Sanderling is a DeFever 41 motor vessel, built in 1987 in Taiwan by BLUEWATER YACHT BUILDERS LTD, and formerly named China Pearl and Walkabout.

Sanderling measures 40.6 feet in overall length (34.6 feet waterline), with a beam of 14 feet, a draft of 4.0 feet, and displaces about 19 tons when fully loaded. Approximate air-draft measurements are as follows: 21.5 feet to the top of the radar mast and anchor light; 16.0 feet with the radar mast laid down; 10.0 feet with the bimini totally down (radar mast laid down).

Sanderling is powered by a Ford-Lehman 135 horse power, naturally aspirated diesel engine, connected to a Borg-Warner Velvet Drive transmission with a 2.47:1 ratio. Burning 2.0 gallons per hour at 1600 RPM (6.5 knots or 7.5 MPH) she has a cruising range, before refueling, of around 1200 nautical miles.

Sanderling has three main compartments inside: the main saloon, a forward V-berth with separate head/shower (for guests), and an aft cabin with separate head/shower/tub and walk-in cedar hanging locker. Outside she has walk-around decks, an aft deck above the aft cabin, and an enclosed upper deck above the saloon.

Sanderling is equipped with radar, GPS, and a depth sounder and fish finder for navigation; two heat pumps for heat and air conditioning for climate control; a 5 gallon water heater which operates on 120 volts and is also heated by the engine cooling system when underway; an Onan 8KW diesel generator for 120 volt electricity; a 110 volt refrigerator with separate freezer; and a Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven and broiler. She's also equipped with two VHF radios, plus a hand held VHF radio, a five person Zodiac dinghy (with oars and a Mercury 15 HP 2-stroke outboard), a Heart/Xantrex combination 100 amp 3-stage charger/2000 watt inverter, AM/FM/CD stereo, 12 volt lighting, pressurized water, and a combination washer/dryer. She has four separate battery banks: six T-105 (golf cart) batteries are combined into a house-bank for 12 volt needs producing 330 usable amps (660 amps total); six T-105 batteries which provide 110 volts via the inverter when not connected to shore power or running the generator (used mainly for the refrigerator and TV); two T-105 batteries for starting the engine; and one group 31 battery for starting the generator. Fresh water capacity is 200 gallons; fuel capacity is 400 gallons divided between two tanks. Primary ground tackle consists of 150 feet of 3/8" chain attached to a 55 pound SuperMax adjustable anchor, and 200 feet of 3/4 inch three strand nylon line with 10 feet of chain attached to a Danforth anchor as secondary ground tackle. Our cooking/dining enjoyment is greatly enhanced by a West Marine propane grill.