Covey Island 38 1986

Introducing Aura III, a unique pilot house yawl crafted in 1986 by Covey Island Boatworks, renowned for their composite construction yachts in Nova Scotia. Designed by the esteemed Maine lobster boat designer, Spenser Lincoln, this vessel boasts a rugged build and thoughtfully designed accommodations, making her an ideal choice for coastal cruising, bluewater adventures, and comfortable living aboard. Aura III is powered by an 85 hp Perkins 4.236-M engine, with 3,300 hours logged at the time of her 2016/17 rebuild, and an additional 500 hours since. Her sailing rig is optimized for performance, featuring a North Sails fully-battened mainsail and mizzen (both with covers and lazy jacks), a Rolly Tasker roller-furling headsail, a self-tacking staysail, and a cruising spinnaker complete with a snuffer sock. Equipped for navigation and comfort, Aura III includes Wagner steering compasses at both the cockpit and pilot house stations, a Wagner S-50 autopilot, an ICOM VHF radio, a Standard Horizon depth sounder, a Furuno Navigator GPS chart plotter, a Raymarine RL-70 chart plotter/radar, and two solar panels. The spacious cockpit layout features ample seating, a central steering station, and generous storage, all under a framed canvas and Isenglass bimini that provides near weather-tight protection for your adventures. Step inside to find a Herreshoff-styled interior adorned with teak and holly cabin soles, traditional bronze hardware, and mahogany window trim, all bathed in natural light for a warm and inviting atmosphere. The pilot house is equipped with a classic helm, a comfortable bench seat, and two settees that convert to berths. Below decks, with a 12-foot beam and plenty of headroom, you'll discover an open and spacious layout featuring a U-shaped galley with a deep stainless steel sink, a Princess 3-burner gimballed stove/oven, a top-loading insulated icebox with a Seafrost system, and ample storage. The main salon offers a convertible dinette with a teak table, a full-size berth, and a cozy Dickenson Newport wood stove, making it perfect for entertaining. Forward, there's a double V-berth with a hanging locker and plenty of storage underneath, along with a composting head featuring a custom porcelain vanity and sink, plus a separate shower. Aura III is a stunning example of a lovingly maintained, one-of-a-kind vessel, having been stored indoors during the off-seasons under her current ownership since 2005, and has greatly benefited from her owner's commitment to annual maintenance and thoughtful upgrades.

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