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The 32.92-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1238" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Pacific (Company)">Southern Pacific</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> is for sale. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/avalon-33m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Avalon for sale</a>, was delivered in 1986 from New Zealand and has a rich history for travelling and competing across the world.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221777/image/large-4225a10955b8f134884b254f25ea154f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221777">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a>, started out life with her first owner as the 31-metre Gleam where she circumnavigated the world. She returned with a 1.92-metre extension that allowed her more storage space. In 1999, her second owner returned her to New Zealand where she received an entirely new interior and was given her present name. After enjoying many years of world family cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> was then re-purchased by her original and first owner. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> has earned quite a name for herself as one of the most celebrated Newport and St Barths Bucket Regatta veterans in history. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221771/image/large-8482c674df8ce6e1e11ca3a5dc98eff8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221771"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221770/image/large-298d3a8cdf60f927dac289f6f28e858e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221770">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/southern-pacific/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Southern Pacific yacht for sale</a>, featured an original interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a> who has combined traditional joinery and decorative finishes, with polished wood and stitched leather that creates an ambience of elegance and grandeur.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221772/image/large-9abb90766ddd8b8a4e13d4c22a9381bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221772"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221773/image/large-6559a2131bea23da1125dc4c26ea2923.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221774/image/large-59e16fc620fa178e57dfe2c842564cc4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221774"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> has a four stateroom configuration with a master, VIP guest stateroom and two twin guest rooms all with en-suite bathrooms for her six guests to reside in. She also accommodates a crew of six in three cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221779/image/large-e9be67826059362ce5d4052590dd1f36.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221779"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221781/image/large-734dd5acab08bfc707778dbd3f78692e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221781">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, features a spacious saloon with a dining area that can seat up to eight guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> also features a comfortable outdoor dining area with a removable awning so that guests can dine al fresco under the stars. The pilothouse is up a few steps and provides excellent visibility all around as well as allowing for lots of natural light below in the saloon. Although she has been kept in great condition she will be in need of teak deck replacement under her next ownership<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221775/image/large-0f5d5e97b662d73ea0e9b09188ec9f34.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221775"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon32.92m (108'0&quot;)Southern Pacific1986">Avalon</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide her with a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 10 knots.

Southern Pacific sailing yacht Avalon for sale

The 33m sailing yacht Avalon is for sale. The Southern Pacific yacht was delivered in 1986 from New Zealand and has a rich history for competing.

33m classic Southern Pacific sailing yacht Avalon is for sale

Northrop &amp; Johnson has announced that the 32.9 metre aluminium ketch Avalon has successfully been term chartered with the option to purchase. Built in 1987 by the Southern Pacific shipyard, she boasts an impressive race history at both the Newport and St. Barth’s Buckets. She has also travelled extensively since her launch almost 30 years ago, not only circumnavigating the globe with her first owners, but also cruising the South Pacific and beyond.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152942/image/large-d83a380e57e2156b8d159a94ade34cd7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152942">Designed by Ron Holland design, she underwent two significant refits in 1998 and 2009. She accommodates up to six guests over three luxurious staterooms, as well as a crew of up to five, and has been maintained in a fantastic condition. Powered by twin CAT 3508 engines, she has a top speed of 12 knots, a cruising speed of 9 knots, and a range of 2,500 nm. She also carries ample dive and snorkel equipment, perfect for cruising unique destinations around the world.Avalon is owned by The Sea Turtle Foundation, and was listed with Northrop &amp; Johnson Broker, Jonathan Chapman.By Gemma Fottles