Boat Overview
Virgo is a splendid example of the early twentieth century Pettersson designs, which were the commuter boats of choice for Swedish folk with an island summerhouse. Designed to cruise quickly and smoothly across the archipelago on a long summer evening.

Rebuild and Modifications
The current owner took Virgo to his favourite boatbuilder on the Isle of Wight. At Clare Lallow's boatyard, she was stripped back, repaired as necessary, and then revarnished. A Beta Marine 60 engine was fitted with associated ancillary gear and completely new electrical systems to create a fine launch that combines classic 1920s styling with 21st century technology.

Construction Details
The build features varnished mahogany planking in a carvel construction on oak and metal frames. She handles extremely well at sea but would be equally at home on an inland waterway or a lake.

Additional Features
A little more detail on the rebuild:

The stern has been overlaid with sheathing and is finished with a smart blue enamel paint system.
The newly laid foredeck and stern have fore and aft laid teak planking over a timber sub deck supported by oak beams.
Teak is also used on the cockpit floor, the panels, and the top of the engine housing.
Mahogany was chosen throughout for other main areas such as the windscreen frame, coamings, engine housing, cockpit lockers, and bulkheads.
A pair of solid mahogany doors are set into the forward bulkhead for access to the cabin.

The cabin serves for storage but is not designed for overnighting.

Viewing Information
We hope to have Virgo at the boat store shortly for viewing on the UK mainland.
This 1925 Pettersson Open Launch is listed for sale in Henley, United Kingdom. With a 25ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for power options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB603083 on Rightboat.