2020 York 18' ZEPHYRA
Price
$69,900
Length
18 ft
Builder
York
Zephyra
Ever since Chuck Paine “retired” from his office in 2008, he’s mostly just
dabbled, inventing boats for his own enjoyment. He has owned a Herreshoff 12½
for 40 years and opines that it is, or was, the world’s greatest sailboat
design. All his post-retirement boats are on that theme: modern upgrades on the
H 12½. He has built 14-foot and 15-foot models, which proved successful and few
years ago, commissioned by boat builder Michael York, he drew up an even larger
version, which is called the York 18.
The major difference between Paine’s York 18 design and the Wizard of Bristol’s
original 12½ is that instead of a long keel, Paine designed a shorter NACA foil
ballast keel with a separated elliptical balanced rudder. This seemingly small
change, combined with improvements such as an unstayed carbon mast, made for a
quantum leap forward from Paine’s previous experiments with much livelier
performance along with the Herreshoff 12 ½’s tried and true qualities of a
delightful feel on the helm, enjoyable maneuverability, easy set-up, and not
least—exceptional safety.
Built in 2020, Zephyra is hull number 1 of the York 18’s. She has been under the
same ownership since first built. Lightly used in the Maine Summer season,
stored inside when not being sailed and impeccably maintained year-round.
Offered with a custom-built Triad Trailer with “Float On / Float Off” capability
Zephyra’s sailing season can be easily extended by heading down (or up) the
highway.
Stored with us here at Brooklin Boat Yard Zephyra awaits your inspection.
Contact our broker John Maxwell to arrange a visit.
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Vessel Year:
2020
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