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McConaghy MC²60

McConaghy, the custom yacht building specialist behind some of the world’s fastest and most successful racing yachts - including the record breaking Alfa Romeo, Wild Oats, and ICAP Leopard, has teamed up with racing multihull specialist Banuls Design to launch a new range of semi-custom high-performance catamarans, that will set new standards of build quality, precision and performance.

Named MC² - McConaghy Catamarans, with reference to the two hulls - the range will start with the MC²60, which represents the next generation of composite, high-performance luxury catamarans.

The designer, Renaud Banuls, gained his experience in multihulls design during his 10 years career at VPLP where he was instrumental in the design of the America’s Cup winner BMW Oracle and the Maxi trimaran Banque Populaire V.

The construction of hull #1 of this speed catamaran will start in June 2011 for a delivery in September 2012, redefining speed as the real luxury on a sailing catamaran.

Raphaël Blot, Manager of the new luxury catamaran range comments: \'The term "high-performance catamaran" is frequently overused. Many supposedly fast sailing catamarans are in reality too heavy to sail fast, as weight is the enemy onboard a multihull. They reach double-digit speed in quite specific conditions - such as 20 knots of wind on the beam - but beyond this are otherwise quite slow. At just nine tons displacement the MC²60 is substantially lighter than existing 55-60 ft cruising catamarans, which means the MC²60 will be a fast catamaran even in light wind conditions and upwind.\'

The MC²60 is NOT a stripped out racer. Displaying an open space minimalist design without sacrificing comfort, the MC²60 is a luxury cat that offers four cabins in its standard design, and to accommodate individual needs this innovative fast cruising catamaran is offered on a semi-custom basis.

This fast cat has been designed to be easily sailed shorthanded and maintained without a full time crew, yet is large enough for comfortable day sailing and extended cruising.

By applying the most innovative race-inspired design, engineering and building techniques to high-tech composites, McConaghy delivers a top-end boat that embodies the cutting edge of performance. The MC²60 sets new standards in construction, speed, luxury and design. With its sleek shape and race-inspired reverse bows, this ultimate catamaran oozes elegance.  

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BYZANTINE | 2020 McConaghy MC60

West palm beach, fl, us.

BYZANTINE | McConaghy MC60 60ft

Us $2,750,000.

She is a huge Tardis that sails beautifully. Her USP of the twin flybridge helms gives a fantastic sailing experience. All in excellent fettle with fastidious crew, although she is set-up to sail without.

Specifications

• Length: 60ft
• Builder: McConaghy Boats
• Beam: 28' 9"
• Draft: 10' 6"
• Hull: Composite
• Status: Active

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• Designer: Jason Ker

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 60 ft
• Max Draft: 10' 6"
• Beam Measure: 28' 9"
• Range Measure: 3682.49 mi
• Total Power: 160
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Engine Model: 4JH80
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 851
• Engine Power: 80 hp
• Engine Hours: 897
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (140 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (140 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 3
• Number of heads: 3

CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorized A – “Ocan” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate).

Construction

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Constructed using a controlled vacuum infusion process and pressed panels of E-glass, carbon composite and Corecell for lightweight strength and rigidity.
• She is certified Class A for ocean by Bureau Veritas

Keel & Rudder:

• Balanced spade twin rudders.
• Self-aligning bearings
• Emergency tillers
• Lifting centerboards for ease of use

Engines & Gearboxes

• 2 x Yanmar 4JH80 80 hp diesel engines with SD60 sail drives. With excellent engine access all around
• Starbaord engine hours = 897
• Port engine hours = 851
• Insulation in engine rooms
• Engine room blowers
• Fresh water engine cooling system
• Engine instrument panel at flybridge helm position
• Racor500 fuel filters
• Exhaust waterlocks

Maintenance & Performance

• Cruising Speed: 11 knots
• Max Speed: 24 knots
• Range: 3200nm

Propulsion & Steering

• Twin McConaghy custom carbon fiber steering wheels
• 3-bladed Gori feathering propellers
• Electronic throttle control mounted to starboard helm
• Hydrive hydraulic steering

