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Built in 1911 by the James Noble Yard, Fraserburgh, Scotland, for Alex Stephen, VIOLET received a full restoration on Martha's Vineyard in the mid 1990's and has had very good care since. A rare example of the ZULU class of working vessels from the UK.

A full account of the restoration is in WoodenBoat Magazine #113, July /August, 1993.

In 2007, the keel and floor timbers were replaced. Internal ballast was removed and added to external ballast. See attached Pictures.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: 1911 Custom Zulu Violet

Builder: CUSTOM

Model: Zulu Violet

Model Year: 1911

Year Built: 1911

Category: Classic Yacht

Country: United States

MLS #: 444048

Heads: 1

Staterooms: 3

Length: 46 (14.02m)

Draft: 7' (2.13m)

Beam: 13' 5" (4.09m)

Water Capacity: 150 Gal

Manufacturer: Ford

Model: Dorset

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 80

Details
Description
Built in 1911 by the James Noble Yard, Fraserburgh, Scotland, for Alex Stephen, VIOLET received a full restoration on Martha's Vineyard in the mid 1990's and has had very good care since. A rare example of the ZULU class of working vessels from the UK.

A full account of the restoration is in WoodenBoat Magazine #113, July /August, 1993.

In 2007, the keel and floor timbers were replaced. Internal ballast was removed and added to external ballast. See attached Pictures.
Propulsion
Engine Make: Ford
Engine Model: Dorset
Total Power: 80hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Fuel Type: Diesel
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall: 45.67ft
Max Draft: 7ft
Beam: 13.5ft

Tanks
Fresh Water Tank: 2 x 75 gal
Fuel Tank: 2 x 70 gal

Accommodations
Guest Cabins: 3
Guest Heads: 1
Other Details
INVENTORY:
Gaff Mainsail
Gaff Topsail
Main Staysail (2)
Roller Furling Jib
Roller Furling Outer Jib
Flying Jib
Mizzen Sail
Sail Covers for Main, Mizzen & Stays'l
8 - 6V 180AH Gel Batteries, New 2021
Ideal Electric Anchor Windlass Model V5C
Large Manual Windlass
Force 10 Propane, 3 Burner Stove & Oven, Gimballed
Isotherm Cold Plate Refrigeration
Isotemp Hot Water Heater; Electric & Engine Heated
Newport-Dickinson Cabin Heater
Prosport HD20 20 Amp Battery Charger
PowerBright 2300 Watt Inverter
Racor Dual Water Separator/ Filter
Groco Sea Water Filter
Raymarine C80 Radar / Chartplotter// Depth
West Marine PHP 310 Air Floor Dinghy, 2022 & Mercury 3.5hp 4 Stroke OB

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
46'(14.02m) 1911
Classic Yacht
CUSTOM
$149,950 USD
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