Custom Huon Pine Type B Class Racing Yacht

MOTIVATED VENDOR! EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION! HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RACING YACHT! Designed by the highly acclaimed William Percy (Skipper) Batt and built by Charles Lucas in Battery Point, Tasmania, "Anitra" is a trove of rich history and fine traditional marine craftsmanship. In mid-1927 a Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania subcommittee asked W. P. "Skipper" Batt to design a new "One-Design" yacht for B-class racing. Under R. S. Vautin's ownership, which was to span over three decades, Anitra proved a successful vessel, with wins in B Class races at the Hobart Regatta in 1936, 1938, 1948 and 1949, as well as a second place in 1941 and third places in 1931, 1938 (there were B Class races on both 19 and 22 February at the 1938 Centenary Regatta, Anitra winning the second race), 1944 and 1946-47. From 1951 she raced in the revised First Division, in which class she won at the Hobart Regatta of 1958 and came third in 1953.

Anitra has been owned by her current custodian since 1979. Built using Huon Pine timber, Anitra was purposed as a type "B" class 2nd division racing yacht following her launch in 1929. Anitra has recently received an impressive overhaul, including ALL NEW DECKING AFT OF THE CABIN TOP, plus structural stiffening forward on the interior and has been FULLY REWIRED. Her condition is commendable and demonstrates the capability of a great craftsperson.

The vessel's exterior presents beautifully, having received new paint and varnish work recently. The cockpit is simple and well laid out with the tiller mounted centrally and plenty of seating for at least 6. The main sheet is fed through a block and tackle system before being led to a winch mounted horizontally on the aft bulkhead of the cockpit. Twin winches are mounted on the extremities of the port and starboard sides of the cockpit for sheeting the genoa.

The interior is basic but highly functional with two lounges flanking both sides, providing comfortable seating or berths for 4. The timberwork and finishes below reflect the same quality as shown above with exposed ribs and stringers in the bow. A small stainless-steel sink is retrofitted to port of the keel-stepped mast, however, is not plumbed in. The engine bay is possibly the pi ce de r e9sistance below, otherwise enclosed by a varnished timber cover. The engine itself is a Yanmar YSE 12hp unit, that presents immaculately along with the remainder of the engine bay and features NEW (2025) engine mounts.

Upon stepping onboard this vessel, it is quickly made apparent that the recent works carried out and the range of upgrades have created an even more usable package than she was before. Designed and built by local naval architecture and boat building fame, Anitra is rich in history and charm.