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For Sale – MY Silver Lass

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MY Silver Lass

Built in 1961 by J. A Silver Ltd, Rosneath, Scotland and impeccably restored by Gardner Marine Ltd in 2023, Silver Lass is a classic Gentleman’s Motor Yacht of the highest quality. True to the period with solid teak interior but with all the modern equipment sympathetically installed to provide the utmost comfort and luxury.

Contact us for more information or to arrange a viewing. Currently located in Genoa, Italy.

Contact Ed Cavendish at Northrop & Johnson Email: [email protected] Tel: +33 7 56 41 55 68

General Info

LOA: 17.5M/58' Beam: 4.1M/13’6” Draft: 1.6M/5'3” Weight: 31 tonnes Built: 1961 Designer: John Bain Builder: J A Silver, Rosneath, Scotland Teak on oak frames below water line Mahogany above waterline Teak superstructure

Price: €1.2 million

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Silver Lass (ex Silver Lal) was built by the renown J. A Silver boatyard in Rosneath, Scotland and is part of the Ormidale class of vessels designed by John Bain. She was originally built in 1961 for Mr James Ball Ritchie from the Isle of Man, who went on to fund the RNLI Oakley Class lifeboat based in Ramsey Harbour, although he sadly passed away before it was launched in 1970. The charitable trust set up by his late wife still goes towards funding the lifeboats for the Isle of Man to this day. It was then purchased by Mr Samuel Acton, from Conwy, Wales in 1965 before being purchased by Mr Richard Viney of London in 1969.

It stayed in the ownership of Mr Viney for 40 years, in which time he travelled with the vessel extensively throughout the Mediterranean, West and East and then into the Black sea and up the River Danube. In the later years of his ownership she returned to her permanent mooring on Cadogan Pier, Chelsea in London.

Throughout the entirety of Mr Viney’s ownership, the vessel was serviced and maintained by Ray Harrison who at the time was the overseas marine representative (all non capitals) for L Gardner & Sons, the father of Michael Harrison who owns Gardner Marine today. The vessel was put up for sale in 2008 and the new owner stripped out her tired interior and sent the engines to Gardner Marine for full overhaul. Two years into the restoration, progress came to a halt. Gardner Marine took ownership and embarked on the mammoth task of rebuilding what essentially amounted to an empty hull and a lock-up full of pieces – but a significant chapter of both Gardner Marine and Harrison history.

Please see the restoration section at the bottom of this page for a glimpse of the background of the four-year restoration.

On completion, she was taken back to the Mediterranean in the Summer of 2023 where she had spent so much time all those years ago. After a season of travelling between the Balearics, Sardinia and mainland Italy, the trip culminated with her being part of the Monaco Classic Yacht week where (she can just about be spotted) in the background behind the beautiful Rivas.

Accommodation

• Wifi throughout vessel, LocoMarine, dedicated SIM card and local available wifi distribution
• Luxury pocket spring mattresses throughout – new
• Ralph Lauren (all lighting converted to 24V in house)
• Porto Romana and Johanna Howard
• Solid Burmese (old teak stock from 1985) teak woodwork throughout – All new
• Tender/Rib – Brigg 3m RIB, 20 BHP – new – 5 hours total
• All new teak decks with epoxy sheathed sub decks
• Electric toilets/heads x 3
• Reading lights on all bunks
• Ample Luggage storage in each cabin
• Central electrical distribution board
• Individually thermostatically controllable air handlers in every room – cool and heat
• TV – Electric lift/lower in saloon
• Saloon (Surround sound beam plus sub-woofer under seating)
• Aft Deck – Highest Spec Sonance all weather speaker system hardwired to wireless control AMP
• All systems controllable through on board Ipad Mini or Mobile phone (Spotify etc Airplay or SONOS app.)
• Drinks cabinet
• USB sockets throughout vessel and at each bunk
• Under surface wiring through vessel and in deckhead (built in conduit for future replacement)
• Under seat deck fridge on aft deck
• Saloon coffee table converts to 8-person dining table – electric lift and central panel
• Aft deck table seats 6 + 2 – Bespoke handmade with solid Burmese teak
• Awning with light
• Bronze taps and fittings by Waterworks – custom machined to fit spaces
• Carrera Marble tops to all heads/shower rooms
• Solid teak flooring throughout vessel
• LED ambient light in steps and behind panelling.
• Handmade bespoke mirrors for cabins and shower rooms/heads
• Solid teak doors throughout.
• Bespoke Pinoleum blinds in saloon
• Sunbrella covers for all deck furniture and hatches
• Handmade porthole covers for sun/privacy
• Ironing board
• Miele washer/Dryer all in one
• Storage for individual cabins bedclothes
• towels and beach towels
• Vacuum cleaner
• Bespoke Egyptian cotton bed linen – 2 sets per bunk
• Fresh water temperature controllable aft deck rinse/shower

