N/A - Design n° 505 - For Sale

The Design n° 505is a classicsailing yachtwith awooden hull, pairing traditional materials with a dependable Gardner inboard diesel. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and represented by broker Andrey Shestakov, it offers six berths and an interior by G.L. Watson Office.

Selecting a Design n° 505

If you value the authenticity of a sailing yachtbuilt with awooden hull, theDesign n° 505aligns with those priorities. Notable fundamentals include a 73 ft (22.4 m) LOA, a slender 13 ft (4.22 m) beam, and a deep 31.2 ft (9.5099 m) maximum draft. The deck is finished in wood, the interior is by G.L. Watson Office, and accommodations are arranged for six. A single Gardner inboard diesel provides reliable auxiliary power, supported by 158.5 gallons of fuel and 317.01 gallons of freshwater capacity.

Features of the Model

• Category: classic sailing yacht
• Construction focus: wooden constructionwith wood deck
• Dimensions: LOA 73 ft (22.4 m), beam 13 ft (4.22 m), max draft 31.2 ft (9.5099 m)
• Propulsion: 1 x Gardner, Inboard, Diesel
• Interior design: G.L. Watson Office
• Accommodation: up to 6 berths
• Capacities: water 317.01 gal; fuel 158.5 gal

Technical Specifications

• Category: sailing yacht
• Hull: wooden hull; deck material: Wood
• LOA: 73 ft (22.4 m)
• Beam: 13 ft (4.22 m)
• Draft, max: 31.2 ft (9.5099 m)
• Engine: 1 x Gardner; type: Inboard; fuel: Diesel
• Accommodation: 6
• Water capacity: 317.01 gal
• Fuel capacity: 158.5 gal
• Interior designer: G.L. Watson Office

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange an inspection of the Design n° 505, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate viewing logistics and guide you through documentation and closing.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What type of yacht is the Design n° 505? A: It is a classicsailing yachtwith awooden hull, featuring aLOAof 73 ft (22.4 m),beamof 13 ft (4.22 m), anddraftof 31.2 ft (9.5099 m).
• Q: What powers the yacht? A: A single Gardner enginewithinboardconfiguration running ondieselprovides auxiliary power.
• Q: How many people can stay aboard? A: The yacht offers accommodationfor6.
• Q: What are the key capacities? A: Water capacityis 317.01 gal andfuel capacityis 158.5 gal.
• Q: How do I proceed with purchase or viewing? A: For pricing,availability, andinspectionarrangements, contactAndrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Sales.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and seller records for Design n° 505point to a split life between International Classic Yacht Races and quiet pleasure cruising. Typical private use is short‑handed—often just the owner and spouse—with gear choices such as electric Barient self‑tailing winches and furlers on the mainsail, genoa, and staysail explicitly aimed at making maneuvers manageable for a small crew.

On the water, the original brief emphasized the ability to stand up well to winter storms in Scotland, and the heavy‑displacement hull with classic gaff/Marconi rigs is described as steady in a seaway. Listings for an example vessel (Juliette) report a cruising speed around 7 kn and a maximum near 9 kn, underscoring that this is about dependable passage‑making and classic‑yacht racing rather than modern planing performance.

Onboard comfort is traditional and functional: varnished mahogany joinery, accommodation for six in three double cabins, a galley forward to port, and the engine located ahead of the mast. A deckhouse overlooking the cockpit provides inside access to the helm from the aft cabin—useful in heavy weather—and refit notes cite modern conveniences (electric winches, a LiFePO4 service bank, a generator, and upgraded electricals) to support private cruising. Maintenance histories are candid: restorations have included inspection and replacement of bilge and frame ends, replacing damaged metal floors, full recaulking and painting of the hull, mast and electrical overhauls, replacement of the auxiliary with a newer 6LB completed in 2021, and drivetrain updates such as a Hundested variable‑pitch propeller and stainless shaft (2009). Owners should expect that a wooden‑hull classic requires invasive access to bottom structure and high ongoing teak‑deck upkeep, even when much of the original decking remains.

Pros and Cons

• Steady seakeeping in a seaway, with a design brief to handle winter storms in Scotland.
• Short‑handed friendly setup with electric self‑tailing winches and furlers on key sails.
• Warm mahogany interior with three double cabins sleeping six, plus a practical deckhouse layout.
• Classic wooden hull demands invasive structural access and high ongoing maintenance.
• Largely original teak deck (with partial renewals) requires attentive, regular care.
• Documented speeds are modest, about 7 kn cruising and up to ~9 kn on the example vessel.

Comparison with Other Models