McGruer 55 Ft Bermudan Ketch 1970
| Designer | George McGruer |
|---|---|
| Builder | McGruer & Co Ltd Clynder |
| Date | 1970 |
| Length overall | 55 ft 0 in / 16.76 m |
| Length deck | 55 ft 0 in / 16.76 m |
| Length waterline | 35 ft 0 in / 10.67 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 12 ft 0 in / 3.66 m |
| Draft | 8 ft 0 in / 2.44 m |
| Displacement | 20 Tonnes |
| Construction | Teak on laminated afrormosia |
| Engine | Yanmar 4JH4THE (Rebuilt 2020) |
|---|---|
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Price | GBP 480,000 |
These details are provisional and may be amended
BROKER'S COMMENTS
For a yacht to look so stunning - like new - after so much use does not just happen by accident. It takes special owners and an occasionally deep pocket. CUILAUN demands it, deserves it, and pays it back and more. She is quite simply one of the most special yachts ever conceived at this size. Since she first kissed the waters of the Gareloch in 1970, her original Irish owners have cared for her every need, and in return she has carried them and their friends speedily, comfortably, safely and elegantly over deep and blue water so often that they might be excused forgetting how many times they've crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way she has been a regatta and cruising awards winner. After 50 years of first ownership, it's time for a very lucky second custodian to guide CUILAUN into her second half century.
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REFITS 2014 - 2023
2023 - THE RIG SHOP, SOUTHAMPTON - Masts un-stepped, undressed - Standing rigging for both masts replaced - 2 x Mizzen staysail halyards replaced - Masts re-stepped - 2 x Technora genoa sheets replaced 2023 - WILLETT MARINE, SOUTHAMPTON Electrical/ Electronics - New B&G Halo radar and Vulcan 9 plotter - New Victron Blue Smart IP22 12 V engine battery charger - New engine start battery - New Navionics battery - Tidy up internal wiring - Removal of all earth grounding to prevent ECD Shipwrights - Cleaned and repainted bilge under the mast - Cleaned up keel bolts - Fitted and commissioned gas stove with gas safe cert. - New keel cooler - Full external varnish - Fit new 2 x Spinlock cam cleats and main sheet - Prop guard applied. - Windlass shot blasted and repainted. - Serviced all Lewmar winches - Keel sanded back and fully re-epoxied - Antifoul system was applied to hull - Rudder removed, inspected, cleaned and refitted - 2 x New fenders - 6 x New fender socks - New 3 x window custom spray hood Engineering - Full engine service - Heat exchanger removed and cleaned - All seacocks serviced - Fresh water tank super chlorinated and cleaned - Instant hot water tap fitted to the galley sink Safety - Life raft and life jackets serviced 2020 - Cockpit sole bearers replaced - Cockpit sole relayed - 220 V Inverter installed Victron 3000 24 DC to 240 AC - B&G Navigation system updated to H5000 - Holding tank installed - Genoa tracks removed fastenings replaced - Portlights removed, serviced re-bedded - All thru-hull fittings removed, serviced re-bedded - Engine removed - rebuilt - Cylinders re-bored and lined - New pistons and rings - Turbo rebuilt, new exhaust compensator, new mounts - Steering pedestal repainted - Steering gearbox removed inspected greased and remounted - LPG system replaced; Nereus alarm system fitted - Propeller removed greased - Hydraulic stern gland removed and overhauled 2019 - Lewmar power pack serviced - Hull recaulked below the water line - Keel bolts removed inspected - 2 x Floors replaced 2018 - Electrical overhaul - Updated chart table - Propeller overhauled by Darglow 2017 - Domestic battery bank replaced 6x 230 Ah AGM - Galley worktops replaced in Corian - Heads sinks and work tops replaced 2016 - Deck recaulked - Coach roof re-decked 2015 - Varnish stripped and rebuilt - Mizzen mast re painted 2014 - All standing rigging replaced
