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November 2, 2006 |
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The first of the America's Cup Class is now for sale. One of five boats built by Raul Gardini for the 1992 defense of the America's Cup in San Diego, the bright red Il Moro di Veniza I could decorate some lucky sailor's Christmas tree come this December. John Sweeney, leader of the San Francisco-based Challenge Series/IACCSF that saw spectacular action on the bay in recent years, is looking for a buyer for the racing yacht. From John Sweeney: "This is the first boat built under the new IACC Rule for the 1992 Cup in San Diego. Built at Tencarna, Italy, in 1989 she is the strongest of any AC yacht built to date. Bullet-proof rig and hull designed by German Frers to IMS Maxi/Volvo standards. Volvo 72hp Saildrive with feathering prop. Two 40' containers with tools, spares and dozens of brand new sails. She has been sailing this summer in San Francisco for casual day sails. Fully restored and in racing order. New 3DL Main and 3DL Blade make her easy to sail with a small crew. The most famous AC yacht built and the last of four that the owners had owned and restored. She is ready for a new owner and in turn key condition. Offered at a fraction of her restoration cost. Asking $375,000 USD." Contact john@supercardirect.com
Information on the Il Moro Fleet, including Challenger Il Moro V, by Jacque Taglang from the Official America's Cup web site.
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