1960 Concordia 39 Yawl

This 1960 Concordia 39 Yawl represents one of the most enduring and successful wooden sailing yachts ever built. Designed by naval architect C. Raymond Hunt in 1938, the Concordia Yawl was conceived as a racing design capable of extended cruising. Hull number 76, named Sumatra, was constructed during the height of production and exemplifies the quality and longevity of the class—today, nearly all 103 boats built remain in existence.

Sumatra received a comprehensive rebuild by the Concordia Company in 1994 following hurricane damage. The restoration included a new stern post, upper stem, transom, sheer planks, and 25 topside planks, along with a new rudder, margin planks, and deck and cabin top in fiberglass. The rig was substantially renewed, with new mizzen mast, both booms, spreaders, mizzen jumpers, and spinnaker pole all replaced. Standing and running rigging were renewed throughout, and a new Westerbeke diesel engine was installed. The mainsail features jiffy reefing with a Lewmar bronze winch, while the headsail is equipped with Schaefer roller furling. Bronze and locust boom gallows support the rig.

Current equipment includes an Autohelm ST 4000 autopilot, Furuno 1731 radar, Furuno GP-70 MKII GPS, B&G depth and wind instruments with cockpit repeaters, Apelco VHF radio, and a Ritchie Magtronic compass. All spars are varnished Sitka spruce. The boat carries a single head and features an Ocean size 2 traveler system for the main sheet.