Boat Overview Launched in 1963, INISMARA is perhaps the most famous of the 8 metre Cruiser Racer class (8mCR). For many, she is an icon of the work of James McGruer because of her looks, racing success, quality of construction and commissioning owner.
History INISMARA was commissioned by Peter Odlum, a stalwart of Irish sailing but no stranger to Clyde racing or west coast cruising. She was his second 8mCR, the James McGruer-designed NAMHARA having to make way for INISMARA. Built to Lloyds A1, in her first season she scored 17 wins from 25 starts and won the Lloyds Register Yacht Trophy. Peter Odlum continued to enjoy racing success and enjoyable cruising with INISMARA, before commissioning James McGruer to design the yawl, RINAMARA, launched in 1968.
Current Ownership With just her third owner, INISMARA was purchased in 1995 by her current custodian after an extended lay-up of some 10+ years in the sheds at McGruers. Lovingly re-commissioned, great care was taken to maintain the boat's original specifications while sympathetically modernising some areas. Lightly used by her current owners, INISMARA is offered for sale in excellent condition with her original hardware, fittings and finishes very much still intact.
Documentation On file we hold the 1965 Yachting Monthly review along with an extensive collection of original photos and press cuttings cataloguing the successes of INISMARA and Peter Odlum. These are available to interested parties upon request.
Viewing Information Lying ashore in the shed at Kilmelford Yacht Haven, INISMARA is available for viewing by prior appointment.
The 8 Metre Cruiser Racers Distinct from International Rule 8 metres – “straight eights” – the 8 metre Cruiser Racer class came out of an amendment to the Rule, to devise a level-rating cruiser-racer class. As such, the 8mCRs are often very competitive when racing and commodious enough for family cruising. It is obvious that the 8mCR class was resoundingly adopted by Clyde sailors – not just because the majority were actively raced on the Firth but because Clyde naval architect, James McGruer, designed so many of them. Out of 23 8mCRs, James McGruer designed 15, including the first in 1951 and the last in 1968. During the 1960s, the 8mCRs were the most actively competed of the Clyde classes and they continued to have a class start on the Clyde until 1975.
Owner’s Comments It has been a pleasure to be custodian of Inismara for some 25 years. We have tried to retain the character and originality, minimising any modernisation of fittings and systems. She is a joy to sail in all weathers, in our 25+ years of ownership we have never had to reef the main, she just digs deeper and thunders on. There is nowhere better in the world to enjoy a fine dram than in the cockpit at the end of a good day's sailing.
Construction Hull Construction
Carvel Teak planking below the waterline Carvel Mahogany planking on topsides Laminated hardwood keel, stem and sternpost Laminated frames Steamed Oak and Elm timbers Metal strap floors – removed, galvanised, plastic coated and re-fitted with isolating membrane Topsides finished in single-pack satin green paint White boot top Underwater hull finished in red antifouling
Deck & Superstructure Construction
Hardwood beamshelf Hardwood carling Hardwood deck beams Laminated hardwood knees Marine plywood subdeck Swept laid teak deck – thickness survey available on request Mahogany covering boards and toerails finished in varnish Mahogany coachroof sides finished in varnish Marine plywood coachroof top, sheathed and finished in off-white non-slip deck paint Mahogany cockpit and coamings Portlights bonded to coachroof sides with decorative chromed bronze frames Hardwood deck hatches, glazed with polycarbonate and finished externally with brushed stainless steel decorative frame
Keel & Rudder
Lead ballast keel Bronze keel bolts – checked in 1995 as part of recommissioning Laminated hardwood rudder Bronze rudder stock
Cooker – two burner and grill, gimbal mounted gas cooker Stainless steel sink Fresh cold water tap Extractor fan in galley
Heads
Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Cold water tap
Lighting
Original overhead and bulkhead mounted lighting fittings throughout Reading lights over saloon settees to port and starboard
Accommodation Summary of Accommodation
Sail locker forward Fo’c’sle with two single berths Heads Saloon providing two occasional single berths Nav Station Galley Quarter berth
Accommodation Finish
As built interior with original finishes in most places Door furniture and hinges all replaced in 1995 with as-built fittings, ex-stock from McGruers Mahogany joinery work finished in a gloss varnish Mahogany soleboards finished in a satin varnish Aquamarine, natural cotton, woven fabric for upholstery throughout Deck head and deck beams finished in an eggshell white Hull sides finished with varnish where visible Formica topped gallery work surfaces.
