International Metre Yacht Management
Racing, sale, transportation and restoration
 

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Penpol Boatyard
Penpol
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6RT
England
UK

Fax:
0044 (0)1872 870 504

Email: brian@metreyacht.com

Manager:
Brian Pope

 

Metre Yachts For Sale

Below is our current range of metre yachts for sale, directly from the owner or based at the IMYM boatyard between Falmouth and Truro in Cornwall, South West England, UK.

Classic Six Metres

CAPRICE (under offer)
1948 McGRUER - The most successful Six Metre in the WORLD!
Since a major rebuild in 1998, Caprice has dominated all major Championships.
Most recently - the Europeans in La Trinite - June 08.

Caprice on the water

She is offered with an extensive Inventory & Lorry.
Faultless & Dominant - described as "The Most Beautiful Six Afloat".
She can be viewed by appointment - you will not be disappointed.
A world class winner for Newport 2009.
Asking price - offers on £105,000 (under offer)

 

Titia 6 metre

TITIA
1952 K22 David Boyd, Built by Woodnuts IOW for the 1952 Olympics.
Purchased and totally restored by the Ocean Yacht Company & All Spars.
Shipped back from Newport Rhode Island in 2005 She was relaunched in 2006.
Her first major event was the British French Open’s at La Trinite where she gained Six firsts and 3 seconds.
On Saturday the 5th August 2007 She won the Falmouth Classics both in Class & first boat home in the Whole Regatta (before the finishing line was laid!!)
All new top including laid teak decks, Coamings, king planks.
Sporting Doyle Carbon Kevlars Dimension D4’s, Bartells under deck furler, Harken Howlett Mast, All Spars Boom, New Rods, Carbon Pole, 2 x North Kites
This is a World Class Competitor.
Finished in Sea Foam, Gold & White she is Stunning
Asking UK pounds £120,000 with trailer & Completely ready to go

May Be XI
Fully fitted and ready for 2009.

May Be at Penpol    at our boatyard in Cornwall

A great boat and she is quick!
Great Price - Euros 16,950. With us at Penpol.

 

Ciocca II in action

CIOCCA II
1948 Sparkman& Stevens International Six M.
This has to be the Best opportunity in the World today to obtain what must surely be the Very Best of the Best that is available today.

Built for an Italian Gentleman to seriously race in Europe.
Olin told me two years ago “ She had the same moulds as Goose and also has the same keel configuration”.

Now with us in Cornwall UK she needs a total rebuild, We have the original plans here, also the Boat, the Keel and many other parts.
Not for the Feint hearted, but if you really want to be up there, Do this one!!!!! .

Asking, as is where is £25,000, Finished £160,000 apx as new.
*Sold*

 

Selma at boatyard

SELMA
A Second rule Classic with an original Coach roof.

Very small Diesel engine. Wooden rig.

A beautiful classic in tip top shape (would make 3rd rule rating with a bigger rig).

Now cruised and raced in NW Brittany.

Available for the first time in many years

Asking Euros 49,000.
Lying Brittany NW France.

 

 

Siomi sailing

SIOMI
1926 WITH A FULL RIG.

Major restoration over five years with over £70K spent.

Now in storage and ready to go with the normal refit works.

All new sails and gear a true classic ready for 2007.

I have more information coming on this one.

Asking UK Pounds £50,000 Lying South Coast.
*Sold*

 

Lady Day launch

LADY DAY
Anker & Jensen, 1937. *Sold*

Built for for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Olav of Norway.

Restored by boat builders John Walsted and Thomas Mouritzen from A. Walsteds Boatyard on Thurø from 2000/2001. Measured and got her certificate from ISAF measurer Guy-Roland Perrin in 2002. She has since been maintained by Walsteds Boatyard.

Restored to the highest standards, and below deck her varnished Oregon Pine hull seems like new.

She was painted and varnished with Epifanes in 2006 and is ready to be launched. She has royal blue topsides, with a white deck and bottom and varnished mahogany.

