SV USHAS | Doug Peterson Formosa 46

S/V USHAS — 1978 Formosa-built Peterson 46 offshore cruiser | 48' hull / approx. 51' LOA incl. bowsprit.

USHAS is our actively cruised liveaboard home. Built by Formosa Boat Building on the Doug Peterson/Formosa 46 platform, she is a center-cockpit cutter with two private staterooms, two heads, substantial tankage, a stand-up engine room and adjoining workshop.

Documented professional work from 2016–2025 includes the Trans Atlantic Diesel rebuild of the Perkins 4.236M; the 2017–2018 project at ABYC-accredited Deltaville Boatyard, whose records reference the integrated stern extension, composite deck and custom Luther's 203-gallon fuel tanks; Mack Sails rigging and sails; Hinckley bottom and cutless-bearing work; and extensive 2025 RAM Marina refit and systems modernization.

Walkthroughs, systems demonstrations and sailing footage. US$175,000 in Luperón, Dominican Republic, near Puerto Plata airport. Survey and sea trial welcome. Listing, specifications and photos are linked below.