Sparkman & Stephens 57 ft Yawl 1948 - Sold

ARGYLL is a truly exceptional yacht. Designed by Olin Stephens to build on the success of STORMY WEATHER and DORADE this yacht has a successful race record in her own right and is known to been one of her designer\'s favourites. Perhaps the same could be said of Ed Burnett, whose design skills and empathy for this boat have been a continuous thread throughout her restoration. ARGYLL’s potential to win on the classic race circuit is almost as exciting as the balance of her Olin Stephens lines........breathtakingly beautiful.

The rebuild and refit work is of the very highest standard. The hull and deck work was carried out by Blake Brothers in Portishead, with the interior, systems and rig completed by MB Yachts Ltd at Shillingstone in Dorset. Considerable attention has been paid to ensure that ARGYLL retains her original character, with small modifications made to enhance her practicality as a cruising yacht. Where possible, original deck gear has been reinstalled. Where this was missing or required replacement however, new items have been designed and machined in keeping with the original. Powered deck gear is fitted to ease handling when the vessel is not racing but otherwise as a general rule the original deck layout has been retained.

Her present owner’s affection for her inherent qualities have inspired him to even greater efforts in bringing her up to a standard of finish which frankly places ARGYLL second to none.

Please note the specifications have recently been upgraded. Not all pictures adequately reflect them and they are to be augmented shortly

Hull and deck structure recently rebuilt to the highest standards. The hull planking is of double planked carvel mahogany / cedar on laminated frames and the deck laid with traditional teak. Deck joinery is mahogany. Lead ballast keel approx 8,100 kg.

The layout of the interior accommodation remains similar to the original configuration but adjustments have been made bearing in mind the expectations of the modern yachtsman. The galley (originally forward) has been moved aft, with a second heads compartment fitted forward. The original aft head has become ensuite to the aft cabin. As now laid out, berths are provided for six people, all of which are suitable for seagoing and are fitted with lee cloths. A further two crew may be accommodated in pipe cots in the fore peak if required. The interior finish; white painted bulkheads with varnished mahogany joinery and trim in classic style is very much in keeping with the vessel. The accommodation from aft includes.

Aft cabin and head
Single berths port & starboard. Hanging lockers, dresser aft. Drawers / stowage under berths. Skylight in coach roof above. Head to port accessible from aft cabin only with electric flush WC, basin and shower.

Galley (to starboard)
Gimballed cooker (Force 10 Marine gas oven with 3 burner hob). Top loading refrigerator with custom s/s stacking system. Double s/s sink. Worktops have lockers and drawers below and outboard. Stainless steel fresh food drawers and fold out bill below sink.

Chart table (to port)
Full size outboard facing chart table with chart drawer, book shelf and stowage under. Switches and instruments outboard. Main switch board on aft bulkhead.

Main saloon
- Settee berths (pull out for larger bunk area) and pilot berths port & starboard. Lockers and stowages. Skylight above. Step up to raised floor level under coach roof top. Period solid fuel burner fitted by mast step.

Forward head
- Manual WC, basin and shower. Skylight above. Access from forepeak or main saloon.

Forepeak
- 2 pipe cots, stowage for gear and sails, chain locker. Access by forward head or fore hatch.

- Main mast oval section hollow Douglas fir by Noble Spars (Bristol)
- Mizzen oval section hollow Douglas fir (new 2010 ) by Noble Spars
- Main and mizzen booms both box section Douglas fir, by Noble Spars
- Mix of new and original spar fittings in bronze and stainless steel
- Spinnaker pole carbon fibre painted 2009 in Awlgrip to match coach roof
- 1 x 19 Stainless steel standing rigging with bronze rigging screws (New forestay; 09)
- Running rigging Polyester and Dyneema (New main halyard Spectra; 09)
- Wooden blocks (bronze frames and sheaves) for running rigging on deck
- Blocks aloft: Schaefer (stainless steel)

