Classic sailing yacht Merrymaid now for sale with Edmiston

　　The classic 34.75 metre sailing yacht Merrymaid has changed central agencies and is now listed for sale by Mike Horsley at Edmiston & Company with a €1,550,000 price reduction.

　　Built in teak on oak frames by British yard Camper & Nicholsons to a design by Charles E Nicholson, she was delivered in 1904 as a gaff cutter. In spring of 2008, she completed an extensive refit that brought her back to her previous splendour and she then set sail for a worldwide circumnavigation. Accommodation is for six guests in three cabins consisting of a large master suite aft and twins to port and starboard, all with en-suite shower facilities. There is also accommodation for six crew in three cabins aboard this yacht for sale.

　　A charming and very cosy saloon has two sofas, a dining table on a rise-and-fall mechanism, and there is skylight allowing the daylight to pour in, while further features include a gas-fired fireplace and an entertainment centre including a large Samsung television and a DVD system.

　　Forward of the helm station is a cockpit with a foldable table and seating for up to six guests, while the wheel has a quite unique instrument that shows the angle of steering. Under power, a Perkins Sabre diesel engine delivers a maximum speed of 10 knots.

　　Most of the boat is still original and there are spare parts for everything, which is a major plus for a boat of this age.

　　Lying in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Merrymaid is now asking €4,950,000 with VAT paid.