Sparkman & Stephens Classic Maxi Cruising Yacht for sale in Southampton United Kingdom

Boat Overview

Owen Clarke Performance Yacht Brokerage is pleased to offer a rare opportunity to purchase a classic boat with huge provenance. Kialoa II was one of the first Maxi racing yachts. This ocean racing legend was designed in 1963 by Sparkman & Stephens and built in lightweight aluminium for the famous yachtsman Jim Kilroy. She was launched in 1964 in California and became one of the most successful yachts of her time.

Racing History

From inception, she was designed and built to compete and win the maxi ocean racing category. During her first decade, she successfully won most of the major ocean races at least once, including the 1965 Transpac Race. She came 2nd in the Fastnet in 1969 and took line honours in the 1971 Sydney-Hobart Race.

Current Ownership

The current owners bought the 73 yawl in 2016 with the view to compete in the classic ocean races as Kialoa II did under original ownership with Jim Kilroy. They have completed over 40,000 nautical miles and multiple ocean races during their tenure.

Accommodation

She has comfortable accommodation down below with 3 ensuite cabins, a well-appointed galley, and a spacious saloon. She can sleep up to 12 persons (with 9 single berths) and races/deliveries with 18 on a 2-watch system.

Maintenance and Upgrades

Her current owners have heavily invested in her maintenance with a full re-fit and new suite of North sails in 2016/17. A new Whale Spars aluminium mainmast and boom were added in 2018. Subsequently, in 2022, she had new standing and running rigging, a new main sail, and topside paint. In 2023, her hull received a spray application of International Micron (black) Propspeed.

Ideal Use

She would be ideal as an ocean racer or for entry in the numerous classic yacht regattas, or alternatively as an adventure yacht to reach the high latitudes and furthest corners of the globe. She has many more years and sea miles to be enjoyed by a new owner.