Accommodations and Layout
AURORA sleeps eight comfortably in four private ensuite staterooms. Interior joinerwork is all varnished teak in exceptional condition with high-gloss trim and hand rubbed teak and holly floorboards (all removed, stripped and varnished in 2013). Exceptional light and ventilation is provided throughout by (7) deck hatches (new 2013), (12) dorade vents (refinished 2013), (10) solid cabin windows (new 2013) and an incredible (24) opening portholes in hull and cabin sides (new 2013). All upholstery and linens were replaced in 2013, including fitted sheets and bedding.
Forward Stateroom
The forward stateroom is often used as crew quarters and features a V-berth with filler piece and generous storage beneath. New (2013) 6" memory foam mattresses and day covers. There are two large drawers, a hanging locker and several front-opening lockers. Aft and to port is a private head with shower. A large hatch with dodger can be left open during inclement weather.
Guest Staterooms
Further aft are port and starboard guest staterooms. The port cabin has upper and lower bunks with new (2013) 5" foam mattresses and covers, a large hanging locker and front-opening lockers. There is a guest/day head and shower accessible from both the cabin and the main salon. The starboard cabin has twin single berths with new (2013) 5" foam mattresses and covers with nightstand, a hanging locker and numerous front-opening lockers. There is a private head forward with separate shower stall.
Main Salon
The main salon is the focal point of the Little Harbor 62. Her generous beam, (8) large opening hull ports and (10) fixed cabin windows (new 2013) (with U.V. shades) provide an unusually light, airy and expansive living area with great visibility outside, even when seated.
To starboard is a leather (new 2013) L-shaped dining area with a large teak table with fold-up leaves. Two fold-up chairs supplement seating capacity at the table. Aft of the dining area is a full bar area with bottle, dish and glass storage.
To port is a long, L-shaped leather settee (new 2013) with coffee table. An entertainment bureau with stereo and storage space is forward on centerline.
Moving aft to port is the aft-facing navigation station with leather pedestal chair (new 2013), book shelves and numerous storage lockers. The ship's main electrical panels and switch controls are integrated into this area for easy access.
Galley
The galley is conveniently located aft of the dining area with a practical sea-going layout, numerous drawers and lockers, top-loading refrigerator, freezer and a separate drink box accessible from both galley and nav station. All refrigeration was replaced (new 2013) by Ocean Options.
- Force 10 3-burner propane stove with oven/broiler (2013)
- SeaFrost refrigeration (2013)
- SeaFrost freezer (2013)
- (4) 10 lb. propane tanks (2013) with electric solenoid
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Exhaust fan over stove
- Toaster oven
Master Stateroom
A passageway leads aft to the master stateroom, which features a large 6" memory foam with day cover (new 2013) double berth to starboard and single 5" foam with cover (new 2013) berth to port. There are two large hanging lockers and an abundance of bookshelves, drawers and front-opening lockers. A private head is aft with separate shower stall to starboard.
In addition to (6) opening portholes, there is a private companionway with dodger leading up to the aft deck, which can be left open in poor weather.
Cockpit
On deck, the custom-designed cockpit was positioned as low as possible to provide protection when sailing or dining on deck and to maintain a beautiful, low-profile appearance from afar. There is comfortable seating with tall backrests for up to (8) at a fixed teak dining table that can be extended when needed. Cockpit cushions and back cushions are new 2013. Access to the side decks is easy from the companionway without climbing over the coaming.