McGruer & Co. Yard No. 626 Through the 1950s and 1960s, British yacht designers found various solutions in appeasing their clients' post-war demands for greater comforts and space by increasing hull volume while trying to keep an eye on looks. Arguably it was James McGruer of Scotland who achieved the greatest aesthetic harmony in this task by gaining volume via the American norm of increased beam; something perhaps infused from his 1930s training at the Herreshoff yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, and in his family yard's building of the Sparkman & Stephens- designed beamy 43 ft centreboard yawl FAIRWYN in 1957, followed immediately by his own interpretation of a beamy, full keel yawl, SULE SKERRY. There followed down McGruer & Company's Clynder slipways a line of gorgeous and now legendary, beamy and long-ended James McGruer-designed cruiser-racer yawls: WESTWARD OF CLYNDER (1960), MARGUERITA HELENA III/ FRENESI (1961), COIGACH (1963), and culminating before James retired with the 48-footer RINAMARA of 1968 for repeat Irish client Peter Odlum. When James's son, George, stepped up to the drafting board after RINAMARA'a launch, he inherited a wonderful provenance of well-proven excellence for inspiration; and to build his creations, a highly skilled workforce admirably managed by members of his family. Straight out the blocks - with further influence perhaps from his father's 67 ft International 13.5-Metre Cruiser Racer yawl STORNOWAY of 1963, and the McGruer-built Sparkman & Stephens 52ft sloop GABRIELLE III (now TINTOO VI) of 1967 - George designed this masterpiece ketch, again for Dublin Bay owners known to the yard through previous ownership of the McGruer 8-Metre Cruiser-Racer NAMHARA. And a further two near sisters followed into the early 1970s: CERESIO (now TALISKER MHOR) and GLORY B IV (now BORDER LEGEND). With these fine ketches, George McGruer added his own je ne sais quoi, unfettered by the radical influences of the IOR Rating Rule, yet thoroughly modern yachts - perhaps the true predecessors of what we now know as 'Spirit of Tradition'. Since CUILAUN (originally CUILAUN OF KINSALE) first kissed the waters of the Gareloch in 1970, her original Irish owners have cared for her every need, and in return she has carried them and their friends speedily, comfortably, safely and elegantly over deep and blue water so often that they might be excused forgetting how many times they've crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Her first long distance cruise was in 1971 from Dublin Bay to the Mediterranean, spending winter 1971-72 at Palma de Mallorca. CUILAUN has become as well known in her home waters of Ireland and the UK as she is in the Caribbean, and in Maine where she is affectionately known as "The Varnished Two-Sticker". This writer has been lucky enough to encounter her at Cowes, at Kinsale and Glengarriff, at Clynder, Rosneath and Rhu when she returned to her birthplace for a mid-life refit, and at Camden and Brooklin. She won the 1979 Transatlantic race from New York to Cork, was awarded the coveted John Parkinson Trophy of the Cruising Club of America in 1988, was class winner at Antigua Classic Week 2004, and overall winner at the British Classic Yacht Club's Panerai Classics Week 2017. For a yacht to look so stunning - like new - after so much use doesn't just happen by accident. It takes passionate owners and an occasionally deep pocket. CUILAUN demands it, deserves it, and pays it back and more. She is quite simply one of the most special yachts ever conceived at this size. After 50 years of first ownership, it's time for a very lucky second custodian to guide her into her second half century. ©2024 Iain McAllister/ Sandeman Yacht Company Ltd.
CONSTRUCTION
Carvel teak planking silicone bronze fastened to laminated afrormosia frame - Lead keel - Teak laid deck on plywood substrate - Teak superstructure - Teak cockpit
DECK LAYOUT, EQUIPMENT AND GROUND TACKLE
