38' John Alden Challenger Yawl For Sale

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John Alden Challenger Yawl built by Halmatic Ltd, Portsmouth in 1961.
The Challenger Yawl was developed through a series of tank tests at the Stevens Institute model basin with the aim of producing a first class seagoing sailing yacht to be built in the new GRP material, but in basic design and finish she was to retain the ‘style of the accepted first class sailing yacht’. At the time the design was launched in 1960 GRP was very much in its infancy and many were sceptical about the new material. In order not to worry the market too much, the design of the early GRP boats was similar to their wooden counterparts which was the accepted norm.
Halmatic Ltd of Portsmouth produced these hulls which were finished with mahogany superstructure to keep the feel of a classic yacht, and fitted out below with varnished wooden joinery.
The result is a very elegant and sea kindly yacht, eminently capable but with her centreplate she has a draft of just 4’ with the plate up enabling access to areas most boats her size cannot go. The split yawl rig is very easy to handle and with a relatively low aspect she does not get overpowered easily.
This yacht has recently had new standing rigging and has a low hours Yanmar 39hp diesel. The interior could be tidied up in places and improvements made to some systems, but she is a yacht in regular use for family sailing.
Length on deck 38’
Length Waterline 27’
Beam 11’
Draft 4’/7’
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Beautiful ship!!!
Out of my pay grade for sure!!
Unless ya wanna trade it for a 85% reconditioned Tartan 37?
Im sailing her as we type!!