• Miele Slimline dishwasher
• Miele Induction hob – 2 zone – generator only
• Miele Gas hob – 2 zone – gas bottle external on deck
• Miele inset oven – generator only
• High power extraction fan and hood
• Separate water filter tap
• Draw fridge/freezer with ice maker – main voltage
• Standard fridge – 24V
• Insinkerator waste disposal unit under sink
• Additional Seagull fine filter for filter tap and icemaker
• Overboard or tank valve under sink
• All other electrical items (kettle/coffee maker/toaster etc) run on battery power and inverter

• Twin Gardner 6LW engines – Fully reconditioned by Gardner Marine Ltd to zero hour
• spec. 150 hours
• New ZF 280-1 hydraulic gearboxes
• Cummins Onan 17.5kW generator – 100 hours
• Oil/ Diesel transfer pump to remove old oil and transfer diesel between tanks.
• Black/Grey water pump
• Bilge pump – 1.1/2” High Capacity bronze impeller
• Fire Pump – 1.1/2” High Capacity bronze impeller
• Water Maker 200L per hour 10 hours
• ARID Vacuum dry bilge system throughout vessel – 5 zone
• Hydraulic stabiliser system – New (not refurbished)
• Hydraulic steering – New to replace chain drives.
• Twin immersion heaters for hot water – 3KW per heater
• Independent Diesel heater for hot water and hot air heating throughout vessel – excess heat heats hot water tank – 24V no generator required
• 51,000 BTU central air conditioning unit with individually thermostatically controllable air handlers in every room – cool and heat
• Bronze impeller fresh water pressure pump
• Auto start and stop engine room ventilation system
• Fully overhauled 24v windlass – original to vessel
• Original Anchor with 100M of chain
• Additional Spade anchor for sand anchoring
• Large 800AH 24v (2V cell) house battery bank with inverter capability for 12+ hours and no generator running
• Sidepower 210 24v gradual controllable bow thruster – new
• Soft Patch in saloon floor and saloon deck head for any future machinery removal.
• Victron Quattro 8KW Inverter/charger

Contact Michael Harrison on: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1227 719630

Navigation Equipment

• Simrad NSS evo 3 chart plotter – 12” touchscreen and button/dial
• Simrad AP44 Autopilot
• Simrad small nav – IS42
• Simrad AIS and GPS compass
• Simrad 4G radar
• Simrad VHF / AIS
• Cobham Navtex
• Cessen Plath compass
• Handheld GPS back up
• Handlheld VHF Backup

Safety Equipment

• Fire alarm system throughout vessel with central monitoring – heat sensor in ER and Galley, smoke rest of vessel
• Automatic bilge pumps x 5 with remote control from bridge/Galley
• Large 200L/Minute bilge pump with three pick ups – Forward, Engine room and Aft
• Hand pump bilge system in Aft Laz with valve control outside of engine space.
• Gas sensors and alarm
• Tank levels – diesel, fresh water, 2 x
• Grey/black water tanks
• Battery levels
• Bilge pumps with full control
• Central alarm system located in WH, repeated in crew galley (with crew) and switchable to master cabin (skipper owner), monitoring
• Bilge levels
• Navigation/anchor
• All alarms sent to mobile phone/email
• Camera, connected via wifi to view anywhere worldwide
• Auto night lights, activated at dusk (also emergency lighting)
• Emergency steering Tiller and connection system if hydraulic steering fails 9 x Lifejackets and 2 children (Separate bullet
• 1 SOLAS 8-person Auto liferaft
• Fire pump with activation outside of engine space (MCA requirement)
• Life rings x 2 with light and throw line
• Flares and Grab bag
• Reserve 160L of diesel fuel below (Additional – not shown on fuel level sensor)
• Ability to charge all start batteries (port main engine, starboard main engine and generator) from main 24V battery bank through inverter
• Ability to hand start port main engine or decompress to start on low voltage
• Aft deck security camera accessible from mobile worldwide (if Wifi connection active)
• Full Copper sheathing to hull below waterline
• Full documentation for Electrical installation, machinery, and Air conditioning.
• All documentation available in physical folders or on board iPad

