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“Xarifa” 1927 J. M. Soper Classic Sailing Yacht – 3,000,000 EUR
The sailing yacht Xarifa was designed by J.M.Soper and built in 1927 by JS White & Co. for Franklin Morse Singer – a well known American yachtsman, and one of the many sons of the multimillionaire king of the sewing machine Isaac Singer. The yacht was considered one of the more elegant and rich of the time. Articles in yachting magazines described her and her magnificent accommodations. In 1960 she was purchased by Italian multimillionaire Carlo Traglio who kept her based in Monaco-Montecarlo. The yacht for many years was the most beautiful ship in that outstanding harbour. In 1970, the owner provided Xarifa with an extensive restoration bringing her to her original luster.
Current Price: EUR 3,000,000
(US$ 4,210,800)
Located in France
Specs
Year: 1927
Builder: Samuel & Co Ltd
Designer: J. M. Soper
Hull Material: Steel
Dimensions
LOA: 141 ft 0 in
Beam: 28 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 14 ft 5 in
Engines
Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
Engine Brand: Caterpillar S/N 4TBO7888
Engine Model: 3406
| Dimensions Displacement: 269 tons |
| Tanks Fuel: 4,015 gal Fresh Water: 3,698 gal |
| History The sailing yacht Xarifa was designed by J.M.Soper and built in 1927 by JS White & Co. in Cowes for Franklin Morse Singer a well known American yachtsman, and one of the many sons of the multimillionaire king of the sewing machine Isaac Singer. The yacht was considered one of the more elegant and rich of the time. Articles in yachting magazines of the time described her and her magnificent accommodations. In 1951 Xarifa was bought by the famous German scientist and voyager Hans Hass. The ship took many voyages around the world ? most specifically in the Pacific and Indian oceans and was well-known in the world of oceanographic and scientific research. In 1960 she was purchased by Italian multimillionaire, Carlo Traglio who kept her based in Monaco-Montecarlo and the yacht for many years was the most beautiful ship in that outstanding harbour. In 1970, the owner provided Xarifa with an extensive restoration. She has been impeccably maintained, and remains in the family today. Xarifa is in mint condition in the port of Montecarlo, Monaco. |
| Accomodations Six guests cabins ensuite; captain & officers cabins; crew cabins for ten; separate Dining Room, Library, and Smoking Lounge |
| Communications Inmarsat Nera Sat Com AS 2000 Type World phone power 40 w Freq.1626,5 1660, 5 Mhz 0 QPSK VHF BELCOM Type MC 5500 D Power 25 W Range 156163 F3E |
Equipment
- 2 Generators:
- 1 Yanmar 60 Kw and
- 1 Kohler 31 Kw
- 30 Simrad FURUNO Freq. 1575,42 Mhz
- FURUNO FCV 600 L universal 50 Hz FURUNO FCV 6001
- Gommonautica Yamaha x 40 hp tender (capacity 5)
- All water games
- Galley: full equipment
- Bridge: full instruments
- Complete safety equipment