W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55: A Timeless 1946 Guthrie Murdoch Steel Sailing Yacht

The W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 is a magnificent example of classic maritime engineering, built in 1946 by Guthrie Murdoch & Co in Antwerp. This 55-foot steel sailing yacht features an S-bilged hull shape and a long keel, offering exceptional stability for both racing and blue-water cruising. With a price of €395,000 including VAT, this vessel represents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored classic yacht.

GENERAL Construction material: Steel Hull shape: S - bilged Deck: Teak on waterproof plywood on steel frames; Cockpit: Waterproof plywood treated with injection resin Superstructure: Waterproof plywood treated with injection resin and finished with a GRP mat Keel / leeboard: Long keeler Rudder: Attached to keel Steering system: Mechanic wheel steering. A stainless steel tube has been fitted in the original brass steering column to absorb the forces Windows: Brass port holes Displacement: 23,000 kg. Ballast: 10,000 kg. Yard: Guthrie Murdoch & Co, Antwerp Designer: William Robert Murdoch OTHER W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' is a famous classic sailing yacht of the S-frame type. In 1945-1946 the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 'Wyvern II' built in Antwerp as a cruiser/racer, something that was a new concept at the time. The builder and designer, Bob Murdoch, commissioned W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' built for himself, a second copy was intended for sale. Bob Murdoch had the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' designed as a handy cruiser, but she soon also proved to be a fast sailor. Because he wanted to compare her performance with other sailing yachts, he registered for a sailing competition, the North Sea Race of 1947. The weather was light and she promptly came first in her class. This was followed by many more competitions in which high rankings were often achieved. In 1950, Yachting World magazine devoted a large article to this special ship and her designer. In 1991, the Waterkampioen even published two major articles about the ship. The current owner found the W.R. through an advertisement in 2001. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' in desolate condition on a quay in Curaçao. The yacht was brought to the Netherlands as a deck load on a container ship, because sailing on its own was impossible as it was leaking from above and below. Between 2002 and 2011 the yacht was completely restored and returned as much as possible to its original state. Since its launch in 2011, Wyvern II has been sailing around the Netherlands and northern Europe again. The name Wyvern comes from mythology, a wyvern is a flying dragon. During construction it was therefore decided to paint the hull green. Now it is ivory white. In 2013, the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' the V.K.S.J. Won a restoration prize. The V.K.S.J. The Association of Classic Sharp Yachts was founded to preserve old and new sailing classics. ACCOMMODATION Material: Mahogany interior designed by Robert Das Saloons: Saloon with owner's cabin, Fore ship with guest's cabin Cabins: 3 Berth: 5 + 2 Headroom saloon: 2.00 m. Headroom fore ship: 2.00 m. Bedsize guest's cabin: 2.04 x 1.25 m. (portside); 2.17 x 0.90 m. (starboard) Bedsize owner's cabin: 2.03 x 1.33 m. Bedsize saloon: 2,28 x 0,70 m. (portside); 1,95 x 0,64 m. (starboard) Toilet: Toilet room with a Eco Vac electric toilet and sink Shower: In toilet room Television: Samsung flatscreen Radio: MT Logic radio MP3 and Kenwood radio CD player Cooking device: SMEV 3 - flame gas cooker Exhaust hood Oven: SMEV gas Microwave: Whirlpool Refridgerator: Vitrifrigo Heating: Maritime Booster Mini Combi 14 kW central heating with convectors and radiator in toilet room Insulation: 5 cm. Pur foam OTHER LED interior lighting ENGINE Brand / type: Yanmar 4JH4-HTE Power: 110 HP, 81 kW Number of cylinders: 4 Cooling system: Intercooling Year built: 2011 Hours: 1,150 Fuel: Diesel Fuel tank(s): 400 Litres Tank meter: VDO Gearbox: ZF hydraulic Propulsion: Shaft water lubricated Thrust bearing: Python Drive Cruising speed: 6 Kn. Max. speed: 8 Kn. Instruments: Tachometer, Watertemperature, Oilpressure (all VDO) ELECTRICS Voltage: 12, 24 and 220 Volt Batteries: 1 x 50 Ah Red Top, 1 x 50 Ah Yellow Top, 4 x 105 Ah Shore power: With earth leakage switch Alternator: 80 A. 12 Volt, 60 A. 24 Volt Batterycharger: Victron Phoenix Multiplus 24/2000/50 50 A. Inverter: Victron Phoenix Multiplus 24/2000/50 2,000 W. Converter: 2 x Victron Orion 200 W. 24-12 Volt Diode bridge Control panel: 2 x 24 Volts switch panel Battery-conditionmeter: Victron BMV-600 WATER Water tank(s): 600 Litres Pressure system: Pressure barrel Hot water: Maritime Booster Mini Combi Freshwater meter: VDO Holding tank: 300 Litres stainless steel with underwater drain Holdingtank meter: VDO RIG AND SAILS Type: Masthead rigged Mast: Seldén aluminium (2013) Standing rig: Stainless steel Boom: Aluminium Winches: 2 x Barlow 35, 3 x Barient 2 Speed Model 21 - 33, 2 x Barient 28+, 1 x Murdoch Mainsail: M-Sails 72 m2 (2016) Mainsail furling system: Quick reef 3 x Genoa furling system: Furlex 400S Genoa I: Rolly Tasker Sails 120% 74 m2 (2013) Storm jib: De Vries Sails 20 m2 (1990, little used) Spinnaker: North Sails 150 m2 (1990, little used) Spinnaker boom: 2 x Aluminium OTHER Dyneema running rig (2013), Lazyjacks NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS Navigation ligths Compass: Plath en Silva Type 100 Log / speed: 2 x NASA Clipper Log Depth sounder: 2 x NASA Clipper Depth Wind: 2 x NASA Clipper Wind GPS: 2 x NASA Clipper GPS and Furuno GP32 VHF: Icom IC M-505 and Icom Commandmic III DECK EQUIPMENT Anchor: 1 x Anchor winch: Murdoch mechanic Railing: Stainless steel with wire Selfdraining cockpit SAFETY Life raft: Duarry 4 - persons, approved until 2027 Bilge pump: 2 x MZ Electronics electric, 1 x hand Fire prevention: 2 x Fire extinguisher Gas alarm: B.E.P. with electric valve Gas locker: Suitable for 2 bottles

After a comprehensive restoration and refit completed between 2002 and 2011, the yacht now boasts modern amenities while preserving its historic charm. The interior accommodates 7 guests across 3 comfortable cabins, making it ideal for family voyages or charter experiences. Key specifications include dimensions of 16.65 x 3.91 x 2.40 meters and a powerful 110 hp Yanmar engine installed in 2011.