• Brigg 3M tender with console steering column – 5 hours total use – sits on chocks on aft deck for passages.
• Launched with original Davits on aft deck
• Boarding ladder to starboard side
• Fishing rods, towable ring behind tender

MY Silver Lass - Photo Gallery

The Restoration

The vessel was restored in house by Gardner Marine Ltd over a period of 4 years to bring this vessel back to perfect condition. In the heart of the vessel are two fully restored and completely original Gardner 6LW engines, close coupled to new ZF hydraulic gearboxes. A host of modern upgrades have been installed in the background of the vessel including full air conditioning and heating systems, large battery capacity for long periods of silent use, hydraulic stabilisation, and all new navigational and steering systems. Please see the restoration gallery at the bottom of the page for a more in-depth view of the work that has gone into this vessel.

MY Silver Lass - Restoration

SILVER LASS 58’ (17.50m) James A. Silver Yacht For Sale

Posted July 12, 2024 in Brokerage & New Build by Eileen Lopez

The 58’ (17.50m) James A. Silver SILVER LASS is now for sale with Yacht Broker Ed Cavendish. The luxury motor yacht is asking €1,200,000.

Built in 1961 by J.A. Silver in Rosneath, Scotland, and designed by John Bain, she is part of the Ormidale class. After an impeccable four-year restoration by Gardner Marine completed in 2023, SILVER LASS has been transformed with modern technology, a solid teak interior and rebuilt Gardner 6LW engines with new ZF hydraulic gearboxes. Her hull is cladded with full copper sheathing under the waterline, showcasing her superior quality. Having cruised the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the River Danube, SILVER LASS is back in the Med. Her superior amenities and robust build make her perfectly suited for all sorts of cruising grounds, including New England and all other waters of the US.

Her interior features solid reclaimed Burmese teak woodwork throughout, complemented by luxurious fittings and fabrics from Ralph Lauren, Waterworks, Lora Piana, Porto Romana, and Johanna Howard. The main salon and dining area boast a TV with an electric lift and a convertible coffee table that seats eight when lifted. LED ambient lighting and solid teak doors enhance her sophisticated ambiance. Modern upgrades include full air conditioning and heating systems, large battery capacity for silent use, hydraulic stabilization, and state-of-the-art navigational and steering systems.

SILVER LASS welcomes up to eight guests in four beautiful cabins. The full-beam owner’s suite features white-painted teak side walls, teak cabinetry, bronze lighting, multiple portholes for natural light and an en-suite bathroom with elegant finishes. Two additional guest cabins, including a VIP double with storage and a guest bunk cabin, share the same refined styling. A spacious twin cabin in the bow, with its own en-suite, can serve as either a crew or guest cabin. All cabins are equipped with individually thermostatically controllable air handlers, USB sockets, Carrera marble tops, unique handmade mirrors, reading lights and ample luggage storage.

The aft deck is the focal point of SILVER LASS’s alfresco space, boasting newly installed teak decks with epoxy-sheathed sub decks and a custom-made table crafted from reclaimed Burmese teak that seats eight. On the port side, you’ll find a handmade swim ladder, while the starboard side provides easy access for tenders and features a boarding ladder. The original classic davits are still in place, ensuring the safe launch and storage of the 3m tender. The forward wheelhouse offers a covered seating area with a concealed deck fridge and is equipped with top-of-the-line Sonance all-weather speakers for exceptional music quality. An awning with lighting can be added for shade, and Sunbrella covers protect all deck furniture and hatches when not in use.

