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. It can be launched at the Mattapoisett waterfront at a high tide only.
More photos to follow...
Equipment
A trailer is not included in this sale.
Trailers are available through our Mendon, MA office.
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Vessel Name: Tara
Builder: LUDERS
Model: Auxiliary Yawl
Model Year: 1965
Year Built: 1965
Category: Cruising or Racing Sailboat
Country: United States
MLS #: 413348
Length: 53.75 (16.38m)
Draft: 7' 9" (2.36m)
Beam: 13' 10" (4.22m)
Water Capacity: 100 Gal
Holding Tank: 20 Gal
Manufacturer: Motoren Werk Manheim (MWM)
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Horsepower: 85
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. It can be launched at the Mattapoisett waterfront at a high tide only.
More photos to follow...
Equipment
A trailer is not included in this sale.
