Designed by Starling Burgess to the Six Metre rule and built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in 1921. She was part of the first ever team of American 6m yachts to be campaigned in England and she carried sail number US4.
After the racing she remained in the UK and her well documented history took her cruising around Scotland, Ireland and over to Norway with various owners who have written books and memoirs about their time with the boat.
A major 2015 refit included refastening of the hull and plenty of structural repairs, but also gave her a new gaff sloop rig to replace her original Bermudan rig design. Although her original rig and spars are with the boat still, she has been raced very successfully in recent years as a gaffer and won a lot of silverware.
When purchased by the current owner in 2020 a lot of time and money was put into the boat to optimise her for racing. The hull was strengthened and the rig design looked at carefully, replacing all hardware with modern equipment such as Harken CarboAirs and Black Magic Airs blocks. She has a complete integrated B&G system with 4 x H5000 displays.
The boat is engineless as she was originally and the interior has been stripped out for racing.
She has proved to be a very competitive boat, winning Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic regatta and has consistently been at the head of the fleet in other regattas and local races. In recent years she has won at Fowey Classics, Dartmouth Classics, Cowes Classic Week and Hamble Classics twice. She was overall winner of the West Country Classics series. She has the potential to do extremely well in classic events both here and in the Mediterranean and could be a cost effective yacht in which to enjoy these regattas with a good chance of winning some silverware.
Carvel planked in 3/4″ Honduras mahogany all bronze screw fastened to steam bent oak timbers at 6″ centres. 90% of the hull was re-fastened in 2015.
Hull is splined throughout, these splines were all renewed in 2015.
Wooden structural floors across the centreline. All centreline bolts from stem to stern replaced in phosphor bronze in 2015.
External lead ballast keel of 2.5 tons fastened with bronze keel bolts. Half the bolts replaced in phosphor bronze in 2015. 4 new bolts fitted 2024.
New hanging knees in way of the mast form an effective ring frame the strengthen the hull.
Deck laid in T&G yellow pine, overlaid with 1/4″ Robins marine plywood and sheathed externally with epoxy glass cloth. Deck re-painted in 2024. Varnished Honduras mahogany toe rails and rubbing strakes.
Pair of circular cockpits, one for the helm and one for the crew, both with varnished teak coamings.
Tiller steering with a new rudder from 2015. All new hangings and rudder stock.
Rig
Gaff sloop rig.
Keel stepped varnished spruce hollow mast with an internal plywood structural web, new in 2016. The bare mast only weighs 40kg.
Varnished hollow spruce boom and gaff. Hollow spruce spinnaker pole plus a carbon fibre pole.
Stainless steel standing rigging to internal bronze chain plates. New bronze chain plate bolts in 2015. Rigging and rigging screws new in 2024.
Running back stays run below decks and tensioned on the winches.
3 x self tailing Harken winches mounted on the deck and 3 x self tailing Harken winches below decks.
Mainsail 2016, topsail, 3 x Jibs from One Sails (2022 & 2023). Jackyard topsail re-cut 2023. Asymmetric by One Sails 2024.
All modern Harken blocks. Carbo Airs and Black Magic Airs.
Running rigging all new with Southern Ropes Beige SuperT braid on braid (dyneema equivalent core)
Halyards all controlled below deck with Lewmar clutches.
Original bermudan rig complete with rigging and sails still with the boat and able to be fitted directly back in if required, uses same chain plates and mast step .
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery with a Solar Panel from Hartnell Marine. Powers bilge pump and instruments.
