Amazone - THORNYCROFT FOR SALE

AMAZONE stands as the final pre‑war pedigree classic motor yacht of her size still eligible for restoration. Delivered in August 1936 and built to exacting standards by John I Thornycroft & Co. in Southampton, she promises generous interior volume, expansive decks, and a graceful, seaworthy displacement hull befitting a gentleman’s yacht and heritage superyacht.

Now in Falmouth, major preparatory work is complete: the later superstructure has been removed and the hull taken back to original fabric, presenting an exceptional classic yacht restoration project in the luxury motor yacht category.

Detailed description

AMAZONE stands as the last pre‑war pedigree motor yacht of her size available for restoration, a full‑displacement classic of rare stature and promise. Built to a very high standard by John I. Thorneycroft (John I. Thornycroft & Co., Southampton) with exterior design by Thornycroft & Sons / John I. Thornycroft, she was launched in August 1936 and received a refit in 2005. Her steel hull and superstructure are crowned by teak decks, and her fine seagoing hull form delivers the composed, all‑weather capability that has long defined this distinguished lineage.

At 38.10 m LOA (125'0") with a 35.40 m LWL (116'2"), a 6.40 m beam (21'0"), and a 2.70 m maximum draft (8'10"), AMAZONE balances elegant proportions with generous interior volumes and significant deck spaces. Her gross tonnage of 230 confirms the substance behind her grace, offering remarkable scope for a considered restoration that honors her heritage while embracing contemporary comfort.

Under power, twin Cummins diesel engines—one to port and one to starboard—each rated at 522 kW (700 Hp), deliver a maximum speed of 12.00 knots and an economical cruising speed of 11.00 knots. With fuel capacity of 18,000 litres (4,755 US gallons), she is engineered for purposeful passages in classic displacement style.

Her accommodation plan provides for up to 12 guests, supported by a professional crew complement of up to eight, ensuring the right balance of hospitality and service for extended cruising once restored.

Now in Falmouth, significant preparatory works have already been undertaken. The modern superstructure has been removed, and the hull has been carefully stripped back to its original elements—precisely the blank canvas a connoisseur seeks for an authentic, exacting restoration. With her pedigree, proportions, and potential all aligned, AMAZONE invites a new custodian to shape the next chapter of a 1936 classic built to endure.