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“Sunshine” – 104′ William Fife III Gaff Rig Schooner – 2004 – $2,500,000 EUR

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Built at the Myanmar Shipyard in Yangon between 1999 and 2004, “Sunshine” is a beautiful replica of a schooner built to the design (no.468) drawn up by the legendary designer William Fife III in 1900. A stunning reproduction of a classic golden age of yachting, she exemplifies the idea of racing and excellent comfort of Fife’s time (1900.)

The easier upkeep of a new and well-built replica should ensure, with good luck, her survival long into the future enabling the next generations a glimpse of a part of their maritime history, which might otherwise be lost. “Sunshine” is highly recommended as private yacht and/or commercial charter vessel.

If you’re looking for a fast and impressive yacht with classic lines, “Sunshine” is an excellent candidate.

104′ William Fife III Gaff Rig Schooner

  • Boat Name: Sunshine
  • Year: 2004
  • Builder: Myanmar Shipyard, Yangon
  • Designer: William Fife III
  • Current Price: EUR  2,500,000 (US$ 3,413,750)
  • Located in France
  • Hull Material: Steel
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
  • YW# 4104-1979113
  • Open/Non-Exclusive Listing
  • Available for co-brokerage

Dimensions

  • LOA: 125 ft 0 in
  • Beam: 18 ft 5 in
  • LWL: 72 ft 0 in
  • Maximum Draft: 11 ft 2 in
  • Displacement: 88 short tons

Engines

  • Engine Brand: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 6CTA.8.3 ? M1
  • Maximum Speed: 9 mph
  • Engine Hours: 121
  • Total Power: 300

Tanks

  • Fresh Water Tanks: (1056 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: (792 Gallons)

Accomodation

Interiors are crafted of solid teak and rosewood.There is a large aft cabin with 3 berths and shower/heads en-suite. Companion with direct access to cockpit. Forward to starboard to galley starboard, open to full beam saloon with seating port and starboard. Office/chart table aft to port with access to engineroom from bulkhead. Midships main-companion leads up to a very spacious doghouse with settees.
Forward from saloon to centreline passage with double en-suite cabins port/starboard, crews quarters forward with a twin cabin and four fo?csl berths, heads/shower.

Sails, Rigging, & Hardware

Two masted gaff schooner. The masts and spars are of Sitka Spruce. Standing rigging is of galvanized steel. All fittings and hardware of custom cast bronze.
6 Harken bronze winches on mast and mainsheet
All wooden blocks. Dacron sails by Lee and Ratsey include main/top, fore/top, fisherman and 4 headsails.Total sail area: 4,844 sq. feet

Construction

Sunshine’s hull is Dutch marine grade A steel (9-6mm) and she has been built under the strict supervision of a Lloyd’s surveyor and under the experienced eyes of her owner to Lloyds SSC plan approval. 4 w/t compartment to MCA. All steel was cut and rolled in The Netherlands and transported to the yard in Myanmar. Solid laid 2 ¼? Burmese Teak decks on steel beams. Lead ballast in steel casing. Coachroof and hatches/skylights of teak.

Equipment

  • Gas stove
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Pots and pans and kitchenhelps, full sets China/cutlery and linens
  • Semi-rigid Inflatable tender with outboard
  • Passuerelle, bathing ladder, full complement deckgear, warps, fenders etc.
  • Full awnings, covers etc.
  • Simrad Navigation equipment: radar, VHF, GPS, sounder, log

Comments

Sunshine’s hull and rig are exactly faithful to the original 1900 design. The interior has been altered from the original layout to allow for the required modern safety standards, such as the inclusion of four watertight bulkheads. Myanmar Shipyard in Yangon was chosen for the build as it is a highly capable and reputable yard. The construction began in late 1999 and Sunshine was launched in 2003. In October 2004 the Myanmar Shipyards officially handed her over to her owners. During the next two years Sunshine was used extensively for cruising in Thailand and Malaysia , she arrived on the Cotes d’Azur in early June 2005 after a trip with stopovers in 13 different countries. The easier upkeep of a new and well-built replica should ensure, with good luck, her survival long into the future enabling the next generations a glimpse of a part of their maritime history, which might otherwise be lost. SUNSHINE is highly recommended as private yacht and/or commercial charter vessel. SUNSHINE is a Cayman Island company registered commercial yacht.