Boat OverviewKERLO is believed to be the result of a design competition run by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club in the late 1930s. The competition aimed to stimulate innovation in the design and construction of cruising yachts by younger naval architects. The winning design was built and awarded as the prize in the club's 1939 annual raffle. The fortunate winner was a Scottish sailor based in Edinburgh, and the boat arrived in the UK shortly before the start of WWII.A familiar sight in Scottish waters, KERLO has been enjoyed by owners throughout Scotland. Originally based on the East Coast, she migrated to the waters of the West Coast, where she has been for the last 30+ years. Purchased by her current owners in 2022, KERLO has benefitted from a rigorous maintenance regime over the last couple of years, with some sensitive modernizing and upgrading of her equipment. She is now reluctantly offered for sale as her current owners seek a larger classic yacht. Her inventory highlights include:
Carvel Mahogany planked hull on Oak and steel frames
Decks, deck beams, and carlings all replaced in approximately 2000
New coachroof windows fitted 2022
Rudder rebuilt winter 2015/16
Topsides painted spring 2024
Brightwork freshly coated spring 2024
Volvo Penta MD2002 with two-blade folding prop
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine i70S Tridata Display (2023)
Standard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF
New saloon upholstery 2023
Alloy mast and spars
New sails by MC Sails fitted 2023, very limited use since
New stackpack type mainsail cover with lazyjacks fitted 2023
Full running rigging replacement summer 2023
Self-tailing primary winches
After a successful 2025 season cruising on the West Coast of Scotland, KERLO is now lying ashore for the winter in the sheds at Silvers Marine, Rosneath, and available for viewing by appointment. Launching for the 2026 season in May.ConstructionHull ConstructionCarvel planked hull of mahogany planking.Oak stem post, wood keel, and sternpost.Combination of oak and steel frames.Wood and steel floors.Oak beam shelf.Topsides painted in white gloss with gold cove line, freshly painted spring 2024.Deck & Superstructure ConstructionDeck beams and carlings replaced with oak and spruce items in approximately 2000.Mahogany king plank extending forward from foredeck hatch, tied to wood keel with stainless steel rods to support rigging loads.Marine plywood deck, epoxy sheathed, fitted new in approximately 2000.Mahogany coachroof section forward of mast with foredeck hatch mounted on, increasing headroom in fo’c’sle.Laminated marine plywood coachroof top, sheathed in epoxy.Coachroof windows replaced with marine grade polycarbonate in 2022.Mahogany toerail running length of deck edge.Decking finished in fawn non-slip material.Coachroof top sheathed and painted with non-slip cream deck paint.Brightwork finished in gloss varnish, freshly applied spring 2024.Keel & RudderLead keel bolted through floors and wood keel.Full-depth mahogany rudder with bronze rudder stock, rudder rebuilt winter 2015/16.MachineryEngine & GearboxVolvo Penta MD2002 marine diesel engine.18hp.Two-cylinder, naturally aspirated, raw cooled.Volvo Penta mechanical reversing gearbox.Single lever Morse control.Engine mounted with shaft offset to starboard.Maintenance & PerformanceEngine serviced winter 2023/24.Cruising speed 5.5kts.Propulsion & SteeringAqua-Drive coupling.Stainless steel prop shaft.Two-blade, bronze folding prop.Oak tiller.AutopilotRaymarine ST1000 Tiller Pilot.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems12VDC onboard power system.Battery BanksEngine Bank – 1x 12VDC, 100Ah, Numax Leisure and Marine battery (2024).Domestic Bank – 1x 12VDC, 100Ah, Numax Leisure and Marine battery (2024).AlternatorSingle engine driven unit 12VDC.Battery MonitoringNASA BM-1 Battery Monitor.General12VDC USB Charging sockets in saloon (2023).PlumbingFresh WaterPortable plastic can for water.Sink in galley, draining overboard.Bilge PumpsManual bilge pump.Electric bilge pump on float switch.Gas SystemTwo self-draining gas lockers beneath aft deck.Each locker containing 1 Camping Gas 907 bottle.TankageFuelSingle plastic tank.Approximate capacity 50ltrs.Navigation & Communication EquipmentOn DeckRaymarine i70S - displaying depth, wind, GPS, and log information (2023).Garmin GPS receiver.Communications EquipmentStandard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF.Domestic EquipmentGalleyPlastimo Neptune gas stove, 2 burner, grill, and oven.Stainless steel sink.HeadsSimpson Lawrence manual marine toilet.LightingOverhead lighting.New LED lighting throughout main cabin.Chart table red light.AccommodationDescription of Accommodation from ForwardFo’c’sleDouble berth forwardChain hawse pipe running through berth centrally forwardStorage lockers beneath bunkSimpson Lawrence manual marine toilet fitted outboard to port aft.Folding step mounted on bulkhead to allow access to and from foredeck hatch.Hanging locker aft to starboard.SaloonBench settees to port and starboard.‘Trotter boxes’ extend length of settees for use as bunks.Removable saloon table fitting centrally, when not in use it stows to port on the passageway forward to fo’c’sle.Saloon upholstery replaced 2023.Stowage below settees.Cave locker storage above trotter box to port forward.Nav station with chart table aft of starboard bunk.Chart storage within chart table.Gimbal mounted galley stove aft of port settee.Inset stainless steel sink aft of galley stove.Engine box serving as companionway step and galley work surface.Deck EquipmentRigKeel stepped, double spreader, mast head, cutter rigged sloop.Silver anodised alloy mast and spars.Stainless steel standing rigging with chromed bronze rigging screws.Forestay and cutter stay forward.Block and tackle kicker.EasyBlock mainsheet system.All running rigging and sheets replaced in summer 2023.Lazyjacks fitted in 2023.WinchesPrimary Winches – 2x Andersen 12, single speed self-tailing.Secondary Winches – 2x Tuff-Fitting, single speed.Mast winches – 2x Tuff-Fitting, single speed with captive handle.SailsMainsail – White dacron, slab reefing, 3 reefs. MC Sails 2023, very limited use.Yankee – White dacron, hank-on. MC Sails 2023, very limited use.Staysail – White dacron, hank-on. MC Sails 2023, very limited use.Gennaker.Canvas WorkMainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with lazyjacks. Struan Covers 2023.Spray Dodgers – With name on. Struan Covers 2023, never fitted.Anchoring & MooringBower Anchor – 35lb CQR on chain rode, stowed on deck chocks.Kedge Anchor – CQR.Anchor Windlass – Simpson Lawrence manual windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum.GeneralGalvanised stemhead fitting with fairlead centrally and twin bow rollers.Alloy deck mounted mooring cleats forward and aft.Deck mounted alloy stanchions supporting single tier guard wire.Small coachroof forward of mast with foredeck hatch mounted on top.Staysail sheet tracks mounted immediately aft of mast at forward end of aft coachroof.Shot section of coachroof aft of mast with large sliding companionway hatch occupying majority of coachroof top.Oars and boathook stowing on outboard edges of coachroof.Cockpit footwell immediately aft of companionway, crew sitting up on deck.Mainsheet track mounted across forward end of cockpit footwell.Gas lockers located below aft deck port and starboard.Lazarette locker accessed through deck hatch immediately forward of rudder stock.Navigation LightsMasthead tri-colour.Low level nav lights.DisclaimerIn this case, we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. While 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 1936 Syersen 34' Sloop is listed for sale in Port Appin, SCT, Scotland. With a 34ft 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 RB570833 on Rightboat.