Overview

WILD HORSES was the inaugural W class 76 yacht, launched in June 1998. She was designed by the late Joel White and constructed at Brooklin Boat Yard in Maine. Featuring long, graceful, and elegant overhangs, a low freeboard, and a sheer that is higher at the bow than the stern, she presents a magnificent classic sloop-rigged appearance. However, beneath her traditional exterior, WILD HORSES is equipped with a modern, state-of-the-art cold-molded hull, as well as cutting-edge systems for her electrical, rigging, and other onboard components.

Walkthrough

Stepping in from the cockpit, the first thing you’ll notice is the large salon with a sizable hanging locker to starboard. In the salon to port is a couch with storage drawers underneath and a pilot’s berth outboard. Across from the couch on the portside is the navigation station.

The galley is forward of the couch on the portside and features a 3-burner gas stove, ample counter space, and a top-loading fridge and freezer. Adjacent to the double stainless-steel sink is a large crockery cabinet. A small lifting table sits at the end of the counter near the sink.

To starboard and forward of the Navigation Station is a head with manual toilet and shower. 

Moving forward is the crew cabin, which has four single berths arranged in a double-bunk configuration. This cabin also includes a small hand basin and personal fans for each bunk. The dedicated head for this cabin is located to starboard upon entering.

Progressing towards the bow, you’ll find two pipe berths. The pipe berths can be used for sleeping or as expansive sail storage, with generous space underneath for storing awnings, fenders, and racing sails.

Main Salon

Descending five steps from the cockpit, you’ll find the main salon. To the portside there is a couch with a pilot berth positioned outboard. Situated in the center of the salon is a large opening overhead butterfly hatch.

Galley

The galley on the portside is compact, containing a 3-burner gas stove and a top-loading refrigerator and freezer. The cupboards are positioned along the outer wall, with four drawers situated beneath the countertop.
The double sink made of stainless steel is positioned almost at the centerline, with a large cabinet underneath that can be used to store cleaning supplies and plumbing equipment. Adjacent to the sink is a small drop-leaf table, which provides additional counter space.

Crew Quarters

Forward of the galley, you enter the crew cabin which has a separate head immediately to port and twin bunk beds that can accommodate four guests. Forward is the sail storage with two additional pipe berths.

Navigation Station

The aft facing navigation station features a varnished teak navigation desk that opens, as well as a cushioned seat that provides storage space inside.  A dome light is located overhead, and a sizable port light is situated above the navigation area. On the aft bulkhead, you’ll find a clock and a barometer. Beneath the navigation table, there are four drawers for general storage purposes. Additionally, the battery monitoring system and the AC and DC electrical panel are installed here.

Communication/Navigation Equipment

•    Flexible chart light
•    New VHF
•    New Garmin electronics package 
•    New Garmin GPSMAP 16” chartplotter 
•    Garmin GNX marine wind instrument NMEA 2000 with gWIND ™ wired transducer
•    New Simrad AP44 autopilot with OP12 controller
•    AIS 600
•    SEA 235 SSB radio
•    B&G 20/20 displays: depth, apparent wind angle, heading, true wind speed, boat speed

Deck Equipment

•    Harken main sheet traveler
•    Lofrans electric windlass
•    2 x Antal jam cleats at mast 
•    Antal mast track slides
•    Large forepeak hatch
•    2 x Lazarette hatches 
•    Butterfly hatch over main salon

Rigging

WILD HORSES is equipped with carbon fiber spars and rod standing rigging, along with 3Di North sails. It features a lead ballast bulb style fin keel and a spade rudder construction. Positioned on the center line forward of the helm are a pair of two-speed coffee-grinder winch pedestals which can be linked together and clutched to one of the four single, coaming-mounted winch drums, allowing for maximized manpower to trim the highly loaded sails.

Winches
•    2 x Harken 74ST for running back stays 
•    2 x Harken 48ST for traveler 
•    2 x Harken 74ST for main sheet
•    4 x Harken 1110 for coffee grinder primary winches
•    2 x Harken 60ST for asymmetrical 
•    2 x Harken 74-2 ST halyard winches 
•    3 x Harken 56 ST mast winches

Sails 
•    Fully battened mainsail
•    Jib
•    Top-down furling North asymmetrical

Engine Room and Mechanical Equipment

•    Yanmar 170hp diesel freshwater-cooled engine 3695 hours (June 2024)
•    Dual Racor fuel water separators for main engine 
•    Northern Lights generator M673L3 2491 hours (June 2024)
•    Isotemp hot water heater 
•    3 x New house batteries 8D Life cycle
•    Victron Energy inverter/charger
•    ProMariner ProSport HD 12 engine battery charger 
•    Prop serviced (2022)
•    New rudder bearing (2022)
•    New cutlass bearing (2022)

Electrical Equipment

•    AC/DC electrical breaker panel 
•    Victron Energy digital multi control
•    50Amp shore power cord
•    Kenwood stereo with Pandora, Sirius XM radio, and CD player
•    New Garmin electronics package (2022)

Additional Equipment

•    New dodger 
•    New sail covers 
•    New fender covers 
•    Renewed safety gear

Refit

The extensive refit of the vessel ‘Wild Horses’ was carried out at the Safe Harbor Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island during the fall of 2022. The refit included the replacement of the cutlass bearing, rudder bearing, and servicing of the propeller. Additionally, a full replacement and upgrade of the electronics package was completed, making ‘Wild Horses’ a top-of-the-line racer/cruiser on the market today. The integration of a robust SIMRAD AP44 Autopilot system and the seamless incorporation of the new electronics into the cockpit area have further enhanced the vessel’s capabilities. These new systems have been discreetly integrated into the existing hideaway compartments surrounding the cockpit, preserving the flush deck design and traditional layout of the yacht.

Broker Comments

The W. 76 yachts were a synthesis of some of the late 12-meter and Herreshoff designs. WILD HORSES was built with a focus on both speed and aesthetics, and her design has proven to be just as fast as it is visually appealing. She has achieved great success in racing within the ‘Spirit of Tradition’ class across the globe.
WILD HORSES is currently docked in Newport Harbor, awaiting her next owner.

Bluenose Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Bluenose Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.