1958 43 ft Mc Gruer Yawl 1958

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£145,000

1958 43 ft Mc Gruer Yawl 1958

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£145,000

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Summary:

Used 1958

Location:

Coatham Mundeville

Description:

The first of an iconic line of superb and sought after yawls and ketches designed and built from the late 1950s through the mid 1970s by Mc Gruers of Clynder, Scotland, SULE SKERRY may well be the purest to their roots: the beamy Cruising Club of America cruiser racer yawls of the 1950s. First impressions on stepping aboard are of the elegantly purposeful air of a classic yacht that just feels right: airy, roomy and comfortable by modern standards; well found, undoubtedly seakindly by reputation - with fleetness of foot taken for granted. An impressive maintenance and upgrading regime under present ownership leaves SULE SKERRY immediately ready for more of the extensive passagemaking and family cruising adventures for which she is famous. I have owned SULE SKERRY for 16 years, initially in partnership and since 2016 in sole ownership. During this time, we have undertaken the extensive winter restoration works detailed below while enjoying sailing her by summer. For the past quarter century she has spent each winter in a shed at Silvers Marine, Rosneath. Sailing under my ownership has been cruising in her home territory of the Clyde and the West Coast of Scotland with forays up to Orkney and Ireland. She has participated in local Classic Boat regattas, where she has acquitted herself honourably. We have not raced her seriously, though informed opinion suggests that she is the fastest of the four Mc Gruer 43 foot yawls and I am sure that, brought up to racing trim, she would perform well. SULE SKERRY has been a delight to own and sail. She is well-mannered and without vice, has an easy motion in a seaway and is comfortable and roomy below. As well as being able to stand up to her canvas, she is remarkably “slippy” in light airs. I have enjoyed and learnt from participating in the winter boat work nearly as much as the sailing of her. Sadly, advancing years suggests that now is the time to start the process of looking for a new steward who. Still available at ListedBuy!

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Posted:

March 21 on ListedBuy