Sparkman & Stephens 43 ft Bermudan Sloop
CLARION OF WIGHT
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CLARION OF WIGHT
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Sparkman & Stephens 43 ft Bermudan Sloop
CLARION OF WIGHT
BROKERS COMMENTS
CLARION OF WIGHT was built in 1963 at Clare Lallow in Cowes to designs by Sparkman & Stephens. She was thought at the time to be very light and of the original 10 tonnes displacement, 4 ½ tonnes was in the lead keel. In her launch year she was selected for the British Admirals Cup Team, going on to win the Fastnet race with the British team winning the Admirals Cup - she proved herself a magnificent all-rounder!
CLARION was launched as a state of the art offshore racer, thankfully at time when beautiful boats were still a by-product of the designer\'s quest for speed and interiors could still be friendly and accommodating - she remains much loved by her owners (of over 15 years) and certainly fast enough to hold her own in a modern or classic fleet. For many her name and pedigree will speak for themselves.
CONSTRUCTION
- Garboard and 3 planks teak, otherwise mahogany; all over oak frames
- Lead ballast
- Teak laid swept deck coach roof & cockpit
- All through hull fittings, floors & mast step of bronze
- Bronze straps from shroud plates extended to the floors & keel
- Self draining cockpit
- Below decks 90% original
- Professionally sheathed in 1970s with Cascova below the water line
RIG, SPARS AND SAILS
- Bermudan sloop masthead rig single spreader
- Stainless standing rigging
- Anodised aluminium mast & boom
- 2 x spinnaker poles
- Aluminium jockey pole
- Dynema.main & headsail halyards
- Main slab reefing at mast
- Adjustable backstay
- Reckman double luff groove foil & furler; drum easily removed
- All associated sheets guys & blocks
All sails built as racing sails by Dolphin
- Mainsail Tri radial construction new 2008 excellent condition
- Furling headsail tri radial construction; Pentax new Oct 2009
- Tri radial Spinnaker good condition
- Reaching Spinnaker good condition
- Heavy weather upwind headsail good condition
- Storm jib
- Tri sail
- Spare mainsail good condition
- No1 & No 2 Genoas both in very good condition need converting to luff groove
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE
- Perkins 4108 48 HP heat exchanger fresh water cooled diesel; 2 lever control in cockpit
- Hydraulic drive to prop shaft
- Folding 2 bladed bronze propellor
- 6 Knots cruising approx 1/3rd to 1/2 gallon per hour
- 2 x 100 AH Batteries; 1engine start and anchor winch, 1 domestic
- Split charging system
- Switch panel and fuse box
- 12 V lighting throughout
- 20 gallon bronze fuel tank
- 2 x stainless steel water tanks
SAFETY
- 2 x horseshoe lifebuoys & lights 1x Danbuoy
- Firdell blipper radar reflector
- Emergency Tiller
- Gas Sniffer
- Engine driven Jabsco auto bilge pump
- 2 manual bilge pumps; 1 at Nav station, 1 in cockpit
- 2 x dry powder fire extinguishers
REFIT AND WORKS
Works (mainly on hull) in 2007
-Decks removed, ply substrate renewed & epoxied before ½ inch teak deck laid
-Stem head removed and refitted with replacement bronze bolts
-Replacement fore & centre hatches built & fitted
-Top 2/3rd of transom replaced
-Backstay fitting bronze fastenings replaced
-Some splines to hull replaced
-All exterior varnish stripped and sanded back before 6 coats varnish applied
-Electric anchor winch fitted
-Window frames & winch bases re-chromed
-Teak capping added to cockpit coaming
Works in the last four years in addition to annual maintenance
- Prop shaft replaced
- Bruntons folding prop fitted new 09
- Insulated earth starter motor overhauled, insulated earth
- Uprated alternator replaced 09
- Exhaust manifold replaced.
- Diesel injectors overhauled
- Jabsco engine driven bilge pump overhauled
- Hydraulic pump to prop shaft replaced
- The Reckman headsail furling gear fitted
HISTORY
Her first owners Messrs D. Boyer and D.Miller, having raced her successfully, sold her on to Sir Maurice Laing, who had the keel hung rudder replaced by a skeg mounted version, the original reduced to a trim tab, subsequently locked off. Sir Maurice is noted for introducing Ted Heath to offshore racing aboard Clarion of Wight; competing in the Cowes-Dinard Race. Ted must have enjoyed the experience as he then bought his first MORNING CLOUD, another Sparkman & Stephens design. In 1971 in the ownership of Dr R. O’Hanlon CLARION OF WIGHT competed again in the Admirals Cup, this time in the Irish Team.
