alden 55 centerboard yacht

This beautiful, hand crafted timber sailing vessel is now offered for sale for only the second time since her launch in 1985. Bolero is carvel-built of Huon planks over Celery Top Pine frames (both from Tasmania, Australia) and her backbone is Bluegum. The superstructure, deck and interior are all constructed from Burmese Golden Teak, hand-picked in Burma. All fastenings are from the USA. The centerboard casing and board, and bulk of the floors are constructed from silicon bronze. Bolero features an extended coach house and bimini over the companionway and cockpit. Below, there is forward accommodation with two generous single berths. In the saloon there is a navigational berth to starboard and two additional berths (from lounge conversions), one to starboard and one to port. The main head, shower and hanging locker is situated between the saloon and the forward accommodation. The forepeak houses a maintenance workshop facility, which includes excellent access to the anchor chain and windlass. It also includes an extra head, workbench with vice, and lockers/drawers for spare parts. In the aft portion of the saloon is the galley, fridges and navigational bench. An exquisitely crafted Teak table occupies the saloon centrally and it is surrounded by cobalt leather seating. The galley, with fresh and salt water taps, has a Broadwater four-burner gas stove and oven. Four gas bottles are fitted externally in above-deck lockers adjacent to the mizzen mast. Refrigeration is a large commercial unit (fridge and freezer combined) driven by the Onan generator, main engine or shore power. Gold-plated lights and hardware prevent excessive tarnishing. Stowage and locker space is extensive and thoughtfully designed, enabling Bolero to travel vast distances without stopovers. Bolero�s features a Yawl rig, with main mast electric furling and mizzen mast manual furling. Both spars are constructed by Allyacht Spars, USA. The main mast is fitted with four Barlow winches; the mizzen is fitted with three Barlow winches. All sails are Hood Vectran (includes new MPS and mizzen staysail). Bolero was built by Andy Engwirda of Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. This centre board yawl was designed by John Alden (Margaree 1959) and her construction took place over a period of eleven years. Bolero has been entered into a number of wooden boat shows and has consistently been awarded Supreme Prize. Now seriously offered for sale at a price well below her replacement cost, Bolero offers a select few that unique opportunity to own a piece of Maritime history, and a simply stunning vessel sure to be the envy of many. Please contact for full details of Bolero�s history and technical specifications.EngineNew 1993 Perkins 6-cylinder Borg Warner dieselGensetOnan, 6.5 KvaFuelCapacity800LWaterCapacity600LWeight22,000kgBallast7 tonne lead keel, 4 tonne bronze centerboardShowerYesToilet2 x toilet manual plus Holding TankDinghyAvonOutboard2HpCoversFull set of boat coversAccomodationCABINS: Two singles forward in owner's stateroom, two singles in saloon<br>TOTAL BERTHS: 4<br>SALOON: Very comfortable leather settees in saloon<br>HEADROOM: 6'3"<br>SHOWER: YesGalleyLAYOUT: Excellent storage and bench top space, twin S/S sinks<br>STOVE TYPE: Broadwater gas stove/oven<br>RefrigerationLarge commercial unit - Separate fridge and freezerGroundTackleANCHOR WINCH: Muir electric winch<br>ANCHOR: 2 x 65lbs, 1 x 80lbs Admiralty<br>CHAIN: 100m x 12mmSafetyGearBILGE PUMPS: Electric + manual<br>LIFERAFT: RFD 4-pax<br>EPIRB: GME 406Mhz<br>FIRE PROTECTION: Dry chemical fighting<br>SPOTLIGHT: YesElectricsLIGHTING: 12v/240v<br>SHORE POWER: 240v<br>BATTERIES: 6 x 180AH Maxi house, 2 x 180AH 24v start, 1 x 180AH genset<br>ElectronicsGPS: Magnavox MK100 GPS, Magellon 500DX GPS<br>PLOTTER: Coden chart plotter<br>SOUNDER: Lowrance 3400 sounder, Lowrance 3600 sounder<br>RADAR: Coden MD3604<br>AUTO PILOT: Coursemaster 750 Auto, Magna MK4<br>WIND INSTRUMENTS: 2 x VDO wind instruments<br>RADIOS: Icom M800 HF radio, Icom IC M210 VHFSailInventoryHood Vectran sails including MPS, furling mizzen staysail, furling headsail, furling staysail, furling main, storm trisail, storm jibRiggingRIG TYPE: Yawl rig<br>RIG AGE: Rigging inspected two years ago - Approx 2000 age<br>FURLER: Yes<br>SPARS: Both spars imported and constructed by All Yacht SparsDeckGearMain mast fitted with 4 Barlow winches, mizzen mast fitted with 3 Marlow winches, 4 x 32ST Barlow winches, 2 x 25ST Barlow winches, 2 x 24ST BarlowSurvey2012 Surveyed and antifouled