GENERAL - Stainless steel stanchions; chromed bronze bases - Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit - Varnished teak bulwark and capping - Varnished teak covering boards & king planks - Teak laid deck - Deck/ cockpit winches hydraulic via Lewmar commander power pack FROM AFT - Varnished teak pushpit seat with carved leading edge - Chromed fairleads on taffrail port and starboard - Chromed mushroom vent - Lewmar mizzen sheet block - Mizzen boom gallows - 1 x Lewmar 40 winch: mizzen sheet - 2 x Lewmar 58 winches aft of cockpit: symmetrical spinnaker guys - Chromed/ teak mooring cleats port and starboard - Genoa cheek blocks on teak bases port and starboard DEEP COCKPIT - Teak coamings - Varnished seat aft (extension of aft deck) - Lazarette and gas bottle locker under - Port and starboard trimmer seats; lockers under - 2 x Lewmar 58 primary winches: genoa or spinnaker sheets - 'Hamble' ship's wheel - Ritchie steering compass on pedestal binnacle - Engine control At forward bulkhead - Double door companionway offset starboard; hinged washboard - B&G Wind, depth, speed analog readouts at fwd bulkhead - B&G H5000 above - Furuno GPS/ radar plotter - Simrad AP 25 autopilot in varnished teak box - Yanmar engine panel - Battery isolator - 1 x Lewmar 48 winch: mainsheet - Mizzen mast position SALOON DECKHOUSE Teak uprights; laid teak roof - Alloy hatch to port aft - 1 x Lewmar 48 winch: mainsheet to port - Lewmar mainsheet traveller - Sliding varnished teak companionway hatch - Raw teak grabrails port and starboard - Alloy hatch over passage cabin MID DECK - Chromed ventilators positions - 8-Person canister liferaft on teak chocks - Alloy hatch - Varnished teak Dorade boxes port and starboard - Storm jib tracks port and starboard of Dorade boxes - Genoa tracks with 2 x cars at port and starboard rail - Panama spring fairleads Main Mast Position FOREDECK - Spinnaker and jockey pole chocks port and starboard - Raised teak and plexiglass forehatch - Boathook in teak chocks - Chromed mushroom vent - Chromed/ teak mooring cleat - Chromed Panama fairleads port and starboard - 2 x Bow rollers GROUND TACKLE - PNP Duerr 'Torkmaster' hydraulic windlass - Warping drum and chain gipsy - 2 x CQR Anchors - 100 m 10 mm Anchor chain - 50 m Braided anchor warp
ACCOMMODATION AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
FROM AFT - 3 x Steps down - Raw teak cabin sole - Tool box and oilskin locker to starboard - Safety gear NAVIGATION AREA TO STARBOARD - Wooden navigator seat - Chart table; stowage under - B&G Plotter - B&G Repeaters - VHF Radio - Ship's isolator panel outboard; stowage over - 1 x White light GALLEY TO PORT - 2 x Stainless steel sinks - Mixer tap - Instant hot water tap - Top loading refrigerator - Broadwater 4 x Burner hob with oven - Plate racks - Lockers under and outboard - 4 x Spot lights - Deckhead hatch SALOON - U-shape seating to port; lockers under - Pilot berth outboard - Saloon table - Settee to starboard between sideboards; lockers/ drawers under - Pilot berth outboard - Fusion stereo in cabinet - Drinks locker to starboard - 2 x Deckhead lights - 2 x Reading lights - Deckhead hatch fwd MOVING FORWARD - Down 2 x to passage cabin - Berth to port; lockers/ drawers under - Chart locker - Banquette and folding table - Book case - Chelsea clock and barometer - Berth to starboard; lockers/ drawers under - Banquette - 2 x Opening ports - 2 x Reading lights - 1 x Bulkhead light PASSAGE FORWARD Bathroom compartment to port - Vacuum flush WC to port - Sink with mixer tap - Shower - Bulkhead light - Hatch in deckhead Hanging locker to starboard FORWARD CABIN - Berth to starboard; lockers/drawers under - Hanging locker - Banquette - Berth to port - Hanging locker - Banquette - Sink; hot and cold taps - Mirror - 2 x Opening ports - Bulkhead lights - 2 x Reading lights - 1 x Deckhead light - 2 x Electric fans FO'C'SLE - Locker to port with Tektank - Sheet and warp stowage to starboard - Ice maker - Large locker/ workshop amidships - Anchor and chain locker forward - 1 x Deckhead light - Forehatch in deckhead BEDDING - 2 x Sets Marine Bedding Company Egyptian cotton linen per bunk (2019)
RIG, SAILS AND CANVASWORK
