Southampton Yacht Services
Altair
Refitted by Southampton Yacht Services Ltd in 1987.
Length Overall 108ft(33m)
Beam 19ft(5.9m)
Displacement 161tonnes
Draft 13ft(4.2m)
Altair is a gaff-rigged schooner which was designed and built by William Fife, and launched in 1931. In the spring of 1986, SYS undertook a sympathetic and painstaking restoration which included a new plywood and teak-laid deck, completely new plumbing and electrical systems, extensive hull repairs, many re-cast bronze deck fittings and a new Gardner diesel engine.
This work will ensure that Altair will live long into the 21st century as a unique example of the type and quality of materials and workmanship which were considered standard in the early 20th century.
Refitted by Southampton Yacht Services Ltd in 1987.
Length Overall 108ft(33m)
Beam 19ft(5.9m)
Displacement 161tonnes
Draft 13ft(4.2m)
Altair is a gaff-rigged schooner which was designed and built by William Fife, and launched in 1931. In the spring of 1986, SYS undertook a sympathetic and painstaking restoration which included a new plywood and teak-laid deck, completely new plumbing and electrical systems, extensive hull repairs, many re-cast bronze deck fittings and a new Gardner diesel engine.
This work will ensure that Altair will live long into the 21st century as a unique example of the type and quality of materials and workmanship which were considered standard in the early 20th century.
