Ella is a custom-built 39-foot monohull launched in 2002. Designed and built by architect Graham Roberts as his fifth personal vessel, she features strip-planked Western Red Cedar construction encased in woven rovings and epoxy. This construction method results in a hull that is lighter and stiffer than standard fiberglass production boats. The vessel has had three owners and has most recently served as a full-time liveaboard for the last three years, including an Atlantic crossing. Specifications and Construction LOA: 39 feet Beam: 12.76 feet Draft: 5.51 feet Displacement: 19,841 lbs (9 tons) Hull Material: Epoxy glass strip-planked Western Red Cedar Deck Material: Epoxy glass over ply Keel: Cast iron with duplex stainless bolts Steering: Spade rudder with Edson wheel and cable steering Last Antifouled: January 2026 using Seahawk Tropikote over Seahawk Tuff Stuff primer