RIG All standing rigging 2023 Main mast - Keel stepped, 2 x spreader painted aluminum (2010) - 2 x Anderson 28 2-speed winches - 1 x Barient 48 2-speed halyard winch - 1 x Lewmar 50 2-speed halyard winch - Harken vang - 5 x Rope clutches - Spinnaker pole track leading edge - Harken hydraulic furling headstay - Inner forestay for storm jib; used in conjunction with check stays - Tri-colour, anchor light, steaming light - Spreader deck lights - Windex inc. VHF aerial Mizzen mast - Deck stepped, painted aluminium - 2 x Mizzen staysail halyards - 1 x Lewmar 16 halyard winch - 1 x Anderson 18 2-speed mizzen staysail winch The following have all been painted to match the rig: - Furuno Radar - External Iridium aerial - B&G GPS aerial - Furuno GPS aerial - AIS GPS aerial - 4G Digital yacht aerial - Air horn (operated from helm pedestal) Poles - 2 x Painted spinnaker poles - 1 x Painted jockey pole Running Rigging - 2 x Genoa sheets (Technora) renewed 2023 - 2 x Mizzen staysail halyard renewed 2023 SAILS - North Marathon 3DL genoa, mainsail and mizzen (2014) - North asymmetric spinnaker A1.5 - One Sails symmetric spinnaker S4 (2014) - North storm jib - North trysail - GP Sails cruising tri-radial genoa (2018) - GP Sails mizzen staysail (2019) - GP Sails mizzen staysail (2015) CANVASWORK - 2 x Large sun awnings - Sprayhood (2023) - Mainsail boom covers - Cover for liferaft canister - Mosquito net when ajar cover for forehatch
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE
MECHANICAL Engine - Yanmar 4JH4THE (Rebuilt 2020) - 2200 hrs Drive Train - Hydraulic stern tube to lubricate shaft and reduce noise - Feathering Max prop (overhauled by Darglow 2018) Steering system - Whitlock Cobra direct drive. - Auto pilot: Simrad AP25 double ram linear drive ELECTRICAL AC 2 x Shore power rings: - 1 x 110 V with inverter charger - 1 x 230 V with Mastervolt charger and Victron Inverter - Victron Blue Smart IP22 12 V engine battery charger (2023) DC - 24 V and 12 V - 6 x 230 Ah 24 V AGM domestic battery bank (2017) - 1 x 12 V Engine starting battery (2023) - 1 x 12 V Systems battery (eg for B&G system - 2023) TANKAGE/ PUMPS - Fuel: 190 US Gal / 720 L - 3 x Fresh water tanks (Capacity TBA) - 2 x Filled from deck - 1 x Filled from watermaker, then by gravity to others - Tek-Tank black water holding tank forward (16 US Gal / 60 L) - Little Wonder 24 V watermaker (New membrane 2019) - Electric fresh or salt water vacuum heads pump (2020) OTHER - U-Line ice maker 110 V - Eberspächer Airtronic heater
NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
NAVIGATION - Ritchie steering compass on pedastal - B&G Halo 20+ radar - 2 x B&G Vulcan 9 chart plotters: at chart table and helm - B&G H5000 complete system incl. Full Function Displays - Mast head unit, twin speed logs, integrated - AIS at 2 x B&G Vulcan 9s & H5000 FFDs COMMUNICATIONS - Standard Horizon DSC VHF radio; handset in cockpit
- 2 x Electric bilge pumps with float switches - 2 x Manual bilge pumps - 3 x Kru auto inflate lifejackets; AIS transponders; spray hood (serviced 2023) - 6 x Seago manual inflate lifejackets (serviced 2023) - 1 x Plastimo throw line - 1 x MOB Jonbuoy module - 1 x 8-Person Ocean Safety liferaft (serviced 2023) - 1 x Offshore flare pack - 1 x EPIRB McMurdo G5 smart finder - 1 x Emergency VHF antenna - 1 x Hydraulic wire cutter - Day shapes: anchor ball, motor-sailing cone - Nereus alarm system - Current gas safety certificate
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Zodiac classic 4 m tender with aluminum floor (2016) - Mariner 9.9 outboard motor (2016) - Swim ladder - Mooring warps - Fenders with covers
IMAGE CREDITS
Sailing images: Tim Wright/ Photo Action 'Antigua': Irish Cruising Club Scotland: Simon Jackson Drawings: McGruer & Co. Ltd.
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Sandeman Yacht Company
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40′ McGruer Bermudan Yawl
£ 55,000
Designed and built by McGruer, not to any particular class but as a fast and comfortable cruising yacht for a serial McGruer yacht owner. Elegant lines with long overhangs and typical McGruer superstructure. Well maintained in current ownership with complete new main mast and rigging in 2021/2022. 6 berths including a double up forward. Top class pedigree yacht for sensible money.
Boat Details
- Description
40’ McGruer Yawl designed and built by McGruer and Co. In 1962.
