54' LUDERS 1965 AUXILIARY YAWL

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Every once in a while a very special yacht listing comes available.
Tara is just one of those rare occasions. She was built as a custom racer for John "Don"
McNamara and designed by Bill Luders.
Don McNamara was a bronze Olympian in 5.5 meters, co-captained the 12 meter "Nefertitti", and campaigned "Tara" in the SORC. He knew what he wanted in a racing boat.

"Tara" is a beautiful example of the CCA rule of the sixties and still sailing and breaking hearts today.
Comfortable on the race course, but also a comfortable cruising boat, An adaptive yawl rig makes her capable of easy handling with a shorthanded crew.

ACTUAL CONDITION
Sail inventory and rig
New 13oz 105% Jib
New 10oz 150% Jib
New 8 oz 1705 jib
Main older heavy double stitched still strong
Head stay and back stay replaced 1994
Overall Strong and fast "Tara" is equipped with self-tailing winches, coffee grinder, new sails, and many ongoing upgrades.
She will be in need of a paint job soon, but still handsome and ready to sail.

The 54' Luders is about 17' overall height. It can not be transported over roads. This yacht is located in New London, CT Its mast and rig including new Roller Furling mechanism is in Mattapoisett, MA.

More photos to follow...

EQUIPMENT
A trailer is not included in this sale.

ENGINE(S) CONDITION
Please read Motors and Machinery Disclaimer.

TRANSPORTATION
Nationwide Transport is available through CertifiedMarineTransport.com Custom Cradles and shipment to ports for overseas transport also supplied. Call Robert or Brian at our Mendon, MA office for logistics and quotes.

MOTORS AND MACHINERY DISCLAIMER
No statement of condition can be made regarding motors, engines or machinery, whatsoever. A photo may appear of the engine compartment and machinery, but it is entirely the buyers responsibility to inspect and determine their actual condition.

Do not assume accessories or equipment for this unit may be in storage. This unit is being sold as seen. Make an offer or bid for this unit according to what she has when you view her.
Disclaimer:  The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel.  A Buyer should investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.  This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

All Marine products, be they owned or brokered, are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS WHAT-SO-EVER.  No verbal agreements can be applied to the sale of this marine product.