Reichel/Pugh 86 – Way of Life

Available

FOR SALE EUR 700 000 (owner will consider offers)

VAT NOT PAID EU (+VAT)

WAY OF LIFE is quite simply an iconic Super Maxi 86, with an enviable racing history across the globe.

Formerly known as MORNING GLORY, WAY OF LIFE stands as an iconic Super Maxi 86 with a remarkable racing legacy spanning the globe. This record-breaking canting keel Super Maxi, meticulously crafted by McConaghy Boats, has firmly established its presence in both the USA and Mediterranean Maxi racing circuits since its inception.

Originally built alongside PYEWACKET as a sistership, WAY OF LIFE embodied cutting-edge technology and design principles of the time, centered around the innovative CBTF (Canting Ballast Twin Foil) system. Its immediate triumphs in prominent offshore races garnered worldwide attention, revolutionizing the sailing world’s perception of canting keel technology. Notably, its hull design, relatively narrow compared to today’s broader racing vessels, emphasizes the pivotal role played by the canting keel in achieving stability.

One of WAY OF LIFE’s standout features is its ingenious rotating canard or forward rudder, which can be controlled independently or synchronized with the main rudder, showcasing an exceptional level of sophistication.

While it might not be as dominant in reaching conditions, it remains highly competitive in VMG (Velocity Made Good) and flat water, holding its own against the world’s most formidable yachts.

In recent years, operating under the moniker VESPER PI, this vessel has clinched line honours against some of the Mediterranean’s swiftest Maxis. It demonstrated its competitiveness in the 2019 Rolex Capri Sailing Week and has consistently excelled in the prestigious Barcelona race.

Under new ownership, WAY OF LIFE has undergone substantial revitalization with significant investments. In 2019, it received replacement PBO standing rigging, effectively reducing weight aloft and enhancing its performance. Furthermore, the yacht boasts an extensive sail wardrobe.

This extraordinary vessel continues to secure line honours victories and remains an exceptional and agile choice for both offshore and inshore racing, epitomizing the pinnacle of sailing excellence.

 

Reichel/Pugh 86 – Way of Life

Boat Details

Builder : McConaghy Boats

Designer: Daniel Andrieu, Guillaume Verdier

Year 2003

LOA: 26m

Draft: 4.5m

Beam: 4.8m

Displacement: 21,495 kg

Crew Number: 24

Location: UK

Sail Wardrobe

Sails (General)

New mainsail (2022)

Jibs conversion from tuff luff to hanks attachments (2022)

Race Inventory

Mainsail, 3Di, M-7

Jib, 3Di, L1-4 Jib, 3Di, M1-4, Jib, 3Di, H1-4, Jib, 3Di, J4-5

Genoa Staysail, 3DL, GS-1

Spinnaker Staysail, 3DL, SS-1

FR0, 3DL, FR0

MH0, Doyle, MH0-1, 2019 Sail/440m

A1, CN, A1, Bricked

A1.5, Nylon, A1.5

A1.5, Nylon/Poly, A1.5-1, 2019 Sail/580m

A2, CN, A2, Bricked

A2, Nylon/Poly, A2-1, 2019, Sail/587m

A3, CN, A3, Bricked

A4, Polyester, A4

Storm Sails

Storm Trysail, Spectra, Trysail

Storm Jib, Spectra, SJ

Additional Info

11 x Harken deck winches

Hydraulic Sail Winches

Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 118kW @ 3,300rpm

2 x rudders, one on the bow before the centerboard and one on the stern

Full Service Engine (2021) Full overhaul engine and hydraulic oil (2022)

Generator 3.5kw (2022), Batteries (2022), WiFi (2022)

B&G processor upgrade, B&G depth and speed sensors, B&G wind vane (2022)

Watermaker (2022)

Rig

Hall spars carbon mast and boom package

5-spreader configuration, with masthead rigging

Updated fixed bowsprit with twin tack lines and 2:1 arrangements

Completely new standing rigging (2019)

New PBO standing rigging –  increased safety + lighter (saving weight of about 6%)

The finish of the cables is totally in Black Dyneema®.

New Loops in Dyneema® to connect Runners, Checkstays and Backstays

Runners & standing rigging (2019)

Harken deck hardware throughout (2019)

4 x Harken grinding pedestals

New lock strops for masthead halyards (2022), Runner tails (2022)

Jib sheets (2022) Re-covering of Jib halyards + new soft shackles (2022)

New safety equipment (EPIRB, personal PLBs) (2022)