1978 Morgan Out Island 51

AURORA – Expedition Yacht Ready for CircumnavigationDo you dream of setting course for distant horizons without first spending years and hundreds of thousands on refits and upgrades? AURORA is offered at a level of equipment and maintenance that makes her ready for a circumnavigation.The boat can simultaneously make it possible to live off-grid for a period of AN ENTIRE YEAR!!!! This is a generously sized and exceptionally well-equipped bluewater cruiser that has been upgraded over the years with equipment valued at more than DKK 420,000 (excluding labor), all focused on safe and comfortable long-distance sailing in every climate. Built for Long PassagesAURORA is equipped with impressive tank capacities:• 1,135 liters of diesel fuel• 1,040 liters of fresh water• Watermaker producing 130 liters per hour• 12 kW diesel generator• 520 W solar panels• 3,000 W pure sine wave inverter• Shaft-driven towing generatorThis combination provides a high degree of self-sufficiency, which is essential for ocean passages and extended stays away from marinas. SafetyFor serious offshore sailing, AURORA is equipped with:• Hydraulic autopilot• Hydraulic steering system (Hynautic)• Simrad NSS12 EVO2 radar and chartplotter• Independent GPS system• VHF radio and ICOM SSB radio for long-range communications• 6-person life raft• Floating handheld ICOM VHF radio• Electric anchor windlasses both fore and aft• Total of 240 meters of 10 mm anchor chain• Heavy-duty stainless-steel safety rails along the entire vessel Sailing Performance in All ConditionsAURORA is rigged for both light-air sailing and heavy weather, featuring a comprehensive sail inventory:• Mainsail• Spare mainsail• Mizzen sail• Spare mizzen sail• 150% furling genoa• Yankee staysail• Ultra-heavy-weather 100% furling jib• Storm sail / balancing sail• Spinnaker with snuffer• Two spinnaker poles• Selden/Furlex furling forestayThe unique trim keel with variable draft from 1.65 m to 3.30 m reduces leeway, weather helm, rolling, and pitching while under sail, while still allowing access to shallow waters with the keel raised. A Comfortable Home at SeaAURORA is designed for extended living aboard in comfort:• 3 separate cabins• Saloon with additional berths• Up to 9 berths in total• 4-meter L-shaped galley• Domestic-size 4-burner stove with oven• Hot and cold pressurized water• 4 washbasins• 2 toilets• 2 shower compartments• Bathtub with shower• 90-liter hot water tank• 130-liter refrigerator box• 130-liter freezer box• Washing machine• Water-cooled air conditioning• Refleks diesel heater for cold climates• Large cockpit enclosure and complete canvas covers Ready for AdventureAlso included on board:• Excel 290 inflatable dinghy• Walker Bay hard dinghy• Electronic charts covering the entire world• Paper charts for Denmark (optional)• Selden mast steps on both masts• Davits for dinghy handling• Diving compressor (optional) In SummaryAURORA is not merely a large and spacious sailing yacht – she has been developed and upgraded with a clear focus on bluewater cruising, self-sufficiency, and ocean-going safety. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a vessel where the major investments have already been made.If your goal is a circumnavigation, long-distance cruising, or a life at sea, AURORA is ready to weigh anchor. Contact Yachtbasen to arrange a viewing.