LUXURIOUS YACHT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21515, 12 June 1933, Page 10

LUXURIOUS YACHT

AUCKLAND-BUILT CRAFT FINE INTERIOR FITTINGS LARGEST FOR MANY YEARS During the week-end considerable interest was shown in the new schooneryacht which has been built by Mr. Colin Wild at Stanley Bay for Mr. J. W. S. McArthur, of Auckland, and which was berthed at Central Wharf on Friday evening. When the vessel is completed it will bear comparison with any of the overseas yachts which have visited Auckland. A small covered cockpit or shelter has been provided v aft of tho mainmast, and from this a companionway leads to the saloon, which is panelled in teak and fitted with cupboards and lockers of the same wood. Forward of tho saloon is the galley, which is equipped with an electric stove, a refrigerator and a stainless steel sink. The owner's cabin, which is panelled in walnut and extends the full width of the yacht, contains two wide berths, while dressing table, wardrobes and cupboards have been built in. There is another smaller cabin containing one berth. The bathroom, with walls finished with marble and tiles, contains a fair-sized bath, fitted with hot and cold water. Electric lighting has been installed throughout the vessel. The crew's quarters are in the bow, and provide accommodation for two men, although there is room for four if they arc required. The engine room, which is aft, is copper sheathed as a protection against fire. In addition to the , ICO h.p. 8-cylindcr engine, the machinery comprises tho electric generator, which furnishes power for cooking, lighting, the pumps and a small winch. 'J 1 lie yacht, which is of 80 tons and is 75ft. long, with a beam of 17ft., is the largest built in Auckland since tho war. The largest schooner-yacht built at Auckland was the Strathcona, which was constructed by Mr. Chafes Bailey for the Pacific Cable Board about 18 years ago. The Strathcona was 110 ft. long, with a beam of 24ft. She was wrecked on the Minerva reef.

Mr. Bailej l, built another large schooner, La Carabine, for Sir Rupert Clark, of Melbourne, 24 years ago. This vessel was of almost the same size as the new yacht, being 80ft. overall, with a beam of 20ft. Her tonnage was the same. La Carabine was later sold by Sir Rupert to a wealthy Chinese from New Guinea, where she is believed to bo still in service.