Vineyard Open House Blog

Sailing Season Underway in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard

The sailing season is underway in Vineyard Haven as the Martha's Vineyard Shipyard has been launching boats into the water the past two weeks. Shown above is Shipyard owner Phil Hale in his own Shields, 'Wicked.' Conditions look perfect for spring sailing!

FOR SALE: "Prana," a Beneteau 40, Winner, Cruising World’s “Best Midsize Cruiser”

Beneteau 40: Winner, Cruising World’s 2007 “Best Midsize Cruiser” award.

FOR SALE: "Prana," 39' Beneteau 40
Available: Now
Year Built: 2008
Current Price: US $199,000
Location: Stamford, CT
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type: Single
YW# 1877-2592497

“PRANA” a 2008 Beneteau 40 was designed by naval architects Berret/Racoupeau with Nauta Design responsible for the interior stylizing. The winner of Cruising World’s “Best Midsize Cruiser” award in 2007, it is one of the most popular models that Beneteau has sold. 

Bright, airy interior.

What makes these boats so popular are features such as an expansive cockpit with walk-through transom, dual steering stations, in-mast furling for ease of handling and the great styling.


At rest with mainsail peeking out from inside the mast.

“Prana” is a two cabin model and has been very well maintained by her owners. As a testament to how well they enjoy the boat, they received delivery of the boat on Long Island Sound, then took the boat to San Francisco for a while and then brought her back to Long Island Sound. They now have decided to pursue a larger boat and thus the boat is now available.

Galley with double sink.

For more information, contact Kevin Dailey at 203-654-7080.

Full listing.

YACHT FOR SALE: Hero, A Stunning 39' Classic Concordia Yawl

Hero under sail with the spinaker flying high.

For Sale: Hero, 39' Concordia Yawl
Year: 1954
Current Price: US $125,000
Located In Westbrook, CT
Hull Material: Wood
Engine/Fuel Type: Single
YW# 1877-2591198
Broker: Sparkman & Stephens

Sparkman & Stephens has announced that it is now offering the 1954 Concordia Yawl, 'Hero.' for sale. Built by the famed Abeking & Rassmussen yard in Germany, 'Hero' is a stunning classic that will beautify any harbor. The asking price is $125,000.

Room for friends.

Renowned around the world for their great sailing abilities and timeless classic styling, Concordia yawls are famous for their beauty and sailing capability.

What is special about 'Hero' is that she has only had three owners and that each one took great care of her. The current owner takes extremely good care of the yacht with a hands-on approach to make sure everything is done to maintain the classic nature of the yacht and at the same time make for a trouble free and reliable vessel. The result is she is in fabulous condition.

Even at rest she will turn heads.

"When boarding the yacht you feel like you are stepping back in time," says selling agent Kevin Dailey.  "There is so much that is original and in nearly new shape, that you feel like you are there on the first day she went in the water.  As a broker I get to see a lot of boats and this classic is truly a step above the rest."

Built for cruising or racing.

For More information, contact Kevin Dailey at Sparkman & Stephens. Email or call him at 203-654-7080.

See Full Listing.

Morris Yachts Launches Newest Addition to Its Fleet, the M46

Sparkman & Stephens and Morris Yachts, which are celebrating their successful 10-year partnership of the M-Series this year, has announced an addition to the fleet. Called the M46, this latest version is "akin to the existing models in many ways, but takes performance, range, and outfit to a new level," say the partners with pride.

Look for the Morris fleet--and the new M46--at the Vineyard Cup on Martha's Vineyard this summer on July 12th, 13th and 14th. (If you'd like to investigate buying or renting a home on the island during the event, or at any time during the summer, contact Elise Ryan at Coldwell Banker Landmarks (410) 258-8237.)

The current line of M-Series yachts includes 4 models from 29 to 52 feet overall. For the new M46, Sparkman & Stephens was tasked with incorporating the line's same great looks into the new design while enhancing nearly every other aspect from speed to accommodation. The outcome is a stunning new design suited to any yachtsman.

The most noticeable departure from the existing line of M-series is displayed in the M46 hull design.  Sparkman & Stephens has stretched out the waterline to gain maximum performance without compromising on looks. 

Slenderness has been maintained for effective upwind work and maximum comfort while sailing.  Gentle tumblehome in the topsides ensures symmetric waterlines while sailing at heel to make exceptional headway to weather. The draft is ample but not excessive, resulting in optimal balance between sailing performance and shallow inlet cruising.

The M46 layout achieves more than any other classically styled yacht in her size range.  The accommodation and systems onboard rival designs that are 25% larger in her class. 

Double cabins, double heads, separate shower, navigation station, generous salon seating, and a spacious galley have all been included with full standing headroom throughout. 

In line with all Sparkman & Stephens designs, the layout is designed to provide safety at sea as well as the best utilization of space.


On deck, the ergonomically-perfect cockpit incorporated on the other M-series has been worked into the new M46 design as well.  The cabin house is characteristic M-series with some additional sculpting and shaping.  A slightly raised foredeck is introduced with a liberal use of glass and hatches to create airy and light-filled interior spaces throughout. 

Sparkman & Stephens took a hard look at the rig design on the M46.  The standard M-series rig setup with self-tacking jib has been a triumph, as it provides safe, shorthanded, and worry-free sailing.  On the new design, an optional soft outer stay for a large G0 sail has been added to maximize performance on light wind days. 

Additionally, a retractable deck sprit for the asymmetrical spinnaker will be offered to enhance sailing off the wind.

For more information and photos, visit the Morris Yachts website.