Sail Number:
Type: Cutter (Mayflower 50)
LOA: 64’0″ / 19.50m – LOD: 50’10” / 15.50m – LWL: 42’0” / 12.80m – Beam: 12’2” / 3.70m – Draft: 6’3” / 1.90m – Displacement: 22 tons – Sail Area: – Hull material: Iroko planking / Oak frames – Designer: Ashley Butler – Built by: Butler & Co Dartmouth #15.M4 – Year Built: 2012 – Current Name: – Original Owner: – Owners Website: – FLAG: United Kingdom (GB) – Location: Marine Traffic
Historical:
Butler and Co. – Bonaventure’s owner loved the artistry of Lyra and initially spoke to Butler & Co about a 40ft before deciding 50ft was necessary to fit all the family aboard! Her design brief was for all the home comforts, and there is very little that you wont find aboard this well-appointed vessel. With central heating to keep the autumnal chill away and even a bath for relaxing after a strenuous passage, you feel right at home; while behind the scenes clever and practical planning ensure that sailing performance has not been compromised.
Her rig is Bermudian cutter and is imposing and powerful but easily manageable; while roller furlers, well thought out control lines and powered deck winches making sailing her light work, even for those still finding their sea legs.
Classic Yachts for Sale – Ashley Butler’s designs are inspired by the ergonomics, form and function of the historic working craft of the British Isles; the shape of the hull intrinsically suited to the natural limbs of the English oak trees. The simplicity, seaworthiness and speed follow their classic-yacht splendour of form, canvas under sail, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship. Authentic joinery recalls the balancing of form with nature by the Arts and Crafts movement. Within these guidelines the Mayflower Class presents as a new wooden yacht but hand crafted to the very high standards, generally more prevalent in the early 20th Century than today – except in the hands of a select few. Even on the most basic consideration of size, this hull form seems to hit the perfect spot for family cruising.
Her sister ship MARTHA PRIMROSE has proven herself with cruises to the Med and back; demonstrably fast safe and comfortable – perhaps defining the term Modern Classic with her carvel planking, long keel and effortless charm. BONAVENTURE has all of this and more in that she is more finely – and comfortably fitted out to optimise the accommodation with clever use of space.
Listing (sold): http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/429/ashley-butler-mayflower-50-bermudian-cutter-2012
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner Guardian: Private
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