Graham Bunn 53 Classic Motor Yacht "Vanessa"
Specifications
- LOA:
- 53' / 16.15m
- Beam:
- 12' / 3.66m
- Draft:
- 4' / 1.22m
- Water Capacity:
- 900l
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity:
- 830l
- Engine Horsepower:
- 85.6hp
- Manufacturer:
- Graham Bunn
- Model:
- 53' Classic Motor Yacht
- Number of Engines:
- 2
- Engine Make:
- Perkins Sabre
- Engine Model:
- M92B
- Year:
- 1953
- Berths:
- 5
- Cabins:
- 3
- Heads:
- 2
- Drive Type:
- Shaft
- Location:
- Norfolk
- Style:
- Classic Motor Yacht
Description
'Vanessa' is more than a simple motor yacht, this fine craft is a living piece of history which gives a lesson in craftsmanship that modern boats could take note of.
Built in 1953 by Graham Bunn boatyard in Wroxham, Norfolk. "Vanessa" or "Träumerei II", as she was originally called, was custom built for the Chairman of Graham Bunn Ltd. Designed by R.M Martins and made from the finest Teak imported from Burma before the Second World War. Legendary singer/songwriter, George Formby, who bought the smaller 43" "Träumerei I" was so impressed with his yacht's bigger sister that he had a sister ship commissioned named "Lady Beryl".
She was later taken to France under the ownership of Sir William Steward before she moved to Mallorca and was owned and enjoyed by Vanessa Devereux, sister of Sir Richard Branson, and renamed "Vanessa's Folley".
Her current owner found her in Hayling Island in 2010 after two years of searching for the perfect classic yacht and instantly fell in love. From here she underwent an extensive refit including new engines, all new electrics, new rear deck beams, new windows, a new generator, extensive maintenance to all timber work and much much more. Full imagery of history and works available.
"Vanessa' is a true gentleman's classic motor yacht with a rich and storied history that has been cleverly modernised without taking away this boat's original charm. Simply put, they don't make them like this any more.
Contact us for more information or to arrange your viewing and buy with confidence with Luxe Yachts.
Boat Specification
1x Bath
2x Anchors
2x Electric toilets
2x Ring gas stove with safety lid
2x Handheld Icom IC-M 35
2x Showers
2x Televisions
4x Bilge pumps
4x Solar panels 'extra flat flexi' (new 2023)
7x Handheld fire extinghuishers
9 x Batteries
Anchor winch (new 2015) with 100m chain
Automatic fire extinguisher to engine bay
Battery charger
Bimini
Black water tank - 200l
CD player
Compass
Davits
Domestic hot water tank 60l
Haztec gas alarm and control system
Icom transponder MA-500TR
Galvonic isolator
Inverter
Kabola central heating system with 7 radiators (new 2018)
Miele ice maker
Miele refrigerator and freezer
Navigation lights
Raymarine duel position Autopilot
Raymarine duel position depth sounder
Ropes and fenders
Safe
Shore power
Siemens combination microwave
Siemens dishwasher
Smoker detectors
Spray hood
Stainless steel handrails
Stainless steel teak steps mounted on stern (new 2023)
Stern boarding ladder
Summer cover
Teak side boarding ladder
VHF Radio
Washing machine / dryer
Whisper 5kw generator (new 2014)
Winter cover
Accommodation
"Vanessa“ was purposely designed and built to comfortably accommodate two couples on board.
Each cabin comes equipped with ensuite bathroom and all modern amenities while still keeping her signature classic style.
The Galley has been redesigned and modernised to incorporate a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, ice machine and combination microwave.
The interior saloon/dinette is found to midships and is a spacious and light area to entertain and relax in comfort, with seating and dining capacity for 5. Large windows allow natural light to spill in and a large pop-up TV can also be found here.
Virtual Tour
Interested in the Graham Bunn 53 Classic Motor Yacht "Vanessa"?
Please call us on +44 7876 231207 or email info@luxeyachts.co.uk,
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