Having admired her for her lines in Poole Harbour but quite unaware that CLARION had been one of the most successful British racing yachts ever, Brian and Yvonne Turner bought her in 1992 from Christopher and Pamela Hare. Brian and Yvonne themselves went on to compete in the 1996 Ostend Heligoland race and then the 1997 Fastnet, in which they were narrowly beaten by Cetewayo. In 1999 they were overall winner of the Gt.Yarmouth to Terschelling Lutine Trophy. Reports of this event had CLARION described by the yachting press as “The Veteran British Yacht”. She was first of the classic yachts in the Millennium Round Ireland Race.
ACCOMMODATION AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Accommodation is for six in two quarter berths, main saloon cabin and fore cabin.
Forward of the lazarette and cockpit over the bridge the sliding hatch and steps lead to the accommodation below. Immediately aft port and starboard sides are the quarter berths with navigation and chart space forward to port. Opposite is the galley with sink H&C and cooker. The fridge freezer is below the chart table
Beyond half bulkheads is the main saloon housing settee berths, either side of a drop leaf table and single berths up and outboard each side. The saloon is well lit by sealed windows both sides enhancing the mainly white décor contrasting with varnished mahogany furniture. Heating is with a Storm force 10 cabin heater.
A full bulkhead and doorway forward reveals the heads with Blakes Lavac sea WC, pressurised hot & cold water, hand basin and shower, port side with stowage opposite. Beyond is the fore peak with single berth.
DECK EQUIPMENT AND GROUND TACKLE
- 2 x Lewmar 53 3 speed primary winches
- 2 x Lewmar 48 2 speed self tailing secondary winches
- 5 winches at mast
- Electric low profile anchor winch with foot switches
- Wheel Steering
- 4 x dorade boxes with chromed cowl vents
- Stainless steel mushroom vent over forecabin
- Pushpit, pulpit & stanchions all stainless
- Bow rollers and fairleads fore and aft
- 45 lb galvanised CQR main anchor & chain
- Danforth kedge anchor
- Steering Compass on pedestal
- 2 x mooring cleats for’ard, 1 aft
- Spray hood
NAVIGATION
- Simrad Chart Plotter
- Phillips GPS
- Nasa Clipper GPS repeater
- Navtex
- VHF telephone hand set
- Radio/CD
- Autohelm Log/speed & wind
- Navigation lights
- Brookes Gatehouse depth, speed, log & direction indicator
- Clock
- Compass
- Auto Helm autopilot
- Dimmable light to chart table
- Clock and barometer
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
- Engine spares
- Mooring lines
- Fenders
- Ensign & staff
- Cockpit cover
- Mainsail cover
- Zipped furling headsail cover
DISCLAIMER
These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.
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BROKERS COMMENTS
CLARION OF WIGHT was built in 1963 at Clare Lallow in Cowes to designs by Sparkman & Stephens. She was thought at the time to be very light and of the original 10 tonnes displacement, 4 ½ tonnes was in the lead keel. In her launch year she was selected for the British Admirals Cup Team, going on to win the Fastnet race with the British team winning the Admirals Cup - she proved herself a magnificent all-rounder!
CLARION was launched as a state of the art offshore racer, thankfully at time when beautiful boats were still a by-product of the designer's quest for speed and interiors could still be friendly and accommodating - she remains much loved by her owners (of over 15 years) and certainly fast enough to hold her own in a modern or classic fleet. For many her name and pedigree will speak for themselves.
HISTORY
Her first owners Messrs D. Boyer and D.Miller, having raced her successfully, sold her on to Sir Maurice Laing, who had the keel hung rudder replaced by a skeg mounted version, the original reduced to a trim tab, subsequently locked off. Sir Maurice is noted for introducing Ted Heath to offshore racing aboard Clarion of Wight; competing in the Cowes-Dinard Race. Ted must have enjoyed the experience as he then bought his first MORNING CLOUD, another Sparkman & Stephens design. In 1971 in the ownership of Dr R. O’Hanlon CLARION OF WIGHT competed again in the Admirals Cup, this time in the Irish Team.
Having admired her for her lines in Poole Harbour but quite unaware that CLARION had been one of the most successful British racing yachts ever, Brian and Yvonne Turner bought her in 1992 from Christopher and Pamela Hare. Brian and Yvonne themselves went on to compete in the 1996 Ostend Heligoland race and then the 1997 Fastnet, in which they were narrowly beaten by Cetewayo. In 1999 they were overall winner of the Gt.Yarmouth to Terschelling Lutine Trophy. Reports of this event had CLARION described by the yachting press as “The Veteran British Yacht”. She was first of the classic yachts in the Millennium Round Ireland Race.
CONSTRUCTION
- Garboard and 3 planks teak, otherwise mahogany; all over oak frames
- Lead ballast
- Teak laid swept deck coach roof & cockpit
- All through hull fittings, floors & mast step of bronze
- Bronze straps from shroud plates extended to the floors & keel
- Self draining cockpit
- Below decks 90% original
- Professionally sheathed in 1970s with Cascova below the water line
ACCOMMODATION AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Accommodation is for six in two quarter berths, main saloon cabin and fore cabin.
