SUPER MAXI 86 WAY OF LIFE - MC CONAGHY FOR SALE

For sale: 2003 McConaghy Super Maxi 86 WAY OF LIFE. This legendary racing sailing yacht—formerly MORNING GLORY—carries a storied international regatta record. Its cutting‑edge canting keel and recent refinements keep it at the front in offshore races and inshore regattas. A standout Maxi yacht and performance monohull, available now for charter or acquisition, with a 2019 survey available for inspection.

Unveiling the legendary 2003 Mc Conaghy Super Maxi 86 'Way of Life'

Set sail on an extraordinary journey aboard the 2003 Mc Conaghy 86' 6" Super Maxi racing yacht Way of Life, now offered for sale in Koper, Slovenia. A benchmark of grand‑prix performance, this celebrated campaigner blends pedigree, pace, and relentless development to deliver uncompromising results offshore and inshore.

Way of Life, formerly MORNING GLORY, is a Super Maxi 86 with a storied global racing legacy. Built by Mc Conaghy Boats in 2003, this pioneering canting‑keel design made its presence felt across the USA and Mediterranean Maxi racing circuits, setting a standard for big‑boat innovation and execution.

Conceived alongside PYEWACKET, the yacht embraced cutting‑edge thinking and the CBTF concept, leveraging a canting ballast with twin foils to unlock dramatic gains in power and control. Early victories in prestigious offshore events thrust canting‑keel technology into the spotlight, while her hull—narrower than many modern racers—was purpose‑driven to rely on the keel’s cant for stability and righting moment.

A signature feature is the ingenious rotating canard, or forward rudder, which can be controlled from the helm either independently or in concert with the main rudder—an advanced system that sharpens handling and reduces leeway. Though not optimized to dominate pure reaching legs, she excels in velocity made good, thrives in flat water, and remains compellingly competitive among the world’s elite racing yachts.

Rebranded as VESPER PI, she claimed line honors against some of the Mediterranean’s fastest Maxis and proved her mettle at the 2019 Rolex Capri Sailing Week, then emerged as a standout performer in the renowned Barcelona race. Under new ownership, WAY OF LIFE has benefited from significant recent investment, including the 2019 replacement of PBO standing rigging to reduce weight aloft and an expanded sail wardrobe to widen her performance envelope. She continues to deliver line‑honors success and offers a sensational, blisteringly fast platform for both offshore and inshore campaigns.

Available now for immediate charter or purchase, the yacht is supported by a 2019 survey ready for review. For detailed specifications and refit information, please contact us by email, and embark on your next sailing adventure with a true legend.