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Type: Gaff Cutter
LOA: 62′ 0″ / 18.90m – LOD: 50′ 2″ / 15.30m – LWL: 37′ 9″ / 11.50m – Beam: 10′ 10″ / 3.30m – Draft: 7′ 3″ / 2.20m – Displacement: 13 Tonnes – Engine: Perkins 50 HP Diesel – Hull material: Pitch & Oregon pine planking iroko frames – Designer: Charles Livingston – Built by: Bond of Birkenhead – Year Launched: 1898 – Original Name: Molita – Original Owner: Charles Livingstone – Current Name: Marigan – National Historic Ships UK: Certificate no 1906 – Location: Spain
Historical
MARIGAN, launched in 1989 as MOLITA (Little Molly after his daughter), was designed by Charles Livingstone for his own personal use and built by Bond of Birkenhead. Charles Livingstone was extremely successful in the design of small rates – his 2 ½ Rater MODWEN was one of the few to beat the famous Herreshoff WENOAH on the Clyde. Livingstone incidentally was later to serve on the English committee for the America’s Cup.
MARIGAN was apparently originally equipped with a Kelvin 2.5 hp engine, she was re-powered in 1936. Moreover in the late 30’s her rig was transformed to that of a Marconi ketch. At that time she was sailed by a crew of 4, all of whom were quartered in the forward cabin.
MARIGAN was designed as a fast cruiser and her undoubted appeal inspired her current owner to rescue her. In doing so he has not just breathed new life into her. Every aspect is impressive – his aim to sail the Classic Circuit with family and friends on a boat without weakness in her structure which includes a solid teak deck.
When the present owner purchased the yacht she was in need of serious attention but worth a thorough rebuilt with the aim she last another 100 years and certainly stronger than originally built. Having now been fully restored and reconverted to her original gaff rig; she is in splendid condition. Launched in 2006 under her new name MARIGAN, in honour of her present owner’s four daughters Morgan, Marine, Ocean and Logan, she has already gone to win the Spanish championships for vintage yachts both in 2009 and 2010.
Recent Race History
Trofeo Maresnostrum. ( Best boat from the spanish classic circuit 2018)
First in Regata Puig vela Clasica Barcelona.
2nd in Vela clásica Mallorca
2nd in Vela classica Mahon.
The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest:
Owner: (1898) – Charles Livingstone
Owner: (2018) – Tim Liesenhoff, rescued, restored and renamed her, Marigan.
Comments
Derek Brown – June 13, 2021
Is this the Molita that was left in the Crinan Canal around 1970? I remember sailing her single handed when I was 14. Lost touch with the owner when I left Ardrishaig a few years later. The Molita I knew was a fifty ft ketch back then.
Is this the Derek brown who built the d6 and milnee od?