About Verve

12/05/04

verve (vurv) n. 1. Excitement of imagination such as animates a poet, artist, or musician. 2. Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas. 3. Vitality; liveliness.

Verve is the name of our Shannon 43' ketch (hull #47). She was commissioned in June of 2000 where she was built in Bristol RI, USA. Visit the Shannon website for more information on their beautiful boats.

Length on Deck: 43' 10"
Length Overall: 47' 6"
Length on Waterline: 36' 9"
Beam: 13' 5"
Draft (Centerboard Up): 4' 9"
Mast Height: 63'
Displacement: 27,500 lbs
Displ/Length Ratio: 247.5
Sail Area/Displ Ratio: 18.6

Shannon 43' #47 Interior

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Our Stanvick burgee (pronounce as in "Brrr - gee it's cold!") is based on two intertwined 'S's - us. It also draws inspiration from the Bitter End Yacht Club insignia (a figure eight or bitter end knot) where we honeymooned and where Heidi taught Mark to sail.