The covered wheelhouse, fitted with brand-new Simrad navigational equipment, serves as the central control point. The foredeck, adorned with classic teak hatches, provides ample space for relaxation, with sunbeds on the coach roof offering the ideal spot to bask in the sun.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this iconic and meticulously restored Gentleman’s Motor Yacht.

Contact Ed Cavendish for more information on this yacht for sale. Contact Northrop & Johnson’s press team for media requests and photos of this yacht.

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68′ Silvers Twin Screw Motor Yacht

• Designer: John Bain
• Builder: James Silver & Co.
• Location: Kent
• Length on deck: 68'
• Beam: 15'2"
• Tonnage: 60TM

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Wooden Ships Comments on this 68′ Silvers Twin Screw Motor Yacht

Built by James Silver & Co, Rosneath, Scotland in 1937 to a design by John Bain. Bain was the resident marine architect and subsequently became MD of the yard.  He is well-known for his distinctive motor yacht designs which made the yard’s reputation.

This is one of 3 built to the same design and one of the largest vessels built in the yard.

She was an advanced design in her day with very modern lines and still has that enduring appeal of the period motor yacht.

The vessel has typical lines of her period with a long keel, raked stem and canoe stern.

Spacious aft deck with raised midships superstructure.

The vessel has been ashore in a dry dock for a number of years and has more recently been given an overhaul in present ownership, work which has now sadly come to a halt.  Work has included refitting the deck and topsides with full detailed invoices available.

Her interior retains the same basic original layout as when she was launched and some mahogany joinery remains in the boat, however certain areas and cabins have been ripped out and altered.  A new owner would take great pleasure in designing the interior to suit their own specific needs, retaining as much of the original as possible but creating a yacht fit for the modern world.

She has a pair of modern Perkins M135 diesels with very low hours.

This a superbly elegant yacht with a huge volume interior that could be refitted to an incredibly high standard and would look the part in any harbour around the world.  A vast amount of time and money has gone into the boat in recent years, but a new custodian is now required to continue that effort and get her back to sea.

Described in the yachting press at the time of her launch as ‘one of the finest pleasure craft built on the Clyde’ she really is very special and has the potential to be a superb private yacht of the perfect size.

Length on deck                                                      68’

Length Waterline                                                  63’

Beam                                                                        15’2”

Draft                                                                         6’

Thames Tonnage                                                   60TM

Construction

Planked in pitch pine, fastened with copper and bronze fastenings to sawn oak frames with 2 steamed intermediate timbers.

Mix of grown oak and ferrous strap floors across the centreline.  All ferrous straps have been replaced.

Copper sheathed below the waterline.

External lead ballast keel with bronze bolts.  Various bolts drawn and checked recently.

Topsides stripped to bare wood, repaired as necessary, re-caulked and painted.

New stem fitted above the waterline.

Swept teak decks, recently refurbished and in good condition.

Laid on oak deck beams.

A solid deck with no plywood sub deck, caulked and payed.

Decks have been completely recaulked with new paying and totally refastened with bronze screws.

Superstructure

Varnished teak raised topsides midships with teak wheelhouse.

2 x Perkins M135 6cyl naturally aspirated diesels.

Believed to have been installed in 2000, they made a passage from Gibraltar to Ireland and have done very little since, so the engine hours are very low.

Steel fuel tanks under the lower saloon sole, capacity unknown.

Plastic water tanks each side in the engine room.

Accommodation

Berths and Headroom

Headroom between 6’1” and 6’4” throughout the interior.

Owners accommodation aft has 4 cabins with 9 berths in total.

Forepeak cabin with 2 berths

General Description

The interior has not been worked on during the recent refit and will need a lot of consideration by the next owner.

There is some original mahogany joinery in the boat and her layout is that of the original design with owners cabins aft, large saloon and crew accommodation forward.

So as to facilitate the stripping of the underside of the deck and interior of the hull to waterline, parts of the interior have had to be removed particularly the aft accommodation. New cabin soles and supports have been fitted.

Galley layout looks to be original and is a good sized space that could be refitted to modern standards.

2 separate heads compartments with space for a 3 rd back aft.

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These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

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