Meet Aurelia T – Our Dream Yacht!
Our journey with Aurelia T started in March 2023 when we first laid eyes on her—and it was love at first sight! Unfortunately, with our house sale still pending, we couldn’t put in an offer, and before we knew it, she was sold. Gutted!!!
From that moment on, no other boat compared. Every yacht we viewed just didn’t tick the right boxes. In May 2024, we finally decided to go for a Dufour 512—it wasn’t Aurelia T, but it was the closest match. Then, in a twist of fate, the day before we were about to put in an offer, we got a call from Sunbird in Ardrossan. Aurelia T was back on the market and the owner was open to offers. Without hesitation, we raced up to view her again, and made our move. Our offer was accepted, and ever since, we’ve been pinching ourselves—we actually own this incredible yacht!
She is the four cabin version, two heads and the forward Crew Cabin as storage. She sleeps eight comfortably but if using the saloon this increases to 10
Specifications
Specifications – Because Every Great Sailing Adventure Needs a Great Boat
Total hull length: 16.7m
Waterline length: 15.16m
Beam (width): 4.9m
Draught (depth): 2.3m
Air draught (mast height): 23.95m
Weight (before gear): 16,900kg
Fuel capacity: 400L
Water capacity: 694L
Powering Our Journey
She’s powered by a Yanmar 4JH4TE S2 75hp engine with a ZF Pod 120 Dock & Go system, making maneuvering a breeze. For self-sufficiency, we’ve got a 10Kva Fischer Panda generator and a Dessalator 60 watermaker that produces 60L per hour—keeping us powered and hydrated wherever we go.
Rigging & Sails – Prepped for the Long Haul
Our rig (Fractional Sloop) has been fully replaced and upgraded by Neil and his team at Hemisphere Rigging in Plymouth. New compacted standing rigging, Harken main sail track, upgraded furlers, and a shiny new spinnaker pole setup—she’s ready to take on the world.
Our sail wardrobe includes:
Slab reefing mainsail (3 reefs) Self-tacking staysail (furling) Genoa (furling) G0 Helix Cruising Gennaker (furling) G2 Cruising Gennaker (sock)
Navigation & Tech – Because We Love Our Gadgets
She’s fully kitted out with B&G electronics, featuring:
2 x 12” Zeus 3s Pro chart plotters one at each helm 1 x 16” Zeus 3s Pro at the nav station 2 x 7” Zeus 2 instrument displays one at each helm Brand new autopilot with the latest B&G SailSteer tech. All installed by PR Electronics of Plymouth.
The Finishing Touches
Starlink and Iridium Go Exec installed so we maintain contact with the outside world and to receive weather updates and emails whilst in remote locations.
Solar system installed to allow us to remain off grid and maintain self sufficiency.
Our Trusted Partners
Hemisphere rigging are based in Plymouth, Mount Batten and offer a fantastic service for all your rigging requirements from a simple halyard fix to a full mast service and rig replacement.
PR Systems are based in Plymouth at the Mayflower marina and offer an amazing service for all your electronic needs including the most up to date systems. Very much capable of creating bespoke.
Coastside Engineering is based in Falmouth at the water sports Center and can accommodate all marine engineering projects including full engine refits and maintenance including electrical work.
Maintenance schedules and repairs
Engine, gearbox, and sail drive seals – all replaced for peace of mind (shoutout to Coastside Engineering!)
Dessalator water maker filters changed and system fully serviced. Fresh water tanks flushed and cleaned.
We handle all general maintenance ourselves, following manufacturer recommendations, making sure Aurelia T stays in tip top condition for the all her adventures ahead.
Now, with Aurelia T fully prepped, we’re finally ready to set sail and chase our dream—circumnavigating the world as a family! 
