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1984 Sparkman & Stephens Aura

Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico

$149,000

This Beautiful custom luxury yacht was designed by Sparkman and Stevens. Arcane has 2 cabins, forward and aft and 2 heads complete with showers. She is in great condition and has been very well maintained with lots of improvements and additions. A 2018 survey is available upon request.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Sparkman & Stephens
Model: Aura
Year: 1984
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Keel Type: Full Keel
Range: 402.77 mi

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft
Length Overall: 40 ft
Waterline Length: 35 ft
Beam: 13'4 ft
Max Draft: 5'6 ft
Displacement: 28,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 55 ft
Ballast: 7500 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Perkins
  • Model: 4-236
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 85hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 4,165
Cruising Speed: 6.5 kn
Propeller RPM: 1700
Maximum Speed: 7.5 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 gal
Water Tank Capacity: 60 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Boat Class: Ketch, Center Cockpit

Contact

Robert Kupps
Vallarta Yachts Sales & Service

Office

Vallarta Yachts Sales & Service
Paradise Village Marina
Nuevo Vallarta, MX
Tel:011-52-322-297-2249
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


Accommodations

Arcane is a center cockpit ketch with 2 cabins. Forward with a V Berth, with storage under the berth, cabinetry on each side and a closet. Aft with a large Bed, cabinetry on each side, storage under and a second head with cabinetry and shower.

A pass through links aft with main cabin with Engine room on one side and Storage on the other.

The Main Cabin with Navigation station, Settee can convert to a double Bed.

U shape Galley with Fridge, Freezer and 3 burners with oven Force 10 Stove. Double sink. Leaf Table with L shape settee. (storage under) cabinetry all around.

Main Head with cabinetry and shower.

The central cockpit with full enclosure is deep with a large lazaret and 2 smaller storage compartments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Galley
  • Refrigeration: E-Z Kold
  • Stove: Force 10; 4 Burner Propane with Oven      
  • Water System: Pressure
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
  • Radio; SSB with Tuner
  • Radar
  • VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS
  • Auto Pilot: RayMarine
  • Chart Plotter: Lowrance HDS 7
  • Compass
  • Stereo: Kenwood KDC 115S
  • TV: TCL 32"
  • Depth Sounder: 2
  • E-Mail Modem
Electrical System
  • Batteries: 3 with 480 Total amp Hours
  • Battery Parallel Switch
  • Battery Monitor
  • Electrical System: DC12V; AC110V
  • Battery Charger: Auto
  • Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Freedom 40
  • Interior Lighting: LED
  • Smart System Regulator
  • Solar Panels: 550W
  • Dockside Electrical Cable: 2) 50ft
  • Alternator: 100 amp and 55 amp
Mechanical Equipment
  • Air Cond: Window; 6,000 BTU
  • Bilge Pump: 2) Auto (1,500 and 2,000 GPH)
  • Bilge Blower: 1
  • Fuel Filters: 2
  • Fresh Water Cooling System
  • Head Type: Manual
  • Steering: Wheel
  • Bow Thrusters
  • Transmission: ZF 25 M 1:880
Sails and Rigging
  • Cruise Equipped
  • Sails: Nylon
  • Types of Sails: Main; Genoa; Mizzen; Staysail; Yankee
  • Mfg of Most Sails: Lee
  • Roller Furling: Main and Staysail
  • Backstay Adjuster: Manual
  • Winches:Barrient- Main Mast 18 x 2; Cockpit 27 x 2; 17 x 1; 12 x 2-Mizzen Mast 12
  • Mast: Aluminum
  • Boom Vang
  • Stepped On: Keel
  • Standing Rigging: Wire
  • Lines Led Aft
  • Whisker Pole
  • Reaching Strut
Deck Equipment
  • Anchor: Rocna 55 with 250ft Chain
  • Anchor: Fortress 37 with 100ft Chain and 150ft Line
  • Anchor: Stern Danforth 25 with 25ft Chain and 2x100ft Line
  • Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigres 1200; Electric
  • Anchor Davit/Bow Rollers
  • Lifelines: Stanchions
  • Gates: 2
  • Rails: 2
  • Ladders: Swim
  • Swim Platform
  • Bow Pulpit
  • Dinghy Davit: Manual
  • Dinghy/Motor: Walker Bay 10ft with Mercury 15 HP Engine
  • Deck Wash Down System: Freshwater and Saltwater
  • Covers and Curtains: Bimini; Dodger; Cockpit Awning; Full Boat; Boom Tent Mainsail; Cockpit Enclosure; BBQ; Dinghy; Out Board; Ports; Hatches; Companion Ways; Dinghy Chaps
  • Deck Material: Fiberglass
  • Other: Rod Holder
Safety Equipment
  • Lifejacktes: 8
  • Life Ring: 1
  • Liferaft: 4 Persons
  • Ditch Bag
  • EPIRB: 2) ACR ResQLink
  • Jack Lines
  • USCG Safety Pkg
List of Improvements

2023

Replace Dodger, Bimini and Full Cockpit Enclosure

Replace all Solar panels

Replace Freshwater Pump

Replace Washdown Pump

Rigging 

Replace Forestay

Main mast Starboard High Stay

Triatic

Mizzen High,  both

Resew Genoa cover

Replace Water tap Front Head 

2022 

Replace Fuel line

Replace Racor System

Service House Alternator (replace bearings)

Replace Heat exchanger 

2021

Replace Oil cooler

Replace Lift Pump

Replace Engine Battery

Service Epirb

Haulout Bottom Paint (fairing at the Lead Keel with Epoxy) 

2020 

Replace Balmar Regulator

Replace House Bank

Complete cleaning of cooling system

Cleaning and painting of the engine

Replace Vented Loop

Install Electric Priming Pump

Replace Main Tarp 

2019 

Replace Tides Marine Track (Main mast)

 

2018

Replace Stop Cable

Replace all hoses except Bilge Pumps (Engine room)

Replace Water Heater

Replace Packing Rudder and Shaft

Replace Thermostat

Service Engine Alternator

Replace Solar charger Controller

Repaint Pedestal, Compass,

Replace Outboard Motor

Service Epirb

Replace Mattress Aft Cabin

Replace Main Anchor (Rocna)

Install Freezer Unit

Haulout Bottom Paint 

2017 

Chaps On dinghy

Complete Maintenance Fuel System (lift pump tested- rebuild High Pressure Pump – Service Injectors)

Survey Standing Rigging (change 2 swedge by mechanical)

Replace Charger/Inverter

Replace Engine Supports

Replace Mixing Elbow

Replace Transmission Cooler Cover

Replace Main Anchoring Chain 

2016 

Install new ACR

Install New 20 amps Charger (back-up)

Install Simrad (Wind)

Install 12V Fans

Replace Transmission

Replace Solar Panels and Controller

Engine alignment

Replace Refrigeration

Replace Engine Batteries

Replace Windlass Controller

Replace Galley Water Tap

Replace Macera Pump

Haulout – Complete Sanding - 3 Barrier coats – 2 Antifouling 

2015 

Replace Dinghy

Replace House Bank

Replace Hatches Vent

“Summer Tarp” for Dinghy

Beaching Wheels for the dinghy

Re-Galvanizing Main Anchor and chain

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Additional Contact Information
robert@vallartayachts.net
Mobile In Mexico 044 (322)779 7526
U.S. Line to Mexico  1 (619) 488-4428