Most sails in white Dacron by Hood Sailmakers (UK) were new for launch in May 2005. Since then Argyll has been converted to roller furling for the sails adapted as indicated below. The original forestay is sold with the boat and could be fitted to fly hand - on sails.
- Mainsail; Lazyjack system
- Mizzen
- Working staysail
- New furling Yankee (Sanders sails 09
- No. 1 Yankee
- No. 2 Yankee converted to furling
- 140% Genoa converted to furling
- All purpose spinnaker
- Mizzen staysail
- Storm trysail
- Storm staysail

Mix of new and original deck hardware, mostly bronze.
- Original (bronze) steering gear and pedestal with reconditioned steering compass
- Anchor windlass (original, adapted for power drive in addition to manual operation)
- Original coffee grinder type winch (designed by Sparkman & Stephens Inc and built by A-B Sterner Blomquist Malmo Sweden) for headsail sheets when racing (not currently fitted but will be sold with boat)

Winches, all Lewmar full bronze finish:
- Cockpit primary 66 BBST (powered)
- Cockpit secondary 54 BBST
- Main sheet 48 BBST
- Main halyard 54 BBST (powered)

- Headsail halyard 48BBST
- Reefing / spinnaker halyard 54BBST
- Mizzen halyard 16BBST
- Mizzen sheet 16BBST

Engine Beta 3300 (75hp @ 2600rpm) Aquadrive coupling / thrust bearing 3 blade feathering propeller (J-Prop) Main engine fitted with additional 130A alternator and high capacity clutch driven bilge pump.

12V DC SYSTEMS
- Navigation lights
- Nasa Navtex
- Nasa AIS receiver
- Raytheon RL80C GPS & Chart plotter
- Sailing instruments (Raytheon ST60 Multi repeaters on deck & at Navigation station)
- Autopilot (Raytheon ST 6001+ Whitlock drive)
- VHF radio (Icom M601)
- Deck flood lights
- Interior lighting
- Refrigerator
- Sony CD player
- Powered deck gear (Windlass, primary sheet winches and main halyard winch)
- AC Mastervolt Inverter to 240 V
BATTERIES
- 12 V Gel type (domestic) total capacity 600Ah - 12 V Gel type (engine start) 120Ah

240 V AC SYSTEMS (SHORE SUPPLY)
- Battery charger, Immersion heater in calorifier, AC sockets throughout interior
- Shore cable for 240 V systems

- Engine cooling system used for domestic hot water calorifier.
- Fresh water pressure system (12 V)
- Grey water sump pumps (12 V)
- Electric flush toilet (aft head)
- 3 x Stainless steel fresh water tanks approx 415 litres total capacity
- 1 x Stainless steel diesel tank approx 450 litres

- 60 lb CQR main anchor stowed on deck with 50 m 12 mm chain
- Alloy storm / kedge Fortress anchor in padded deck bag mounted in lazarette
- 25 m ½ inch chain (stowed in fore cabin)
- Teak and bronze boat hook mounted on foredeck
- Mooring lines new in 2009
- Fenders
- 5 x Lewmar winch handles
- 3 m inflatable floor type tender and 8 HP long shaft Yamaha 2 stroke outboard engine
- Mediterranean awning
- New custom made day awning in tan Sunbrella
- Covers for main and mizzen
- Covers for all deck hatches
- Custom built teak boarding ladder
- Mediterranean type wood / stainless passarelle
- 6 man life raft offshore canister type new in 09, mounted on bronze and teak custom built mounting bracket fwd of coach roof with tan Sunbrella cover
- Dan buoy and canister type life ring; new in 09
- GME EPIRB – fitted at Nav station
- C Map cartridges for GPS – for France, Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic coasts and Atlantic
- Set of flares
- 8 x life jackets
- Spares for main engine and on board systems
- Tool kit
- Two Rosenfeld photos of ARGYLL – fitted to aft cabin bulkhead & saloon bulkhead
- Crockery for 6 people stowed in galley
- Pots / pans & chopping board