Yacht Detail
1992 Custom 62' (18.90 m) Vic Carpenter Custom 62
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
MERU
1992 Vic Carpenter Custom 62
- Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
Description
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Meru is a stunning example of a Vic Carpenter custom wooden sloop. Built in 1992, she is a functional work of art. She is a proven competitive ocean racing yacht, winning the prestigious Newport Bermuda race. However, the current owner has added lots of cruising features to make her the very best of both worlds. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Meru - she is world class.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
LOA: 62' (18.90 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1992
Beam: 15' 8''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Hull Shape: Monohull
Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 31
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 160.00
- Power KW: 119.31
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Build Info
Built over a six-year period, Passing Wind (original name) was Carpenter’s final construction project and was built for his own personal use. He launched the masterpiece from Canada on Lake Huron, where it sailed until 1999. The boat was eventually relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, where it sat under wraps. S ix years later, a local discovered the vessel (with only its 90-foot spruce spar visible) and instantly fell in love. Everything had been perfectly preserved, from the incredible woodwork and finish to the suite of sails and lines. It was eventually brought up to speed with new electronics and equipment, and went on to win its class in the 2006 Newport Bermuda Race.
There are no shortcuts in the craftsmanship and woodworking of Meru, all done by Carpenter himself. The one-piece solid slab doors of Honduran mahogany and beautiful inlay work on the counters, tables and transom are worthy of any art gallery. The boat is built entirely of wood with one-inch-thick decking constructed from three layers of laminated red cedar and mahogany. Custom hardware and fine leather-covered settees and cushions speak to the owner’s wish to have a competitive ocean racing yacht with sumptuous yet practical accommodations. Meru is spectacular in all facets and represents a truly one-of-a-kind buying opportunity.
Highlights
- Absolutely one of a kind sloop - she'll turn heads everywhere you go
- Cold molded magohany and epoxy
- Berths for fourteen
- Sitka spruce spars
- Owner has upgraded the boat to be more cruiser friendly
Exterior
- Hull is mahogany planking with epoxy coating
- Deck is cold molded with fiberglass & epoxy construction
- Wooden rudder
- Fortress danforth main anchor
- Stainless steel anchor roller
- Anchor/chain locker
- Stainless steel bow pulpit
- Stainless steel stanchions
- Slotted aluminum toe rails
- Custom curved helm seat
- Sitka spruce spars – mast and boom
- Hyrdraulic boom vangsails
- Hyrdraulic back stay
- Garhaur traveler
- Mainsail
- Roller furling genoa
- Storm sails
- Stay
- 98% jib
- Asymmetrical spinnaker
- Spinnaker pole
- Roller furler added for cruising
- 26x total winches – Harken, Lewmar & Barient
- 1x main electric winch
- Twin Barient grinders
- Harken and Schaefer blocks
Salon
- Mahagony interior
- Ultraleather bench settees port and starboard
- Ultraleather U-shaped dinette forward to port
- Hatch screens throughout
- 12v lighting throughout
Galley
- Viking 4 burner propane stove and oven
- Separate Dometic dual voltage fridge/freezer
- Dual basin stainless steel sink
- Original in counter chill plates converted to storage well
- Exquisite dinette table with u-shaped seating
- Port/starboard Dometic chest freezer/fridge in salon
Staterooms
- Forward master with single twin berth
- Small bench seating in master
- Ensuite head in master
- Fourteen individual bunks aft
- Shared head aft
- Nav. station aft below helm
- Raritan manual heads
- Electric head aft
Mechanical
- Volvo Penta 160hp natural aspirated diesel main
- Hours n/a
- Racor filtration
- Three blade bronze folding prop
- 1½” stainless steel shaft
- Dripless shaft seal
- Single bronze strut
- Spectra watermaker
- Isotemp water heater
- 2400 watts solar panels
- Group 24 AGM house banks 800ah– 4x
- Group 27 starting bank – 1x
- Xantrex Link 20 battery monitor
- Phase 30 50A battery charger
- 30A shore power inlet
- Prowatt 3k inverter
- Portable generator
- Bronze seacocks
- Water pump with expansion tank
- 50 gallons fuel
- 200 gallon water – 2x tanks
- 20 gallons black – 2x tanks
- Bilge pumps – 2x
- Manual bilge pump
Electronics
- Raymarine Axion MFD
- Raymarine autopilot
- NavPod mounted in cockpit
- ICOM IC M-560 Marine VHF/
- ICOM AIS
- B&G Hydra 2000 Depth Sounder
- B&G Hydra 2000 Speed Instrument
- Starlink
- Plastimo compass
Miscellaneous
- West Marine dinghy
- Honda 20hp 4-Stroke outboard
- USCG equipment
- 4 Person life raft
- All vessel related items to convey
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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