Summary

Theodora is not just another S&S design, she is what many consider one of the finest designs born from none other than Olin Stephens himself.  Originally designed as S/V Revonoc #602, Theodora’s hull lines remained unchanged, preserving her original performance characteristics.  But to enable short-handed sailing, her sail plan and interior were adjusted slightly to meet modern day convenience.  She sails very well in light air and can make 9 kts of speed with only 15kts of wind.  Comfortable, solid, stiff, and balanced, this design is timeless and perfect for the discriminating yachtsman who enjoys standing out in a classic regatta or privately gunk-holing in anchorages anywhere in the world.  Currently in Northport, MI, Theodora is comfortably nestled in her winter storage building but little needs doing for her Spring launch 2025.

$598,000

Specifications

  • loa 45'3"
  • lwl 32'
  • beam 12'
  • draft 7'3"
  • displacement 26,000 lbs
  • type Yawl
  • designed by Sparkman & Stephens
  • builder Ian Franklin Christchurch
  • model S&S 45
  • year 2010
  • hull material Composite
  • location Northport, Michigan
  • boat engine Nanni Kubota 4-220HE 4 cyl
  • horsepower 50 HP
  • cruising speed 7 Knots
  • top speed 9 Knots

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

S/V Theodora was launched in 2010 by Ian Franklin Boatbuilders Ltd of Christchurch, NZ.  Built of Kauri Pine timber, she is extremely rot-resistant yet stunning in appearance.  A clear winning combination of classic S&S lines but built using modern cold-molded construction methods.  Sailed mainly in beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound, NZ for her first 3 years, in 2013 she sailed to the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia for her one and only ocean passage to date.  Her second owner purchased Theodora in Australia and had her shipped to Lake Michigan, USA where she has enjoyed all that the sweet fresh water lakes can offer.

  • Combined strip planked and Epoxy glued cold-molded Kauri Pine (3 layers) with three outer layer hull laminates.
  • Laminated Kauri Pine Frames
  • Light E-glass outer laminate
  • Laminated Kauri Pine deck beams
  • Integrally-glued Marine-grade Plywood deck
  • #1 Grade Burmese teak deck glued to sub-deck (no fasteners)
  • High-gloss varnished Laminated teak deckhouse sides
  • Marine-grade plywood cabin-top over laminated kauri exposed beams
  • Teak combings and trim
  • Full-length interior Jarrah Wood grab rails
  • Groco silicon bronze seacocks
RECENT MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS $165,000

2019 refit at Brooklyn Boatyard

  • All new wiring throughout the vessel and rig
  • Converted wiring from 220v to 110v
  • Added new electronic breaker system – C-Zone
  • All new electronics by Garmin – Plotter at helm and nav and multi displays  – all to interface with C-Zone electronic breaker system.
  • New bow thruster
SPARS, SAILS AND RIGGING
  • Main and Mizzen masts and booms are painted (cream) aluminum and built by Yacht Spars, NZ
  • Sails are original and made by Bud Nalder-Nelson, NZ (except for 2024 Quantum Staysail)
    • #1 jib on roller furling drum
    • Genoa
    • Storm jib
    • Boomed staysail (self-tacking)
    • Trysail
    • Mainsail
    • Mizzen
    • Mizzen staysail
  • Sails are constructed via 18″ panels with Dimension Polyant Cream dense weave Polyester – providing classic look, performance and durability.
  • Standing Rigging is 316 stainless steel wire standing rigging
  • Running rigging is Kevlar Aramid fiber

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Broker:
Eric Roos

207-266-2399