highlights
- Push button sailing
- Hydraulic lifting keel
- Harken carbon winch package - hydraulic power
- Hydraulic powered disappearing swim step
- Hydraulic powered disappearing anchor and anchor roller
- Flush uncluttered deck
- Ocean Furl furling carbon boom and Hall carbon rig
- 2 aft staterooms with individual heads
- Large Master stateroom with head
overview
LAURA is available by sponsoring a three-year lease to purchase option with zero interest in cooperation with the USMMA Sailing Foundation for the benefit of the Warrior Sailing Program. This truly iconic and stunning performance-oriented racer cruiser is being made available to the market for a limited time only. Don’t miss a fabulous opportunity to purchase a complete package. Whether looking too cruise or race in New England, Caribbean or Mediterranean, this amazing dual-purpose beauty awaits.
Full management and support is in place and may be conveyed to the one who desires to simply show up and have fun and experience the camaraderie and success of the program. No need to spend your week searching for race crew or folks to enjoy a day sail with. Contribute smartly to this exceptional program and appreciate a different kind of yacht ownership.
Designed by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, with the original concept credited to Roy Disney, LAURA is a technically advanced carbon sailing platform that balances race capability with offshore cruising comfort. Her sail plan is supported by a Hall Spars carbon three-spreader mast and carbon boom, stainless steel rod rigging, and a Harken hydraulic carbon winch package. A custom engineered removable carbon fiber bow sprit enhances her downwind configuration, while a fully battened North 3DI RAW mainsail and 3DI RAW furling medium jib, paired with a slab reef Offshore Spars carbon boom, optimize upwind performance and sail control or shift to the sheep’s clothing set up with her Ocean Furl hydraulic in boom furling and matching North Sails 3DI Marathon furling mainsail and furling jib on Harken hydro furl headstay.
A hydraulic lifting keel (9’ minimum draft to 13’6” maximum) increases both performance efficiency and cruising versatility. Integrated hydraulic systems power the traveler, disappearing swim step, and disappearing anchor and roller, maintaining a clean deck profile.
Below deck, LAURA accommodates six guests in three cabins, including a forward master stateroom with en-suite head and two aft staterooms, each with private heads.Her comprehensive North Sails inventory includes multiple 3DI configurations, Code sails, storm inventory, and lightly used genoas and spinnakers, offering a complete program for competitive racing or performance cruising.
broker overview
The credit of this magnificent design and build concept belongs to the creative mind of Mr. Roy Disney. A truly stunning mix of performance, form and function all wrapped up in the most attractive package imaginable. The team at Reichel /Pugh Yacht Design and Westerly Marine of Southern California and the top-notch project managers and build coordinators from PYWACKET racing rounded out the dream and vison to precise measures.
LAURA has undergone a recent transformation to enhance her performance, ease of handling, and overall enjoyment. The massive over length spinnaker pole handled by three deck crew has been replaced by a custom engineered and fabricated removable carbon fiber bow sprit. A three sail, downwind inventory dimensioned to work with the sprit complete the package. Cuban Fiber Code Zero on a KZ Furler with Future Fibers Cable Luff System plus A-2 and A-3 simply to name a few.
Upwind performance has been enhanced by the conversion from roller reefing to new slab reef carbon boom by Offshore Spars complimented by a fully battened North 3DI Raw mainsail with lazy jacks and 3DI Raw furling medium jib. The yacht is easily converted from racing to cruising sail plan overnight by a crew of two, however it is still easily day sailed in race form with slab reefed boom. Set up either way, all equipment is found in very good condition!
cockpit
The centerpiece of her design, the large cockpit, can be accessed from either the retractable stern boarding platform or lifeline gates port and starboard. A walk-through between the twin helm stations leads to the lengthy cockpit seats separated by a teak fold-down dining table, with ample storage beneath the center leaf. Protected by full width dodger, this spacious cockpit with down lighting from the boom makes for an ideal entertainment area and al fresco dining.
Both helm stations, feature carbon fiber wheels, are within “finger-tip” reach of all sail handling controls and the windlass, which enables one person to set sail from the helm. Instrumentation displays include repeaters from the navigation station close-by and easy to read 40/40s on the mast.
deck
It is a delight to walk forward on the uncluttered deck where all the opening deck hatches are recessed.The sail and chain locker, with independent bilge pump and fresh-water wash-down controls, is well laid out with ample stowage space for sails, fenders, dock lines and cleaning gear.
The anchor and roller are extracted from a recessed well hydraulically, then handled via a Lewmar windlass with a wildcat. Holding gear consists of stainless CQR anchor with an appropriate length of chain and an additional aluminum fortress anchor with chain and rode for race mode.
The stylish raised coach house offers security on deck, a beautiful concentration of light to the main saloon and great protection for the cockpit.
walkthrough
Entering her interior down wide scooped companionway steps, the first impression is of lightness from the port-lights and opening deck hatches. Combined with Majilite headliner panels and cherry wood interior the results are a tasteful contrast with the teak and holly cabin sole.Immediately to starboard is the navigation station with a comfortable seat and good size chart table where all the electronics, monitoring displays and hinged electrical panels are easily read and accessed.Forward on starboard is the gourmet galley with stone counter tops, three refrigeration boxes, double stainless steel sinks and ample storage.
