Mark Twain is a rare chance to purchase a piece of Australian sailing history. This Sparkman & Stephens 39, launched in 1971, was the first ever yacht to compete in 25 Sydney to Hobarts. Of the thousands of designs Olin Stephens was responsible for, he cited Mark Twain as among his favourites. She is now offered for sale exclusively with YOTI in Melbourne. Contact Jeremy Larkin on 0411 059 183 for further information and to arrange an inspection.EngineYanmar 3HM35,35Hp. Hydralign 2 blade feathering propeller. Wheel, cable and quadrant.FuelCapacity90L stainless steel tank.WaterCapacity240L in 2 x stainless steel tanks.Weight9110kgBallastLeadShower1 x deckToilet1 x manualAccomodation1 main cabin with 4 single bunks and 2 pipe cots. Sail storage at bow. 6 berths.Galley2 burner metho stove. Single stainless steel sink.Refrigeration1 x IsothermGroundTackle2x complete with Chain and rope.SafetyGearKTI Epirb 8 man RFD life raft.ElectricsBatteries: 2New wiring between batteries and engine. LED interior lighting. LED Nav lights. Pioneer CD player radio with Fusion speakers. 2 inside and 2 out.ElectronicsGarmin GPS map 555 at nav station and Raymarine A70d in cockpit with AIS. B&G Sounder/Log/Wind. ICOM IC-M411 VHF radio. Sat phone (with dedicated number) at nav station.SailInventoryMains: 1x 3 years old. 1x spare. Main sail bag. Genoas: 6 of various ages. Spinnakers: 4 of various ages. Trisail.RiggingMast head twin spreader. Painted aluminium mast & boom. S/S rigging (new in dec 2013). Main, headsail and spinnaker halyards 2 years old. 2 spinnaker poles and jockey pole.
