Custombuilt 23 MONARCH for sale in Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom

ALL VIEWINGS ARE CURRENTLY STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

'Monarch' is a very stylish and capable bespoke fast cruiser or club racer, designed and built by the highly regarded shipwright and designer John Mullins, designer of the successful Jaguar 21 and 23 yachts, and also responsible for development of the Dragon class in recent years.

ALL VIEWINGS ARE CURRENTLY STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

'Monarch' is a very stylish and capable bespoke fast cruiser or club racer, designed and built by the highly regarded shipwright and designer John Mullins, designer of the successful Jaguar 21 and 23 yachts, and also responsible for development of the Dragon class in recent years. Offering attractive lines and a practical open plan layout, she was built to an exceptionally high standard and has been maintained regardless of cost by her original owner who has now decided that it is time to retire from sailing. Her sparkling sailing performance is well proven locally and a recent survey (available on request) declared her to be in 'first class condition' making her a great opportunity to acquire a beautiful and unique yacht at a fraction of current build cost.

Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office

Accommodation

The open plan cabin offers 4 berths with sitting headroom, all finished to a high standard. Forepeak with double V berth and Porta Potti chemical toilet in centre beneath. Saloon consisting of settee berths to port and starboard with storage areas and two compact cupboard areas forward ideally suited to use for a small stove and sink if desired. Mahogany cabinetry, soleboards and linings with blue cotton upholstery.

Mechanical Systems

Lombardini 7.5hp single cylinder sea water cooled diesel engine. Morse type single lever control. Single lever controls with electric start. Shaft drive to fixed 2-bladed propeller.

Electrical Systems

• 12v Battery charged via engine alternator

Sails & Spars

Fractional rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Spinnaker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2009). Terylene running rigging. 2 x Barbarossa 2-speed sheet winches.2 x Halyard winches. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and stackpack. Furlex headsail furling system.

• Mainsail, furling Genoa and spinnaker - all in good/very good condition

Deck Equipment

• Anchor with chain and warp
• Stainless steel pulpit and stanchions
• Red mainsail cover and cockpit dodgers
• Assorted warps and fenders

Navigation Equipment

• Bulkhead compass
• Raymarine depth sounder
• Raymarine tillerpilot

Safety Equipment

• Manual bilge pump

Construction

The Monarch 23 is a design by John Mullins (designer of the popular Jaguar 21 and 23, also responsible for development of the Dragon class in recent years) built on a 'no expense spared' basis for a close friend and as a potential production rival to the Hunter Sonata. 'Monarch' was built to a very high standard for her owner in epoxy impregnated mahogany strip planks on a combination of hardwood and plywood frames. Teak decks, cappings and toe rail. Cast iron fin keel. Tiller steering to spade rudder. Self draining aft cockpit.

Monarch was surveyed in September 2017 for insurance purposes and found to be "built to an exceptionally high standard using top quality materials. She has been maintained to a very high standard and remains in first class condition". In our opinion, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and charming fast cruising yacht that will turn heads everywhere she goes!