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Specifications

Length:
65' 8" (20.02 m)
Beam:
12' 0" (3.66 m)
Draft:
8' 8" (2.64 m)
Year Built:
1974
Builder:
INTERNATIONAL
Category:
Cruising Ketch
Engines:
1 engines None
Location:
United States
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Basic Information

Builder:
INTERNATIONAL
Category:
Cruising Ketch
Model Year:
1974
Year Built:
1974
Country:
United States

Dimensions

LOA:
65' 8" (20.02m)
Beam:
12' 0" (3.66m)
Max Draft:
8' 8" (2.64m)
MFG Length:
65' 0" (19.81m)

Speed, Capacities and Weight

Accommodations

Hull and Deck Information

Hull Material:
Aluminum

Engine Information

Engines:
1
Manufacturer:
None

Overview

Description

Perhaps the most famous and revered 12-Metre of the modern era, Courageous won the America's Cup twice, in 1974 and 1977 and is one of only three boats with that distinction in the 169 history of the competition.  An icon of American sailing, she is notable also as the first 12 Metre of aluminum construction. 

 Launched in 1974 Courageous was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built at Minneford Yacht Yard.  Sparkman & Stephens legacy remains sterling to this day; to wit, a high-end broker recently concluded a listing summary, "She is a Sparkman & Stephens design.  What more needs to be said?"

Many stories have been written and told of those Cup wins, particularly the close relationship enjoyed by Ted Turner and Gary Jobson leading to their victories.  Derring-do on the water, serious debriefing, a sharp focus on sail shape and above all a ‘team-effort’ remains the Courageous Legacy - along with those two Auld Mugs, of course 

In 1997 she was donated to the Museum of Yachting in Newport which was later incorporated into the International Yacht Restoration School, her current owner.  In honor of her sailing provenance, she was designated Rhode Island's State yacht at the time of donation. Thoughtfully restored to her magnificent originality, Courageous has been under a syndicated ownership and raced competitively since.   

In her 1977 configuration, Courageous was known as an ‘easy’ boat to sail and considered ‘slippery’ off the wind.  Although credit was given to the spinnakers designed by Robbie Doyle who has been heading up the sail design program since 1974, he demurs: “she has always been fast downwind”. 

While maintaining that advantage other design changes compromised her performance on the wind and while well sailed, she was no longer at the ‘pointy end’ of the fleet.  An earlier keel modification changed her balance.  Fortunately, the development of Computational Fluid Dynamics providing empirical analysis came to the rescue.

In preparation for the 2019 Twelve Metre World Championships the hull was laser-scanned and digitized for the purposes of design optimization.  An extensive CFD study conducted by Tyler Doyle resulted in a new rudder design by Tyler, Robbie Doyle and Jim Taylor Design (initially involved with her in 1977).  Continuing extensive studies resulted in a new trim tab being designed and engineered by the same triumvirate.   The end result eliminated her recent temperamental tendencies and Courageous is far better balanced and once again “easy to sail” 

A mechanical issue prevented full utilization of the trim-tab during the World Championships, where she placed 3rd in the standings.  Finally, the design changes were proven at the North American Championships where she won five out of six races.  A fitting finale` for her long-time crew and syndicated stewardship.

Courageous is in the finest and fastest condition of her life.  With her modern mast, upgrades in 2019 of her sail-wardrobe, Harken winch package and running rigging upgrades ‘the list’ is confined to a  ‘scratch and spray’ of the top-sides, preparation and fresh paint on deck.  The International Yacht Restoration School in Newport RI has her housed in a clean, expansive boat shed in Portsmouth, RI.   She is ready for commissioning.

Deck Equipment

 

Harken winch package installed in 2018 includes;

-        Running backstays, 2 x #88

-        Primaries 2 x #1111 carbon drums belt drive

-        Carbon pedestals x 6

-        Mainsheet

-        Pit winches 3 x #44, 1 x #66

-        Auxiliary 1x #

 

Dropline system for spinnaker allows 6 pedestal connection.

Hydraulic System

Navtec installed by Rig-Pro throughout includes;

 

-        Headstay

-        Check stays

-        Outhaul

-        Mast ram with fast take-up

-        Jib tack with individual controls in the pit.

-        Cunningham

Steering System

 

  • Chain and sprocket to wire and quadrant.

Electrical Installations

 

  • 1 x 12-volt bilge pump

Sail Inventory

 

All sails by Doyle

 

2019 Racing inventory.

-        Mainsail

-        #1 Jib

-        #1.5 jib

-        #2 jib

-        #3 jib

-        2 spinnakers

 

Pre 2019

 

-        Mainsail

-        Assorted jibs

-        Assorted spinnakers

Electronics and Navigational Equipment

 

  • Brookes & Gatehouse Hydra system
  • 7 x MFDs in the cockpit
  • 3 x MFDs on the mast
  • 1 handheld VHF.

Safety Equipment

 

  • 2 x Edson high volume  mechanical bilge pumps
  • Life jackets, first aid kit, flags and flares in accordance with ITMA Rule

Ground Tackle

 

  • Anchor and rode in accordance with ITMA Rule

Spare Parts

 

-        40’ container with interior lighting, 30’ work bench and 40’ storage shelves

-        Four tool chests containing every day spares and tools

-        Boat building products; resins, paints, backing plates etc

-        Winches including primaries, runner winches and pedestals

-        Harken winch parts including linkages, tracks and track cars

-        Line and rigging; generation #1 halyards, runners and 1 x head foil

-        Hydraulic parts; connectors and hoses

-        Cleaning equipment and tools

-        Deck gear parts for ‘old’ systems

-        Old PC with electronic back up

-        Sanding tools; air tools, sandpaper

-        Chain saw; for cutting lead

-        2 spare spinnaker poles; 1 x carbon

-        Old rudder

-        Training marks

-        Working lights, parts washer, de-humidifier and ladders

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Yacht name «Courageous- US 26» – INTERNATIONAL is for sale and located in Portsmouth, USA.

Cruising Ketch  «Courageous- US 26» built by manufacturer INTERNATIONAL in 1974 — available for sale. Yacht location: USA. If you are looking to buy a yacht «Courageous- US 26» or need additional information on the purchase price of this INTERNATIONAL,
please call: +1-954-274-4435 (USA)

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