Electronics ans Navigation Equipment
- Furuno Navnet VX-2 radar/chart plotter in cockpit and at nav station (2006)
- Magnavox MX-100 GPS
- Dell laptop computer
- ICOM M-802 SSB (2006)
- ICOM VHF
- Raymarine sailing instruments with (4) repeaters in cockpit and (1) at nav station (2006)
- Robertson AP26 autopilot with remote (new head and controls, 2006) (rebuilt ram 2013)
- Fusion stereo, CD disc changer, DVD player, amplifier and multiple speakers (2013)
- Ritchie compass at helm
- Sharp 40” flat screen TV with KVH M3 satellite dish with Direct TV receiver (2013)
Electrical System
- Northern Lights 15 kW generator (2002) with 6,000 hours
- 12 volt/24 volt dual DC system
- (2) 50-amp shore inlets, port/starboard
- (2) Mastervolt 100 amp/24 volt battery chargers
- Mastervolt 60 amp/12 volt battery charger
- (2) 24 volt battery banks – 800 amp hours, gel cell batteries (all new 2013)
- 12 volt battery bank – 400 amp hours (all new 2013)
- 12 volt and 24 volt alternators on each engine (3 rebuilt 2013; 1 new 2013)
- Mastervolt 2500 watt inverter
- 600 watt inverter for computer
- AC/DC outlets in cockpit and throughout cabins
- (14) Cabin fans throughout interior
- Bronze reading lights and LED overhead lights (2013) throughout
- Courtesy lights
Deck and Deck Equipment
- All new teak decks (2013)
- Ideal anchor windlass with chain lock (rebuilt, 2013)
- Rocna 80 lb. anchor with 300' chain rode
- Danforth anchor with rope/chain/rode
- Storm anchor and spare 80 lb. Bruce in lazarette
- Chain snubber
- Custom stainless steel stemhead fitting with double anchor rollers
- Integral stainless spring line and stern chucks
- (7) Opening deck hatches
- (6) Opening portholes in cabin side (polished and powder coated on inside)
- (18) Opening hull portholes (polished and powder coated on inside)
- (12) Varnished teak dorade boxes with white cowl vents (redone/painted, 2013)
- (10) Fixed Lexan windows in main salon (all new 2013)
- Varnished teak toe rail, drip rail, cockpit coaming and beautifully curved backrests (stripped and redone, 2013)
- Varnished teak cockpit table (stripped and redone, 2013)
- Laid teak decks (Teak Decking System)
- MarQuipt aluminum swim/boarding ladder with teak treads
- Varnished teak ensign pole
- Dive tank locker in aft deck with rails for (5) tanks
- (6) Fenders with covers
- Lifelines (2006)
- Docklines
Hull
Fiberglass hull with Airex foam core and molded rub rail with stainless steel striker. Solid glass laminate in area of centerline, engine beds, rudderpost and through-hull fittings. Hull is dark blue Awlgrip (2013) with double white boot top and red bottom. Cabin house is white Awlgrip with tan non-skid (2013). Bottom was peeled in 2000 with addition of Vinylester resin and Epoxy barrier coating. AURORA has a minimum draft of 6’ with centerboard up and a maximum draft of 13’9” with board down.
Sails and Rigging
Sails:
- Quantum furling mainsail (2003) (sun shield 2013)
- Doyle 110% yankee (2007) (sun shield 2013)
- Hood cruising spinnaker
- Doyle forestaysail (2007) (sun shield 2013)
Rigging:
- Entire rig stripped and Awlgripped (2013)
- Hood double spreader electric Stoway mast (rebuilt 2013)
- Navtec rod rigging (all new 2004)
- Schaefer 4100 genoa furler (new 2004, rebuilt 2013)
- Schaefer 3100 staysail furler (new 2006, rebuilt 2013))
- Full spinnaker gear with pole stored on mast
- Navtec hydraulic backstay and boom vang (rebuilt 2013)
- Block and tackle preventer system
- Removable inner forestay, running backstays (new 2013)
- Spreader lights
- Insulated backstay for SSB
- Lewmar mainsheet traveler
Winches (all rebuilt 2013):
- (4) Lewmar #40 mast winches (rebuilt 2013)
- (2) Lewmar #65 self-tailing electric primaries (rebuilt 2013)
- (2) Lewmar #48 self-tailing electric mainsheet/outhaul (rebuilt 2013)
- (2) Lewmar #55 self-tailing secondary winches (new 2013)
- Merriman centerboard hoist winch
Engine and Mechanical Equipment
- (2) Yanmar 4JH3-DTE 125 hp diesel engines (2006) with 2,500 hours
- Sidepower dual prop bow thruster (2013)
- New engine room insulation by Soundown (2006)
- All new aquadrives, C.V. shafts, thrust bearings, soft mounts (2006) shaft seals (2013)
- Morse single-lever controls (new 2007)
- (2) Max prop 3-blade feathering propellers (new 2007)
- (2) Oil change pumps (2006)
- Engine room fire extinguisher system (new 2013)
- Tank Tender level indicator (new 2013)
- Seafrost 24 volt refrigeration/freezer with remote thermometer (all new 2013)
- All new freshwater plumbing (2013)
- Dual freshwater high-capacity pumps (2013)
- Sea Recovery water maker, 950 gallons/day (2013)
- (4) MarineAir reverse cycle heat/air conditioning units (all new 2013) by Ocean Options
- Allcraft 20-gallon water heater (new 2013)
- (3) Royal Flush electric heads (new 2008)
- New faucets in all heads (2008)
- Saltwater washdown on foredeck and aft deck (new 2013)
