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EXCEPTIONAL CLASSIC SAILBOAT "THENDARA" - FOR THE ANTIBES SAILING FESTIVAL

Métayer-Mermoz Maison de Ventes aux Enchères Antibes - +33 4 93 67 63 79 - Email CVV

Port Vauban 06600 Antibes, France
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Lot 1 - EXCEPTIONAL CLASSIC SAILBOAT: "THENDARA". A 36.5-meter ketch, to be auctioned at Les Voiles d'Antibes (June 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm, French time). Designed by Alfred Mylne & co. Builder: Alexander Stephen & Son, Glasgow. Date: 1936; launched in 1937. Length (LOA): 119' (36.5 m). Width (beam): 20' (6.09 m). Engine: VOLVO TMD102A 238hp Diesel. "THENDARA" features three cabins, including a Master cabin and a Guest cabin. It offers exceptional on-board comfort for a classic ketch of its era. "THENDARA" has an impressive track record of successful competition, from her victory in 1937 at King George VI's Coronation Regatta (she won both her class and the overall prize at the Torbay Coronation Regatta), to the regattas in Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Menorca in the 2010s. Cruising speed: around 10-11 knots. "Thendara is a fast, solid boat made of wood and steel. She is said to be the only ketch sailboat in the world in her class still capable of sailing. "THENDARA" recently underwent a major refit, to be carried out in 2022 by Monaco Marine (Antibes), at a total cost of €700,000. An on-board mechanic and his steward wife, who have a perfect knowledge of the yacht and have been maintaining it for many years, can be introduced to the future buyer. A great deal of work has been carried out over the past six years. No current captain. Maintenance invoices available on request. Also included: a set of near-new sails, various ropes and spare parts. This vessel has been regularly estimated at between €2,000,000 and €3,000,000 by yachting professionals. STARTING PRICE: €20,000. STARTING PRICE : 20 000 €. ATTENTION: To bid live on this lot, please contact the auction house by e-mail at [email protected] - deposit required. WARNING : To be able to bid live on this lot, please contact the auction house by mail before to register, at [email protected] - deposit mandatory. EXPOSITION DU NAVIRE SUR RENDEZ-VOUS POUR LES ACQUEREURS POTENTIELS, DURANT LE MOIS DE MAI 2024. EXHIBITION FOR THE POTENTIAL BIDDERS ON APPOINTMENT ONLY IN MAY. Expenses payable by the buyer: 12% incl. VAT

Estim. 20 000 - 2 000 000 EUR