GENERALConstruction material: SteelHull shape: S - bilgedDeck: Teak on waterproof plywood on steel frames; Cockpit: Waterproof plywood treated with injection resinSuperstructure: Waterproof plywood treated with injection resin and finished with a GRP matKeel / leeboard: Long keelerRudder: Attached to keelSteering system: Mechanic wheel steering. A stainless steel tube has been fitted in the original brass steering column to absorb the forcesWindows: Brass port holesDisplacement: 23,000 kg.Ballast: 10,000 kg.Yard: Guthrie Murdoch & Co, AntwerpDesigner: William Robert Murdoch
OTHERW.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' is a famous classic sailing yacht of the S-frame type.
In 1945-1946 the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 'Wyvern II' built in Antwerp as a cruiser/racer, something that was a new concept at the time. The builder and designer, Bob Murdoch, commissioned W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' built for himself, a second copy was intended for sale.
Bob Murdoch had the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' designed as a handy cruiser, but she soon also proved to be a fast sailor. Because he wanted to compare her performance with other sailing yachts, he registered for a sailing competition, the North Sea Race of 1947. The weather was light and she promptly came first in her class. This was followed by many more competitions in which high rankings were often achieved.
In 1950, Yachting World magazine devoted a large article to this special ship and her designer. In 1991, the Waterkampioen even published two major articles about the ship.
The current owner found the W.R. through an advertisement in 2001. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' in desolate condition on a quay in Curaçao. The yacht was brought to the Netherlands as a deck load on a container ship, because sailing on its own was impossible as it was leaking from above and below. Between 2002 and 2011 the yacht was completely restored and returned as much as possible to its original state.
Since its launch in 2011, Wyvern II has been sailing around the Netherlands and northern Europe again. The name Wyvern comes from mythology, a wyvern is a flying dragon. During construction it was therefore decided to paint the hull green. Now it is ivory white.
In 2013, the W.R. Murdoch Classic Sloop 55 'Wyvern II' the V.K.S.J. Won a restoration prize. The V.K.S.J. The Association of Classic Sharp Yachts was founded to preserve old and new sailing classics.
ACCOMMODATIONMaterial: Mahogany interior designed by Robert DasSaloons: Saloon with owner's cabin, Fore ship with guest's cabinCabins: 3Berth: 5 + 2Headroom saloon: 2.00 m.Headroom fore ship: 2.00 m.Bedsize guest's cabin: 2.04 x 1.25 m. (portside); 2.17 x 0.90 m. (starboard)Bedsize owner's cabin: 2.03 x 1.33 m.Bedsize saloon: 2,28 x 0,70 m. (portside); 1,95 x 0,64 m. (starboard)Toilet: Toilet room with a Eco Vac electric toilet and sinkShower: In toilet roomTelevision: Samsung flatscreenRadio: MT Logic radio MP3 and Kenwood radio CD playerCooking device: SMEV 3 - flame gas cookerExhaust hoodOven: SMEV gasMicrowave: WhirlpoolRefridgerator: VitrifrigoHeating: Maritime Booster Mini Combi 14 kW central heating with convectors and radiator in toilet roomInsulation: 5 cm. Pur foam
OTHERLED interior lighting
ENGINEBrand / type: Yanmar 4JH4-HTEPower: 110 HP, 81 kWNumber of cylinders: 4Cooling system: IntercoolingYear built: 2011Hours: 1,150Fuel: DieselFuel tank(s): 400 LitresTank meter: VDOGearbox: ZF hydraulicPropulsion: Shaft water lubricatedThrust bearing: Python DriveCruising speed: 6 Kn.Max. speed: 8 Kn.Instruments: Tachometer, Watertemperature, Oilpressure (all VDO)
ELECTRICSVoltage: 12, 24 and 220 VoltBatteries: 1 x 50 Ah Red Top, 1 x 50 Ah Yellow Top, 4 x 105 AhShore power: With earth leakage switchAlternator: 80 A. 12 Volt, 60 A. 24 VoltBatterycharger: Victron Phoenix Multiplus 24/2000/50 50 A.Inverter: Victron Phoenix Multiplus 24/2000/50 2,000 W.Converter: 2 x Victron Orion 200 W. 24-12 VoltDiode bridgeControl panel: 2 x 24 Volts switch panelBattery-conditionmeter: Victron BMV-600
WATERWater tank(s): 600 LitresPressure system: Pressure barrelHot water: Maritime Booster Mini CombiFreshwater meter: VDOHolding tank: 300 Litres stainless steel with underwater drainHoldingtank meter: VDO
RIG AND SAILSType: Masthead riggedMast: Seldén aluminium (2013)Standing rig: Stainless steelBoom: AluminiumWinches: 2 x Barlow 35, 3 x Barient 2 Speed Model 21 - 33, 2 x Barient 28+, 1 x MurdochMainsail: M-Sails 72 m2 (2016)Mainsail furling system: Quick reef 3 xGenoa furling system: Furlex 400SGenoa I: Rolly Tasker Sails 120% 74 m2 (2013)Storm jib: De Vries Sails 20 m2 (1990, little used)Spinnaker: North Sails 150 m2 (1990, little used)Spinnaker boom: 2 x Aluminium
OTHERDyneema running rig (2013), Lazyjacks
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICSNavigation ligthsCompass: Plath en Silva Type 100Log / speed: 2 x NASA Clipper LogDepth sounder: 2 x NASA Clipper DepthWind: 2 x NASA Clipper WindGPS: 2 x NASA Clipper GPS and Furuno GP32VHF: Icom IC M-505 and Icom Commandmic III
DECK EQUIPMENTAnchor: 1 xAnchor winch: Murdoch mechanicRailing: Stainless steel with wireSelfdraining cockpit
SAFETYLife raft: Duarry 4 - persons, approved until 2027Bilge pump: 2 x MZ Electronics electric, 1 x handFire prevention: 2 x Fire extinguisherGas alarm: B.E.P. with electric valveGas locker: Suitable for 2 bottles