- Freshwater deck washdown
- (4) Electric bilge pumps (2 automatic)
- Manual bilge pumps
- Numerous spare parts and re-build kits for all systems
- Rudder removed, bearings serviced (2006)
- New centerboard hoist cable (2013)
Safety Equipment
- Viking 8-man life raft (2013)
- ACR EPIRB on deck (inspected 2013)
- 406 EPIRB below decks (inspected 2013)
- (2) Horseshoe life rings (2013)
- Life sling (2013)
- (8) Life jackets
- (4) Safety harnesses (2013)
- Flare kit (2013)
- Man overboard pole, stored in transom
- Drogue
- (6) Survival suits
Additional Equipment
- Novurania 12' inflatable dinghy (new 2007)
- Yamaha 25 hp four-stroke outboard motor (2007)
- Main cockpit dodger (new 2008)
- Bimini and full side enclosures (new 2008)
- Custom cockpit awning with full coverage of side decks
- Misc. exterior/interior covers
- Cockpit cushions (2013)
2012/2014 Refit
AURORA underwent a comprehensive refit during 2012/2014 under the direction of a professional project manager where nothing was left untouched. Listed below are some of the refit highlights:
New:
- Teak decks (full ¾”) by Teak Decking Systems
- All new bolts, nuts, screws for all deck hardware including jib tracks and chain plates
- Viking 8 man life raft
- Hatches for anchor locker, forward cabin, and lazarettes
- Fixed windows in main salon
- Storm windshield glazing and enclosure glazing
- New Lexan in all hatches (overhead and sliding companionway)
- Half halyard track system on mast for main, headsail, and staysail
- Lewmar electric secondary port winch
- Running rigging
- Centerboard cable
- Steering cables
- Alternator (1-24v)
- (12) 8D battery bank
- (2) 4D battery bank for bow thruster
- LED lighting throughout
- Tricolor masthead light, spreader lights, steaming light, anchor light, aft lights
- WiFi booster
- KVH M3 satellite TV system
- 40” LCD TV
- GlobalStar Sat phone with external antennae and docking station
- Sidepower SE130/250T-24v bow thruster with foot pedals
- 4-Zone MarineAir A/C and heat systems: (2) 12,000 BTU, (1) 8,000 BTU, (1) 6,000 BTU
- (3) Head waste hoses
- (2) Seafrost marine refrigeration units
- Seafrost marine freezer
- Force 10 3-burner oven/stove
- Propane tanks: (4) 10 lb. steel
- Sea Recovery water marker (900 gallons per day)
- Water heater (20 gallon)
- Water pressure pump
- Splendide washer/dryer
- Tank Tender system
- Firex engine room fire extinguishing system
- Exhaust hose for both engines and generator
- Rocna 40 kg. anchor
- 300’ 3/8” high-tension anchor chain
- Cockpit cushions
- Leather cushions for main salon and nav station
- Cushions and covers in all cabins
- Windlass remote in cockpit
Refurbished:
- Ideal Windlass (factory rebuilt and re chromed)
- Roller furling headsail systems
- Hood in-mast electric mainsail furling system
- Main, headsail, and staysails (with new sun shields)
- Electric primary and secondary Lewmar winches
- Secondary Lewmar manual winches
- Mast winches
- Autopilot ram
- Backstay Navtec hydraulic adjuster
- Boom vang Navtec hydraulic adjuster
- Navtec hydraulic pump
- (2) Gray water systems
- (2) Black water systems
- All bronze ports (polished, powder coated, all new glazing)
- Alternators: (1) 24 v, (2) 12 v
- All seacocks
- Entire interior hull ceiling (removed, varnished (8) coats and re-installed with stainless steel screws)
- All bonding wires and copper foil
- All hoses (inspected or replaced new)
- All chain plates removed, inspected and re-installed with new stainless steel bolts and nuts
- All standing rigging removed and inspected
- Fresh water system (re-piped)
Paint/Varnish:
- Entire hull prepped and re-Awlgripped Flag Blue with clear coat
- Entire rig prepped and re-Awlgripped Mist Gray (mast, boom, spinnaker pole)
- Entire cabin house prepped and Awlgripped Stark White with San Mateo Wheat non-skid
- All exterior teak stripped and re-varnished with (8) coats of Epifanes
- All cabin soles removed, repaired, stripped and re-varnished with (8) coats of hand-rubbed effect
- All interior varnish inspected and stripped/re-varnished wherever needed
Paint/Varnish
Remarks
AURORA is a stunning example of the respected and well-proven Little Harbor 62 series. She is most certainly the best Little Harbor 62 available and likely the best floating. She shows like a new boat – inside and out. As described herein, her current owner completed a full comprehensive year-long refit in 2012/2013 where no part of the boat was untouched. A prior refit, performed in 2006, included new engines, electronics, sails and other equipment.
AURORA has excellent potential as a charter yacht and will not disappoint upon inspection. Her shallow draft, powerful hull form, roomy interior and low-profile center cockpit design are just some of the many attributes owners have appreciated over the years.
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