GENERATORS & AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

Voltage Systems:

• DC digital switching system including touch screen, iPad interface, voltage, tank, bilge and fuse alarms, lighting (switches and dimmers), custom controls for centerboards and hydraulic transom (optional).
• 110/230V AC Sockets.
• 12V and USB sockets to navigation station.
• AC switch panel

Battery Banks:

• Four (4) house batteries (200A/H Lithium) Mastervolt.
• Two (2) main engine start batteries (105A/H Lithium)

Battery Chargers:

• Mastervolt 12/25 – 3 Automatic battery charger

Alternators

• One (1) 120Amp 12V alternator.
• 2020 Fischer Panda 15000i generator

Shore Power:

• Shore power / combination inverter

Other Electrical:

• One (1) galvanic isolator.
• Surge protection.

TANK CAPACITIES

• Water, fuel deck fillers.
• One (1) Tank Sensor Monitor
• Two (2) Fuel tanks – 300L each
• Fuel level sensors
• Fuel transfer pump
• Two (2) deck fuel fillers

Fresh Water:

• Fresh water tanks approx. 2 x 300L
• Fresh water level sensor.
• Holding tank sensor
• Two (2) deck water fillers

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• Blackwater tanks approx. 3 x 60L
• Holding tank
• Two (2) deck waste pump-out

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Hot & cold pressure water.
• Two (2) Isotherm water heaters – 40L tanks.
• One (1) Whale universal pressure pump 18L/M 45PSI
• Jabsco dual fresh water pump
• Jabsco wash down pump
• Jansco shower pump.       

Watermaker:

• Dessalator watermaker

Bilge Pumps:

• Four (4) Rule automatic bilge pumps (2,000 GPM each).
• Two (2) manual bilge pump

SAFETY & SECURITY EQUIPMENT

• Gas detector.
• Dyneema life lines

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• Sea Fire extinguisher system

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• B&G Zeus 3. 3 large units at helm stations and interior nav station. Forward scanner, fish finder, wind, dual paddle wheels.
• New carbon 55 inch wind instrument with new cable

DECK EQUIPMENT

• High modulous mast and Park Avenue/ V style boom built by Marstrom Composites.
• Standing rigging supplied by Smart rigging.
• Full custom tailored running rigging from Rigging Projects and Sydney rigging.
• Jib electric furler: Reckmann 24v motor and Reckmann r50 foil.
• Replaced electric cables in the mast. Used aramid fiber sleeves. This is kinder to the cables, lighter weight than old PVC conduits.
• Strengthened fractional and masthead tack structure. Made stronger loops and spliced stronger furling lines for these sails.
• Mast and structural cables have had their 2-year survey.
• New head stay foil installed with more bearings to help the foil with headstay sag.
• Strengthened structural bow eyes.
• Upgraded all clutches to ceramic jaws for better line holding
• 4 x Harken 70.3 3 speed 24V winches.
• Two (2) Bow winches.
• Added foot switches for all winches for better line handling
• Masthead 0.
• Fractional 0.
• Storm-sail.
• G2 in a sock.
• Solent/Self-tacking jib.
• Staysail with future fibre cables.
• Sails have had their 2-year service
• Lewmar flush deck hatches.
• McConaghy composite stanchions.
• Structural loops and lashing have been replaced

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Two (2) Lewmar C3 24V Bow mooring winches
• One (1) Lewmar V4V5 electric windlass
• One (1) 40kg anchor, 80m chain, and 30m warp
• Folding deck cleats

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Foredeck trampolines
• Custom sunbrella sail bags for all sails

Tender & Outboard:

• Offshore cruising tender 350 with 15hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard.
• Upsized dinghy lift blocks.

GALLEY & DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

• Twin stainless steel sinks.
• Mixer tap hot/cold
• Isotherm Cruise Fridge S/S
• Isotherm Cruise S/S freezer
• Isotherm icemaker
• In-built garbage bin
• Smeg Gas oven and stove
• Smeg Microwave
• Bosch dishwasher
• Equator washer/dryer.

