Registration number
2825
Status
Registered
adminnhs
Previous names
- Kytra of the Highlands
- Kytra of Mann
Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Yacht
Location
Alderney
Vessel type
Yacht - Motor
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Herd & MacKenzie, Buckie
Built in
1959
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Bermudan Ketch
Number of masts
2
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
56.00 feet
(17.07m)
Breadth: Beam
16.50 feet
(5.03m)
Depth
7.00 feet
(2.13m)
History
KYTRA was the first Herd and Mackenzie gentleman's yacht to be built and was exhibited at the London Boat Show. The present owners are fourth owners since 1959, the previous owners had her for more than 30 years. Much of the interior is the original design.
The vessel is carvel built of larch and is powered by a Gardner diesel engine.
Update, February 2025: Vessel for sale.
Key dates
-
1959
Built by Herd & Mackenzie
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