Outlaw - 1963 48' 10" SOUTER
Cannes Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur France
($270,507 USD est.) €250,000 EUR
OUTLAW needs no introduction to classic boat lovers. Since she hit the water in April 1963, she also hit the yachting headlines. Her innovative construction, considered ultra-lightweight in those days, and her famous first owner, The Right Honourable Sir Max Aitkin M.P., assured her of yachting celebrity status. Numerous references in articles and books are testament to this early fame. Leading the British Admiral Cup team to victory that year, she continued a successful racing career for several seasons, in and around the North sea and the English Channel. Many adventures, two Atlantic crossings and five further owners later, she was found by the current custodian in an abandoned state in East Cowes, in 1983. Although only twenty years old, but needing an 18 month refit, OUTLAW then headed south, first to Portugal, then Gibraltar, Spain, the Balearics, finally settling on the Côte d’Azur, France, in 1989. Currently based in Cannes, OUTLAW has found a new lease of life and renewed fame on the classic Mediterranean regatta circuit. Following on from her first Nioulargue at St Tropez in 1990, she has consistently been on the podium, taking part in regattas from as far South as Naples, through Northern Italy, France, Barcelona and the Balearics. Winning the overall Prada Classic Cup in 2000, and the Panerai Overall Classic Trophy in 2005, she is now in excellent condition, lovingly maintained, and looking for her eighth caretaker. OUTLAW is a magnificent yacht, and has been used primarily for regattas these last 30 years, kept as original as possible in keeping with class guidelines. With just a relatively small investment she could be transformed into a fine cruising vessel: “ ……with only minor modifications she could be made into a shorthanded cruiser of exceptional speed and personality” (Arthur Beiser, The Proper Yacht, 1st Edition) By adding roller furling; fully battened mainsail; self-tailing primary winches; water maker; automatic pilot; a small generator; she has all the berths and storage a cruising sailor needs.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE - Cutter Rigged Marconi Sloop
BUILDER - Souters of Cowes
NAVAL ARCHITECT - Illingworth & Primrose
DESIGNER - Illingworth & Primrose
YEAR - 1963
REFIT - 1985/1995/2017
CLASSIFICATION - Class 1 RORC Ocean Racer
CONSTRUCTION - Cold Moulded Mahogany Hull
- 7 and 8 Skins 3mm Mhgy, Resorcinol Glue
FLAG - British, Registered in Cowes
ENGINES - 1 x Lombardini LDW 2204M 60HP
GT - 17.52 Tons
DISPLACEMENT - 15 Tons / 33,070 lbs
DIMENSIONS
LOA - 14.86m / 48'9"
LWL - 11.88m / 39'
BEAM - 3.99m / 13'9"
DRAFT - 2.50m / 8'2"
SPEED & RANGE UNDER POWER
MAXIMUM SPEED - 7 knots
CRUISING SPEED - 5.5 knots
FUEL CONSUMPTION - 3.5 l/h
RANGE - 345nm
CAPACITIES
ACCOMMODATION - Sleeps 8 in 1 cabin + saloon
CREW - 2 x Crew in 1 cabin
FUEL - 140 litres / 37 US gallons - In 2 x SS tanks
- 80 litres / 21 US gallons - In 4 x Steel jerry cans
FRESH WATER - 360 litres / 95 US gallons - In 2 x Polyethylene tanks (2019)
- 75 litres / 20 US gallons - In 2 x GRP tanks (restored 2021)
GREY WATER - 20 litres / 5 US gallons
ACCOMMODATION
Master Stateroom
- Double bunk to Starboard, chart table amidships, drawers, electrical panel, storage. Single berth to port. (Originally she had a single bunk to starboard, and a second head – this has been removed.)
Main Saloon
- 3 deep sea bunks up, 2 settee bunks port & starboard w/ lee cloths. Stereo player, bookshelves. Good central table, removable fiddles. Upholstery New 2019. ( The original bunk forward of the saloon to port has been turned into extra storage in the saloon and the head.)
Galley
- 3 burner gas cooker w/ oven & grill. Sink with high tap (2021). Good storage, waste bin. To starboard portable 12v Waeco fridge/freezer, Wet weather gear locker, multiple storage. Full sets of crockery; cutlery; saucepans, etc.
Head
- To port in companionway, Baby Blakes manual toilet. H & C gas shower, folding sink, hanging locker, storage. Hanging locker to starboard, lockers.
