Well suited for long range off shore family cruising. Like a small ship, she is equally suited for charters, living aboard or corporate entertaining. "St. Elias" was built to U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships standards for YP's, and has five water tight bulkheads for safety at sea. Extensive copper sheathing at and below the water line. The hull is double planked with 2" mahogany planking and 1/2" Carolina pine planking and a aluminum superstructure. "St. Elias" was in service at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis for many years as a navigation training vessel for midshipmen.