Description of Accommodation from Forward Forward Cabin
Chain locker space forward most Sail locker/storage space between fo’c’sle and chain locker, accessed by crawl through space with deck hatch Two single berths outboard to port and starboard Single seat located between berths forward Pull out shelves below seat for glasses Standing room between berths aft. Drawers and storage lockers beneath seat and bunks Hanging locker aft of port bunk outboard
Heads
Located to starboard side at aft end of aft cabin Manual marine toilet located outboard aft. Pull out stainless steel wash hand basin above toilet outboard with cold water tap Vanity lockers above outboard
Saloon
Bench seating to port and starboard sides of saloon Both settees converting to provide occasional single berths Centrally mounted, double drop leaf saloon table with central bottle storage compartment Storage lockers outboard of port settee forward and aft with centrally located bookshelf ‘Ships Bar’ locker forward of port settee Locker outboard of starboard settee forward with bookshelf running aft, GPS and VHF mounted at aft end of bookshelf Settee back rests folding down to access storage locker space outboard
Nav Station
Compact countertop unit aft of starboard settee providing chart working space. Worktop designed to hold laptop computer, laptop available. Fold-up section to extend working space forward Storage drawers beneath countertop Storage locker outboard Serial connection for laptop to connect to GPS data
Galley
To port, aft of saloon Gimbal-mounted gas cooker forward Inset stainless steel sink aft Pull-out section of worktop located beneath cooker providing preparation space Crockery storage rack outboard of cooker Locker outboard of sink Storage drawers and lockers beneath galley unit
Quarter Berth
Located to port side of companionway aft of galley. Single seat/storage unit opposite to starboard Storage locker forward of seat with countertop above.
Deck Equipment Rig
Deck stepped, single spreader, fractionally rigged sloop Gold anodised alloy mast and spars, manufactured by Proctor Masts Stainless steel standing rigging Harken roller reefing system on forestay On-Boom roller reefing mainsail with kicker strap Block and tackle kicker Spinnaker pole
Double stainless steel bow roller Stainless steel pulpit rail Deck mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting double tier stainless steel guardwires Guardwire gate to starboard, immediately forward of cockpit Stainless steel pulpit rail Centrally mounted traditional teak and chromed bronze mooring cleat forward Anchor windlass mounted on foredeck aft of mooring cleat 3 wooden deck hatches re-built in current ownership, glazed in polycarbonate with decorative stainless steel frame to finish Bronze genoa tracks mounted on toerail with original fitment genoa cars Mahogany cockpit coaming wrapping around cockpit with primary and secondary winches mounted on plinths outboard of coamings Locker beneath port forward cockpit seat Teak grating fitted over original, self-draining cockpit sole Centrally mounted traditional teak and chromed bronze mooring cleat on aft deck
Disclaimer In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This 1963 Mcgruer 8 M Cruiser Racer is listed for sale in Oban, Scotland. With a 42ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB562199 on Rightboat.
Details
ManufacturerMcGruer
Model8 M Cruiser Racer
Year (Build / Refit)1963
Length12.7m
Total Power36 hp
Beam3.0m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length12.7m
Max Draft1.9m
Beam3.0m
Hull
MaterialWood
Weight
Displacement7.8 t
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeBukh
Engine ModelDV36
Engine Hours1290
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Power36 hp
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