28' Bristol Channel Cutter Sam L. Morse
2007
US$ 299,000
We are pleased to offer the last Bristol Channel Cutter to leave the Sam L. Morse Company, in Costa Mesa, CA. The BCC 28 was introduced over 30 years ago. From 1976 they built 126 BCCs and about 41 Falmouth Cutters. This very special channel cutter is the sailing vessel "Aura". With the hull laid up in 2001 by the last owner of the Company, she took seven years to be completed as the Company's demonstration vessel. She is the modern BCC with just about every option imaginable.
Sam L. Morse factory closed the door last year and stopped accepting orders in 2006. The molds were acquired by the Cape George Marine in Port Townsend. We expect Cape George will produce a good boat with a same proven hull offering the sailaway base boat for around $300K, but there will never be another Sam L. Morse BCC!
The BCC, "Aura: hull no 121 launched in November of 2007 for her maiden test sail is the last and finest, incorporating every option and refining every detail. The Sam L. Morse Company put heart and soul and every last dollar into making "Aura" the most perfect modern BCC possible. With input from BCC owners, cruisers, and friends of the company, they set out to make the boat perfect. Years and years of experience went into these refinements. All of these were subtle nuances which ultimately improved an already great and proven vessel.
This BCC was designed and built to take the punishment of extended offshore cruising. And "Aura" is built to the same standard with a new improved rudder, anodized mast and boom, all teak wood, and many, many upgrades, and every amenity. She was finished to a standard that demonstrates that the once Spartan BCC could have plenty of creature comforts.
"Aura" is the modern BCC. She is equipped with all the extras from hot water, pressure water, shower, Espar diesel heat, propane four-burner stove, 12v water cooled refrigeration. The mechanicals include all the upgrades with a fuel polishing system, a sea chest, engine oil drain, and three-blade folding Autoprop. The navigation equipment is complete including radar, SSB, VHF with DSC, graphic depth display, and chart plotter. All appropriate instruments are in the cockpit. Speaking of the cockpit, Aura has the best of everything from the traditional teak combings to instruments and extra 12v outlets. And no expense was spared on the perfect dodger and bimini out of Linen Sunbrella.
Aura's interior is very special. She has more teak down below than any other BCC built after 1998. Subtle refinements to the interior have resulted in much more space. There are numerous features that make every space accessible. Starting up forward the chain locker is divided and aft of the forward most locker the forepeak area is beautifully finished with wooden battens and hangers and dividers. All the lockers are painted with a gelcoat paint and completely moisture proof. The wonderful forward cabin, which I call the multi purpose room is, without a doubt, among the best I've seen. The head/workshop/walkin closet/shower includes an amazing space that can be a very nice berth and it is also a great store long items.
The main salon is also special. She has the teak interior that I find to be very beautiful. The table is a new design that slides up and away to open up all the space. The table that can also be lowered to make a queen berth amid ships! The special galley is just a little wider to give you the double deep stainless steel sink, a four burner stove, and even the refrigerator is improved with a separate freezer compartment, all without compromise. Did I say “without compromise”? We all know that there are compromises the moment you say BOAT, however, hats off to Sam L. Morse Co. They won! The compromises are worth it!
She is the last of a dynasty of boats. She is the real thing. She might just be the best! From her gorgeous teak interior, bronze opening ports, and beautiful butterfly hatch, to all the upgrades, the gorgeous efficient Alpenglow cabin lights and Danish reading lamps with low amperage LED bulbs. And to all the amenities including the modern toasty Espar diesel heat and great electronics. We can surely say that Aura is the perfect blend of the traditional BCC we love and a modern comfortable cruising boat.
It is a great pleasure to represent the Sam L. Morse Company in the sale of the last BCC. We love these boats and we've personally owned two of them. We've sailed our BCCs far on both coasts. We have sold more than 40 BCCs and Aura is the one to own. Don't miss the opportunity! She is arriving in Annapolis within a week and if you act quickly we can deliver her right to your marina! Call now.