She was built for a serial owner of McGruer yachts, and in the words of James McGruer, she was designed to be “a healthy, easily handled, comfortable cruising yacht of handsome appearance. With no consideration given to the measurement rules of the day the
design has a natural flow resulting in longer overhangs, more balanced ends and a drier bow when compared to other designs which tended to feature pinched ends to maximise ratings. On deck she features the stylised ‘McGruer doghouse’ giving her that instantly recognisable McGruer silhouette.
With her current owners since 2007 she has benefitted from significant ongoing investment throughout this ownership. Now reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health she is offered for sale with a comprehensive inventory including:
Length on Deck 40’3”
Length Waterline 28’
Beam 10’6”
Draft 6’5”
Thames Tonnage
Extensive refitting 2008 – 2011
New teak deck laid 2010/11
New main mast and standing rigging installed 2022/23
Volvo Penta MD2030 marine diesel engine
Flex-o-Fold 3 blade, bronze folding propellor (2008)
New batteries fitted 2022
B&G Network autopilot system
B&G Network navigation instruments
Raymarine C80 Classic chart plotter
Furuno radar system
Wallas Safe Flame diesel cooker
Wallas Nautic 40D diesel fired marine heater (2009)
Lofrans Cayman 88 electric anchor windlass
SUMMARY OF REFIT WORKS:
Engine bearers removed and re-instated with new 2008/07
Keel tanks removed, cleaned and inspected before reinstatement 2008/07
Number of bent timbers within engine bay area replaced/repaired 2008/07
Pressurised water system installed with calorifier 2009
Wallas Nautic D40 heating system installed 2009
‘Modernised’ saloon dismantled and removed before saloon re-instated to as near original specifications as possible with port pilot berth re-instated 2009/10
Teak decking fully removed, sub deck inspected and repaired locally, new laid teak deck fitted 2010/11
Ballast keel to wood keel seam re-caulked
New hollow section mast built to original McGruers specifications commissioned from Noble Masts in 2021
New standing rigging 2022
New rig stepped and commissioned 2023
Construction
Carvel planked in 1” teak planking below the waterline, mahogany planking above. Seams caulked and splined for a fair finish.
Bronze screw fastened into laminated mahogany frames with 2 steamed intermediate timbers.
Afromosia keel and stern post with laminated mahogany stem.
Lead ballast keel fastened with bronze keel bolts.
Timber floors across the centreline made from afromosia and oak.
Yacht laid teak deck new in 2010. Teak is epoxy glued to the plywood subdeck. Varnished teak king plank and margin boards.
Varnished teak covering boards and toe rails all round with stainless steel stanchions.
Varnished mahogany coachroof coamings with a sheathed plywood coachroof deck. 2 elegant butterfly skylights on the coachroof.
Self draining cockpit with mahogany coamings and scrubbed teak sole grating. Wheel steering on cables to the quadrant.
The rig was renewed completely with new masts built in 2021 by Noble Spars, new standing rigging in 2022 and the new rig commissioned in 2023.
Bermudan yawl rig on keel stepped hollow wooden main mast.
Varnished wooden slab reefing booms on main and mizzen.
Stainless steel standing riggin, new on the main mast in 2022.
Furlex roller reefing system for the headsail.
Wire halyards for main and genoa.
Pair of Gibb 52 two speed primary cockpit sheet winches
Pair of Simpson Lawrence single speed secondary winches.
Simpson Lawrence single speed mainsheet winch.
Catve wire main halyard winch
Gibb 2 speed mast winch
Single halyard winch on mizzen
Mizzen, mainsail, genoa, mizzen staysail and spinnaker.
Volvo Penta MD2030 3cyl 29hp diesel engine. Serviced Autumn 2023.
Mechanical gearbox to a centreline Flex-o-Fold 3 blade folding propeller, gives 5 knots cruising speed.
100 litre diesel tank.
2 x 12 volt batteries for domestic systems and engine start. Both batteries new in 2022.
Charging from engine alternator. Cristec 10amp battery charger connected to installed shore power system.
2 x manual bilge pumps. 1 x Whale SuperSub auto electric bilge pump.
2 x water tanks with total capacity of 180 litres.
Accommodation
6 berths including a double in the forward cabin, 2 saloon settee berths, saloon pilot berth and a quarter berth.
Forward Cabin:
Two single berths, located outboard to port and starboard
Access to chain locker forward of berths with storage shelf units outboard of access to port and starboard
Single triangular seat between bunks forward
Standing room between bunks aft
Drawer and locker storage beneath aft end of bunks.