Equipment
Integrated B&G system 4 x H5000 displays – compass, traducer, wind sensor and receiver B&G GPS screen Harken rig hardware Mainsail – 2016 Jib – One Sails 2023 Jackyard topsail – re-cut by One Sails 2023 Asymmetric spinnaker – One Sails 2024 3 x Harken self tailing winches Electric auto bilge pump Manual bilge pump Custom designed all over coverMainsail cover
World Champion- Scoundrel For Sale – $195,000.00 USD
Designed by Ian Howlett
Built by Paul Litton of Litton Furniture Ltd, Dorsett, UK
Mast Designed by Scott Ferguson- lead Naval Architect American Magic AC 37
Commissioned originally by Bruce Owen in 1989
Winner – 1994 European Championship
Winner – 1997 World Championship
Winner – 2023 World Championship
Two time and reigning 6 Metre Open Division World Champion Scoundrel is currently for sale by her owner, the United States Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation. Scoundrel was originally commissioned by Bruce Owen in 1989. Scoundrel is not only exceptionally fast in all conditions, she may also be one of the prettiest 6 Metres of any vintage ever built. She is built of cold molded mahogany, and has the unique provenance of having been built by the well known furniture maker Paul Litton. Upon a close look at her you immediately notice the exquisite detail that went into her from the very beginning. It is said that at the time of her build she was the most expensive 6 Metre ever built.
Scoundrel was meticulously re-fit by Matt Brooks in 2017-2018 by Jens Lange and Baltic Boatworks , in Bristol, Rhode Island. Matt had Scott Ferguson design a new mast as well as a new carriage for her mast step. Scoundrel also comes with a second , newer rudder desined by Scott Ferguson. New instrumentation from B&G was installed in 2018, including an extensive and complete electronics package using the B&G H5000 processor. Matt donated Scoundrel to the USMMA SF in 2019. Scoundrel’s rudder, trim tab and mast step all have string pots on them to measure adjustments. The rudder and trim tab string pots are connected to the B&G instruments
From 2018 until 2023 the systems onboard were continuously refined and developed. Mike Marshall of North Sails designed new sails for Scoundrel for her 2023 World Championship campaign. Those sails have one light air regatta on them. Scoundrel’s current sail inventory includes a complete suit of North Sails from 2018, another complete inventory built in 2019 with one season, 2022 in Sanxenxo, on them. And then her 2023 World Championship winning inventory which have one regatta on them.
Scoundrel is in pristine condition and could literally be ready win the 2025 World Championship with very little work, if any. She is for sale at a fraction of the cost of a new boat, and has beaten all the newest 6 Metres in the 2023 World Championship, without having to sail the last race. The fastest and prettiest 6 Metre in the world can be yours for only $250,000.00 USD
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The stunning Classic Six Metre “Sara af Hangö” designed by Gösta Kyntzell (a replica of “Violet” from 1947) is for sale.
Design and construction: Sara af Hangö is a modern incarnation of a classic design by Finnish naval architect Gösta Kyntzell from 1947. The yacht was meticulously constructed in mahogany in 2006 by Peter Granström and his late father, Uffe Granström, who represent the third and fourth generations of esteemed Finnish boatbuilders. This project aimed to revive and honor the legacy of Kyntzell’s original design, bringing it to life with contemporary materials and technology.
Since her launch, Sara af Hangö has made a significant impact on the racing circuit:
2011 World Championships: Competing in Helsinki, Finland, Sara af Hangö clinched the title in the Classic Division, showcasing her exceptional nature and speed.
2013 World Championships: The yacht secured a commendable fourth-place finish in Flensburg, Germany, further establishing her reputation in international competitions.
On the Finnish national Six Metre circuit, Sara af Hangö has consistently achieved commendable results , including several national championships and ranking series victories.
She is in mint condition and ready to hit the race course without need for any major renovations. The underwater hull is faired to racings specs.
State of the Art modern 6-Metre, build in 2020 and continuously developed by VMG Design. Probably one of the most elegant 6-Metre and in top condition. Always professionally maintained and sailed. Top scorer at international races including Worlds, Europeans, Palma Series. Rare opportunity to acquire a modern Six for the 2025 Palma Series and the Worlds
Specific details
Designer Javi Cela and VMG Designer Mathieur Verrier
International 6 Metre Association 