"Azura" is hull #6 of 14 Fisher's Island 31's built at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. in Bristol Rhode Island. The Fisher's Island 31 is a developement of the highly successful Newport 29; these boats are known to be very fast, yet much easier to sail than many of her classic sisters; several sisterships are still winning classic yacht races in New England. "Azura" has greatly benefited from knowledgable and caring owners who have maintained and upgraded her throughout her life. She was owned by Francis Kinney, the designer for Sparkman & Stephens and author of "The Proper Yacht" and "Skenes Elements of Yacht Design". "Azura" and several of her sisterships whose interior was modified at the Concordia Yacht Yard in the 1940's; the modification added a comfortable v berth forward, an enclosed head, a proper galley aft and two Concordia berths in the main saloon; she has a very comfortable and practical cruising interior as well as spacious cockpit and is well suited for coastal...
"Azura" is hull #6 of 14 Fisher's Island 31's built at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. in Bristol Rhode Island. The Fisher's Island 31 is a developement of the highly successful Newport 29; these boats are known to be very fast, yet much easier to sail than many of her classic sisters; several sisterships are still winning classic yacht races in New England. "Azura" has greatly benefited from knowledgable and caring owners who have maintained and upgraded her throughout her life. She was owned by Francis Kinney, the designer for Sparkman & Stephens and author of "The Proper Yacht" and "Skenes Elements of Yacht Design". "Azura" and several of her sisterships whose interior was modified at the Concordia Yacht Yard in the 1940's; the modification added a comfortable v berth forward, an enclosed head, a proper galley aft and two Concordia berths in the main saloon; she has a very comfortable and practical cruising interior as well as spacious cockpit and is well suited for coastal cruising, daysailing in style and spirited participation in classic yacht regattas.
"Azura" is a true Herreshoff classic, carefully maintained and sensitively upgraded to make her easier to sail and more comfortable to cruise; she is highly recommended to those who seek a pedigreed special yacht for a variety of nautical pursuits.
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Category: Sailboats
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Type: Sloop
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Manufacturer: Herreshoff
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Model: Fisher's Island 31 Sloop
Passengers: 0
Year: 1929
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 43' 0"
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Price: $85,000 / €65,319
Engine Manufacturer: Other
Condition: Very Good
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Category: Sailboats
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Type: Sloop
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Manufacturer: Herreshoff
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Model: Fisher's Island 31 Sloop
Passengers: 0
Year: 1929
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 43' 0"
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Price: $85,000 / €65,319
Engine Manufacturer: Other
Condition: Very Good
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Boat's Name: AZURA
Engine Type: Other
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Location: Cataumet, MA 02534
United States
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