Schooner

Introducing the S/V Aurelia, an extraordinary 80-foot custom welded steel schooner crafted by the renowned Robert Harris and meticulously built in Oxnard, California in 1996. This vessel has graced the tranquil and awe-inspiring waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska, since 2016, operating as a highly successful "Mothership" kayak charter service. Based in the picturesque town of Valdez, Aurelia offers a unique open stern configuration for safe and seamless kayak deployment, enhancing the exploration experiences of all on board.

Detailed Equipment List:

Propulsion and Power:

• Twin John Deere 4039DFM-01 diesel engines, 80 hp each
• Borg Warner Velvet Drive Reverse Gears
• 1 ½” stainless steel shafts (port new in 2018)
• Two new 170W SunPower solar panels with Victron charge controller (2022)

Navigation and Communication Equipment:

• AIS incorporated into Raymarine E 70013 system
• GPS/Plotter: Raymarine E 70013 integrated system includes plotter, depth sounder, 48-mile radar, and autopilot
• Radios: ICOM IC-M602, SITEX Pro 94, ICOM handheld
• Radar: Raymarine 48 mile in integrated system, Raymarine Pathfinder SL 24 mile
• Ritchie magnetic compass with binnacle light

Safety Equipment:

• Two Viking 6-person SOLAS Coastal valise-type liferafts
• 15 adult type I jackets, 8 Adult Survival Suits
• EPIRB, 6 portable fire extinguishers, 1 fixed automatic Seafire system in engine room
• 1 CO detector and smoke detectors in each cabin

Anchor Gear:

• Anchors: 80 KG Bruce, 50 kg Bruce
• Windlass: Kolstrand enclosed aluminum hydraulic drum
• Anchor Rode: 50’ half-inch galvanized chain, 50’ 1 inch Samson Braid, 250’ ¾ inch dyneema (2022)

Tender:

• Skiff: 10’ AB aluminum RIB with Torqeedo Travel 1103 electric outboard

Galley and Accommodations:

• Galley: 3 burner Princess Range, Xintex controls with cutoff sensors, Isotherm 12 volt refrigerator (2014)
• Heat: Webasto 2010 hydronic heating system with fan units in each cabin, hot water heater and pilot house defroster (2014)
• Heads: Two Raritan macerator type electric marine toilets, 1 shower with sump

Auxiliary Systems:

• Generator: Northern Lights 6kW (2014), 600 hours
• Inverter: Magnasine MS 2812 (2014)
• Bow Thruster: Wesmar 25 hp 48 Volt electric (2014)