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MARIGOLD
Name: MARIGOLD
Rig : GAFF CUTTER
Year: 1892
Designer: CHARLES NICHOLSON
Builder: CAMPER & NICHOLSON
Location: SOUTH OF FRANCE
LOA: 25.30
LOD: 17.98
LWL: 14.48
BMax: 3.71
Depth: 3.04
Displacement: 35 T
Engine: FORD-1.8 -56 HP
Equipments: ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION Equipment: VHF radio, depth-sounder, Zodiac 16 man solas B
pack life raft, and all safety equipment in accordance with MCA cat.2 SAILS A complete wardrobe of sails in cotton
by James Lawrence 1992; in total 10 sails inc.spinnaker, 2 main topsails, trysail and storm jib. All standing rigging is 7
by 7 or 7 by 19 galvanised steel wire rope. All necessary running rigging, blocks etc of varying ages. Compliant:
M.C.A Category 2 (not in date) Classification: restored and maintained to Lloyds 100A1 (in date) 1 Yacht tender
clinker built carried on davits ● Costruction and Accomodations: Carvel. Planking of Paduk on oak frames. Teak deck, hatches, lights and rail. Pine and
Spruce spars. Accommodation
Luxuriously restored with meticulous attention to detail, down to the horsehair sofas. The traditional demarkations have
been respected, and whilst the owner's accommodation is lavishly panelled in mahogany, the crew quarters are spartan,
with only pine fittings. ● Description: Marigold is an extraordinary vessel in all respects...not only was she the first of Charles Nicholson's large
yacht designs but the story of her restoration in 1992 is one of passion, determination and, ultimately, success. No lover
of classic yachts will remain unmoved by the sight of Marigold powering along on a broad reach, with her perfect wave
formation gently caressing her aft quarter. Her plumb bow and elegant counter stern are all testimony to the youthful
genius of Charles Nicholson, in the latter part of the 19th century. Many years, many miles, and much investment later,
Marigold now once again graces the regatta circuit for which she was in part designed. Also a fine cruising boat, her rig
is surprisingly easy to handle and her mahogany interior based largely on the original provides what would have been
considered sumptuous accommodation for her lucky guests. A future owner of Marigold can rest assured that he has one
of the jewels of British yachting history. Currently being well maintained and raced in the Mediterranean, visits to the
yacht are encouraged in the knowledge that very few will go away unmoved by the experience. ● Asking Price: SOLD
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History: ITALIAN TEXT: Costruita sotto le specifiche Lloyd A1 da Camper & Nicholson nel 1892 Marigold è stata
registrata come “a designated vessel on the National Register of Historic Vessels Core Collection and Designated Vessel
List” dalla data del suo ritorno al mare dopo il restauro nel 1999. L’imbarcazione fu una delle prime barche importanti
progettate da Charles Nicholson, che all’epoca aveva solo ventidue anni anni, ma lavorava già nel cantiere di famiglia da
cinque. Nel 1896 Marigold si trasferì in Scozia e partecipò alle regate del Clyde vincendo la Ostend International Regatta
in luglio. Nel 1901 era di proprietà di Mr. W.E. Foster. In un diario di bordo di quel tempo si legge di una navigazione tra
Southampton e Blyth nel 1901 durante la quale la barca tenne una velocità media di 12 nodi nella tratta di 16 miglia tra
Gorton e Newark. Dopo una lunga vita che rischia di terminare in uno stato do abbandono totale, nel 1989 la barca va
all’asta . Se la aggiudica Mr. Glen Allan, uno yachtsman di base a Bermuda che se ne innamora e trova i mezzi per
finanziare uno dei più attenti restauri mai eseguiti su una barca d’epoca seguendo le specifiche originali. Nel luglio 1992
Marigold è tornata a galleggiare 100 anni dopo la sua nascita.
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