Moving forward of the salon in the hallway is a work counter space and a size able storage pantry.Forward of the hallway is the large master stateroom with a center line “walk around” queen size bed with opening hatches above providing light and ventilation. There is ample stowage within drawers, cupboards and a full length-hanging locker. The spacious, bright and airy head features a full size stall shower and granite countertops.Aft of the main salon to port and starboard are mirror image wet heads with shower. Both heads are easily accessed by day guests and also service the addition guest cabins to port and starboard. Guest cabins have single hinged upper berth and fixed lower berths. The port cabin inboard bulkhead door allows access to the very generous and workable machinery space.
galley equipment
- Stainless steel Force 10 four burner oven
- Twin stainless steel sinks
- Tappan stainless steel microwave oven
- Barka chrome faucets
- Broan trash compactor
- Galley sink manual foot faucet
- Glacier custom refrigeration system with LED control display
- Refrigerator/freezer LED control display
deck and hull
- Custom Carbon Fiber Bow Sprit
- Stainless steel stanchions w/double wire
- Stainless steel plow anchor with stainless retractable anchor arm.
- 3/8 galvanized anchor chain with 300’ of anchor rode with remote control for Lewmar #200 windlass with wildcat
- Wash-down spigot
- Sunbrella cockpit dodger
- Stainless steel stern pulpit
- (2) stainless steel transom rail gates w/retractable steps
- Stainless steel bow pulpit
- Teak weather and cockpit decks
- Recessed deck hatches; 4 over main salon 5 over master stateroom
- Four Harken carbon fiber #66 – 3 speed hydraulic winches; two primaries and two secondary with running rigging managed through Spinlock X model wedge clutches.
- Harken captive mainsheet winch located below bunk in master stateroom
- Four LED spreader lights
- Harken removable screw-in pad eyes, port and starboard
- Lopo running lights
lazarette
- Semi water-tight bulkhead
- Bilge pump with three float switches; port/center/stbd
- Retractable swim platform with cassette type steps
- Cockpit shower
- 2 x EPIRB
- Carbon fiber steering quadrant
- Safety gear
- Emergency tiller
anchor locker
- Watertight bulkhead
- Bilge pump
- Fresh water wash down
- Motor mount for outboard engine
- 12V electrical outlet
mast/boom
- Hall Spars carbon three spreader mast and boom
- Ocean Furl carbon fiber boom with mainsail furling on mandrel
- Additional Slab Reef Offshore Spars Carbon Boom for racing (2017)
- Navtec Boom Vang Alpha 850 psi
- Stainless steel rod rigging
- 2021 Composite backstay
- Hydraulic traveler
- 3 x 40/40 B&G displays under goose neck
sails by north sails
Racing Inventory:
- Mainsail – Fully Battened 3DI RAW, 780 – 2600
- Jib Medium – 3DI RAW, 780 – 2300 with roller battens
- Cuban Fiber Code Zero with KZ 6 High Speed Top Down Furler on Future Fiber Torque Cable
- Code 2A Spinnaker for Sprit
- Code 2A Spinnaker for Sprit
- Code 3A Spinnaker for Sprit
Cruising Inventory:
- Marathon 3DI AP Jib for Furler
- Marathon 3DI Mainsail
- Dacron Jib
engine
- Yanmar 4L Ham Htp/163 hp with 3 alternators.
- Remote hydraulic drive transmission: model #ZF22OV 2.54.1 ratio.
- Sail Drive with 3 blade Max Prop
- 80 amp for engine start
- 2000 rpm = 1.25 galls per hr
- 2300 rpm = 8.6 knots (max rpm 3000)
plumbing / interior
- Cruise Air conditioning; 12KBTU in salon 4KBTU in master stateroom
- Webasto diesel heater
- Sea Recovery water maker. 25 gph
- Three heads; 2 x Tecma Ultra Whisper, 1 x sea water flush
- Hella fans 1 x main saloon, 1 x galley
- Diesel fuel tanks 2 x 75 gals
- Fresh water tanks 2 x 150 gals
- Grey water tanks port and stbd
- Roving central bilge pump
miscellaneous
- SeaDeck custom flooring for main salon
- Salon cushion covers
- Boom cover
- Steering wheel covers
- Winch covers
- Sun awning over helm wheels
- Dodger
spare parts
- Reaching strut
- Carbon fiber removable bow-sprit
- 4 x Harken 66.3 carbon fiber winch drums
- Homalto hydraulic pump for mast jack
- Spartite molds
- 2 x 50’ shore power cords
- 2 x socks for mast head and fractional spinnakers
- Cockpit deck covers
- Miscellaneous engine and hydraulic system spares
broker comments
Through two ownership and over the past thirteen years the listing broker has played the role of shore side manager, racing helmsmen, crew boss and most appreciative guest to the cruising and racing program of LAURA. First-hand knowledge of all aspects of this yacht is readily available. This yacht has always delivered as promised and amazed ALL who have sailed aboard her. It would be selfish to not take a moment to thank Lynn Bowser of Westerly Marine for the efforts offered by he and his team in this stunning, uncompromised build and continued support throughout this ownership term… As well, the continued support of Tony Beale and the team at Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design have helped enhance the magnificent attributes of this yacht for racing, cruising and day sailing.LAURA is a stunning boat; creatively designed, superbly built and meticulously maintained. She is the perfect boat for sailors who appreciate the very best in performance sailing while doing so in comfort with minimal crew. She is a true delight to sail. There are few 60’ yachts where one can feel comfortable and confident, dropping the mooring lines and heading off for a day-sail on your own or with guests unfamiliar to the magnificent sport of sailing.
