Herreshoff Schooner NYYC40 "Vixen"

Beautiful classic yacht, winner of many regatta's


Vixen is vaarklaar voor seizoen 2023.
Ze is op de kant te zien in Spanje, tussen Barcelona en Valencia. Zijn jullie op zoek naar een schip met karakter en waarop geweldige craftsmanshaft af te lezen valt? Dan is nu je kans. Voor 149.000 staat ze te koop en heeft een nagenoeg nieuwe generator (Paguro 1500 RPM, 6.5 kva, supersilent) en een bijna nieuw grootzeil aanboord. De meeste foto's en film zijn op 11-april 2023 nieuw geupload en tonen de exacte staat van het schip.  Ze is een ware headturner en een verschijning op de middellandse zee. Geen 12 in een dozijn of in een grote serie gebouwd jacht. Bijna 24m puur nostalgisch plezier. Compleet uitgerust met Simrad navigatie/stuur automaat en schenker watermaker. Enkel voor diesel hoef je de haven in.
Ze is in maart opgeschuurd en klaar voor de keuze vd nieuwe eigenaar welke houtbehandeling gezet kan worden, olie-lak of opgeschuurd zoals ze nu is. Een goede regatta zeiler ook en het schip waarmee de Antiqua classic week ooit is begonnen (zie testimonial beneden) en die ze in 2002 ook won toen ze nog in de Carib lag.
Ruim 15 jaar onder Nedelandse vlag en BTW al betaald. Het romantische schip waarmee je eenvoudig chartergasten trekt en klaar is om de wereld zeeen verder te ontdekken. Vragen over deze prachtige klassieker, vraag het de man die sedert 2005 het kapiteinschap op zich nam en klaar staat voor al jullie vragen en een eventueele proefvaart. Bel voor meer informatie: 00-31-624642115 of mail naar ibiza@wwy.nl.
 
History//Testimonial
The Vixen II (ex Jessica) was ordered in 1914 to be build by Wilson Marshall, the chairman of the New York yacht club then, under her first name Jessica. Wilson Marchall holds a fantastic record to his name. In 1905 he sailed the Trans atlantic record with schooner the Atlantic that record held for 100 years and was broken in 2005. A replica been build a few years ago.The NYYC'40 ies where the first one design class and notorious that they where never reefed. The first race boats for the rich and famous that could let their crew live onboard. Wilson ordered a total of 19 identical boats for club racing. The first time that VixenII showed her speed is when she won the New York Yacht Club 40 one design series in 1915. This was the first victory in a long line off matchrace success. Vixen II participated over the years in many race’s and won some really famous of those like the Foxy’s wooden Boat Regatta and the Boston seaport Museum Regatta as well as the Antigua Classic Race in 2002. Vixen was founder of this race as the crew at the time, Jane and Kenny Coombs started this race while crewing it for the owner. In 1978 the entire boat has been rebuilt in Ferrocore with epoxy outerlayer. So very low in maintenance and very strong. Former owner Warner Beatty has had many famous guests on the boat. The JP Morgan family owned Vixen in the 20ies. Jaques Langtang who wrote a book about Herrshoff schooners has a small chapter about Vixen. In the 2nd worldwar she served as a mine sweeper as many wooden boats at the time. Now laying in Ibiza, for sale by her Dutch owner who kept the boat for over 17 years now.  
 
History//Testimonial Vixen II
"My name is Jane Coombs, Vice Chairman of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. I was very excited to see some recent footage shot in Ibiza of the beautiful Vixen 11 under full sail. My heart skipped a beat as if I had seen an old friend. My late husband Kenny and I were running her in the late 80's in the Caribbean when she was owned my Dr. Shimmert. She is the fast schooner that inspired us to start the regatta which has been a great success. We saw her several years ago, in need of a re-fit in Mallorca so it is wonderful to see her restored to her former glory. I still believe she was the greatest little ship we ever sailed in a long career on classic yachts. So I am writing to you to invite you to attend the 30th anniversary of our regatta next April. It would mean a great deal to have her join in as she was such an important part of the story. I realise you have charter plans but I thought that perhaps if I contacted you early maybe it might be possible to sell an Atlantic circuit and the regatta to your clients. I hear talk of a Panera Atlantic Classic Challenge and after the classics in early May there is feeder race to Bermuda for the America's cup too so it is an exciting year. Schooner America, Columbia and Spirit of Bermuda are all expected for that. Do look at our Website antiguaclassics.com to get a taste of our event. You would not be disappointed. Vixen 11 always loved our perfect Tradewinds conditions. I look forward to hearing from you and congratulations again on your fine restoration. Best regards, Jane Coombs, Vice Chairman of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta"
 
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Algemeen
Roer: Keel hung rudder
Ramen: Hardened Plexiglass
Doorvaarthoogte normaal: Appr. 24 mtrs
Overig:
Length overall including Yankee Boom is 23.64 mtrs. Hull material ferrocore (1978), covered with 4mm Epoxy inside and outside by J. Avoures in Florida.

Accommodatie
Materiaal, kleuren: Classic Walnut interior
Gordijnen: Suede upholsetry
Hutten: 3 cabins (Master, 1 doublese and 1 bunkbed)
Slaapplaatsen: 6 fixed
Stahoogte: Max 215 cm
TV: TV/DVD
Kooktoestel & brandstof: Force Ten refit 2021

Motor, electra, water
Aantal identieke motoren: 1
Brandstoftank aantal: incl. daytank
Voortstuwing: 3-blade prop
Bedieningspaneel: Diverse
Warm water: Boiler 42 liters (new 2016)
Watertank & materiaal: Appr. 980 liters + 250 liters in waterbag (new 2010)
Vuilwatertank & materiaal: No
Watermaker: schenker 80 l/h (new 2010) refit 2021
Overig:
New generator 2020, refit electric cables, all watertabs 2014, etc.

Tuigage
Type tuigage: Schooner
Rondhouten, verstaging: 2x Herreschoff wood
Zeilen materiaal: Dacron
Bezaan: Hood (2009)
Genua: Hood (2009)
Genua reefsysteem: Furlex
Fok: Yankee (2009)
Voorzeil rolsysteem : Furlex
Overig: Following winches installed: Mainsheet, Bronze Cockpit 8x Lewmar Genua 2x Lewmar Main boom 2x Lewmar Boom 1x Lewmar Mainmast 2x Bronze 1x Lewmar Foremast 2x Bronze

Navigatie en electronica
Roerstandaanwijzer: Simrad
Overig:
Simrad Gyro Compass, AIS sender/receiver 2018

Uitrusting
Ankerlier: Bronze manual + seperate electric engine
Stootwillen, lijnen: Several
Buitenkussens: Cockpit cushions

Veiligheid
Gasbun met afvoer: Yes, incl. bottles


Type interieur: Classic, warm ;Classic Walnut interior