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FOR SALE – SUI43 – SAGA

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Lovingly restored with no consideration for budget, the classic Six Metre Saga has been brought back to her original beauty, then closely maintained by the current owners. 

She is in perfect condition, ready to sail, awaiting her new owner. 

Designed by Jac M. Iverson (Norway/Sweden 1884-1974) in 1936. 

Hull built by Holms båtvarv, 1936-1937. 

Mast built by Arendal båtvarv, 1936, (destroyed whilst racing the 2007 Queen Christina Nations Cup, rebuilt in spruce by Chantier naval Birbaum, Switzerland). 

LOA 11 m 60 Beam 1 m 82 Draught 1 m 60 ~ 3,9 To. 

Current mainsail (Europ‘sails 2010) still perfect for cruising. 
Shortfoot -strong- (Europ‘sails 2016) very few used, ready to race. 
Two new genoas -light and heavy- (Europ‘sails 2023). 

Short story about the past: 

1937-?: Documented in Sweden under S 43, as ‘Flagrant’. 
1943: Documented on Lake Geneva, Charles Stern, Z 43, as ‘Antiope IV’. 1945: André Mischler, Versoix, Z 43, as ‘Saga’. 
1955: Fritz Huber, Nyon, Z 43, as ‘Saga’. 
1961: Fernand Jaccard, Nyon, Z 43, as ‘La Môlaine’. 
1989: Joëlle & Jean-François Fruttero Zumoffen, Nyon, SUI 43, as ‘Saga’. 

Saga was purchased by Joëlle and Jean-François in 1989 in a sorry state. Numerous elements requiring replacing, a complete refit was decided and undertaken from 1989 to 1991 by the classic boat specialist Chantier naval Birbaum near Lausanne, Switzerland. 

Beautifully crafted on that occasion: 
– Keel body repair: oak. 
– New bolts of lead keel: bronze. 
– New bow body: oak. 
– Full new stern body from keel to aft: oak. 
– New keel main frames: iroko. 
– New hull frames: (+/- 80), steam-ployed acacia. 
– Replacement of 1/3 of the planks: mahogany. 
– New deck: marine plywood and teak. 
– Entire standing and running rigging. 

New winches (2 speed). 

New deck fittings: Harken. 

Passionately sailed since her restoration, Saga participated in many regattas, including the 2010 and 2016 European championships in Brunnen, Switzerland. 

She has been carefully maintained beautiful and in racing conditions, year after year since 1992, exclusively by professional artisans, namely the Birbaum shipyard. 

The future: 

Dedicated servants of this magnificent and vigorous old Dame for more than 30 years, Joëlle et Jean-François are reaching retirement. They wish to pass on the Saga adventure to keen and active 6m sailors – those who enjoy competitive racing as well as cruising – whilst maintaining this marvellous vessel in mint shape for years to come. 

Asking price: € 50,000 

For a visit, a test run and a detailed equipment list, please call: +41 79 4266081 or send a mail to: zumfrou@bluewin.ch 

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FOR SALE – K15 – DUET

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DUET is a Second Rule 6m, and although currently setup with a gaff rig for Mediterranean cup collecting, she still could be put back into 6m class with a Bermudian rig (not supplied, but she has a set of North 3DL Bermudian sails available). 

On the market as her owner’s plans have changed, and has retired from classic yacht racing. She is a very special piece of our maritime history that also wins races and turns heads. She is being offered at a very modest figure and is VAT paid both in the UK and Europe.   We have been instructed by the owner for a prompt sale, and hence the paltry asking price

Full details are here – https://www.berthoninternational.com/yacht-sales-brokerage/yachts-for-sale/alfred-mylne-glen-coats-gaff-sloop-duet/

Price is £35,000

Please contact Ben Cooper on ben.cooper@berthon.co.uk for further information

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FOR SALE – D50/US89 – DODO Urgently Needs New Owner

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Help! DoDo D-50 (later US-89 in the Port Huron & Sarnia Fleet) a 1935 Bjarne Aas design, built by E Nordbjaerg Baadevaerft, for King Olav V of Denmark is at risk of being cut up if a new owner cannot be found urgently.

This historic Six has been based in the US Great Lakes for may years. The boat was last sailed and raced in 2015 and was stored indoors until November 2023, when it was moved outside and covered.

The mast is a triple spreader hollow spruce mast with an aluminum boom.  The sails are North Sails: 1 dacron main, 3 dacron jibs and 2 spinnakers. Included are Kevlar jib sheets and spinnaker sheets. 

Other gear includes Harken blocks and 2 Lewmar winches as well as 4 vintage winches still in use.  Lifting cables for lifting from the keel bolts and a steel storage cradle. 

A 6 hp Johnson outboard can be included if desired. 

The underbody has been (successfully) altered to a more modern design with the rudder slightly farther forward against the shortened keel design.  With the normal prep work (bottom painting and mast stepped) the boat can be put in the water and raced. 

