swiftsure yachts the logbook for August 2009
You’ll sail more often, and get there more quickly
the term ‘velocity made good’ may be more commonly used by rac- Sirena. Caring owners and a recent refi t have left her in top shape and
ing sailors, but it’s no less applicable to the cruising sailor. Everyone has she shows as a much newer boat. With a mission to snap a few photos, I
a destination to reach, whether it’s the windward mark or the landfall jumped into a tender and followed the owners as they made their way
at the end of an ocean crossing. And while all sailors enjoy time spent out of Victoria, B.C. to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. After we had wrapped
underway, the goal is a safe, comfortable and enjoyable passage. A up our photo shoot and secured the dinghy, I stepped aboard to take
cruising sailboat should have the capability to perform in a range of the wheel. La Sirena rumbled along in about 10 knots of breeze with a
wind conditions, sail off a lee shore, and reach her destination in a time- steady motion and responsive helm, a small puff giving me a hint of
ly manner, as well as possess systems, tankage and storage for cruising. what she was really capable of. An electric halyard winch, electric pri-
La Sirena, a 53-foot J/160 delivers and succeeds at all – coastal cruising, mary winches, Harken genoa furler and Leisurefurl boom ensured that
blue water voyaging, racing and daysailing. The formula is simple: a we didn’t have to work too hard on our short afternoon sail. Back at the
well constructed lightweight hull with excellent sailing characteristics, dock, I admired her fi nely fi nished teak interior with three comfortable
comfortable living spaces and storage, and an easily handled sailplan staterooms, large galley and spacious main salon – awefully nice ac-
to allow her crew to sail shorthanded while knocking off 250-mile days. commodations for such a quick boat!
The J/160 sails at speeds of a normal 60– 70 foot sailboat, with the loads, Whether circling the globe, racing the Transpac or gunkholing the
handling characteristics and maintenance costs of something smaller. islands, La Sirena is an ideal vessel for the sailor looking for a blend of
The result is a yacht that you will sail more often and will get you to comfort and performance. If you are in the market for a performance
your destination more quickly. cruiser, look no further than this exceptional J/160.
“Impressed” is the word to describe my reaction when I fi rst saw La – ryan helling, swiftsure yachts
La Sirena • 53’ J Boats J/160 • 1999 • $598,000
quality yachts from swiftsure yachts details online at: swiftsureyachts.com
Perry 57 • 2001 • $994,500 Frers 65 • 1978 • $495,000
Riptide 55 • 1996 • $500,000 Perry 61 • 1998 • $573,700
price reduced
Hallberg Rassy 43 • 2004 • $445,000 Amel 53 • 2001 • $349,000 Nordic 44 • 1984 • $279,000 Beneteau 45f5 • 1991 • $129,500
price reduced price reduced
Bowman 57 • 1975 • $220,000 Cooper PH 60 • 1988 • $555,000 Hinckley Sou’wester 50 Abeking & Rasmussen 74
1977 • $289,000 1968 • $648,000
santa cruz yachts Santa Cruz 37
Swiftsure Yachts represents
Santa Cruz Yachts 37 and 43.
SC 37 is SAIL magazine’s
best performance boat
for 2009.
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38’ C&C 115 • 2007 • $189,000
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68 Nelson Marek 1984 sold Swiftsure Yachts represents at Julie’s Landing on Lake Union
58 Hatteras LRC 1978 pending
46 Hallberg Rassy 2002 sold
the Outbound Yachts line:
2100 Westlake Ave. N. Suite 204 Seattle WA 98109
43 Swan 1970 sold
Outbound 44/46 and 52.
206.378.1110 | 866.370.4598 (toll free)
40 Brewer Pilothouse 1988 $156,125
36 Catalina 2004 sold
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