Some History
Joyfull was build in 1979 by Islander Yachts of Southern California and designed by Robert Perry. The goal was to create a cruising boat that could be sailed comfortably by a couple. Our model is what is referred to as the "B Plan" with a Pullman berth instead of a V-berth. Here's the basic layout:
Starting at the bow you have the anchor locker. We have a split locker, one side for the primary all chain rode and one for the rope/chain rode. From their aft, you have a large head with plenty of room to take a shower. Next aft is the Pullman berth on the port side (under it is storage) and hanging lockers and drawers across from it (the aft hanging locker has been modified to hold the air conditioner and shelves. Then you have the main salon with the curved settee on the port (with folding table) and a straight settee on the starboard. On the forward bulkhead you'll find our fireplace (really, a Ratelco pellet fuel stove). Aft of the settees is the galley with stove/oven and refridgerator . Across from the galley is the navigator's desk. Then you go up two steps and you're in the cockpit. That's one of the reasons why we fell in love with the design, the raised salon makes it so you don't feel you're stepping into the basement when you go below.
We bought Joyfull in early 2001 from a couple in San Diego who cared for her well. We were living in San Francisco at the time so we had her trucked to Svendsen's in Alameda for refit and commissioning. We put all new rigging on her, replaced the furler, replaced the mainsail, led all lines aft, added a new radar tower and basically got her ready for San Francisco Bay sailing. The goal was make Joyfull a boat that could comfortably and safely take us anywhere...and she has. A little over a year ago, we moved from San Francisco to St. Petersburg, Florida so back on a truck she went. Here in St. Pete at Sailor's Wharf we had the mast and boom refurbished, had a bimini made and have enjoyed warm water sailing including a grand trip to the Dry Tortugas. ¶ page
Starting at the bow you have the anchor locker. We have a split locker, one side for the primary all chain rode and one for the rope/chain rode. From their aft, you have a large head with plenty of room to take a shower. Next aft is the Pullman berth on the port side (under it is storage) and hanging lockers and drawers across from it (the aft hanging locker has been modified to hold the air conditioner and shelves. Then you have the main salon with the curved settee on the port (with folding table) and a straight settee on the starboard. On the forward bulkhead you'll find our fireplace (really, a Ratelco pellet fuel stove). Aft of the settees is the galley with stove/oven and refridgerator . Across from the galley is the navigator's desk. Then you go up two steps and you're in the cockpit. That's one of the reasons why we fell in love with the design, the raised salon makes it so you don't feel you're stepping into the basement when you go below.
We bought Joyfull in early 2001 from a couple in San Diego who cared for her well. We were living in San Francisco at the time so we had her trucked to Svendsen's in Alameda for refit and commissioning. We put all new rigging on her, replaced the furler, replaced the mainsail, led all lines aft, added a new radar tower and basically got her ready for San Francisco Bay sailing. The goal was make Joyfull a boat that could comfortably and safely take us anywhere...and she has. A little over a year ago, we moved from San Francisco to St. Petersburg, Florida so back on a truck she went. Here in St. Pete at Sailor's Wharf we had the mast and boom refurbished, had a bimini made and have enjoyed warm water sailing including a grand trip to the Dry Tortugas. ¶ page