Heads/Showers:

• 3 x Fully equipped heads compartments.
• Tecma toilet controls

Heating & Ventilation:

• Czone control.
• Frigomar A/C unit w/5 fancoils

Entertainment:

• 2 x Samsung TVs.
• Fusion entertainment system – 8 speakers. 4 interior and 4 exterior
• Reading lights.
• Down lights
• Cockpit Lights
• Courtesy lighting.
• One (1) Red/White Nav Stn Light
• One (1) all round white nav.light
• One (1) stern light
• One (1) port light
• One (1) stbd light
• One (1) masthead light
• All internal lights are LED Lights
• Underwater lights

ACCOMMODATIONS

Saloon to Starboard:

• Panoramic views
• L-shape settee with bench seats and dining table starboard
• Corner L-shape settee forward adjacent to Nav. Station
• Cabin scatter cushions
• Under seating storage
• Navigation Station with Captain’s Seat forward
• Stairs to Port & Starboard cabins
• Laminated sole
• LED lighting throughout
• Recessed courtesy lighting at floor level
• 110/230V AC Sockets

Navigation Station Forward:

• “Captain’s Seat” at the Nav. Station.
• Spacious chart table with ample storage
• Navigation and electronics panel
• 12V and USB sockets

Port Side Galley and the “Island”:

• Expansive Corian counter tops.
• Ample storage under bench tops, cupboards & draws
• Spice drawer

Port VIP Cabin:

• Underdeck seaward facing double berth.
• Storage under berth
• Overhead recessed down lights
• Reading lights and lamps
• Overhead hatch with custom blackout blinds and flyscreen
• Hull and Headliners

Port Aft Guest Cabin:

• Twin single berths, easily converted to a double berth.
• Ample storage underneath.
• Overhead recessed down lights.
• Reading lights and lamps.
• Overhead hatch with custom blackout blinds and flyscreen.
• Laminated sole.
• Hull and Headliners.
• Recessed courtesy light at floor level.
• 110/230 V sockets.
• Quality shower fittings.
• Vanity sink with cabinet.
• Electric toilet as standard.
• Door to midships guest cabin.
• Forward head, shower and vanity area.
• Mixer tap hot/cold.
• Hanging locker.

Mid Ship Lounge:

• Twin seats, settee with cushions or owner’s office desk.
• Custom cabinetry featuring soft close drawers.
• 110/230 V Sockets and USB sockets.
• Large lift TV in Cabinet.

Starboard Owner’s Cabin:

• Double berth.
• Equivalent laminated sole.
• Hull and headliners.
• Recessed courtesy lighting at floor level.
• 110/230V AC sockets.
• Quality shower fittings selected by D.U. with rain shower.

Flybridge & Helm Stations:

• Twin built in helm stations with full foredeck visibility.
• Twin McConaghy custom carbon fibre steering wheels.
• Wrap-around settee and handrail

Aft Main Deck

• Stairs to flybridge with handrails.
• Recessed courtesy floor lighting.
• Transom Steps, port and starboard.
• Dual step down swim platform.

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Introducing tomorrows luxury, high performance sailing catamarans by McConaghy Multihulls. We at Aeroyacht are proud to be able to represent this iconic catamaran brand in the US and bring our customers the newest and exciting range of fast yet spacious catamarans from 55-100′

The McConaghy brand need no introduction and are well known in the realm of the Americas Cup, super yachts and racing world. Over the past 50 years McConaghy yachts have won more international sailing regattas and superyacht awards than all other composite builders combined.

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Aeroyacht is proud to announce the carbon composite McConaghy 55 , McConaghy 62 , McConaghy 68 , McConaghy 75 and McConaghy 90 high performance catamarans .