Hanging locker with counter top above aft of bunks, outboard to port and starboard
To port at forward end of saloon
Aft facing manual marine toilet located inboard forward
Porcelain wash hand basin mounted outboard, aft.
Vanity lockers outboard and forward of wash hand basin
Dresser style storage unit forward to starboard, opposite heads. Lockers outboard, above counter top with drawers beneath.
Centrally mounted, double drop lead saloon table, storage within central section of table, accessible from forward and aft end of table.
Bench settees top port and starboard. Back rests folding outboard to increase bunk width when required. Backrests can also lift to provide access to storage shelfs.
Pilot berths above and outboard of port settee.
Counter top outboard of starboard settee with shelf above and locker aft.
Locker doors fitted to settee bases to provide access to storage space without lifting cushions
Located to starboard side of companionway.
Gimbal mounted Wallas cooker forward
Compact working area around cooker with section between cooker and sink fitted with drain.
Worktop sections outboard lifting to provide access to storage space beneath galley
Stainless steel sink aft with drying board outboard of sink
Quarter Berth / Nav Station:
Located to port side of companionway
Bunk extends aft beneath cockpit.
Forward end of bunk can be fitted with removable bench seat to provide sheltered seat for watch keeping.
Removable chart table fitting over forward end of quarter berth
Plastimo steering compass
B&G Network QUAD display for depth and log
B&G Network
Wind Close Hauled – B&G Network TACK wind
Raymarine C80 chart plotter
Furuno radar
Walker 6310 VHF
Iridium Sailor Satellite phone
KIM MOB rescue system
Stainless steel Manson anchor with stainless steel anchor chain
Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass
Bunk and berth cushions
Galley Stove – Wallas Safe Flame diesel cooker, two burner hob with oven, Gimbal mounted
Stainless steel sink
Manually operated fresh water tap
Toilet – Baby Blakes manual marine toilet (new ceramic bowl and seat fitted 2009)
Wash hand basin
Manually pumped cold water tap
Wallas Nautic 40D diesel fired marine heater (2009) with outlets in saloon and forward cabin
2 x gimballed cabin paraffin lamps
Primary Winches – 2x Gibb 52, two-speed winches
Secondary Winches – 2x SL single speed winches
Main Sheet Winch – 1x SL single speed winch
Main Mast Winches – 1x Captive wire, single speed winch. 1x Gibb two speed winch
Mizzen Mast Winch – 1x Single speed winch
Genoa – White Dacron, roller reefing. Owen Sails
Mainsail – White Dacron, slab reefing. Ratsey
Mizzen – White Dacron, slab reefing. Ratsey
Mizzen Staysail – Ratsey
Spinnaker – Ratsey
Mainsail Cover
Mizzen Cover
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McGruer&Co is located in Rutherglen near Glasgow. This is the British shipyard that is probably one of the oldest in the world. The McGruer company was opened at the end of the XIX century. However, the vessels with the same name arrived in England with William the Conqueror.
The shipyard built different ships. The heyday of the company was during the period from 1920 to 1990. At this time, the shipyard built several ships for the respectable and well-known persons. The shipbuilder produced the royal barge Britannia, built the yacht for the Sultan of Zanzibar, designed Gareloch One Design. Also the shipyard during this period of time switched to the construction of boats by cold forming. It allowed to make lightweight hulls without sacrificing strength.
The yard still continues to build the ships by cold forming. With the help of this technology they are producing the racing yachts. The company has gained notoriety when designing and launching the fast and safe ships. But today McGruer&Co does not belong to the former owners. The descendants of the companyХs founder sold the shipyard in 2000 and went into another business.
The construction of any vessel can be ordered at the shipyard. Preference is given to the lightweight sport yachts. The company has extensive experience in the construction of luxury ships for the respectable customers. Therefore, you can safely entrust the shipbuilder with the production of one of these boats.
Some of the ships that were released earlier at the shipyard can be found on sale. They are represented by the brokers. Very old ships have undergone full modernization.
