1966 Paul E Luke Aage Nielsen

Recently described by Jon Wilson, Founder of WoodenBoat magazine as “exquisite,” adding “an inspiring example of Nielsen’s extraordinary gift of suffusing grace and beauty with speed and power.”

If you dream of coastal cruising or racing aboard an easily handled classic that has “had everything done” in terms of restoration work and ongoing maintenance, LEVERA (Ex. PASSAGE, Ex. GOLDEN HIND) may be just the boat you’ve been waiting for.

She boasts nothing but the finest in terms of design, construction, and materials, and represents the highest possible standard of fit and finish both on deck and under the floorboards. A recent survey will attest to the lavish restoration and maintenance she has received in recent years.

Designed by the legendary naval architect K. Aage Nielsen, LEVERA is design No. 324-D and was built at the Paul E. Luke yard in East Boothbay, ME in 1966 (hull No. 71). She was constructed using only the best materials: her double planked hull is of a cedar inner layer and mahogany outer, fastened to laminated white oak frames with bronze screws. Large oak floors and a bronze reinforced mast step support her original aluminum mast. An oak keel with laminated mahogany stem and forefoot all go to make LEVERA strong, seaworthy, and a joy to own. Lift the floorboards and you will see that her keel, frames and floors are in “as new” condition.

She’ll walk past a Concordia Yawl on the race course, offers luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and receives compliments wherever she goes. LEVERA is a must see for anyone considering a classic who wants to be competitive on the race course or cruise in comfort (or both!). Having been owned by dedicated owners and receiving only the best care, she’s in excellent condition and ready to give you years of enjoyment on the water.

Equipment: Fittings and Equipment:

Deck hardware: Cast bronze Steering gear: Custom pedestal w/ Edson leather wrapped wheel Ground tackle: 45ln CQR, all chain rode, Danforth with est 200 3⁄4 nylon rode Anchor windlass: Muir 12-volt windlass with chain wildcat Winches: Deck: 2-Barient #28 ST, 1-Barient #17ST Mast: 1-Barient #17ST, 3-Old halyard bronze winches Autopilot: Robertson AP 200 DL GPS/ Blue Chart plotter(2014): Garmin echo MAP 50’s Radios: Standard horizon titan vhf Compass: 7 Danforth constellation Depth finder: B&G analog depth Horn: Hand held canister Miscellaneous instruments: All B&G and all analog: Boat speed, apparent wind, wind speed; Brooks and Gatehouse Hydra 330 digital system. Clock: Chelsea Barometer: Chelsea Bell: Brass Running lights: 12-volt DC Anchor light: 12-volt DC Life jackets 2-USCG Type 1 Life rings: 2-Lifesling Life Raft: 6 man Wilson

Sails and Rigging:

-2010 Full Battened Mainsail by Bohndell Sails (cleaned and serviced by M&H Bartles, Sailmakers, 2020).

-2010 130% roller furling genoa by Bohndell Sails (cleaned and serviced by M&H Bartles, Sailmakers, 2020).

-Dutchman furling system on mainsail.