Presented by
Chris Carney, CPYB
1986 C.E. Ryder 34' (10.36 m) Sea Sprite 34
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
SHARONA
Timeless hull with a sweeping sheer, spacious and attractive interior, fine sailing ability, and quality construction make a sought-after pocket yacht with an admirable following still to this day.
Port of Registry: Bristol, RI
- Cruisers / Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CERL3424H586
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Volvo Penta 27HP w/ 32 original engine hours |
| Vetus bow thruster |
| Notable Upgrades: New Main and 130% Genoa by Precision Sails, CA. New Raymarine electronics- Full suite. New interior /exterior upholstery and soft goods. |
Description
“Sharona” is Bill Luders designed Sea Sprite 34’ built by the C.E. Ryder Corporation in Bristol, Rhode Island. She is hull #34 and among the last hulls built by Ryder. She is a rare offering, hull, deck, and rigging were purchased in 1986 by the owner and stored indoors. In 2017 he began the finish work with the aid of International Marine Composites which included fitting the interior and systems. She was splashed and sailed for the first time in May of 2021, and is now offered for sale by her single owner who wishes to find a successor to carry the torch.
Specifications
HIN/IMO: CERL3424H586
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 33' 11'' (10.34 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1986
Beam: 10' 3''
LWL: 24'
Draft Max: 5'
Draft Min: 5'
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Ivory White Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Monohull
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Ballast Weight: 5000 lbs
Dry Weight: 12800
Designer: A. E. Luders
Builder: C.E. Ryder
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: 2000 Series
- Engine Year: 2003
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 27.00
- Power KW: 20.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 32.00
- Hours Date: 11-12-2022
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Construction, Hull & Deck:
One-piece hand-laminated fiberglass hull with Airex core. Deck flange thru-bolted to the hull. Molded cove stripe, balsa-cored deck with painted non-skid surfaces (Smoke grey, 2021). Full-length keel-mounted rudder, bronze rudder post, and shoe. Solid, cast lead ballast bonded inside the hull.
Color Layout:
Hull: Ivory White Gelcoat
Bootstripe: Royal Blue
Bottom: Red
- (2) black Bomar deck hatches
- Beckson opening ports
- “California Style” Dodger in royal blue Sunbrella (2021)
- S/S Perko hawse pipe leads to the anchor locker
- Trident 10lb propane bottle in dedicated locker
- (2) cockpit lockers
- Aluminum Lewmar fluke anchor w/ S/S chain & rode
- Danforth 13-S spare
- White powder-coated Edson steering pedestal
- Exterior cushions: Light tan ultra leather w/ royal piping (2021)
- Interior cushions: Royal blue Sunbrella (2021)
- S/S single anchor pulpit
- (2) White PVC cowls w/ red interiors
- S/S Edson destroyer wheel
- Large teak cockpit table, hinged w/ (4) cup holders
- (3) solid teak companionway boards
Navigation Equipment & Electronics:
- Raymarine 9” Axiom MFD in Navpod (2021)
- Raymarine i50 Depth, Speed & Wind
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF
- 5” Ritchie Powerdamp Compass
- Vetus joystick bow thruster control on Navpod arm
Sail Inventory & Rigging:
- Full Battened Mainsail & 130% Genoa by Precision Sails (2021)
- Winches: (2) #30 Lewmar ST Secondaries,(1) #10 Lewmar, (1) #8 Lewmar Primaries
- Schaffer mainsail track
- Harken element cars
- 1x19 S/S braided standing rigging (2017)
- CDI FF77 Furler
- Tapered aluminum mast stepped to the keel
Interior:
The Sea Sprite 34 offers a traditional layout with the u-shaped galley to the port of the companionway and the nav station with a quarter berth to starboard. She has straight settees, port & starboard with a bulkhead-mounted dining table. The head is forward to starboard with a hanging locker to port. Forward is a v-berth that easily accommodates 2 people.
- Eno 2-burner stove w/ oven
- Dual S/S sink w/ high neck faucet
- Frigidaire microwave
- Nav desk spotlight
- Guest fans in each cabin
- “Herreshoff style” interior
- Varnished teak & holly sole
- Nevamar headliner w/ (4) varnished teak overhead grab rails
- GFCIs @ nav station & galley
- LED sconce lighting
- Icebox, (2) shelf
Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Systems:
- Vetus 7512 6HP bow thruster on an individual battery
- Marine Pro battery charger
- Batteries: (3) Chrome 7AH house + thruster, (1) Deep Cycle G27 starting
- Guest battery selector @ nav desk
- Mermaid Marine Air 10,00 BTU AC w/ Reverse cycle heating (2017)
- Luxpro digital AC/heat control
- Jabsco manual head on Y-valve
- 6-gallon hot water heater
- Trident flex exhaust hose (2021)
- Racor fuel filter
- Engine soundproofing insulation (2020)
- 2003 Volvo Penta 2000 Series 27HP Diesel Engine w/ 32 original hours (Clocked, 11/22)
- 1” S/S shaft
- 2-blade bronze propeller in aperture
- 2:1 reduction gear
- 30-gallon FRP fuel tank
Contact Us
Want more information?
Chris Carney, CPYB
Yacht Broker
1 Lagoon Rd
Portsmouth RI 02871 USA
Office: 1-401-683-9200
Toll Free: 1-877-499-4002
Fax: 1-401-683-9300
Cell: 1-401-633-2070
Email: chris@northstaryachtsales.com
Chris was born and raised on Aquidneck Island, cruising and fishing his father's power boats from a young age. He continued by racing dinghies and small keelboats out of Tiverton Yacht Club. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Marine Affairs and Business, he comes to the team with the intent to build long-term relationships. His experience ranges from all aspects of marine services including private charter sailing, commissioning and diving. His passion for yachting and knowledge of boats has lead a clear career path in the industry. Chris can be found fishing or cruising the waters of Narragansett bay on his Palm beach with his yellow lab “Dublin”.