Ta’ Ata Ori means “Wanderer” in the Tahitian language – an apt name for this vessel, since she sailed all over the Pacific Ocean during her early years. She is now retired from ocean sailing and spends her time sailing the sparkling waters of Lake Pend Oreille.

Specifications:

Ta’ Ata Ori was built in the Far East Yachts Shipyard in Japan in 1970.

United States Documented Vessel 538362

Rig – Ketch

Working sails – Genoa, Main & Mizzen (Combined sail area 988 sq ft)

Flying sails – Spinnaker & Mizzen Stays’l (Combined sail area 1405 sq ft)

Length overall 46 feet

Beam 11 feet, 5 inches

Draft 6 feet

Displacement 14 tons  /  Ballast 9000 pounds

Sleeping accommodations for 7

Exterior wood – Teak  /  Interior wood – Mahogany

Engine – 50 hp Perkins 4-107 Diesel

Web site – http://www.marineryachts.com/owners/TaAtaOri/index.htm

This lovely vessel has been extensively upgraded and professionally maintained during the past five years. Major upgrades include:

•  All new 12-volt and 110-volt electrical systems, to include wiring , panels and new 30-amp, 3-stage Charles Industries battery charger
•  Upgraded batteries to include 4, 6-volt house batteries and one 12-volt starting battery.
•  New electronic systems, to include two VHF radios, GPS chart plotter and wireless wind speed/direction indicator
•  Bronze, self-tailing genoa sheet winches and custom wooden blocks
•  Custom bronze Dorade vents
•  Full winter cover
•  Interior upgrades to include brass ship’s bell clock, skipper’s telltale compass and large brass hanging lantern in galley
•  Installed 36-gallon holding tank and replaced all hoses to head
•  Hull faired, new epoxy bottom and bottom paint 2008
•  State of the art, custom made masts, booms, standing and running rigging, roller furling jib, lazy jacks, the works! in 2008
•  All new American-made sails in 2008
•  Main compass refurbished and upgraded
•  All exterior teak professionally refinished in 2010
•  Anchor windless rebuilt 2010
•  Cabin, deck and gold accent stripe to be painted in 2011
•  Other stuff I can’t think of right now…

If you want to sail a classic vessel equipped with today’s sailing technology –

If you want to wave and smile at all those who change course just so they can get a better look at your boat –

If you want to be the next lucky skipper to take the helm of Ta’ Ata Ori –

Then give me a call.

If you qualify, I may be convinced to pass her along to you for a reasonable price.

Lawrence Killingsworth

Skipper

drlmk88@gmail.com

Home: 509- 747-2303

Cell: 509-847-9637

Bayview Floathouse: 208-683-9302