Forward of the lazarette and cockpit over the bridge the sliding hatch and steps lead to the accommodation below. Immediately aft port and starboard sides are the quarter berths with navigation and chart space forward to port. Opposite is the galley with sink H&C and cooker. The fridge freezer is below the chart table
Beyond half bulkheads is the main saloon housing settee berths, either side of a drop leaf table and single berths up and outboard each side. The saloon is well lit by sealed windows both sides enhancing the mainly white décor contrasting with varnished mahogany furniture. Heating is with a Storm force 10 cabin heater.
A full bulkhead and doorway forward reveals the heads with Blakes Lavac sea WC, pressurised hot & cold water, hand basin and shower, port side with stowage opposite. Beyond is the fore peak with single berth.
RIG, SPARS AND SAILS
- Bermudan sloop masthead rig single spreader
- Stainless standing rigging
- Anodised aluminium mast & boom
- 2 x spinnaker poles
- Aluminium jockey pole
- Dynema.main & headsail halyards
- Main slab reefing at mast
- Adjustable backstay
- Reckman double luff groove foil & furler; drum easily removed
- All associated sheets guys & blocks
All sails built as racing sails by Dolphin
- Mainsail Tri radial construction new 2008 excellent condition
- Furling headsail tri radial construction; Pentax new Oct 2009
- Tri radial Spinnaker good condition
- Reaching Spinnaker good condition
- Heavy weather upwind headsail good condition
- Storm jib
- Tri sail
- Spare mainsail good condition
- No1 & No 2 Genoas both in very good condition need converting to luff groove
DECK EQUIPMENT AND GROUND TACKLE
- 2 x Lewmar 53 3 speed primary winches
- 2 x Lewmar 48 2 speed self tailing secondary winches
- 5 winches at mast
- Electric low profile anchor winch with foot switches
- Wheel Steering
- 4 x dorade boxes with chromed cowl vents
- Stainless steel mushroom vent over forecabin
- Pushpit, pulpit & stanchions all stainless
- Bow rollers and fairleads fore and aft
- 45 lb galvanised CQR main anchor & chain
- Danforth kedge anchor
- Steering Compass on pedestal
- 2 x mooring cleats for’ard, 1 aft
- Spray hood
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE
- Perkins 4108 48 HP heat exchanger fresh water cooled diesel; 2 lever control in cockpit
- Hydraulic drive to prop shaft
- Folding 2 bladed bronze propellor
- 6 Knots cruising approx 1/3rd to 1/2 gallon per hour
- 2 x 100 AH Batteries; 1engine start and anchor winch, 1 domestic
- Split charging system
- Switch panel and fuse box
- 12 V lighting throughout
- 20 gallon bronze fuel tank
- 2 x stainless steel water tanks
NAVIGATION
- Simrad Chart Plotter
- Phillips GPS
- Nasa Clipper GPS repeater
- Navtex
- VHF telephone hand set
- Radio/CD
- Autohelm Log/speed & wind
- Navigation lights
- Brookes Gatehouse depth, speed, log & direction indicator
- Clock
- Compass
- Auto Helm autopilot
- Dimmable light to chart table
- Clock and barometer
SAFETY
- 2 x horseshoe lifebuoys & lights 1x Danbuoy
- Firdell blipper radar reflector
- Emergency Tiller
- Gas Sniffer
- Engine driven Jabsco auto bilge pump
- 2 manual bilge pumps; 1 at Nav station, 1 in cockpit
- 2 x dry powder fire extinguishers
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
- Engine spares
- Mooring lines
- Fenders
- Ensign & staff
- Cockpit cover
- Mainsail cover
- Zipped furling headsail cover
REFIT AND WORKS
Works (mainly on hull) in 2007
-Decks removed, ply substrate renewed & epoxied before ½ inch teak deck laid
-Stem head removed and refitted with replacement bronze bolts
-Replacement fore & centre hatches built & fitted
-Top 2/3rd of transom replaced
-Backstay fitting bronze fastenings replaced
-Some splines to hull replaced
-All exterior varnish stripped and sanded back before 6 coats varnish applied
-Electric anchor winch fitted
-Window frames & winch bases re-chromed
-Teak capping added to cockpit coaming
Works in the last four years in addition to annual maintenance
- Prop shaft replaced
- Bruntons folding prop fitted new 09
- Insulated earth starter motor overhauled, insulated earth
- Uprated alternator replaced 09
- Exhaust manifold replaced.
- Diesel injectors overhauled
- Jabsco engine driven bilge pump overhauled
- Hydraulic pump to prop shaft replaced
- The Reckman headsail furling gear fitted
DISCLAIMER
These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as a general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.