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3 comments:
What an excellent read, I used to live in Cylinder in the early 80's from the age of 7 to 11 and always remember sneaking through the building with my neighbour pal looking at part finished boats! I can still recall the smell of burnt wood and the dust then getting chased by the watchman or someone like that ( didn't hang about to find out!!) I will driving by that area next week after40 years to see the changes
Excellent read, as a wee boy 40 odd years ago I lived in Clynder where me an my neighbour pal would go on adventures! And I always remember sneaking through the boat builders there to which the smell of burnt wood and sawdust is still imprinted in my sensory brain- then being chased by the watchman or someone who worked there, sacred to death then but now I always laugh at it, not doing damage but just curious.... brilliant time of life, I'm returning there next week after40 years to see my old childhood home and the changes that have been made
Yes, a good read, I served my time in McGruers, it began in 1969 and they were the best years of my life. Working with the best tradesmen (and not forgetting Liz!!) The McGruer family were great people to know. I started in the drawing office learning the trade from conception, right through the build process to the launch. Involved in the construction of the most beautiful boats including, Cullaun of Kinsale to the new workboat "Jenny" Great times and better memories!
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40′ McGruer Bermudan Yawl
- Designer: James McGruer
- Builder: McGruer and Co. Ltd
- Location: Scotland
- Length on deck: 40'3"
- Beam: 10'6"
- Draft: 6'5"
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40’ McGruer Yawl designed and built by McGruer and Co. In 1962.
She was built for a serial owner of McGruer yachts, and in the words of James McGruer, she was designed to be “a healthy, easily handled, comfortable cruising yacht of handsome appearance. With no consideration given to the measurement rules of the day the
Design has a natural flow resulting in longer overhangs, more balanced ends and a drier bow when compared to other designs which tended to feature pinched ends to maximise ratings. On deck she features the stylised ‘McGruer doghouse’ giving her that instantly recognisable McGruer silhouette.
With her current owners since 2007 she has benefitted from significant ongoing investment throughout this ownership. Now reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health she is offered for sale with a comprehensive inventory including:
Length on Deck 40’3”
Length Waterline 28’
Beam 10’6”
Draft 6’5”
Thames Tonnage
Extensive refitting 2008 – 2011
New teak deck laid 2010/11
New main mast and standing rigging installed 2022/23
Volvo Penta MD2030 marine diesel engine
Flex-o-Fold 3 blade, bronze folding propellor (2008)
New batteries fitted 2022
B&G Network autopilot system
B&G Network navigation instruments
Raymarine C80 Classic chart plotter
Furuno radar system
Wallas Safe Flame diesel cooker
Wallas Nautic 40D diesel fired marine heater (2009)
Lofrans Cayman 88 electric anchor windlass
SUMMARY OF REFIT WORKS:
Engine bearers removed and re-instated with new 2008/07
Keel tanks removed, cleaned and inspected before reinstatement 2008/07
Number of bent timbers within engine bay area replaced/repaired 2008/07
Pressurised water system installed with calorifier 2009
Wallas Nautic D40 heating system installed 2009
‘Modernised’ saloon dismantled and removed before saloon re-instated to as near original specifications as possible with port pilot berth re-instated 2009/10
Teak decking fully removed, sub deck inspected and repaired locally, new laid teak deck fitted 2010/11
Ballast keel to wood keel seam re-caulked
New hollow section mast built to original McGruers specifications commissioned from Noble Masts in 2021
New standing rigging 2022
New rig stepped and commissioned 2023
Construction
- Carvel planked in 1” teak planking below the waterline, mahogany planking above. Seams caulked and splined for a fair finish.
- Bronze screw fastened into laminated mahogany frames with 2 steamed intermediate timbers.
- Afromosia keel and stern post with laminated mahogany stem.
- Lead ballast keel fastened with bronze keel bolts.
- Timber floors across the centreline made from afromosia and oak.
- Yacht laid teak deck new in 2010. Teak is epoxy glued to the plywood subdeck. Varnished teak king plank and margin boards.
- Varnished teak covering boards and toe rails all round with stainless steel stanchions.
- Varnished mahogany coachroof coamings with a sheathed plywood coachroof deck. 2 elegant butterfly skylights on the coachroof.
- Self draining cockpit with mahogany coamings and scrubbed teak sole grating. Wheel steering on cables to the quadrant.
- The rig was renewed completely with new masts built in 2021 by Noble Spars, new standing rigging in 2022 and the new rig commissioned in 2023.
- Bermudan yawl rig on keel stepped hollow wooden main mast.
- Varnished wooden slab reefing booms on main and mizzen.
