CONCORDIA YACHTS Concordia Yawl in vendita (1952) in Stamford, Stati Uniti

Discover the timeless elegance of PRAXILLA, a 1952 Concordia Yawl. This iconic 39'10" wooden sailboat, hull number 10 of 103 produced, embodies the legendary Concordia design renowned for its sea-kindly motion and effortless speed. Meticulously maintained by her current owner for 30 years, PRAXILLA offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern upgrades, including a 2012 Yanmar engine, updated electronics, new Concordia rudder, Dynel-covered house top, and a new dodger for 2025. PRAXILLA has been sanded, painted, and varnished every year, and the deadwood was replaced in 2017 and two new planks were replaced in 2021. With her rich history and impeccable condition, PRAXILLA presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of sailing heritage.

Construction

The Concordia Yawl's construction exemplifies traditional wooden boatbuilding techniques, combining durability with aesthetic appeal. The use of high-quality materials like African mahogany, white oak, and bronze fastenings contributes to the yacht's longevity, with many examples still sailing today.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Steam bent laminated oak frames with African mahogany planking (new Deadwood installed in 2017 and 2 new planks added in 2021 at the waterline and just below the waterline).
• Bronze plank fastenings.
• Bright mahogany deck trim.
• Canvas covered main deck.
• Dynel (fiberglass) covered house top (2020) – Dynel is lower maintenance than the original canvas and adds stiffness.
• Hull sanded and painted every year.
• Varnish done every year.

Keel & Rudder:

• Iron keel with galvanized iron keel bolts.
• New rudder installed in 2017.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 1 x Yanmar 3YM30 engine – 2012.
• KM2P-1 marine gearbox.
• New exhaust system - 2021.

Maintenance & Performance:

• Engine serviced regularly.
• Cruising speed of 6.5kt at 2,800 RPM.

Propulsion & Steering:

• Fixed 3-blade propellor.
• Steering pedestal with wooden steering wheel and compass.
• Cable steering on quadrant (cables replaced in 2020).

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 12 volt DC system.
• No “shore power”.

Battery Banks:

• 4 x 12V Group 4 batteries.

Alternators:

• Engine alternator.

Other Electrical:

• 3 x Solar panels.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Manual water pump for sinks in galley and head.

Bilge Pumps:

• 2 x Automatic 12V electric bilge pumps.
• 1 x Manual bilge pump.

Tankage

Fuel:

• 75.70 litre (20 US gallon) copper diesel tank.

Fresh Water:

• 4 x Copper water tanks with 302.83 litres (80 US gallons) total capacity.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• 75.70 litre (20 US gallon) holding tank in the bow.

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine C120 GPS and radar on extending armature.
• Depth and digital boat speed displays on extending armature.
• Autohelm wheel pilot autopilot.
• Icom VHF Radio mounted below with antenna on mizzen mast.
• LED masthead and nav lights.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• 2-burner alcohol stove (no oven).
• Icebox with built in drain.
• Stainless steel sink with faucet.
• 2 x Spare cutting boards fitted to galley sink.

Heads/Showers:

• Manual toilet and sink in head.
• Saltwater flush toilet (sink drains into toilet which helps eliminate odours).

Heating & Ventilation:

• Original Concordia cabin heater (burns wood or coal).

Lighting:

• Interior LED lighting.
• Kerosene lamp.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• The Concordia Yawl’s cabin is a masterpiece of nautical design, combining functionality with classic elegance.
• The interior features varnished raised panelled pine bulkheads with locust trim, white paint, and a bare teak cabin sole.
• The cabin exemplifies efficient use of space, combining comfort and practicality in a beautifully crafted interior suited for cruising or racing.

Description of layout from forwards:

Main Saloon:

• Port and starboard settees with storage underneath.
• Concordia berths that fold away during the day.
• Drop-leaf table.
• Cast iron wood/coal stove for heating.
• Varnished mahogany handrails overhead.

Galley:

• Sink basin and under-counter icebox to port.
• Dry goods storage and cooking stove/oven to starboard.
• Storage drawers and lockers.

Forward Cabin:

• Port and starboard folding pipe berths.
• Shelves above and outboard of berths.
• Storage under berths.
• Ventilation through opening ports and hatch.
• Reading lamps for lighting.

Passageway:

• Head area to port.
• Hanging and wet lockers with shelf to starboard.
• Ventilation via opening port and dorade vent.

Deck Equipment

• The deck equipment and layout of the Concordia Yawl is characterized by its classic design and functional arrangement.
• Canvas covered main deck and Dynel (fiberglass) covered house top.
• Steering pedestal with wooden steering wheel and compass.
• Self-bailing cockpit.
• Raised bridge deck with mainsheet traveller.
• Wide companionway hatch.
• Butterfly skylight over the saloon with twin opening windows.
• Butterfly forehatch with oval framed lights.
• Dorade box and large cowl ventilator.
• 'Charlie Noble' flue for cabin heater.
• Stainless steel frame for dodger/sprayhood (replaced in 2025).
• Boom crotch.
• Grabrails on port and starboard coachroof.
• Five oval framed lights port and starboard on trunk cabin.
• Two round opening ports forward on trunk cabin.
• Canvas hatch covers.

Rig:

• Original hollow main mast and mizzen (spars varnished every year).
• Stainless steel rigging.
• Galvanized tangs and bronze fittings.
• Harken traveler for mainsheet blocks with fine-tune tackle.
• Harken roller furler for headsails.
• Spare cleats and blocks from Concordia.

Winches:

• 2 x Primary genoa winches.
• 2 x Secondary winches.
• 1 x Mainsheet winch (never really used as multi-part purchase is more effective).
• 3 x Halyard winches on main mast (1 self-tailing, 2 standard).
• 2 x Halyard winches on mizzen mast.

Sails:

• Masthead rigged headsail (converted from the 7/8th original design).
• North Mainsail with 2 reefs - 2015.
• Hathaway mizzen - 2020.
• 135% Jib.
• 2 x Staysails.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• CQR anchor with 30ft of chain and 300ft rope rode.
• Danforth anchor with 10ft of chaing and 200ft of rope rode.
• Bronze bow roller offset to starboard.
• Bronze chain deck pipe.
• Bronze and timber mooring cleats port and starboard.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• New stainless steel dodger.
• Green fitted cockpit cushions.
• 4 x Folding portable cockpit cushions.
• Cockpit awning.
• Sunbrella covers for sails and hatches.

Tender & Outboard:

• West Marine inflatable dinghy.
• Outboard motor.

Safety Equipment