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The McConaghy model range of catamarans have unique features. Unlike any other multihulls they improve safety at sea, provide performance and and offer unsurpassed on water luxury living experience. Totally new in the multihull world are McConaghy’s advanced centerboard systems which automatically raise when striking on object at sea. For this reason they greatly enhance impact safety and at the same time offer better performance than centerboards.  Another unique feature and trademark are the fully opening all glass salon doors as well as a very cool streamlined flybridge.

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McConaghy was founded by John McConaghy in 1967, and his passion for innovation led to the introduction of novel materials never before used in marine applications. Over 50 years later, the same passion and attention to detail persists, and McConaghy is now responsible for some of the most impressive composite structures on land or sea.

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McConaghy was founded by John McConaghy in 1967, and he set out to build skiffs, Tornado and A-class catamarans from novel materials never before used in marine applications.

In the mid 1970’s, McConaghy were one of the first to apply prepreg carbon to sailing boat construction. Built using materials previously only seen in aerospace applications, McConaghy’s first 18ft prepreg carbon skiff was a revelation that would set a performance benchmark for years to come.

McConaghy constructed the first prepreg nomex cored maxi yacht in 1987, engineered by Giovanni Belgrano and SP Systems, and this yacht was the largest composite structure in the world at that time. McConaghy has been researching, testing and perfecting the techniques and processes required to build high strength, durable and lightweight composite structures ever since.

In the year 2000 McConaghy employees Jono Morris and Mark Evans, took over the company reins from founder John McConaghy and his long-time business partner, Steve Moxham.  Mark and Jono capitalised on their complimentary skills and went on to manage the construction of some of the most successful maxi yachts ever built.

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McConaghy was approached to build AC40, designed by Emirates Team New Zealand, for 37th America’s Cup teams.

McConaghy commenced production of 13m  Hydrogen chase boat for part of 37 th  America’s Cup teams

2023 7 x AC40 (America’s Cup) 2023 1 x MC82p Power Catamaran 2023 1 x MC75 Sailing Catamaran 2023 1 x MC63p Power Catamaran 2023 1 x MC55 Sailing Catamaran 2022 4 x AC40 (America’s Cup) 2022 1 x MC52 Sailing Catamaran 2022 1 x MC63p Power Catamaran 2020 1 x MC60 Sailing Catamaran

2020 Rigadoon, 44ft Race yacht (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2018 Shearwater, 56′ performance cruiser ( Frers Design)

