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Plan - Characteristics  

Architect: RODNEY W. Paul

Architect for the restoration: Cabinet Yacht Vision - Gérald PAILLOUX

Boat yard: BROOKE & Cie Ltd - Lowestoft (England)
 Type: 62-foot motor-yacht

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  • Year of construction: 1924
  • Length: 19 metres
  • Width: 4 metres
  • Engines: GARDNER-1937- 6 cylinder
  • Engine power: 2 x 72 HP

Built in the pure English tradition, the materials selected are largely oversized, giving a real feeling of security. The hull is made from pitch pine and is copper riveted to its bent in or sawn oak and elm timbers. The teak deck has been fully restored and the new mahogany wheelhouse was rebuilt according to the original plans, which were recovered in the July 1924 edition of "Yachting Monthly".

The original old English oak panelling in the lounge and the cabins has been preserved.

The ‘technical' equipment has been checked or replaced in order to ensure optimal security along with modern and discreet comfort without changing the yacht's ancient character.

Private cabin:
Cabin with a sitting room and 2m x 1.60m double bed
writing desk,
old-fashioned heating with a period English stove
comfortable bathroom and private WC.

Panoramic wheelhouse:

A doghouse offering a panoramic view, agreeably lit with a wall seat and butterfly table
interior helm station.

Central wardroom:

Traditional wardroom with a leather wall seat and a solid oak table
fully-equipped kitchen.

Front cabin

Cabin for 2 people
1.90 x 0.70 m bed
Shower room and separate WC.

Equipment:

Hot and cold water (1,600 litres)
Central heating with radiators
Individual air conditioning
Refrigerator, freezer
Washer-dryer
6 KVA 220 V, 12 V and 24 V generators.

Security:

Life boat and life belts,
Life vests
Fire extinguishers
Category one first-aid kid
GPS - depth-finder
VHF radio

Insurance: Marine risk management (passenger transport)