1963 Arvid Laurin - Ocean Cruiser, 39.000 EUR

SY APRILIA
Unique classic sailing yacht – 17 m ocean-going ketch, design by Arvid Laurin (1963)

SY Aprilia is a one-of-a-kind, 17-metre mahogany ocean cruiser, designed by the famous Swedish yacht designer Arvid Laurin and built in 1963 by Brott Jacobsson in Draksmark, Sweden, to a special commission.
This is the only yacht of its kind in the world, with original design plans archived at the National Swedish Maritime Museum in Stockholm.

Aprilia is more than just a boat – she is a piece of living maritime history, with a proven ocean-going hull, a distinctive long keel and classic lines that turn heads in every harbour.

Key specifications
Designer: Arvid Laurin (Sweden)
Builder: Brott Jacobsson, Draksmark, Sweden
Type: Ocean Cruiser, long keel
Hull: Mahogany planking
Deck: Teak
Registration: Poland, Port of Gdansk
VAT status: Not applicable
Condition: Structurally sound, original character preserved, requires restoration and ongoing maintenance

Accommodation & equipment
Galley with gas oven and fridge
Toilet with shower and bidet
Onboard nautical library
Full documented history, Swedish museum documents and Belgian registration

Why SY Aprilia?
Unique design – the only yacht of this type ever built by Arvid Laurin.
Documented heritage – design plans held in a national maritime museum.
Ideal restoration project – solid ocean-going hull and original fittings make her a perfect candidate for a classic yacht rebuild.
Versatile potential – could be restored for cruising, regattas, charter, events, or as a collector’s investment.

Price and sale terms
Price: €30,000 TILL THE END OF MAY. YOU HAVE TO INSTALL ENGINE AND MAIN MAST
Price: €48,000 or best offer, after May. With installed engine and main mast
We can also change to property

Currently in Licata, Sicily - viewings by appointment.

If you appreciate classic yacht design, strong ocean-going performance and the satisfaction of restoring something truly unique, SY Aprilia is waiting for her next custodian.

What has to be done on this boat: see https://syaprilia.pl/en/blog-en/
***ENGINE - I did a complete engine overhaul, replacing many parts just to have it done for next 10 years. I'll send the engine this week to marina by courier. If I will not sell this boat, or take yacht delivery job, I'll mount the engine in the second half of May. If not - I'll send Aprilia to shipyard and they will do that in June, or later. No rush in Sicily. Dopo domani.
*** Main mast - it was rotten below the deck. Now it has a wooden extension with stainless steel mounting. To mount the mast I have to sail to shipyard it means I'll install it after the engine.
*** DISCOUNT - I CAN MAKE A DISCOUNT ONLY IF YOU INSTALL THE ENGINE AND MAST YOURSELF
*** HOW LONG YOU NEED TO PREPARE HER FOR SAILING? - 1 month of work for 3 persons and you have most beautiful boat in marina.
*** CAN I LIVE ONBOARD NOW? - yes, you can. One room is adapted for tools and materials, like a handy workshop. More tools and materials are in garage, ca 100 meters from the boat