For sale

Aurora
US 6

OD US 6
 ·
1928
 ·
Not Measured

History

Aurora US 6

Aurora, originally named Silhouette was one of 11 Starling Burgess designed, Abeking Rasmussen built Eight Metres. They were all together designed and built for the New York Yacht Club as Olympic Contenders. Out of these 11 Eights, 4 still exist, 2 still race and 2 are for sale as a restoration project layed up in Ontario.Apart from being competitive race boats Eight Metre Yachts have proved to be great seacoast. Many owners have extensively cruised their Eight along the coasts of Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.A great example is John Schlagel, he has now logged over 50.000 miles cruising the coast of America, Canada and Alaska onboard Aurora.Today she needs a full restoration (trailer not included) Location Erin, Ontario, Canada

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History

Build Year:
1928
Designer:
Starling W. Burgess
Yard:
Abeking & Rasmussen - Lemwerder
Build in:
Germany
First Name:
Silhouette II
First Owner:
R.B. Amberg, New York
First Country:
U.S.A.
First Sail no.:
OD US 6
Previous Names:
Silhouette II, Silouette,

Current

Division:
Not Measured
Designer:
Condition:
Layed up
Fleet:
North America
Yacht Club:
Country:
Canada

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Specs

Aurora US 6

‍Sail Area: The total surface area of all sails on the yacht, determining its power and speed.
Main Sail: The large sail attached to the main mast, providing most of the propulsion.
Fore Triangle: The area between the mast, deck, and forestay where headsails are rigged.
LOA (Length Overall): The full length of the yacht from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern.
LWL (Length at Waterline): The length of the hull where it meets the water, affecting speed and stability.
Beam: The yacht's widest point, which impacts stability.
Draught: The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the keel, affecting how deep the yacht sits in the water.
Weight: The overall mass of the yacht.
Construction: The materials and method used to build the yacht, such as wood, steel, or fiberglass.
Rig: The configuration of the yacht’s sails, masts, and rigging.

Technical Specs

Sail Area:
Main Sail:
Fore Triangle:
LOA:
1.432
LWL:
901
Beam:
260
Draught:
190
Weight:
Construction:
Mahogany on oak
Rig:

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Clyde Based:
Yacht on the sea near the port with houses in the background
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