MARISKA Yacht for Sale

Length: 90' 6" (27.6m)
Builder: William Fife & Sons
Build: 1908/2009

Guests: 6
Cabins: 3
Crew: 4
Asking Price: € 1,750,000

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.

MARISKA, a classic sailing yacht built in 1908 by William Fife & Son Yard, represents a timeless symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. With a storied past and recent meticulous refit in 2021 overseen by Dan Poljsak at Marina Portoroz, she stands as a testament to enduring beauty and functionality.

Designed by the renowned William Fife III, MARISKA's history is rich with victories in the 15m Class, claiming top honors in 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016. Another notable achievement came at Monaco Classic Week in 2019, where she triumphed, showcasing her remarkable performance and historic significance.

Restored to her original specifications from 2007-2009 by Charpentiers Reunis de Mediterranee under the guidance of Groupe Fauroux, MARISKA's restoration was a labor of love. This restoration work, combined with her recent 2021 refit, ensures that she is not only beautiful but also fully equipped for both racing and leisure cruising.

Accommodating up to 6 guests across 3 cabins, MARISKA offers a comfortable and luxurious experience on board. Her interior is adorned with rich mahogany surfaces, soft light-colored fabrics, and exquisite bronze accents, creating an ambiance of classic charm and sophistication. The master cabin aft features a double bunk to starboard and a sofa to port, complete with an ensuite. The guest cabins provide additional accommodations, with a single berth (which converts into twin bunks) and wardrobe in the port forward cabin and a double bunk and wardrobe in the starboard forward cabin.

MARISKA's exterior is equally captivating, boasting classic Fife lines, a commanding bowsprit, and elegant overhangs that harken back to her distinguished past. Below deck, guests are greeted by a blend of classic and modern comforts. The mahogany interiors are complemented by bronze fittings and historic paintings, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury and comfort.

The sale of MARISKA presents an extraordinary opportunity to own a meticulously restored and superbly documented piece of history. She is not only one of the most beautiful yachts afloat but also one of the most successful race boats. Fully prepared for racing or cruising, MARISKA includes a sophisticated race program, logistics, and an expert crew who have successfully sailed her since 2009. All the pieces are in place for the new owner to step into MARISKA joining one of the most prestigious race classes in the world and competing at the highest level.

In conclusion, MARISKA is a remarkable yacht with a remarkable history. Her restoration and recent refit ensure she is ready for new adventures on the water, whether it be racing or leisurely cruising. With her classic charm, luxurious accommodations, and impressive racing pedigree, MARISKA is a true gem in the world of yachting, offering an unparalleled opportunity for ownership and enjoyment.

Highlights

One of the most beautiful of the legendary Fife yacht dynasty
Most successful 15m yacht racing today
Winner of 15m Class Trophy 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016
Owned by some of the most acclaimed sailors, royalty and celebrities over past 115yrs
Winner of the most prestigious Classic Sailing Yacht races
Easy to cruise with 5 guests and 2 crew
Fully restored to original specs in a documented refit from 2007-09
New owner can easily continue with captain, crew, race and charter program

Specifications

Builder	William Fife & Sons
Model	William Fife 15m Class
Length (LOA)	90' 6" (27.6m)
Year	1908
Year Refit	2009
Gross Tonn.	41
Draft	9' (2.75m)
Beam	4' 2" (4.2m)
Location	Barcelona, Spain

Accommodations

Staterooms	3
Sleeps	6
Single Beds	1
Heads	2

Crew Sleeps	4

Dimensions & Capacity

LOA	90' 6" (27.6m)
Min Draft	9' (2.75m)
Max Draft	9' (2.75m)
Fuel Tank	85 g (320 L)
Fresh Water	106 g (400 L)
Gross Tonn.	41
Displacement	34

Construction

Hull Material	Wood
Hull Config	Displacement
Ext. Designer	William Fife & Sons
Int. Designer	Ines Knoll, Fife
Max Speed	8 Knots
Cruising Speed	6 Knots

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Broker‘s Comments

Designed by the world famous William Fife III and built at the William Fife & Son yard, MARISKA is one of only four of the famous 15m Class existing today. In total 20 of these magnificent 15m Class were built between 1908 and 1917 at which time they were the cutting edge race yachts and highly favoured by the aristocracy.

MARISKA was built for A K Stothert, one of the most acclaimed sailors at the time.