Asking price has been greatly reduced from 100,000 Euros to only 82,500 Euros, as the owner is keen to sell. Contact us for further information. *Sold*

 

Sunshine

"SUNSHINE"
William Fife III built 1927
International Six Metre Second Rule
Completely rebuilt to very high and exacting standards
Rigged to the spirit of the rule, she comes with Laid Cedar decks
A very good inventory and is in as new condition
Her rebuild cost was well in excess of £100K
Offered now at around £75K
For the discerning Classic Yachtsman - CIM rated
Lying in Europe and ready for 2008

 

at the marina      on board, sailing


Modern Six Metres

SHADDOW - Built by Pendennis Shipyard and substantially fitted out by the Late Sir Michael Chobam, she has come to the market for the first time.
A huge Hood sail wardrobe comes with her and bar a good clean up re rig & fit out it pretty much ready to go
A serious competitor much tuned for racing she is offered by us ready for 2008
Asking UK pounds £45,000 much more information on request

Cream restored

CREAM - (X Thisbee Beta)
One of four from the same mould
Full wing Keel & TT; Deep Rudder
Re Painted; Re fitted
Now substantially updated
Huge New Sail wardrobe
Two Masts; Lorry with Cradle
Great performance over the last 2 years
All Hot to Trot & ready for 2008
A Complete Package
Asking £42,500
Lying with us @ Penpol; Full spec on request
*Sold*

Rumble Bee painted


RUMBLE BEE (X May be XIII)

Now under complete restoration

Full wing Keel with Trim Tab

Finished in Yellow & Black

 

Ready for racing

Ready for 2008 Europeans in La Trinite

Finished to Owners spec - this is a Fast & Furious Modern

We are asking £25K subject to final spec.

Lying in our yard; more pictures available

 

Razzle Dazzle
Ian Howletts own boat - successful campaigner - new keel planned with wings.
Part restored with all new floors and hull done.

In the boatyard - Razzle Dazzle      restoration work

New deck required.
Tremendous history - please ask for more information.

Six metre yacht - view inside      side view in Cornwall (trailer not included)

Great opportunity - low entry price
Lying in Cornwall UK

 

Eight Metres

Urgently Required - International 8M's in any condition

*Sold* - HELEN
1936 Alfred Mylne Glen Coates designed International 8M.
See Classic Boat September Issue.
Now under major restoration & ready by Jan 2007 of the next Season.
Can be finished to the owner’s requirements
She has a remarkable shape & will be very quick.
Most gear is original
A Vetus 42Hp Engine (as new)
Wooden Mast & Boom.
This is a very serious restoration to the original plan; She will have new Laid Teak decks, Bronze Deck gear, all new standing and running Gear.
Be quick on this one.
Price on Application and dependant on final spec *Sold*

Another Very Famous 8M due very soon with a huge racing record
She requires a small refit in order to race and will be a top class Winner.
For serious & further information please call.

VISION
3rd Rule Camper & NicholsonVision 8m
 
Here and available now - International 8M.
 
Huge History & Race Record.
In need of some work.
Excellent Rig / Sails mainly good / Gear 80% OK.
She has won just about every major event at least twice - too much to list!

Available for purchase with a contract to restore to her former glory.

VISION has been designed by Charles NICHOLSON and built in Gosport, England by
Camper & Nicholson.

Three boats have been built under the same design: CUTTY TOU, SUZETTE, VISION.
All three are in French waters. SUZETTE has been restored to sail the Cartier class.
CUTTY and VISION have been braught up to date to sail in Sira.
The SIRA CUP is a trophy given by the King of Norway for the winner in the World series for the boats built prior to 1960.
VISION has been ordered by George GOODHERHAM from Royal Canadian Yacht Club in 1930 in order to race the Canada Cup.

In 1992, VISION was purchased by the last owner in Toronto from Robin CLARKE, owner of the boat since 1978. Over the next 14 years she raced the Canadian and World Champs.
She won the SIRA CUP in 1983, 1984 & 1985. multiple SIRA Cup winner

From delivery of the boat during summer 1992, she was sailed for a few months in order to check what needed to be done aboard.
An extensive renovation programme took place within a local shipyard for 10 months.

She then took part in the local races in Arcachon to practise before entering into the official races.

PALMARES
- SIRA CUP - World Championship
1994 - Cannes, France - 1st
1995 - Medemblik, Holland - 1st
1998 - Genève, Switzerland - 1st
2000 - Porto Santo Stefano, Italy - 1st
2002 - Helsinki, Finland - 2 nd
2003 - La Trinité sur Mer, France - 2nd ex aequo

European Championship
1996 - Travemunde, Germany - 1 st
1999 - La Trinité sur Mer, France - 1st

Rolex Cup
1997 - Saint Tropez, France - 1stdesigned by Charles Nicholson

Régates Royales
2001 - Cannes, France - 1st

Arcahon Championship -
1st in: 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000 & 2001

As you can see, she has a good potential.
She is the only 7 times winner of the SIRA Cup.

