49' Tom Colvin Gazelle

A true head-turner, Summer Wind is a classic Tom Colvin Gazelle schooner with a unique junk rig, built tough with 1/4" steel for serious cruising. Designed for adventure, shes been a trusted tour boat for 16 years, logging over 75,000 miles and carrying 25,000 passengers. A regular in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, shes proven her seaworthiness time and again.

Her spacious deck and cozy interior make her ideal for long voyages or life aboard. Equipped with a Yanmar diesel, she offers a fuel range of 260-350 nautical miles, with a design that favors efficient sailing over engine reliance. Her versatile junk rig is easy to handle, reducing the need for constant sail adjustments and making her a joy to sail short-handed.

Originally chosen for her character and charm, Summer Wind draws attention wherever she goes. Her classic lines, rugged steel hull, and distinctive rig make her stand out in any marina. The boats history, durability, and well-maintained systems ensure shes ready for new adventures, whether cruising coastal waters, exploring distant shores, or continuing as a working vessel.

For those looking for a schooner with history, charm, and adventure-ready capabilities, Summer Wind is an opportunity not to be missed.

Accommodations
Double berth in the aft cabin, pilot berth in the main cabin, single berth in the fore cabin. Plus two settee berths in the main cabin. We have voyaged with five crew.

Mechanical Equipment
Manual Bilge Pumps: 1

Electric Bilge Pumps: 1 emergency backup

Steering Type: Wheel / cable to quadrant

Fire Extinguishers: 4 x 15lb ABC

Emergency Tiller: Yes


Galley Equipment
Electric Force 10 stove/oven plus one electric induction cooktop. Double sink with foot pump. Refrigeration is a top loading cooler with a compressor. All induction pots and pans included.

Deck and Hull Equipment
1 8-person offshore commander life raft and EPIRB.

Navigation Systems
Primary Chart Plotter: Garmin

Secondary Chart Plotter: Garmin GPSMap 440s

Primary GPS: Garmin

Secondary GPS: Garmin GPSMap 440s

Depth Sounder: Yes

Speed & Distance Log: Yes

VHF Radio (Primary): Standard Horizon Matrix

VHF Radio (Handheld): Standard Horizon HX890

Compass: Danforth Constellation

Stereo: Fusion MS RA70

Stereo Speakers: 6

Television: Toshiba 18"

EPIRB: Yes

AIS Receiver: Vesper WatchMate

Search Light: Manual