1902 Bavaria Clyde Linear

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£235,000

1902 Bavaria Clyde Linear

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£235,000

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Summary:

Used

Location:

Coatham Mundeville

Description:

Description Sibyl of Cumae, designed and built in 1902 by William Fife of Fairlie, Scotland, is very special yacht. Listed on the National Historic Ships UK register (no 674) she has seen over 121 years of history and is presented in wonderful condition. She was the subject of a very extensive rebuild in the mid 80s and has been well maintained since with regular varnish, paint work being undertaken. In her current ownership she has been extensively cruised and taken part in a handful of classic regattas within Europe. Sibyl comes with a full inventory of sails and equipment which will allow the new owner to go sailing straight away. You won’t be disappointed when viewing Sibyl, with her classic and very striking lines which could only come from the drawing board of Fife. The owner would be interested in considering a part exchange for a smaller classic yacht. History Sibyl of Cumae was designed by William Fife and built at Fairlie, Scotland in 1902 with a yard no of 486 and originally launched as Ensay for J. Stewart Clark. Designed to the 36ft linear rating rule of 1900 and as far as records show she was one of four on the Clyde. Sibyl was originally built with a gaff rig and three open birdpits for up to eight crew members. By 1908 (Ensay) she was sold to Arthur E Nicholson, with a home port of Queenstown until 1912 when she was sold to Mr Atwell Allan and renamed Sibyl. She remained in his ownership until 1929. There is a slight gap in Sibyl’s history from 1929 until 1935, but it is known that during the War years Sibyl was laid up in Ireland and at some point, during these years, her rig was changed to a modern Bermudan rig and her coach roof was fitted. It should be noted that her original five ton lead keel was not removed for the war efforts as many of her sisterships were. Sibyl reappeared in 1935 under the ownership of T. Goobie who went about removing the bowsprit, shortening the boom and gaff to reduce her sail area to 1,120sqft... Still available at ListedBuy!

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Posted:

March 21 on ListedBuy