Twelve Metre US 27, Modern Division. Sparkman & Stephens design, built by Minneford Yacht Yard for Lowell North''s Syndicate, sailed in the 1977 America''s Cup finals and was narrowly defeated by Courageous. Served as trial horse to Freedom in 1980, Azzura in 1983 and French Kiss in 1987. Purchased by French yacht builder Christian Trehard who added mechanical advantages and installed a removable tasteful cruising interior for six guests. Brought back to the USA in 2007 she has been upgraded for racing and cruising. After an exhaustive certification process and upgrades she is now certified to charter under US Coast Guard regulations. While the 2011 12 Metre World Championship Regatta will be staged in Germany, the North American 12 Metre Class has a full summer schedule culminating with the North American Championships in Newport fromSeptember 23-25.
CD player
Lewmar winches new in 1999Coffee grinder for mainsailCoffee grinders primaries2 x 66s for running backstays2 x 44s for mainsail travelerLewmar 24 volt electric windlass, 100 metres of #12 chain
24 volt service system12 volt system off main engine alternator220v system6 batteries 560 amph service2 batteries 180 amph for engine1 engine alternator 180 amph for service1 engine alternator 35 amph for engineBattery charger 24v/60 amphConverter 24v/220v, 1500 watts
B&G Hydra systemHelm cockpit displays include; 1 x FFD, 2 analogue and 3 repeatersmid cockpit; 1xFFD, 2 analogue and 3 repeatersmast display; 3 x FFD (jumbo)chart table: 1 x FFDFuruno GPSShipmate VHFHand-held VHFAutohelm Auto pilot ST 7000World Space satellite radio
Yanni diesel with direct drive to Gori folding propellerDessalator water maker 80litres per hour, 24 voltHot water off main engine, 75 litresTwo automatic electric bilge pumps
Complies with all USCoast Guard requirements and has beeninspected and certified for charter.3 x Fire extinguishersEPIRB8 person liferaft in hard container
North Sails inventory:Mainsail,Genoas #1light,#1medium, #1heavy, #4, #5Furling jib3 jibsNavtec hydraulic system includes; headstay, mastpartners, boom and outhaul
