80ft Custom 1996
Valdez, Alaska
Introducing the S/V Aurelia, an extraordinary 80-foot custom welded steel schooner crafted by the renowned Robert Harris and meticulously built in Oxnard, California in 1996. This vessel has graced the tranquil and awe-inspiring waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska, since 2016, operating as a highly successful “Mothership” kayak charter service. Based in the picturesque town of Valdez, Aurelia offers a unique open stern configuration for safe and seamless kayak deployment, enhancing the exploration experiences of all on board.
Detailed Equipment List:
Propulsion and Power:
- Twin John Deere 4039DFM-01 diesel engines, 80 hp each
- Borg Warner Velvet Drive Reverse Gears
- 1 ½” stainless steel shafts (port new in 2018)
- Two new 170W SunPower solar panels with Victron charge controller (2022)
Navigation and Communication Equipment:
- AIS incorporated into Raymarine E 70013 system
- GPS/Plotter: Raymarine E 70013 integrated system includes plotter, depth sounder, 48-mile radar, and autopilot
- Radios: ICOM IC-M602, SITEX Pro 94, ICOM handheld
- Radar: Raymarine 48 mile in integrated system, Raymarine Pathfinder SL 24 mile
- Ritchie magnetic compass with binnacle light
Safety Equipment:
- Two Viking 6-person SOLAS Coastal valise-type liferafts
- 15 adult type I jackets, 8 Adult Survival Suits
- EPIRB, 6 portable fire extinguishers, 1 fixed automatic Seafire system in engine room
- 1 CO detector and smoke detectors in each cabin
Anchor Gear:
- Anchors: 80 KG Bruce, 50 kg Bruce
- Windlass: Kolstrand enclosed aluminum hydraulic drum
- Anchor Rode: 50’ half-inch galvanized chain, 50’ 1 inch Samson Braid, 250’ ¾ inch dyneema (2022)
Tender:
- Skiff: 10’ AB aluminum RIB with Torqeedo Travel 1103 electric outboard
Galley and Accommodations:
- Galley: 3 burner Princess Range, Xintex controls with cutoff sensors, Isotherm 12 volt refrigerator (2014)
- Heat: Webasto 2010 hydronic heating system with fan units in each cabin, hot water heater and pilot house defroster (2014)
- Heads: Two Raritan macerator type electric marine toilets, 1 shower with sump
Auxiliary Systems:
- Generator: Northern Lights 6kW (2014), 600 hours
- Inverter: Magnasine MS 2812 (2014)
- Bow Thruster: Wesmar 25 hp 48 Volt electric (2014)
Yachting Select is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by W S Yacht Brokers. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

