$ 155,000
Title
Alden Schooner ~ MALABAR II
Condition
Used
Make
Alden
Model
Malabar II
Length
12.6 m
Year Manufactured
2004
Tax / VAT Status
N/A
Country
Australia
State/Region/Province
Western Australia
City
Perth
Flag Registered
Australia
Activities
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Bluewater Cruising
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Day Cruiser
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Family-Friendly
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Liveaboard
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Overnight Cruising
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Regattas
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Solo Sailing
Hull Type
Displacement
Hull Material
Wood
Keel Type
Full Keel
Rig Type
Schooner
Year of Last Refit
2004
Designer
John G. Alden
Beam (Width)
3.43 m
Draft (Depth)
2 m
Fuel Capacity
220 Liters
Water Capacity
400 Liters
Displacement
13000 Kilograms (kg)
Number of Engines
1
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Maker
Yanmar
Engine Power (hp)
40
Transmission Type
Shaft Drive
Propellers
3-Blade Fixed
House Bank Type
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)
House Bank (Ah)
240
House Bank Voltage
12v
Main Description
Decatur is a Malabar II, designed in 1922 (101 years ago) by John G. Alden. The original Malabar II was built in 1922 by Charles A. Morse & Son in Thomaston, Maine. The famous Malabar yachts were all designed by, built for, owned and raced by John G Alden. Malabar II was the second in a series of ten schooners that Alden designed for himself.
Few rigs charm the hearts of sailors as much as schooners and Alden quickly established a reputation as a leading designer in that class. It's true to say, that any time a group of sailors are huddled around a bar talking about classic schooners, the name Alden will certainly be mentioned.
The striking lines of the Malabar II also caught the eye of some big Hollywood producers and a Malabar II featured heavily in the movie 'Message in a Bottle', staring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright-Penn.
Alden's design brief for the Malabar II was for a yacht that could stay at sea in almost any weather, and yet would not be too much to handle alone. To achieve the later, all of the sails are self-tending while tacking and drop easily into lazy jacks. The foremast is stepped well forward to keep the jib small enough to handle comfortably. John Alden noted that Malabar II would beat to weather under foresail alone and would "move along well in light weather. " It was the efficiency of this rig, in combination with the carefully worked out lines, that made Malabar II unique.
The name Decatur is a tribute to Stephen Decatur a famous American naval officer and Commodore, born in 1779, his career was bought to an early end when he was killed in a duel with Commodore James Baron in 1820.
Decatur was built by master shipwright Keith Allen with the assistance of his daughter Bernadette Marley. The hull is carvel planked and constructed from highly prised Huon Pine that is copper fastened and caulked with Oakum and cotton, with Scented Maple and Gympie Messmate steamed ribs and sawn frames of New Guinea Rosewood. The decks are White Beach over two layers of plywood glassed with Dynal. The keel is solid and very durable quarter sawn spotted gum. The masts are Silver Quondong and the gaffs and booms are Oregon. The builders had a meticulous eye for detail that is evident in the selection of fine timbers, bronze hardware, wooden blocks and traditional rigging that is all in keeping with a classic design of this era. The build quality is very impressive, and she has been well maintained by her current custodian.
Decatur is a true celebration of traditional wooden boat building at its finest. The experience of being onboard gives you the feeling that you have travelled back in maritime history. The timber work is stunning and incorporates numerous exotic species including Papua New Guinea Rosewood, Huon Pine, Spur Mahogany, White Beach and Queensland Maple.
Few rigs charm the hearts of sailors as much as schooners and Alden quickly established a reputation as a leading designer in that class. It's true to say, that any time a group of sailors are huddled around a bar talking about classic schooners, the name Alden will certainly be mentioned.
The striking lines of the Malabar II also caught the eye of some big Hollywood producers and a Malabar II featured heavily in the movie 'Message in a Bottle', staring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright-Penn.
Alden's design brief for the Malabar II was for a yacht that could stay at sea in almost any weather, and yet would not be too much to handle alone. To achieve the later, all of the sails are self-tending while tacking and drop easily into lazy jacks. The foremast is stepped well forward to keep the jib small enough to handle comfortably. John Alden noted that Malabar II would beat to weather under foresail alone and would "move along well in light weather. " It was the efficiency of this rig, in combination with the carefully worked out lines, that made Malabar II unique.
The name Decatur is a tribute to Stephen Decatur a famous American naval officer and Commodore, born in 1779, his career was bought to an early end when he was killed in a duel with Commodore James Baron in 1820.
Decatur was built by master shipwright Keith Allen with the assistance of his daughter Bernadette Marley. The hull is carvel planked and constructed from highly prised Huon Pine that is copper fastened and caulked with Oakum and cotton, with Scented Maple and Gympie Messmate steamed ribs and sawn frames of New Guinea Rosewood. The decks are White Beach over two layers of plywood glassed with Dynal. The keel is solid and very durable quarter sawn spotted gum. The masts are Silver Quondong and the gaffs and booms are Oregon. The builders had a meticulous eye for detail that is evident in the selection of fine timbers, bronze hardware, wooden blocks and traditional rigging that is all in keeping with a classic design of this era. The build quality is very impressive, and she has been well maintained by her current custodian.
Decatur is a true celebration of traditional wooden boat building at its finest. The experience of being onboard gives you the feeling that you have travelled back in maritime history. The timber work is stunning and incorporates numerous exotic species including Papua New Guinea Rosewood, Huon Pine, Spur Mahogany, White Beach and Queensland Maple.
Accommodations
The master cabin is in the forepeak with twin single berths. Again, the timber work and detail in this cabin leaves you speechless. It is something special. The settees in the saloon both have lee cloths and make great sea berths while underway. There is an additional single quarter berth on the starboard side.
Galley Equipment
The galley is simple and functional. There is a very high-quality Taylors paraffin stove and oven. These are hand built in England and sell in Australia for a staggering RRP$16,000. The stove has a large paraffin tank that you pressurise with a bicycle pump. Adjacent to the galley on the starboard side is a top loading 12v refrigerator.
Safety Equipment
Life ring with light
Bilge Pumps
1x Wilcox Crittenden bronze manual pump, 1x electric
Epirb GME 406 EPIRB exp 02/2032
Life Jackets 4x Solas. 4x Marlin VIP Challenger
Flares - Offshore flare kit
Fire Protection 1x fire extinguishers
Bilge Pumps
1x Wilcox Crittenden bronze manual pump, 1x electric
Epirb GME 406 EPIRB exp 02/2032
Life Jackets 4x Solas. 4x Marlin VIP Challenger
Flares - Offshore flare kit
Fire Protection 1x fire extinguishers
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