UK: Larsson Brothers Custom 40 for sale in UK

Description

Something a little bit unusual..... Build and Ownership This beautiful yacht has been kept in Mylor Yacht Harbour by her current owner for over 20 years. Originally built by the Larsson brothers in Gävle in Sweden, they used double planked mahogony with oak below the water line. Launched in 1956, Lovisa is based on an early American ketch rigged design, with extra ballast and a lifting keel to navigate the European canals, she draws 3 foot with the plate up and 6 foot when fully deployed. The Larsson brothers sailed her south, through the canals to the Mediterranean, and on to the Carribean before returning to Falmouth in 1959. She has stayed in northern Europe ever since. Care and Maintenance The current owner has been nothing short of fastidious in his ownership. Taking on a 5 year refit when he bought her, she was refreshed from stem to transom, one area at a time, during winter periods to allow sailing to resume each summer. All of the iron ribs have been replaced by laminated oak, the transom was replaced, the deck and sub deck ripped up and re laid and a new engine installed. In addition to these, Lovisa's brightwork has been refreshed annually and hull repainted as required. It is rare to find a yacht so well looked after. Lovisa is now looking for a new custodian, to carry on with her ownership. The current owner has had recent contact with the Larsson brothers, and is keen to pass on his experience and knowledge. Currently afloat in her marina berth in Mylor Yacht Harbour, please call for further information or to arrange a viewing. Construction Built and designed by Larsson brothers Launched in 1956 Swing keel Rudder - sternpost hung Ketch rig Carvel-planked with Honduras mahogany First 5 hull planks in oak Riveted on to laminated frames with alternate ribs, steamed into shape Hull repainted in white 2026 Teak decking and sub frame renewed 2024/25 On Deck Solid oak bow sprit - painted white 45 Lb CQR anchor with galvanised chain Manual Simpson Lawrence windlass Double bow roller Opening foredeck hatch Teak handrails to coach roof Port lights and port holes in bronze Butterfly skylight hatch to saloon 2 x dorade boxes with brass vents 2 x Bronze Wilmex sheet tracks 2 x Bronze Wilmex primary winches 2 x Bronze Wilmex mainsheet winches 2 x bronze Wilmex secondary winches Access to forward and aft companionways via cockpit Port and starboard deck locker storage Stainless steel push pit Stainless steel swim ladder Outriggers for tender - Mahogony laminated Rigging and Sails Rigging Ketch rigged Standing rigging replaced 2026 Anodised aluminium main and mizzen masts, painted white Anodised aluminium booms painted white Double spreaders to both masts Deck stepped spars Self tacking stay sail with boom on Harken furler Yankee to bow sprit on Harken furler Fisherman staysail on furler Spinnaker poleSails - all lightly used Yankee - SKB sails Staysail - SKB sails Main sail - battened with lazy jacks and stack pack - SKB sails Mizzen sail - battened with lazy jacks and stack pack - SKB sails Fisherman staysail - SKB sails Engineering & Electrical Yanmar 4JH4E - 55 HP Shaft drive to 3 bladed bronze propeller Regularly serviced 2 x 110 a/h service batteries 1 x 120 a/h engine start battery 30 amp Victron Phoenix battery charger Shore power connection 240v power with RCD Isolator switching in companionway Vetus water tank gagues Navigation Navigation lights - masthead tricolour and deck level port and starboard Simrad AP20 autopilot head unit Simrad CX44 chart plotter with radar Plastimo contest compass Icom M505 VHF with DSC Simrad IS20 wind display Simrad DS34 chart plotter at chart table Interior berths over 2 cabins and saloon Solid fuel burner for heating High gloss varnish interior with white gloss deck head Navigation table Lifting chart table with drawer and cupboard storage underneath 12 v control panel Access aft to machinery space with RCD and batteries Access to lifting keel mechanism Heads Electric flush techna toilet Brass taps with hot and cold pressurised water Ceramic sink Galley Single sink Brass mixer tap with hot and cold pressurised water Fiddled crockery storage Cupboard storage underneath Techimpex 2 burner gas hob with oven/grill Saloon Seating to port and starboard Upholstery in green Trotter boxes for berthing Saloon table with folding sides Multiple gas lamps Forward Cabin Offset double berth to starboard Hanging storage to port Upholstery in green Slatted seating to port Forward storage locker Aft Cabin Separate access through aft of cockpit Step down into foot well Double berth offset to starboard Upholstery in green Storage lockers aft

Boat details

Price

GBP 60000

Location

UK

Year

1956

Category

Inflatables and RIBs

Length

40.0 ft

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