Overview

Marigold is an extraordinary vessel in all respects...not only was she the first of Charles Nicholson's large yacht designs but the story of her restoration in 1992 is one of passion, determination and, ultimately, success.

No lover of classic yachts will remain unmoved by the sight of Marigold powering along on a broad reach, with her perfect wave formation gently caressing her aft quarter. Her plumb bow and elegant counter stern are all testimony to the youthful genius of Charles Nicholson, in the latter part of the 19th century.

Many years, many miles, and much investment later, Marigold now once again graces the regatta circuit for which she was in part designed.

Also a fine cruising boat, her rig is surprisingly easy to handle and her mahogany interior based largely on the original provides what would have been considered sumptuous accommodation for her lucky guests.

A future owner of Marigold can rest assured that he has one of the jewels of British yachting history. Currently being well maintained and raced in the Mediterranean, visits to the yacht are encouraged in the knowledge that very few will go away unmoved by the experience.


Construction Comments

Carvel. Planking of Paduk on oak frames. Teak deck, hatches, lights and rail. Pine and Spruce spars.

Accommodations

Owner’s Stateroom

The Owners cabin with porcelain hand-basin and paraffin lamps throughout.

Main Saloon

The mahogany panelled saloon with fine central table and button leather seating suitable for formal dining is finished in authentic Victorian style. The saloon is bright by day with light from the large skylight and atmospheric by night in the light of the paraffin lamps.

Galley /Crew Quarters

The pitch-pine galley and crew quarters, as was traditional at the time, are positioned before the mast.

Electronics and Navigational Equipment

 

Echo Sounder:                              1 x Depth-sounder

VHS:                                               1 x VHF radio

Engine /Mechanical Equipment

Engines:                                         1 xAuxiliary power: marinized Ford 1.8                               Diesel, 56BHP

Propellers:                                            2 feathering Auto-propellers, driven                                                                             hydraulically

Sail Area:                                              2,690 ft/2,250 sq m

Quantity of Sails:                         10 sails

Sail Material:                                       Cotton by James Lawrence 1992

Spinnaker:                                     1 x

Topsail:                                          2 x

Trysail:                                           1 x

Storm Jib:                                       1 x

Standing Rigging:                              all7 by 7 or 7 by 19 galvanised steel wire                                                                          robes

Running Rigging:                              Hemp and/or manila

Boom:                                            1 x 43-foot (13.11m) boom

                                                        

Galley

Galley/Crew

A rare 1890s cast iron cooking stove was fitted centrally in the fo'c'sle, with a butler pantry sink to port and a slab of marble to starboard for preparing maritime epicurean delights