DoDo can be inspected at the River’s Bend Marina in St. Clair, Michigan, USA (50 miles north of Detroit). She is now for sale for USD 15,000 or best offer.  The boat risks getting cut up for storage charges in the next month or so if no one is interested. 

For further information please contact:
Owner Jim Butlin (by phone only) +(810) 300-1829
Owner’s Representative Peter Durand by email peter-durand@swissre.com

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FOR SALE – SUI152 – GEDALE

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The boat was designed and built in 1969 by Willy Lehman in Berlin. Initially she was given the sail number G20 and the name of “Michel”. In 1978 she was purchased by a new owner in Switzerland, receiving a new sail number (Z)SUI52 and the name of “Nisida”. During these years she took part to several international events, achieving excellent results:

YearEventLocationRanking
1975World CupSandham, Sweden4th
1977World Cup       Marstrand, Sweden9th
1978European ChampionshipAlassio, Italy5th
1980European ChampionshipGeneva, Switzerland5th
1988World Cup       Falmouth, UK11th

In 2002 the boat changed hands again and was moved to Noirmoutier on the French Atlantic coast, taking the sail number F69. The current owner purchased her in 2019 and brought her back to Switzerland, on Geneva Lake (Versoix). Under her new name “Gedale”, SUI52 is regularly sailing and participating in all the events of Challenge Lemanique. Her magnificent mahogany hull and teak deck as well as the aluminium mast (replaced in 2003) are sound and SUI52 is performing well, particularly upwind and in medium-light weather conditions. However, a thorough revision of running rig and a new set of sails will be required to fully deliver her potential.

Build year:  1969 

Designer:  Willy Lehmann 

Builder:   Lehmann, Berlin, Germany 

Main dimensions as in the Certificate of Rating (June 06, 2021): 

          Overall Length             10,240 m 

          LWL                               7,707 m 

          Sail Area                     43,203 m2 

         Weight                         4080 kg 

Asking price:   25.000 CHF
Any serious offer will be considered.

Contact: Theo Sarviatheo@sarvia.ch+41 79 8332333
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FOR SALE – GBR65 – “JO ANN” EX ”JOHAN OF RHU”

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HISTORY

“Johan of Rhu” GBR 65 is a 1939 McGruer design, near sister to “Caprice” GBR 48, and was built for Sir James Howden Hulme in 1939. (The Glasgow family history of the Howdens is widely documented). After having being laid up during WW II, James Howden Hulme reentered “Johan of Rhu” in 6MR racing on the Clyde, where he and Sir Frank Spriggs owner of “Caprice” dominated the scene against a number of other sixes.

In 1947 the pre trials for the 1948 Olympics took place in Torbay. Here again the two rivals from the races on the Clyde were dominant with “Johan of Rhu” gaining the upper hand over “Caprice” and was elected to represent Great Britain in the 1948 Olympics.

Later “Johan of Rhu” participated successfully in numerous races that followed in the British-American Cup Team Races. These took place at Cowes on the Solent, on the Clyde and in Oyster Bay , New York between 1948 and 1954.

Eventually the boat ended up in Canada for a large number of years, where its history became somewhat obscure until it was discovered and purchased near Vancouver in 2011 by the present owner.

The boat was shipped in a container from Canada and arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark in January 2012.

RESTORATION AND REFIT

During the later years in Canada “Johan of Rhu” had deteriorated and was in a state of badly needed refit and restoration. This work was carried out at Skovshoved Boatyard in Copenhagen under supervision of an old experienced traditional boatbuilder. The work was completed in 2018 and is widely documented in photos which are available upon request.

Briefly a large number of frames were either replaced or spliced to existing frames with at the upper part still in good shape. Lower planks were replaced to the extent necessary and a number floors were replaced and made stronger. The keel was dismounted and fitted with new keelbolts. The hull was turned up-side down while the keel was off and was sanded and faired prior to a professional West System Coat treatment comprising the entire hull. After the hull had been re erected the keel was refitted and a new deck laid. The deck consisting of 15 mm Oregon pine with mahogany trim on 9 mm marine plywood. A number of deck beams were being replaced to the extent it was found necessary.

Eventually a great number of hours were spent doing the cosmetic finishing, with the result speaking for itself. The boat has undergone a complete restoration including a new interior and is ready to sail.

EQUIPMENT

Stearn aluminium mast upgraded to latest 6M specifications.
Stainless steel rod rigging.
2 main sails (one with only little use).
2 genoas (one with only little use).
1 medium genoa (with only little use).
2 spinnakers used in fair condion.
1 aluminium spinnaker pole.
2 Lewmar whinches and 2 Barient winches.
+ 2 original under deck winches for hoisting of halyards
Steel cradle which fits into a container for shipment

“Jo Ann” will be delivered with a current valid measurement certificate.

Currently located in Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain.

Contact
Olaf Damm – phone +45 28563966 or +34 669233688, Email olafdamm@hotmail.com