2018 1 x 86ft Sailing Catamaran 2018 2 x MC60 Sailing Catamaran 2017 1 x MC60 Sailing Catamaran 2017 2 x MC50 Sailing Catamaran 2017 3 x Botin40+(Botin Partners Naval Architecture ) 2016 500 x Waszp Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2016 5 x Ker40+(Ker Design) 2016 Ker46 (Ker Design) 2016 Ker46 (Ker Design) 2016 Mills41(Mills Designs) 2015 Ker 42 IRC (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 46 IRC (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 46 (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 40+ Prepreg Version (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 33 (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 33 (Ker Design) 2015 Ker 33 (Ker Design) 2015 Ambush, Mills 41 IRC (Mills Designs) 2015 5x MC31 One Design (Dunning) 2015 4 x RSYS Elliott 7m Race Yacht (Elliot) 2015 2 x Elliott 6m (Elliott) 2015 2 x Elliott 6m (Elliott) 2015 156 x Mach 2 Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2015 150 x Optimist Dinghy (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 Maserati, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 Lazy Dog, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 Kokomo, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 Hooligan, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 Assassin, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2014 53ft Trimaran (Banuls design) 2014 4x J70 (J-Boats) 2013 The Red Hand – 60ft Day Sail (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2013 Team Concise – Class 40 One Design (Ker Design) 2013 Swish Botin HPR 40 (Botin Design) 2013 Patrice, Ker 46 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2013 Dragon MC²60 Performance Cruising Catamaran Boat #2(Banuls Design) 2013 60 x Mach 2 Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2013 10 x RPAYC Elliott 7m Race Yacht (Elliot) 2013 10 x CYCA Elliott 7m Race Yacht (Elliot) 2012 Whiplash, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 Vino, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 Spookie, 40ft Race Yacht (Carkeek) 2012 Raffale, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 OOAH, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 Menace, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 MC²60 Performance Cruising Catamaran Boat #1(Banuls Design) 2012 Kerumba IRC 50 Cruiser Racer Yacht (Ker Design) 2012 Ginger, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2012 Denali², 40ft Race Yacht (Carkeek) 2012 Deepsea Challenger 2012 Decision, 40ft Race Yacht (Carkeek) 2012 Catapult, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2012 Capefling, Ker 46 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2012 Baraka, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2012 Adastra 42.5m Power Trimaran (Shuttleworth Design) 2012 60 x Mach 2 Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2011 TP52 All4One (judel-vrolijk design) renamed Beecom 2011 Tornado II, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2011 Signal 8, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Magnum III, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 KukuKerchu, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Keronimo, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Ice Breaker, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Highland Fling RP 52 Racing Yacht (Reichel/Pugh) 2011 Gust, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Ghost Rider, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2011 Espresso Forte (Farr 54 Racer/Cruiser) 2011 Dark Star, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2011 Cone of Silence, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2011 Carbonado, MC38 One Design (Harry Dunning and Associates) 2011 Apollo, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 Airlift Pioneer MK3 Hovercraft Hoverflyer 2011 AFR Midnight Rambler, Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht (Ker Design) 2011 66x Elliott 6 Olympic Match Race Yacht (Elliot) 2011 60 x Mach 2 Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2011 120x Optimist Dinghy (Harry Harry Dunning and Associates) 2009 60x Elliott 6 Olympic Match Race Yacht (Elliot) 2008 Moneypenny (Reichel Pugh STP65) 2008 Loki (Reichel Pugh 63) 2008 Ambush, IRC 41, Racer Cruiser (Mills) 2008 Alfa Romeo III (Reichel Pugh 69) renamed Shockwave 2008 74x Mach 2 Hydrofoiling Moth (McDougall) 2008 55x Melges 20 One Design Race Yacht (Melges) 2007 Rima 2, IRC 55 Race Yacht (Reichel/Pugh) 2007 