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Daniel Webster Clements

1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner

Destin, Florida · Updated Aug 20, 2026

$295,000

USD · OFFERS CONSIDERED

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54 ft
Length
18 ft
Beam
Other
Class
Cummins 4BT
Engine
105 HP
Power
—
Hours
4
Cabins
3
Heads

Overview

1996 Custom Built Biloxi Schooner

Retractable Centerboard For Sale in Destin

Florida Topside inspection needed to bring the COI current—contact broker for more information.

Vessel has run successful dolphin cruise/day charters for more than 10 years.


The design of the Daniel Webster Clements was inspired, to a great extent, by one of the legendary Gulf Coast "Biloxi" schooners, the Julia Delecruz, built in 1924. The Daniel Webster Clements' keel was laid in 1994 at the Zirlott Boatbuilding Yard in Coden, Alabama, near Mobile. Construction took four years, with completion in 1998.


She has a displacement of 32 tons, a deck length of 54 feet, and a sparred length of 72 feet. The beam is 17'9". She carries a steel centerboard and draws a little over six and a half feet with the board down and three and a half feet with the board up.


She is built with pressure-treated southern yellow pine. The mast and bowsprit are solid pressure-treated pine, while the booms, gaffs, and topmast are laminated spruce for lightness.


The interior bulkheads and tongue-and-groove paneling are pressure-treated pine. The cabin flooring is white oak.

The side decks are 40" wide, and the roomy aft deck is 15 feet wide by 11 feet long. The deck space between the two cabins measures 16 feet wide by 6 feet long. The top cabin provides excellent gathering space for customers.


Forward, the vessel carries a Lunenburg Foundry Ratchet Gypsy Windlass manufactured in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

The centerboard is retractable and is lifted and lowered by a Thern Spur Gear hand winch, model M452. The 1,000-pound centerboard weight is supported by a hawser.


The vessel is steered using a Lunenburg Puritan Steerer No. 2 with a 32-inch bronze wheel.


The current owner has operated successful dolphin cruise and day charters with the vessel for over 10 years.

Specifications

Length Overall
54 ft
Waterline Length
54 ft
Beam
18 ft
Draft (max)
6 ft
Draft (min)
3 ft
Bridge Clearance
47 ft
Hull Material
Wood
Fuel Type
Diesel
HIN
02548
Condition
Used
Cabins
4
Heads
3

Equipment & Systems

Notable Upgrades

  • This schooner has delivered over a decade of successful dolphin cruise and day charter service. Built from pressure-treated southern yellow pine with laminated spruce spars, she carries original Nova Scotia-made deck hardware. A topside inspection is needed to renew her COI — contact broker for details.

Engines (single)

Cummins 4BT

Power
105 HP
Drive
Inboard

Location

Location Destin, Florida, United States
Flag / Registration United States
Region Continental United States

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Questions about 1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner

What is the asking price for 1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner?

1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner is currently listed at $295,000. Final terms depend on survey, sea trial, and offer structure.

Where is 1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner located and can I schedule a showing?

1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner is located in Destin, Florida and is marked Available. Showings and sea trials can be arranged for qualified buyers through our team.

What are the key specs for 1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner?

1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner is 54 ft overall and includes 54 ft · Other · wood.

Is financing available for 1996 Custom Biloxi Schooner?

Yes. Marine financing is available for many vessels, with terms based on model year, buyer profile, and lender underwriting.

Can I get a survey and mechanical inspection before closing?

Yes. Buyers are encouraged to complete an independent marine survey and engine/mechanical inspections during due diligence before final acceptance.

Is this a co-brokerage listing with Great Southern Yacht Company?

Yes. This vessel is listed by Great Southern Yacht Company. Ward Yacht Sales can represent you as a buyer's broker and coordinate the process through closing.

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