Equipment:
Modern rig - 2 spinnaker poles - 2 sets of STARVOILES sails (Mainsail, Staysail) -
Inter for heavy winds - Heavy Jib - Medium Jib - Light Jib - 4 Spinnakers

Engine: Volvo 15 hp diesel (1993) used mainly to enter and get out the harbour.
Hydraulic mast jack: Tightens the mast while sailing - moves forward and backwards -
loosens the mast when in the harbour.

Transport cradle (made specially for the transport from Canada to France)
Safety equipment - Electric bilge pump + a manual one - Anchoring
Halyards and sheets (ready to sail) - Electronic Equipment: NKE + Electronic Compass
V H F - Boom cover and Boat cover.

With us here at Penpol. Price on application.

 

International Ten Metres

Ten Metre under renovation

PESA
1908 Max Oertz International 10 M
Completely Restored and
Med Compliant

Enviable race record amongst the great Classics. Huge History.
Lying in Europe and ready to go

Delivery available.

You will need to see this one to appreciate the full impact!

Exceptionally fast. Attention to detail is superb!

Asking Euro's 400,000. Complete with a scale model of intricate detail.

 

Ten Metre under renovation

 

ERIKA
A 1st Rule International 10 Metre

BELIEVED TO BE THE OLDEST ONE IN EXISTENCE!

1908 Max Oertz. One of only three built to the same plan in Hamburg.

International 10M Gaff Cutter & sister ship to PESA & ORCHIS II .

Now available as a bare hull requiring full rebuild (she will be as PESA when complete.) Reputed to be the Oldest Known Ten Metre. Huge sail area, great rig plan and very fast. Lying with us at Penpol and available to purchase and restore.

Free! - We will give you the boat if you sign a contract to restore. Our present value for her would be in excess of £30k

 

Swedish ArticleErika at sea

Interior

 

RITA IV - *Sold*
1925 W Fife III - built for the King of Denmark

Rita IV launch      at Penpol in 2008

Simply exquisite, under restoration now
*Sold*

 

Twelve Metres

France II
Built to compete in the 1977 America's Cup. For full background and specifications, see the Twelve Metre Yachts for Sale page.

ITALIA
Built for the Med and its lighter winds, now in dry store with a complete Inventory & ready to go for 2007 Cowes & Med series.
Viewing by strict arrangement only.
This boat is complete and only requires the normal fit up to be ready for racing next year, ASKING PRICE UK pounds £140,000.
Full spec on request

Emilia 12M

EMILIA
A beautiful 12 metre, constructed in France in 1930 and raced at prestigious regattas worldwide since then. Lying South of France. Sole Agency.
Asking 1.15 Million Euros.
Viewing by appointment only
Available for 2007 America's cup 12M preview racing. Rebuilt in 2004/5. Under offer.
High performance and loads of history, please contact us for further information.

VICTORY
82 K 22 X AMERICA’S CUP CAMPAIGN (BLUE ARROW)
Bought from Blue Arrow in 92 by the Ocean Yacht Company, and campaigned in UK & France, beating F1 FIII, winners of the Prince Gradlon Trophy, Cross Channel REEDS race, RADE DE BREST, Third in the Nore race, 1St in the Triangle & several others.
Competed in the America’s Cup Jubilee.

Victory 12 Metre

Purchased by a Member of the Master Guild of Seamen she was given a Ford engine.
Maintains the full racing rig with a set of cruising / delivery sails
Racing sails are New with very little use (North)
This is a fast Twelve requiring a small amount of re fit works prior to racing again.

Huge History with this Twelve.
Asking Price UK pounds now £130,000 (reduced from £165,000!)
Urgent Sale Required!

 

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WHIMBREL
Very rare 1897 Belfast Lough One design.
*Recently withdrawn - possibly available again late 2009*

original image of Whimbrel      at sea

at speed

Built in Carrick G+Fergus 1896/7, Whimbrel is one of seven from this class.
To our knowledge, three still survive.

Whimbrel has been restored by the present owner.
She has two complete rigs, both Gaff & Bermudan.
CIM compliant with a great handicap.
She would benefit from a minor refit.

Lying afloat in Falmouth UK.
LOA (dependant on rig) apx 50' incl Bow Sprit.
One of the most pleasurable boats I have ever sailed.

Current asking price - £34,950
*Recently withdrawn - possibly available again late 2009*

 

Yacht Equipment
Modern Six Metre Sails - unused over 12K's worth
Mains Genoa's & Spinnakers
Mainly by North 3Dl's offers
Full spec on request

We are the specialists in wooden metre yachts and are passionate about our work.