Luhrs History

The history of the Luhrs Corporation dates back to the 1830′s with a German immigrant by the name of Henry Luhrs. He became involved in the marine trade supplying ships in New York City. He eventually owned his own chandlery and even his own ship, The Sophia R. Luhrs. His grandson, another Henry, shared the same love of the sea and continued the family heritage by building and repairing boats on the New Jersey coast.

About 100 years after his grandfather started his business, the younger Henry opened his; a small yard in Morgan, New Jersey. From these humble beginnings sprang a vibrant and thriving business called the Henry Luhrs Sea Skiff Company. As the business grew, Henry’s sons, John and Warren became involved and soon the company was producing over 1,200 boats a year. In 1965, Bangor Bunta, a huge timber conglomerate made Henry an offer too good to refuse and the company was sold.

John Luhrs and Warren Luhrs, soon after the sale, struck out on their own purchasing Silverton Sea Skiffs, a fledgling builder in Tom’s River, New Jersey. Following their father’s recipe for success, the brothers were soon ready to expand and Warren, being an avid sailor, knew they could create value in that market as well. Hunter Marine was started in 1973 and was soon followed by Mainship in 1978. The Luhrs name was finally reinstated with the family in 1985 and production started in 1986. Business continued to grow and Luhrs needed space of its own. The St. Augustine plant opened in 1987 with its extensive waterfront access and has expanded multiple times. A new facility in Midway.

About the Alura 35 Express

The Alura 35 Express is a sportfishing/cruising motor yacht that had a brief two-year production run (1987-1989). The Alura 35 Express is known for being an affordable extremely well built open boat with a spacious cockpit and comfortable cruising accommodations, and was considered a great value for the money at the time. It has been stated by owners, surveyors, brokers and others in the industry that this is truly a high end top tier boat.

Design:The Alura 35 Express features a modified-V hull with a wide beam and a shallow keel, offering,

• good directional stability,
• better than average fuel economy
• long range cruising and stable offshore fishing platform

Accommodations:

• The mid-cabin design of the Alura 35 Express can sleep four making it a perfect family boat,

Cockpit: The bi-level cockpit is designed for both sportfishing and weekend cruising. features include,

• tackle center,
• Self Bailing Cockpit
• Swim platform with integrated swim ladder

Great Loop Capabilities

Karen Gayle is a very capable, ideal Great Loop Boat for a couple or a new family.

With her smaller afterbirth, it could be used as sleeping quarters or converted in to a large storage locker.

Plenty of fuel capacity for those longer stretches between fuel stops

Low fuel consumption and comfort.

If you are considering doing the great loop as a couple or as a new family with kids then this is a must see.

Showing, Presentation & Sea Trials

Karen Gayle is available for showing 7 days a week.

• Viewing and Showings are by appointment only,
• Sea Trials will be conducted at time of survey only,
• Listing Broker must be present during all showings,
• Contact Listing Broker, Sean Kiaer for appointment
• 206-325-7700 or Email sh.kiaer@curtisstokes.net
• Visit www.curtisstokes.net for updated photos & information

Accommodations & Amenities

• Forward V-Berth,
• Aft Stateroom
• Head on Starboard Side
• Stainless Steel Sink with Hot & Cold running water
• Integral Shower in Head
• Hanging Locker

HVAC

• MarinAire 120V HVAC System with Heat & AC rated at 16,000 BTU's
• Cruisair Digital Temperature Controller

Windsheild

5 Piece Wrap Around Tempered Glass with Opening Lower Vent Style windows

Gally

The Galley is located to Starboard and features

• New Force 10, 3 Burner Stove with oven
• New Hisense Refrigerator
• Origo Microwave
• Stainless Steel Galley Sink with Hot & Cold Running Water
• and Corian Countertops

Transmissions | Gears | Drives

• Drive System Type: Direct Drive Straight
• Transmission/Gears: Twin Disc Model 502
• Gear Controls: Morse Type mechanical & Linkage
• Propeller Shafts: Stainless 1 1/2"
• Propeller Shaft Couplers: Bolted to Transmission
• Propeller Shaft Seals: Dripless

Steering System

• Type: Hydraulic
• Manufacturer: Hynautic
• Rudder Stock: Stainless
• Rudder Log Packing Glands: Bronze Hex Nut Type Packing Glands
• Twin Four Bladed Brass Screws

Helm Station Amenities & Electronics

• Compass: Ritchie 4"
• VHF Radio: ICOM IC-M45
• Hailer System: Standard Horizon Loud Hailer VLH-3000A
• Chart Plotter/Fishfinder: Garmin
• AIS: Garmin Interfaced with multi function nav display.
• Antenna/s: Shakespeare GPS VHF & AIS
• Satellite Internet/TV Receiver: KVH TV1 TracVision
• Stainless Steel Wheel
• Stainless Steel Morse Engine Controls
• VDO Tach, Water Temp, Voltage, Hours Oil Pressure, Transmission Temp, and Fuel level gauges

2022 Survey Report Brief & Highlights

Although not able to disclose everything due to limited access to the report, it is reported that when the survey was produced in 2022

the vessel was reported to be in above average condition with a high resale value and high replacement value. To this day 3 years after the survey was completed, Karen Gayle appears to be in the same if not better condition

as the report in 2022 plus her upgrades.

The report holds Karen Gayle in very high regards. Well above any other vessel in her age class.

This is truly a remarkable vessel that is a must see.

Tender/Davit

Davit System

• New Stainless Steel

Motor

• New Yamaha F6SMHA 6HP Outboard

Tender

• New still in box 8' 5" West Marine RIB 260 Tender not yet registered

Tender Specifications

• Capacity: 1014 Pounds
• Chambers: 3 Chambers
• Diameter: 15 Inches
• Horsepower: 6 1/2 Horsepower
• Length: 8'5"
• Material: PVC Fabric
• Rigid Hull
• Performance: Good
• Portability: Good
• Shape: V-Shape
• Tube Material: PVC
• Weight: 115 Pounds
• Width 61"

Disclaimer

Curtis Stokes & Associates and the Listing Broker, offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing