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1931 Schooner Chantelot & Lamaistre Gaff Rig

Antibes, France

€3,800,000

The French two-masted Schooner WEATHERBIRD is not just a classic sailing yacht. This particular boat boasts an impressive career as one of the most historic sailing yachts to navigate the high seas. She measures 101' (31m) in length and was built in 1931 by Chantelot & Lamaistre shipyard in France, her design overseen by Russian aristocrat Victor Orloff and Frenchman Henri Rambaud. WEATHERBIRD is the ideal yacht for adventurers and offers a platform for explorations. The yacht has received many updates and upgrades over the years, and in 2021 she saw a complete mechanical refit, overhaul and replacement of systems, leaving her in wonderful condition.

WEATHERBIRD was commissioned for Sara and Gerald Murphy, a high-society American couple whose well-known families flourished in fortune. Gerald's father founded the Mark Cross Company selling high-end leather goods, while Sara's family was well-established in East Hampton and owned the famous 30-room mansion dubbed "The Dunes." After settling on the French Riviera, the couple launched WEATHERBIRD, which served as inspiration for not only them but also an awe-inspiring record of artists that had ventured onboard. WEATHERBIRD has welcomed the likes of the most famous names in art, literature, music and poetry. Some of her most notable guests included Cole Porter, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker and Pablo Picasso. Not to mention the Murphy's good friends Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is rumored that Fitzgerald characterized the main characters in his novel Tender is the Night after the couple.

The sailing yacht welcomes up to eight guests in four classic staterooms, and she also accommodates five crewmembers onboard. The master cabin features a large double berth, a vanity desk and excellent storage space. A double cabin and two cabins, both with two single bunks, complete the guest staterooms.

All WEATHERBIRD's interior spaces showcase the classic 30s styling and have been maintained since her build; it is like she has been frozen in time. The yacht's main salon has a timeless, romantic feel with a beautiful contrast of dark and light woods, a flow of natural light and showcases a U-shaped seating area with a table, a bar area and storage spaces. Her exterior deck spaces are spacious and offer seating areas for guests to socialize and relax while admiring the passing landscapes.

Disclaimer

Approved Boats is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Northrop and Johnson (France).

Basic Boat Info

Make: Schooner
Model: Chantelot & Lamaistre Gaff Rig
Year: 1931
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Wood
Boat Hull ID: FR0000000000
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 101'9 ft / 31.00 m
Length Overall: 101'9 ft / 31.00 m
Beam: 21'4 ft / 6.50 m
Max Draft: 11 ft / 3.35 m
Cabins Count: 4

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,500 L
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 2,500 L

Other

Heads Count: 5
Boat Class: Schooner

DECK LAYOUT, EQUIPMENT AND GROUND TACKLE

► Varnished teak cap rail
► White painted bulwark
► Teak laid deck
► Teak passerelle
► Chromed fairleads on taffrail, port and starboard
► Chromed mooring cleats port and starboard
► Teak grating/ step
► Ash and bronze running topmast backstay tackle
► Giles style levers port and starboard for lower mast runners
► Parat stainless steel winch on teak chock on aft deck
► Wood mainsheet blocks
► 3x Parat sheet winches on stainless steel plinth
► 2x Teak and chromed bronze cleats
► Panama fairleads port and starboard
► Chromed cleats port and starboard
► Ship’s wheel on aft bulkhead of engine room trunk cabin
► Engine throttle control
► Large chromed compass binnacle with steering compass
► Aft trunk cabin
► Port companionway to engine room
► Starboard companionway houses ship’s isolator panels and navigation instruments
► Large enclosed cockpit with seating fwd of aft trunk cabin
► Cockpit table
► Entrance to deck saloon
► Deck saloon with ‘railway carriage’ style sliding windows
► Varnished handrails port and starboard
► Boarding ladder stowed starboard side
► Spare passerelle stowed port side
► 3x Winches at mast base
► 2x Foresail sheets stainless steel winches at mast base on steel plinth
► Pin rails mounted at shrouds port and starboard
► Seating with storage under either side of main mast fwd of deck saloon
► 2x Staysail sheet Parat winches on stainless steel plinths
port and starboard
► 2x Butterfly hatches - large dining table over first hatch
► 4x Bronze fairlead port and starboard
► Ventilators
► Mushroom vents
► 2x Chromed cowl ventilators on Dorade boxes
► Liferafts port and starboard on teak chocks at base of foremast shrouds
► Varnished wood boxes port and starboard for stowage
► Foremast - single spreader
► 3 x Stainless steel winches at foremast
► Staysail on boom - sheets via ash and bronze blocks
► Raised sliding hatch over crew cabin
► Table over fwd end of sliding hatch
► Windlass with 2 x warping drums and 2 x capstans (power source 220V)

► 240m Stud link galvanised anchor chain

► Raised foredeck areas with teak grating ver anchor chain giving large bathing area
► 4 x Chromed fairleads, port and starboard
► Bow roller each side of stem with two large c80kg Bruce anchor
► Main mast - single spreader
► Throat and peak tackle port and starboard
► Bowsprit

ACCOMMODATION AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

OWNER’S CABIN TO STARBOARD

► Double doors

► Large double berth; drawers under

► Vanity desk

► Hanging locker

► Book case and lockers

► Butterfly hatches in deckhead

► 1 x Opening port

► 2 x Deckhead lights

► 3 x Bulkhead lights

 

LARGE EN-SUITE

 Automatic toilet

► Ceramic basin; hot and cold tap

► Shower area

► Bidet

► Opening port

► 3x Deckhead lights

 

GUESTS

► Double cabin to starboard

► Double berth; drawers under

► Bureau

► Banquette

► Hanging lockers

► 3x Deckhead lights

► 3x Bulkhead lights

► 2x Opening ports

 

EN SUITE WC COMPARTMENT

►Manual toilet

► Ceramic sink; hot and cold tap

► Shower

► Opening port

► 4x Deckhead lights

GUEST CABIN TO PORT

► 2x single bunks

► Hanging locker

► Opening port

► 3x Bulkhead lights

► Deckhead light

 

GUEST CABIN TO PORT OPPOSITE OWNER’S CABIN

► 2x single bunks

► Hanging lockers

► Deep shelving

► Opening port

► Deckhead light

► 2x Bulkhead lights

 

CREW

► Crew Accommodation Forward

► WC and shower to port

► Electrolux washer dryer to starboard

► Enclosed berth to port

► Crew mess area with seating on centreline

► Single berth to starboard

► 2x further berths forward port and starboard

► Lockers

► 3x Deckhead lights

► Sliding hatch in deckhead

► Ladder to foredeck

 

CAPTAIN’S CABIN TO STARBOARD

► Opening port

► Small bureau

► Hanging locker

 

DECK SALOON

► U-shaped seating area forward with table

► Bar area to starboard with large top loading fridge

► Much locker space; glass lockers

► Bureau to port; plate lockers

 

GALLEY

► 5x Burner hob and oven to starboard

► Electrolux dishwasher

► Panasonic microwave

► Many plate lockers

► Cookware and cutlery lockers

► 4 x Bulkhead fridges

► Icemaker

► Butterfly hatch in deckhead

► Opening port

► 4x Deckhead lights

RIG, SPARS, SAILS AND CANVASWORK

► Gaff schooner rig

► Single spreader mainmast

► Single spreader foremast

► Boom crutch

► Mainsail; topsail

► Foresail; topsail

► Fisherman

► Staysail

► Jib

► Flying Jib

► Boom sail covers for main, foresail and staysail

► Awnings over main boom and fore boom

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE

MAIN ENGINE

► Cummins Mercruiser 300hp Diesel (Overhauled 2021)

► Bow thruster (Overhauled 2021)

► 2 x Fischer Panda Generators (New 2021)

► Battery chargers Overhauled 2021

► Batteries: Lead batteries 1000AH 24 volts (2013) (tbc)

► Inverters: Mastervolt 1500watts 24/220 volts (tbc)

► Victron 1600 watts 24/220 volts (tbc)

► Autoclave pumps: 2x 24 volts (tbc)

► Reverse Osmosis Watermaker - ESSENTIAL 400 (New

2021)

► Air Conditioning (New 2021)

► Stainless steel tanks

► Water (2500L)

► Fuel (2500L)

► Grey water (c100L)

► Black water (c500L)

NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS

► Sailor VHF
► Lorenz GPS Plotter
► Furuno radar
► Simrad autopilot (tbc)
► Hummingbird sonar

SAFETY

► 2x Canister liferafts
► Life ring and light
► Fire extinguishers

OTHER EQUIPMENT

► Cushions for bow grating and cockpit
► Wooden chairs and deckchairs
► Freezer 200vt
► Sparkling watermaker

OTHER EQUIPMENT, TOYS

► Tender: Novurania 5.3m with 150 hp outboard
► Tender: Novurania 4.2 m with 50 hp outboard
► Waverunner
► Water-skis
► Kneeboard
► Tubes
► Banana
► Canoe
► Fishing equipment

RESTORATION / REFIT

2021
► Complete mechanical refit, overhaul and replacement
of systems. New upgrades throughout over 12 months,
including overhaul of engines and new generators.


2016
► Rig refit; new rigging and electric/ electronic cables


2015
► Rudder removed for check; bearings replaced 

2011-2012
► Making and fitting of new iron keel
► Associated new galvanised and epoxy coated steel floors
► Associated new keelbolts and fastenings
► Removal, cleaning and painting of bilge tanks
► Plumbing inspection and electrical replacement
► Engine room rationalisation and refit

2007-2008
► Plank replacement and refastening
► Frame reinforcing

1997-1998 MAJOR REFIT
► New teak deck
► Some planking and fastening work
► Restoration internal, including new furnishings, and
external, including deckhouse
► Revision of electrical and hydraulic systems, and sea
valves
► New stainless steel black and grey water tanks

Disclaimer

Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

 

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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