration information
OFFICIAL NUMBER: 979613
HULL NUMBER: CEQ48010B85
IMO NUMBER:
VESSEL NAME: ORION
HAILING PORT: HONOLULU HI
YEAR BUILT:
LENGTH - FEET: 48.0
BREADTH - FEET: 13.5
DEPTH - FEET: 8.0
GROSS TONS: 19.0
NET TONS: 17
SELF PROPELLED: Yes
PROPULSION TYPE: UNSPECIFIED
HULL MATERIAL: FRP (Fiberglass)
HULL CONFIGURATION: Monohull
HULL SHAPE: Sail (Faired Keel)
SERVICE TYPE: Recreational
CERTIFICATE ISSUED: 2025-12-31
CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 2026-12-31
CERTIFICATE STATUS: Valid
ENDORSEMENTS: Recreation
BUILDER: UNKNOWN
HULL BUILT:
VESSEL COMPLETED: 1985
general information
Key Features & Specifications
- Design & Construction: The hull is balsa-cored above the waterline with solid glass reinforcement around through-hulls and chainplates. The design, attributed to Bryce Fuhriman based on a Brewer design, features a fully encapsulated long fin keel and a large skeg-hung rudder, contributing to good maneuverability under power.
- Performance: While initially a bit tender, the boat stiffens up under sail due to its 44-percent ballast-to-displacement ratio. It is known to perform well in light winds and is suitable for ocean passages, although it may need to be reefed early in stronger winds.
- Engine Room: A standout feature praised by owners is the exceptionally large, walk-in engine room, which provides excellent access to all sides of the engine and room for additional equipment like generators and watermakers.

- Interior: The interior typically features a layout with a centerline king-sized berth in the aft owner's suite, a forward V-berth, and two heads. The use of solid teak and teak veneer throughout the interior gives it a classic finish.