- Stainless steel standing rigging, new on the main mast in 2022.
- Furlex roller reefing system for the headsail.
- Wire halyards for main and genoa.
- Pair of Gibb 52 two speed primary cockpit sheet winches
- Pair of Simpson Lawrence single speed secondary winches.
- Simpson Lawrence single speed mainsheet winch.
- Captive wire main halyard winch
- Gibb 2 speed mast winch
- Single halyard winch on mizzen
- Mizzen, mainsail, genoa, mizzen staysail and spinnaker.
- Volvo Penta MD2030 3cyl 29hp diesel engine. Serviced Autumn 2023.
- Mechanical gearbox to a centreline Flex-o-Fold 3 blade folding propeller, gives 5 knots cruising speed.
- 100 litre diesel tank.
- 2 x 12 volt batteries for domestic systems and engine start. Both batteries new in 2022.
- Charging from engine alternator. Cristec 10amp battery charger connected to installed shore power system.
- 2 x manual bilge pumps. 1 x Whale SuperSub auto electric bilge pump.
- 2 x water tanks with total capacity of 180 litres.
Accommodation
- 6 berths including a double in the forward cabin, 2 saloon settee berths, saloon pilot berth and a quarter berth.
- Forward Cabin:
- Two single berths, located outboard to port and starboard
- Access to chain locker forward of berths with storage shelf units outboard of access to port and starboard
- Single triangular seat between bunks forward
- Standing room between bunks aft
- Drawer and locker storage beneath aft end of bunks.
- Hanging locker with counter top above aft of bunks, outboard to port and starboard
- To port at forward end of saloon
- Aft facing manual marine toilet located inboard forward
- Porcelain wash hand basin mounted outboard, aft.
- Vanity lockers outboard and forward of wash hand basin
- Dresser style storage unit forward to starboard, opposite heads. Lockers outboard, above counter top with drawers beneath.
- Centrally mounted, double drop lead saloon table, storage within central section of table, accessible from forward and aft end of table.
- Bench settees top port and starboard. Back rests folding outboard to increase bunk width when required. Backrests can also lift to provide access to storage shelfs.
- Pilot berths above and outboard of port settee.
- Counter top outboard of starboard settee with shelf above and locker aft.
- Locker doors fitted to settee bases to provide access to storage space without lifting cushions
- Located to starboard side of companionway.
- Gimbal mounted Wallas cooker forward
- Compact working area around cooker with section between cooker and sink fitted with drain.
- Worktop sections outboard lifting to provide access to storage space beneath galley
- Stainless steel sink aft with drying board outboard of sink
- Quarter Berth / Nav Station:
- Located to port side of companionway
- Bunk extends aft beneath cockpit.
- Forward end of bunk can be fitted with removable bench seat to provide sheltered seat for watch keeping.
- Removable chart table fitting over forward end of quarter berth
- Plastimo steering compass
- B&G Network QUAD display for depth and log
- B&G Network
- Wind Close Hauled – B&G Network TACK wind
- Raymarine C80 chart plotter
- Furuno radar
- Walker 6310 VHF
- Iridium Sailor Satellite phone
- KIM MOB rescue system
- Stainless steel Manson anchor with stainless steel anchor chain
- Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass
- Bunk and berth cushions
- Galley Stove – Wallas Safe Flame diesel cooker, two burner hob with oven, Gimbal mounted
- Stainless steel sink
- Manually operated fresh water tap
- Toilet – Baby Blakes manual marine toilet (new ceramic bowl and seat fitted 2009)
- Wash hand basin
- Manually pumped cold water tap
- Wallas Nautic 40D diesel fired marine heater (2009) with outlets in saloon and forward cabin
- 2 x gimballed cabin paraffin lamps
- Primary Winches – 2x Gibb 52, two-speed winches
- Secondary Winches – 2x SL single speed winches
- Main Sheet Winch – 1x SL single speed winch
- Main Mast Winches – 1x Captive wire, single speed winch. 1x Gibb two speed winch
- Mizzen Mast Winch – 1x Single speed winch
- Genoa – White Dacron, roller reefing. Owen Sails
- Mainsail – White Dacron, slab reefing. Ratsey
- Mizzen – White Dacron, slab reefing. Ratsey
- Mizzen Staysail – Ratsey
- Spinnaker – Ratsey
- Mainsail Cover
- Mizzen Cover
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