Description of this 1990 Herreshoff Marco Polo 55 Three Masted Schooner For Sale
Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner, Johanna Summary,
BUY A PEIECE OF HISTORY,
That is basically NEW!
Johanna, a Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner is just that. Built by Bob Gordon a Sydney shipwright who built 3 Marco Polos, two from traditional wood and Johanna in 6mm steel was launched in 1990. Johanna has all the appeal of boats built in a bygone era, with all the advantages of modern building techniques, sails, equipment and safety requirements.
After launching in Sydney Johanna, a Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner was sailed to Tasmania by the second owner. Being mechanically inclined he replaced the original Lister engine with the Gardner LW and twin disc gearbox driving a 32? three blade fixed propeller, all this gear came off a Tasmanian fishing boat. It was overhauled and rebuilt before being installed and is really heavy duty.
The current owner sailed Johanna, a Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner from Tasmania to her current location at the Fremantle Sailing Club where all the sailing systems were upgraded on the boat.
All the original mast fittings have been replaced with new stainless fittings made by Keith Scott a local stainless fabricator and new standing and running rigging with blocks and winches added to improve both sailing safety and ease.
The mast was epoxy painted and new bow and stern rails installed.
Full batten, large roach sails similar to those used by designer Steve Dashew and his ?Sundeer? range of cruising boats were purchased and these add extra sail area without increasing the height of the mast. The sails are aerodynamically much more efficient than normal triangular sails and run on Windslyce tracks and sliders and with the sail being kept under control with lazy jacks and stored in zipper boom bags which are permanently attached to the booms. The system is easy and quick and makes light work of storing the three boomed sails.
Johanna, a Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner has been sailed single handed to Quindalup, Albany, Abrolhos Islands and Carnarvon as well as many shorter trips to Rottnest, Mandurah etc. The key to sailing the boat shorthanded is the use of the autopilot. It has 2 separate commercial grade autopilots complete with compass, rudder sensor and electric drive for total redundancy installed.
A full suite of electronic navigation gear was installed and the galley, bathroom and forward and aft quarters renewed to make the living arrangements more comfortable.
Johanna, a Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner is a safe, extremely strong vessel perfect for the sailing enthusiast that wants ease of sailing, cruising over long distances or a quick get away. Johanna is a magnificent traditional looking vessel with a striking appearance either under sail or at anchor.
Johanna, is a rare find as I know of no other vessel that is similar to her, she is virtually a little ship capable of travelling hundreds of thousands of cruising miles in an economical, safe and comfortable manner.
Please contact our Think Yachts Asia office for more photos, information, testimonials and to arrange a viewing of this very special boat that will not be on the market long.
Herreshoff Marco Polo 55 Three Masted Schooner (1990) Specification
Builder: Bob Gordon ( Sydney Shipwright)
Designer: L. F. Herreshoff
Dimensions
LOA (ft/m): 55 feet / 16.76 metres on deck
Beam (ft/m): 10 feet / 3.03 metres
Draft (ft/m): 5ft 6? / 1.67 metres
Displacement(t): 20 tonnes
Tanks
Fuel Tank (L/gallons): 3,000L
Water Tank (L/gallons): 2,500
Accommodation
Total Berths: 7
Double Berths: 1
Cabins: 3
Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner, Johanna.
Accommodation Summary,
The engine is situated amidships and is housed in a full size engine room. This engine room is the nerve centre of the vessel and the wheelhouse and accommodations are built around it. It contains the fuel tanks which are built into the hull as a structural bulkhead. The engine room is also a workshop with a workbench and vice, shelving and the electrical and mechanical installations of the vessel. There is another watertight bulkhead between the wheelhouse and aft accommodation which effectively divides the vessel into three watertight compartments. This feature makes the boat virtually unsinkable and I have found it to be a plus, as the forward accommodation which is only usable at anchor or on a mooring is well separated from the aft accommodation. If there are children or young adults on board, they can occupy this area without any noise effecting the wheelhouse or aft accommodation.
There are 3 bunks and heads with a hot shower in the forward or guest accommodation. The wheelhouse contains two settees which convert to bunks which I use as sea berths when underway. The aft accommodation has a double bed, large table or chart table and ample storage for clothes etc.
The galley contains new cupboards, gas upright cooker and oven with lots of storage area for food and utensils.
The wheelhouse which is finished in Huon pine has a traditional look and feel about it also has a heater, a fold out table, shelving and lots of storage for lifejackets, harnesses, extra food and anything that is required for a long stay away from port.
No. Heads: 2
No. Bathrooms: 2
No. Showers: 3
Electronics/Navigation
Makes/Models
Herreshoff Marco Polo 55, Three Masted Schooner, Johanna.
Electronics Summary,
ELECTRICS: 12 volt House bank 3 Dalco 100 amp hour deep cycle batteries with separate isolator switch and dedicated 80 amp engine driven alternator.
24 volt Starting bank 2 Dalco 500 CCA starting batteries with separate isolator switch and dedicated engine driven alternator.
ELECTRONICS: 2 separate TMQ AP4 & AP55 Autopilots ( new 2004 & 2006)
16 mile JRC Radar ( new 2006)
Seiwa Chartplotter with C Map electronic charts ( new 2006)
TMQ Rudder angle indicator ( new 2006 )
27 Meg Radio
SSB Ham radio
Alpine Stereo ( new 2007 )
Ground Tackle
GROUND TACKLE: 80 lb CQR main anchor with 300 ft ½ inch chain on heavy duty hydraulic anchor winch.
60 lb plough on 30ft chain.
Large Admiralty storm anchor