Leopard (Farr 30m Canting keel Maxi) 2007 Hi Fi Team Pryde, IRC 52 Race Yacht (Welbourne) 2007 218x Bladerider Hydrofoil Moth (McDougall) 2006 Patches IRC 52 Race Yacht (Reichel/Pugh) renamed: Ran, renamed Pace 2006 China Team Americas Cup Yacht 2006 Yacht Yendys, IRC 52 Race Yacht (Rei hel/Pugh) renamed: Rodd & Gunn Wedgetail 2005 Wild Oats XI (Reichel Pugh 30m Canting Keel Maxi) 2005 Alfa Romeo II (Reichel Pugh 30m Canting Keel Maxi) renamed Esimit Europa 2, renamed Blackjack 2005 4x 18ft Racing Skiffs 2004 Wild Oats X – (Reichel Pugh 66’ Canting keel racing yacht) 2004 Genuine Risk – (Dubois 90 Canting keel racing Maxi) 2004 8x 18ft Racing Skiffs 2003 Morning Glory (Reichel Pugh 86’ Canting keel Maxi) 2003 Artforms (Owen Clarke design Canting keel Open 50) renamed Pegasus Open 50 2003 3x 18ft Racing Skiffs 2002 Zephyrus V (Reichel Pugh water ballasted 86 Maxi) renamed Windquest 2002 Speedy Gecko – (Reichel Pugh 57’ Water ballast racer) 2002 Alfa Romeo (Reichel Pugh 90 Water ballasted Maxi) renamed Rambler 2002 12x 18ft Racing Skiffs 2001 Pegasus – (Reichel Pugh 78 Sled) renamed Black Dragon 2001 12x 18ft Racing Skiffs 2000 Shockwave (Reichel Pugh 80 Maxi Sled) renamed Morning Glory, renamed Carrera 2000 Satori (McConaghy design 50 Cruiser/ Racer) 2000 Chance (Reichel Pugh 78 Sled) – renamed Enigma of London, renamed Jelik 1999 Young Australia (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Brighton Star 1999 Truant (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Belle Property 1999 Terra Nova (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Southern Star 1999 Southern Star (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Crocodile Rock 1999 Sharp Clarity (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Emotional Hooligan 1999 Merlin (Forbes/ Kaiko 50 Cruiser/Racer) 1999 Leroy Brown (Farr 40 One Design) 1999 Emotional Hooligan (Farr 40 One Design) 1999 Corinthian Doors (Farr 40 One Design) renamed Syntegra,Rapscallion, renamed Norwegian Steam 1999 Corinthian Doors (Farr 40 One Design) – renamed Evolution, renamed Solution 1999 Bonjiorno (Farr 40 One Design) renamed Ichi Ban 1999 10x 18ft Racing Skiff 1998 Southern Cross (Jutson 45 cruiser/racer) 1997 Silk Cut (Whitbread 60 race yacht) 1997 Asadori (Murray 43) 1996 Zoe (Iain Murray design 41 racer/cruiser) 1996 Southerly 50 (Chuck Paine Cruiser) 1995 Second Time Around – (McConaghy 47 Cruiser/Racer) 1995 Ragamuffin (Farr 50 IMS) 1995 Morning Glory 80 (Reichel Pugh 80 IMS Maxi) 1995 Jutson Open 50 (Round the World Single Hander) 1994 One Australia #2 (IACC Class Yacht) 1994 One Australia #1 (IACC Class Yacht) 1994 Exile (Reichel Pugh 68 IMS) – renamed Blue Yankee 1994 Australian Challenge (IACC Class Yacht) 1993 60’ Harbour Day Racer (Iain Murray design) 1992 Windquest (Reichel Pugh 70 IMS) – renamed Alexia, renamedDamiani Our Dream 1992 Siesta (Reichel Pugh 45 IOR) 1992 Morning Glory (Reichel Pugh 50 IMS) 1991 Will (Farr 50 IOR) renamed Ragamuffin 1991 Spirit of Australia (IACC class yacht) 1991 Challenge Australia (IACC class yacht) 1990 Team Ziti (Murray Ultimate 30) 1990 Hexcel (Murray Ultimate 30) 1990 Fujimo (Reichel Pugh 50 IOR) 1990 Abracadabra (Reichel Pugh 50 IOR) 1989 Sundance (Davidson 40) 1988 Windward Passage II (Frers 80) 1988 Box Office (Sea flyer Jog Racer) 1988 Beyond Thunderdome (Davidson 40) 1987 Sagacious (Farr 40) 1987 Great News (Farr 50) 1986 Madeline’s Daughter (Farr 43) 1985 Wild Oats (Farr 43) 1985 Great Expectations (Farr 50) 1985 Change of Pace (C & C Yachts) 1984 Zap (Farr 40) 1984 The Office (Adams 66) 1984 Drakes Prayer (Farr 43) 1984 C & C 36 (C & C Yachts) 1984 2x Cabin Cruisers (McConaghy Boats) 1983 Public Nuisance (Dubois 1/2 Tonner) 1983 King George (Lexcen 34) 1983 Hot August Night (Lexcen 1/2 Tonner) 1982 Sweet Caroline (Dubois 44) 1982 Di Hard (Frers 40) 1982 Bondi Tram (Frers 40) 1979 Once More Dear Friends (Dubois 39) 1967 – Current 1000+ MOTH dinghies 1965 – Current 200+ 18ft Skiffs

McConaghy’s continual innovation and investment in new materials and technologies, has allowed us to firmly establish our position at the forefront of progressive performance yacht building. Each new project is seen as a fresh opportunity to reset previous benchmarks and reinforce the company’s reputation as builders of the world’s finest composite yachts.

The McConaghy name has become synonymous with light, strong and aesthetically perfected laminated structures.

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