'Lorita Maria' is ”Royalty” as far as Australian Yachts.
Brendan says: “Lorita Maria is a superb example of a mid 60’s racer. She is remarkably well preserved, ocean capable, and shows the care of a qualified engineer owner. Her pedigree and provenance make her a very desirable boat to enjoy and own. Reasons for this sale are genuine. I really do advise an inspection, and take advantage of all the good work and upkeep already done.”
She was built for Norman Rydge and has the unique record of racing the Hobart, the Fastnet, the Bermuda Race and also the Trans Atlantic Race of 65. She remains in extremely sound and strong condition, ready for next adventures.
Boat Specs
| Year: | 1963 |
| Length: | 39.6' |
| Beam: | 11.25' |
| Draft: | 6.25' |
| Displacement: | 9.5T |
| Builder: | Geoff Clist |
| Location: | St George MBC |
| Price: | $128,000 |
Boat Inventory
- Reference Number
- Lorita Maria
- Make
- Alan Payne
- Model
- Sloop 40
- Hull Material
- Double Diagonal Oregon fully glued and all fastened with Monel.
- Length
- 39.6
- Price
- $128,000
- Region
- Sydney
- Location
- St George Motor Boat Club, Wellington Street, Sans Souci NSW, Australia
- Vessel Name
- Lorita Maria
- Launch Year
- 1963
- Beam
- 11.24'
- Draft
- 6.25'
- Displacement
- 9.5T
- Deck Material
- Coachwood marine ply, Dynel sheathed with non-skid paint finish.
- Keel / balast
- Lead bolt on keel, of RORC style. Making her stable and quick.
- Designer
- Alan Payne
- Builder
- Geoff Clist
- Registration Number
- NSW and Australian registration
- Engine Make
- Yanmar 3JH5E
- Engine
A new Yanmar 3JH5E was fitted in 2015 with 760 hours.
- No of Engines
- 1
- Engine Hours
- 760
- Fuel Capacity
- 110Ltrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Stainless shaft and 2 x fixed two blade propellor. The boat is tiller steered. The timber tiller is also fitted with an electric autohelm.
- Deck
- Many original and custom deck fittings. Genoa sheeting is outboard on bronze tracks with 2 x cars. There are two new hatches, recreated in original style which allow fresh air below. Deck feels very solid and sound.
- Deck Gear
- Barient and Lewmar chromed winches. All operating and more than adequate in size and function.
- Tender
- The tender is also an Alan Payne design specifically built in painted plywood and designed for the boat. There is a small outboard to go with this.
- Ground Tackle
- The anchor winch is a Muir. Fully serviced, with 65 metres of chain and a plough anchor located on the bow.
- Covers
- Yes
- Accommodation
- There are no Q berths and aft is storage from Cockpit, down the companionway there is a galley with Gas stove and oven to port, with a chart and nav area with massive ice box under.
The main salon has a table in centre with drop leaves, 2 x saloon berths, which pull out as full size, and also with 2 x outboard pullman sea berths.
The enclosed head is located just in front of the main bulkhead and to port. The fwd berth is set up as a double, but the original Vee berth remains in place. A solid bulkhead in front of this berth separates the bow locker.
- Berths
- 6
- Entertainment
- Basic. Wired for stereo and also TV – (no ariel).
- Galley
- Good storage, there is an older style but very efficient universal gas stove with burners and oven.
- Refrigeration
- Large stainless lined ice box, which is just an ice box located under Nav area and chart storage.
- Stove
- Universal gas stove with burners and oven.
- Water Capacity
- 500 litres (estimate) in 2 x copper tanks either side of saloon. There is a pressure system and also a “glind” style hot water system.
- Hot Water System
- “Glind” style hot water system.
- Safety Gear
- To be audited at time of survey. There is adequate safety gear for coastal cruising, including a leased life raft.
- Bilge Pumps
- Manual and electric.
- Life Raft
- Yes
- Life Jacket
- Yes
- Electrics
- All electrics and wiring have been renewed over current ownership.
- Navigation
- Simrad instruments, and B&G Plotter.
- Sail Inventory
- Many older sails are included. But working sails of Main, Genoa and # 3 and all current and in very good order.
- Mast Rigging
- The Mast and Rigging were all replaced new by Whales Spar and Minter Rigging in 2015. It is a modern section mast head rig with 2 x spreaders. Winches located on mast, and quality is excellent.
- General Remarks
- Spares: Several lockers with spare parts and bits and pieces all related to the boat.
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