NEW LISTING – 1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch – GLENGOUR
Mark Cameron Yachts are delighted to have been appointed to act in the sale of the 1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’.
Striking with a distinctive silhouette, the Fifty Fifty Ketch — a phrase coined by the yacht designer W.G. McBryde — has been attracting the admiration of Scottish sailors for over 90 years. McBryde, though not one of the most famous Scottish yacht designers of his era, was well-established as a designer of traditional power and sailing craft. Built for the family who owned the Gleniffer Marine Engine Manufacturing Company in Glasgow, the yacht was launched under the name GLENIFFER before reverting to the original intended name, GLENGOUR.
Purchased by the present owners in 2001, both highly experienced with wooden yachts, GLENGOUR has benefited from extensive re-fitting, refinishing, and sympathetic modernisation over the past 25 years. All work has been carried out to the highest standards, with an attention to detail rarely seen in a commercially restored vessel. A comprehensive history file accompanies the boat including the original lines plans. This remarkable piece of Scottish maritime history is now seeking her next custodian.
On file and available by request we hold a collection of additional photographs and a summary of the extensive work completed during the current ownership.
Lying afloat on her mooring in Crinan Harbour, GLENGOUR is available for viewing strictly by prior appointment.
Current Asking Price £69,950
Find full details of the 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’ here
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
DESIGNER’S COMMENTS:
‘Considering this craft as a sailing yacht, her sail spread is not large, but it is very efficient and one that is exceptionally easy to handle. She is able to go to windward and remarkably fast for a vessel of this type. Her firm bilges give good stability. The hull is a good compromise and excellent accommodation for four persons has been planned. Wheel steering is arranged in the companion deckhouse, and a tiller aft for use when under sail’
W.G. McBryde, ‘Forty Designs of Motor and Sailing Yachts’
A full copy of this book is included within the Glengour historical archive.
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
OWNER’S COMMENT:
“Glengour’s own website celebrates the essence of the boat and provides more information on McBryde’s unique design and on the builders, James Adam & Sons. There are insights into the boat’s rich history and snippets about the books, magazine articles, documents and plans that belong with the boat. You can see some interesting photos on the Shed Page from our extensive Restoration. Other webpages give a sense of the luxury of life aboard and how relaxing and fulfilling it feels to go cruising on Glengour. The Sailing and Updates Pages (with short video) give an idea of how well Glengour is performing with her recent feathering props and new sails.
Glengour is on the National Historic Ships Register and a search on their site for Glengour will bring up the boat’s DETAILS page, which has an active link to the boat’s website.”
https://yachtglengour.wixsite.com/1934
“In excellent condition with an airy wheelhouse, stunning cabins, twin engines and delightful sailing ability, Glengour is a rare gem. A stylish and rewarding boat to be part of. Or, as renowned naval architect and yacht designer, Uffa Fox, put it after some time spent aboard “…there is no doubt that McBryde has produced a wonderful little vessel in Glengour.”
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’
1934 39′ McBryde ‘Fifty-Fifty’ Ketch ‘GLENGOUR’