"Darla Jay" - Full Maestro Layout   

Professionally Upgraded | US Duty Paid | Turnkey & Loaded

Darla Jay represents one of the best-equipped Aura 51s available on the market today. Delivered in 2023 and meticulously upgraded since, she combines the benefits of a nearly-new yacht with premium systems already installed — all without the wait or import costs.

The current owner had planned long-term cruising but has had a change of personal plans, creating an opportunity for a new owner to step into a fully commissioned, cruising-ready Aura 51.

Key Highlights & Upgrades:

• $80K+ Victron Power Upgrade:

  • 48kWh house battery bank (10x 2000Ah, 24V Victron batteries)

  • Triple 5kW Victron MultiPlus 240V inverter/charger system (15kW total)

  • Cerbo GX monitoring and remote management

• Onboard Generator Installed (plus relocation of electrical systems for optimal weight balance)

• Scuba Compressor Installed

• Additional Sockets & Power Access Points Throughout

• Fuel Filtration Upgraded (Racor)

• 2kW Solar Arch with 5x Victron MPPT controllers

• Fully Imported — US Duty Paid

Factory Options:

• Comfort Package (2000W solar, Bose audio, cockpit fridge, helm bimini)

• A/C 61K BTU (50/60Hz)

• Garmin Smart Cruising Pack: GPS, autopilot, radar, AIS, dual helm stations

• Electric freshwater heads x4

• Washer/Dryer

• Watermaker – 65L/h

• Volvo D2 75 engines

• 12V freezer, platform, enclosure, cockpit tent

• PROFURL furler, bowsprit, life raft, additional cleats & rub rails

• Beds with slatted bases, safe, saloon & cabin curtains

This is a rare chance to own a fully sorted Aura 51, outfitted for serious cruising and offered in truly turnkey condition.

Comfort Version Package:

• Interior and waterproof exterior 12V outlets

• Main grid 110V / 60Hz

• 2000W integrated solar system

• Automatic switch for bilge pumps

• Outdoor cushions (cockpit & lounge deck)

• Double clutches for reefs 2 & 3

• Video TV/HIFI pack

• Deck shower with hot water

• Pressurized seawater system

• Curtains in cabins

• Electric winches (mainsail & genoa sheet)

• Lazy jack & lazy bag with Dralon cover

• TV/radio antenna

• Two pulpit seats

• Cockpit courtesy lighting

• Fusion Bluetooth audio pack (4 speakers)

• Bose audio upgrade

• 1700W electric windlass

• Pre-wired VHF mast head antenna

• Automatic mainsail hook

• CST full-batten mainsail

• Interior courtesy LED lighting

Navigation & Electronics:

• Garmin Smart Cruising Pack (Autopilot, VHF, AIS)

• 2x GPSMap 8412/8410

• 2x GMI20 multifunction displays

• Second VHF + AIS helm station (US channels)

• Radar with support and wiring

Deck & Exterior Features:

• Bimini for helm station (with full enclosure)

• Outdoor foredeck cushions

• Cockpit refrigerator

• 12V 90L freezer

• Cockpit tent

• Additional mooring cleats

• Platform

• Protective strips on both transoms

• Rub rail

• Bowsprit and gear for gennaker

• PROFURL genoa furler

• MP10 container life raft

Interior Comfort & Systems:

• Air conditioning: 61,000 BTU (50/60Hz)

• Freshwater electric heads (4)

• Watermaker: 12V / 65L per hour

• Additional electric freshwater pump

• 12V fans (6)

• Washer/Dryer (5kg, 220V)

• Dishwasher (6 person capacity)

• 110V water heater

• Beds with slatted bases in all 4 cabins

• Combination locking safe

• Handrail in staircase

• Nature PVC indoor upholstery

• Saloon and cabin curtains

Mechanical & Performance:

• VOLVO D2-75 engines

• 4-blade folding propellers

• Additional windlass control with chain counter

Power & Electrical Systems:

• Galvanic Isolator (110V protection)

• Upgraded strainer on factory A/C system

• 48kWh House Battery Bank:

  • 10x 2000Ah, 24V Victron batteries (relocated to forward generator locker for optimal weight balance)

• 15kW Inverter System:

  • 3x 5kW Victron MultiPlus charger/inverters (240V power)

• Generator: Cummins Onan 11/13.5 kW

• 12V AGM factory battery bank connected to charge from 24V system (12V bank never sees drawdown)

• 2kW Solar Arch with 5x Victron MPPT charge controllers

• 2x 150A high output alternators (1 MasterVolt, 1 Balmar)

• Extra 110V outlets (x6 throughout interior)

• EU 24V outlets in salon, aft cabin, and behind TV for appliances during world travel

Sails & Rigging:

• Doyle Raudaschl Code 0 (LU 19.10m / LE 17.70m / FT 11.80m)

• Wingaker downwind sail (213 m²)

• Main halyard upgraded to 10mm Dyneema

• Auto Reef #2 Easy Reefing at helm

• Additional sheet stoppers to match factory for genoa sheets

Electronics & Entertainment:

• 32" TV in salon

• Carbon monoxide detectors (x2)

Diving & Adventure:

• Bauer dive compressor

• 2x rod holders (clamp-on, port & starboard rails)

Comfort & Soft Goods:

• Bedding for all cabins:

  • Mattress covers with protectors

  • Pillows with protectors

  • Queen sheet sets

  • Down comforters

• Outdoor pillows

• Salon window shade screens (by Incidence Sails)

• Bow shade canopy (by Incidence Sails)

• Aft cockpit sunshade in Textilene

Deck & Safety:

• Coach top rails on foredeck (port & starboard, athwartships)

• Engine room fire suppression system

• Safety equipment package

• Seagull water filtration system

• Fresh & salt water washdown systems

• Flexiteek decking (cockpit, helm, and transoms with margin borders)

• 4x Macris underwater lights (flat-style, single color)

Galley & Utility:

• Kenyon electric BBQ

• Induction cooktop

• 110V icemaker

Ground Tackle:

• Upgraded anchor package:

  • Mantus 85 anchor with 300 ft of 3/8" HT chain

  • 3/8" gypsy swivel

• Original anchor retained as backup (stored in forward cockpit)

• Line cutters installed on saildrives

The Company 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.