Custom Doug Peterson 58 Classic Race Cruiser

Doug Peterson 58 – Classic Racer-Cruiser | Built 1987, Istanbul

Location: Southern Turkey

Builder: Arduman Shipyard

Designer: Doug Peterson

Length: 17.65 m / 58 ft

Beam: 4.80 m

Draft: 2.80 m

Engine: 180 HP Sabre (Ford block, 6L, 6-cylinder)

Construction: Cold-molded wood with fiberglass sheathing

Condition: Excellent

Description

Commissioned by a famous Turkish sailor and designed by world-renowned naval architect Doug Peterson, this one-off yacht was originally IOR-rated as a racer and later refined as a fast cruiser, blending exceptional sailing performance with comfortable living spaces.

Built in 1987 by Arduman Shipyard, Istanbul, she features cold-molded wood construction (four diagonal layers laminated with epoxy, finished with a fiberglass outer skin). With a 22-ton displacement and 9-ton ballast, her nearly 2:1 keel ratio ensures remarkable stiffness and balance under sail — a hallmark of true performance yachts.

The interior spans the yacht’s full beam, offering a spacious saloon, galley to port, and a comprehensive navigation station to starboard equipped with full B&G instrumentation, radar, and communication systems.

Forward are two guest cabins with shared head and shower, plus a crew cabin with private facilities in the forepeak.

Powered by a Sabre-marinized Ford 6L engine, fully rebuilt three years ago, and complemented by a Fischer Panda 8 kVA generator, CruiseAir A/C units, and a 70L/h watermaker, this yacht is perfectly set for extended cruising or offshore racing.

Her hydrodynamic hull lines, elliptical rudder, and optimized “Skeg” design maximize efficiency while maintaining smooth control and superb balance. With her two-spreader rig, she remains fast, responsive, and safe in all sea conditions.

This yacht represents a rare opportunity for sailors who value classic craftsmanship, Doug Peterson performance, and timeless design.

Builder: Arduman Shipyard, Istanbul

Designer:  Doug Peterson

Naval Architect:  Vecdi Arduman, Y. Mimar D.P.L.G.

Year Built: 1987

Construction: Cold-molded wood (4 layers) + fiberglass sheathing

Length Overall (LOA):  17.65 m

Waterline Length (LWL): 14.00 m

Beam: 4.80 m

Draft: 2.80 m

Displacement: 19,500 kg

Ballast: 9,500 kg (approx. 2:1 ratio)

Engine: Sabre (Ford block) 6L, 6-cylinder diesel

Power:  180 HP

Cruising RPM: 1,650 rpm

Generator: Fischer Panda 8 kVA (approx. 1,200 hrs)

Watermaker: 70 L/h

Air Conditioning:  2  CruiseAir units

Navigation: Full B&G system, Furuno 32-mile radar

Toilets: All electric

Sail Area: 140 m²

Rig Type: Sloop Two-spreader mast, double lower shrouds

Prismatic Coefficient: 0.58

Interior Layout: Full-beam saloon, galley (port), nav station (starboard), 2 guest cabins, crew cabin forward

Condition: Excellent structurally and mechanically sound