Bought by her current owner in 2007, MARISKA underwent an incredibly comprehensive restoration that lasted two and half years and took 25,000 man-hours. During this time, the yacht was completely stripped back to bare frames and restored from the keel up. Re-launched in September 2009, she secured two impressive second places in the Coupe d’Automne YCF and Les Voiles de St. Tropez. Since then she has continued to build a spectacular palmares that notably includes winning the 15m Class Trophy in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. Having won the Giraglia, Puerto Sherry, San Remo and St Tropez during 2016 (The Grand Slam) this was a season that demonstrated the astonishing capability of this superb yacht and crew and was achieved again in 2017!

The sale of MARISKA represents an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and superbly documented piece of history. Not only is she one of the most beautiful yachts afloat, but also one of the most successful race boats.

MARISKA is offered fully prepared to race or to cruise, and the sophisticated race programme, logistics and expert crew who have so successfully sailed her since 2009 can be easily taken over by any Buyer with the Owner’s help. This really is an opportunity to join one of the most prestigious race classes in the world and compete at the very top level. The history of this remarkable yacht and her restoration are superbly documented so please do get in contact to receive additional information.

Main Details

Type: 15 Meter International Gauge
Architect/builder: design no. 553 by William Fife, Fairlie on the Clyde, Scotland, 1908

HULL
Length of hull: 23.40 m

Length overall: 27.60 m

Main beam: 4.20 m
Draught: 2.75 m

Paint cycle used: AWLGRIP
Deck covering: teak made by C.R.Méditerranée

Ballast: 17.5 T (lead)
Material: steel/wood composite hull
Paint: Application Peinture de l'industrie au Yacht (APIY) La Ciotat.

Empty hull weight: 34 tonnes

RIG & SAILS
Rigging: auric cutter
Material of all spars: spruce, except Oregon pine for the lower mast

Lower mast: 19.80m
Boom mast: 7.20 m

Boom: 16.20 m
Mainsail horn: 11.20 m
Bowsprit: 6.70m including 4.20m beyond the stem

Boom: 9.50m
Boom: 8 m

Deck covering: teak
Bulkheads, companionway, hatches, fargue: mahogany

SAILING :
The total original sail area, as recorded in the Lloyd's Register, was 4448 square feet, or 413.23 m².
Mainsail: 195 m²

Boom sail: 56 m²

Headsails : jib 47m² , gennaker (depending on cut 300 to 500m²), staysail 37m² , clin jib 45m²

MACHINERY

Engine: Yanmar 4JH4G 110 HP

TANKAGE

Fuel: 320 litres

Water 400 litres

Restoration

Mariska’s incredibly comprehensive restoration ran from 2007 to 2009 and totalled 25000 man hours. It was decided to stick to the 15m Class regulations and as closely as possible to the original design of William Fife.
A significant point is that this project was intentionally a restoration and NOT a reconstruction.
A detailed account of the restoration is available.

KEY COMPANIES
Shipyard: Chantiers Réunis Méditerranée, La Ciotat
Naval Architecture: Groupe Fauroux, Cannes
Interior Design: Ines Knoll Design
Spars: Gilbert Pasqui, Villefranche-sur-mer
Standing Rigging: Performance Gréement, Cannes
Running Rigging: Gréement Courant, Morges
Sales: Zaoli Sails, Sanremo

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins, two double and one single cabin with a Pullman bed.

On board, there are two bathrooms with showers and toilets as well as crew cabins for 4, a saloon and a galley.

Floors: Mahogany
Wood paneling and panels: Varnished and lacquered mahogany

Navigation Equipment

Instruments B&G H3000
Raymarine chart plotter
Raymarine AIS
Raymarine VHF

Rig & Sails

RIG

Spars by Gilbert Pasqui, Villfranche-sur-mer. All spars are Spruce except for the lower mast which is Oregon Pine. Standing rigging and deck fittings in stainless steel supplied by Performance Gréement, Cannes.
Running rigging by Gréement Courant, Morges.
Rig Gaff Cutter
Lower Mast 19.80m / 64’10”
Gaff Mast 7.20m / 23’6”
Boom 16.20m / 53’1”
Main Gaff 11.20m / 36’9”
Topsail Yard 9.50m / 31’2”
Topsail Gaff 8.00m / 26’3”
Bowsprit 6.70m / 21’11” with 4.20m / 13’9” beyond the boW.