Your Chance to Own the World’s Most Famous Selene Yacht!
Used by YouTube adventurers ‘The 71 Percent’ to cross the Pacific Ocean, 2024 Selene 49 ‘Ruth Pearl II’ will soon be made available to a lucky new owner.

As many of you already know, Ruth Pearl II is now bound for the West Coast of North America. Upon arrival, she will be re-commissioned and certified as a new vessel (with full warrantees).
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Selene 49 Classic Explorer ‘Ruth Pearl II’ - A Proven Bluewater Passagemaker
Step aboard one of the most talked about trawlers in the world, ‘Ruth Pearl II’, the very vessel followed by tens of thousands through The 71 Percent’s Pacific crossing journey. This is not just a yacht; it’s a proven ocean-going platform that has already demonstrated what most boats only promise.
A Yacht with a Story- and the Miles to Back It Up
This Selene 49 Classic Explorer has earned its reputation the hard way- navigating open ocean, navigating remote island chains, and supporting full-time liveaboard life. Documented extensively online, this yacht continues to showcase the real-world reliability, comfort and efficiency as it completes major legs of The 71 Percent’s Pacific crossing from Australia to Hawaii and beyond

Designed for Serious Cruising
The Selene 49 Classic Explorer is purpose-built for long-range exploration, offering:
• Full-displacement hull for efficiency and stability offshore
• Long-range fuel capacity for extended passages
• Protected pilothouse with excellent visibility for passagemaking
• Wide side decks and secure walkaround design
• Engine room access designed for owner-operator maintenance
• Classic Selene interior with gorgeous woodwork and liveaboard comfort
• Ample storage for provisions, tools, and spare parts
Whether you’re planning for the Great Loop, coastal cruising, or bluewater passages, ‘Ruth Pearl II’ is engineered to take you there safely and comfortably. This yacht will not be available for long.
Interested in this vessel? Contact us.



