KIALOA III is perhaps the most famous racing yacht of the Golden Era of ocean racing, known around the world for her successful racing pedigree and beautiful lines. It is not often one gets to own a piece of history. An ageless classic, K III is back in the US with all systems working and ready to continue her illustrious career. Known the world over, she will be recognized in every port her new owner enters and applauded in every race she enters. Her first owner, Jim Kilroy, wrote about her history and race record in "Kialoa, Dare to Win". She held the Sydney - Hobart elapsed time record for many years and won that, the Transpac and many other races. It is reported that the yacht underwent a refit in Palma 5 years ago which included replacing the teak deck and much other work. She comes with a large complement of recent cruising and racing sails, some of which are unused. Completing the Annapolis to Newport Race this summer (2022), the Broker reports that her rugged Palmer Johnson hull has been checked and her sloop rig (1978) is ready for another circumnavigation. Sail her as is or refit her to your specifications. Available now for inspection in Newport.
Accommodations
The master cabin is aft with large berths port and starboard and a private en-suite head and shower. Plenty of hanging lockers, drawers and stowage space for clothes. Through the center line door forward to the navigation station on the port side and a companionway ladder on center line to the deck.
The main salon has twin-facing settees to port and a dining table to starboard with settees on either side. The two outboard settees convert to single berths. The engine and generator are under the center settees. At the forward end, there is a freezer to port and a second companionway to the deck.
Next forward to port is the private guest cabin with an en-suite head and shower. To starboard is the galley. All the way forward is the crew quarters with 4 single berths, head and stowage for gear and sails.
* Preview Period: 9/1/2022 thru 11/12/2022
* Inspection Dates: Sept 27th, Oct. 8th, Oct. 22nd. Please register & click the "Contact Seller" button.
* Auction Starts 11/12/2022 1200 hrs EST UTC -5
* Auction Ends 11/14/2022 1200 hrs EST UTC -5
The Company offers the details of this vessel as provided to BYA by the Owner in good faith but does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information so provided. A prudent buyer will instruct his agents, surveyors and brokers to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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