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1956 Larsson & Brothers 40

other used Listed 20 days ago
£60,000
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Specifications

Model 40
Year 1956
Length 39.4ft (12.0m)
Beam 3.44m
Draft 0.90m
Hull Material wood
Engine YANMAR 4JH4E, 55 HP
Location Falmouth, UK
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 4JH4E
Engine Power 55 hp

Equipment & Extras

berths
6
cabins
2

Description

Something a little bit unusual….. This beautiful yacht has been kept in Mylor Yacht Harbour by her current owner for over 20 years. Originally built by the Larsson brothers in Gävle in Sweden, they used double planked mahogony with oak below the water line. Launched in 1956, Lovisa is based on an early American ketch rigged design, with extra ballast and a lifting keel to navigate the European canals, she draws 3 foot with the plate up and 6 foot when fully deployed. The Larsson brothers sailed her south, through the canals to the Mediterranean, and on to the Carribean before returning to Falmouth in 1959. She has stayed in no...

Change History

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Monthly Finance Payment
£590
£51,000 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £409
Insurance £75
Maintenance £170
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £945/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,535
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 38% Running costs 62%
Total Interest
£19,744
Total Cost (finance)
£79,744

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Falmouth, UK

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£60,000
Listed by Red Ensign Direct
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