Accommodations
The forward cabin has a spacious "V" berth with custom mattress and matching pillows. There is a large hanging locker and plenty of other storage. A Bowmar hatch w/screen and two opening ports provide nice cross-ventilation. Reading lights are mounted in the right spots, and the digital controls for the forward AC unit is found here. The galley is next aft to port and the head compartment with large separate stall shower is opposite to starboard. The WC is supplied by fresh water. Continuing aft and up steps brings one to the main salon. The steering station is here, to starboard with a sliding door to access the side decks. There is a full sized chart table to port across from the helm. An L-shaped settee (convertible to double berth) follows the navigation station and a pair of chairs are opposite. Upholstery is pale gray ultra-suede, overhead (replaced in 2009) is white padded vinyl, and the teak is satin varnished with gloss varnish trim. Storage is built in everywhere for long distance cruising.
- Cruise Aire 2 zone SMX series reverse-cycle heat/air unit
- Espar Diesel Heater
- Ships safe
- Weems&Plath clock
- Wilcox Crittendon Marine Head
- Varnished teak interior
- Teak&Holly Sole
- JVC Stereo w/ salon mounted Bose Speakers
- Lewmar opening ports
- Bowmar opening hatches over(forward cabin, head, galley, and helm)
Galley (Down)
This large, U shaped galley is down and to port. The many drawers and lockers are finished in varnished teak which beautifully accents the blue counter-top. Decorative tiles are inset into the counter-top and locker ventilation is provided by dolphin shaped cutouts in the doors. This galley is well lit, well ventilated, and well organized. The Force Ten stove is propane so no running the gen-set to cook.
- Seafrost engine driven/110AC refrigeration
- Seafrost ice maker
- GFCI outlet
- Force Ten (clean!)Propane Stove w/oven
- Magma S/S propane grill
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Microwave Oven
- Built in waste bin
- Teak knife block
- (2) Lewmar opening ports for ventilation
Electronics & Electrical
Yacht Electronic Systems (of Annapolis) was aboard Lyra in 2006 and installed AGM Glassmat Batteries and the RayMarine C80 integrated Chartplotter/Depthsounder/Radar. This system has worked flawlessly. Y.E.S.also performed a general 12volt and 110volt upgrade and straightening up that allowed for dependable electrical service during the owners "Loop" cruise.
- RayMarine C80
- Azimuth 1000 Electronic Compass (helm)
- Ritchie (large card) compass at chart table
- Panda 5.5kw diesel generator (debugged by current owner for reliable service!)
- Xantrex Inverter and Regulator
- Blue Seas Battery Combiner
- Marinco shorepower connector w/ 50' cord
- Raymarine rudder angle indicator
- Autohelm 6000
- ICOM VHF
- (3) 8D AGM Batteries
- Separate Gen-Set Start Battery
- 125 amp alternator
- Link 2000 battery monitor
Engine & Mechanical
The Two Zone Cruise Aire system offers a climate control mode while away from the boat. This will serve to dehumidify the boat when left in the slip for an extended period of time. There is also an Espar Diesel Heater plumbed throughout the boat.
Power is refreshingly "old school", via the 4 cylinder Detroit Diesel that is turbo-charged to give 325 HP. Original, previous, and current owner have all had dependable service from this engine with no major work required. This boat will in no way satisfy the "need for speed"! Plan on a nine knot comfy cruise and lot's more hours coming to this engine... Perhaps to compensate for the reputation of Diesel power being loud, the builder installed the Evolution Marine Shaft System to insure a smooth and quiet ride: Based on a study by the University of Maine Department of Engineering and Ultra-Sonic Acoustics Inc., of the EMSS installed on a 42-foot Grand Banks powered by a 3116 Caterpillar: * 83% decrease in hull vibration * 40% decrease in horizontal vibration * 16% reduction in engine vibration * 17 dBA noise reduction at the helm and in aft cabin.
- Wesmar Bow Thruster
- Dual Racor fuel filters
- Lubricated Evolution Marine Drive System
- 4 Blade Bronze Prop 26 by 32" w/ shaft zinc and cutting spur (protected prop)
- Stainless Steel Rudder
- ZF 2:1 reduction gear
- Single Lever Morse Control
- Full engine instrumentation @ helm
- Push button start/stop
- Wema gauges for water and holding tanks
- High Water Bilge Alarm
- S/S wheel
- (3) Electric/manual bilge pumps
Hull & Deck
The hull itself is #56 from Young Brothers of a design by Ernest Libby of Beals Island, Me. She was laminated using Vinyl-ester resins and then delivered to Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company. Hull sides are recently Sea Shell Green Awl-Craft. There is a plethora of detail that speaks of years of experience on the part of the original owner, and of course the builder.
- Maxwell Electric Windlass
- 35# Bruce Anchor w/ 150' chain
- 65# Luke Fisherman Anchor
- "Lunch Hook" Danforth chocked on deck
- Stainless Dingy Davits
- Stainless Bow Rail with wooden pulpit
- Freshwater wash-down
- 2003 10' Mercury Quicksilver inflatable w/ 2.5hp 4-stroke (2007) Honda OB
- Avon 4 person life raft (our of cert)
- Teak Swim Platform with SS swim ladder
- Rub rail, rub strake, and splash strake
- Double Stainless Life-lines on Stainless Stanchions
- Cockpit-Bench seating w/cushion, storage under, faces aft
Broker Comment
In the late 1970's, Cabot Lyman finished off a pair of 46' Jarvis Newman hulls to yacht standards. These "Lobster Yachts" were built for two prominent members of the New York Yacht Club. My understanding is that this venture essentially launched Cabot Lyman's boat building career. A quarter century later, an offshore sailor/racer from Philadelphia named Robert Armstrong was guided to Cabot Lyman by his broker MItch Neff of Sparkman Stephens, for the custom build of "Chenango", the Downeast Yacht offered herein. Cabot was an obvious choice having previously built a 44' Sparkman & Stephens Sloop for Armstrong. This offering of "Lyra" is in fact a rare opportunity to own a boat built in the finest Maine tradition. Current owners have enjoyed 'Lyra" immensely and were rewarded with an event free "Loop". They would go again were it not for their advancing years. "Damn I hate getting old!"
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