Crew
- Possibility of two extra bunks in foc’sle, usually used for sail storage. Hanging locker to port, windlass motor, chain bin below.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
ENGINES - 1 x Lombardini LDW 2204M 60HP (2008)
ENGINE HOURS - 1,914 hrs - June 2021
GEARBOX - Borg Warner
PROPULSION - Single shaft
PROPELLERS - Three blade bronze feathering - ‘Jaussa’ 19” (2021)
ELECTRICITY - 12V. LED lighting throughout.
SHORE POWER - Via Dolphin charger, Mastervolt Battery Monitor
BATTERIES - 2 x Varta 120 a/h maintenance-free, 1050 amp. (2020)
TYPE - Lead acid
MAIN ENGINE START - Varta 120 A/H lead-acid
SERVICE - Varta 12V 120 AH 1050amp
CHARGERS - Dolphin 12V, 25AH
SAILS & RIGGING
SAIL AREA - Measured - 992ft² / 92.4m²
Racing sails MAIN - 2007 / 52m² 8.3oz / Incidence
GENOA N°1 - 2016 / 75m² / Europ‘sails
GENOA N°2 - 2005 / 67m² 8.3oz / Incidence
LARGE STAYSAIL - 2001 / 37m² 6.3oz / Incidence
LIGHT SPINNAKER - 2019 / 175m² / Incidence
MED SPINNAKER - 2016 / 150m² / Incidence
ASYMMETRICAL SPI - 2010 / 137m² / Incidence
Please note all racing sails are only used for the hours of the regattas. They are then rinsed, folded and stowed. Cruising sails GENOA N° 1 - 2005 / 77m² 7.3oz / Incidence
MED/SM STAYSAIL(REEF) - 1999 / 22m² 9.3oz / Incidence
YANKEE N°1 - 2001 / 41m² 9.3oz / Incidence
YANKEE N°2 - 1999 / 32m² 9.3oz / Incidence
REACHER - Large heavy downwind Genoa Dacron
NYLON REACHER - Medium weight nylon
SPARS MATERIAL - Gold anodised aluminium, Custom S/S fittings. All built by Proctors 1995 to original plans
RIG - Cutter rig, removable Inner forestay w/Wichard ratchet tensioner (2020)
BABY STAY - Dyneema w/Wichard ratchet tensioner (2017)
BOOM - Manual reefing system, 2 internal reefing lines & Outhaul. 2 x Spinnaker poles, 1x Jockey pole
RIG MEASUREMENTS - I=17.24m; P=15.61m; E=5.3m; J=5.8m
STANDING RIGGING - S/S 1 x 19 Cable, 90% new 2020, 10% 2017
RUNNING RIGGING - Dyneema Halyards, Polyester Sheets
ROPES - Assorted mooring etc., replaced as necessary
WINCHES - Cockpit: traditional Lewmar non self-tailing, old but regularly serviced. Chromed Bronze.
- On Mast: Anderson S/S self-tailing
DECK EQUIPMENT
- Prince DP3 1500W (2017) anchor windlass
- 70m of 10mm Chain
- Rode w/ chain.
- 2 x 45lb/20.5kg CQR anchor
- 1 x Light weight Danforth kedge anchor
- Swim ladder
- Boat hook
- Winter Awning covers 75% of boat. (2019)
- Summer Awning covers cockpit and coachroof
- Canvas covers for all hatches on deck, (2019)
- 2 x ‘Comfort Seat’ deck chairs
- Numerous wet weather jackets
- Approx. 20 ‘Outlaw’ Polo shirts w/ logo. (2019)
- Approx. 50 ‘Outlaw’ T-Shirts w/ logo. (2019)
ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
MAIN SALOON - CD/ Radio
- USB Chargers
SECURITY & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SAFETY - 6 x Automatic Argos 4-Water Hammard system new (2020)
- 3 x Automatic lifejackets, revised (2020)
- 8 man Arimar liferaft - 24 hrs. (2019)
- Full Offshore set of flares (2020)
- Numerous harnesses & bridles
- 2 x Lifelines
- Danbuoy w/ horseshoe buoy
- Bosun's chair & harness
- Emergency boarding ladder
- MOB system w/ 50m floating line + buoy (2021)
- Cable cutter
- 2 x Foghorn
FIRE FIGHTING - Numerous fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket in galley (2021)
TENDERS & WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT
TENDERS - Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero White/grey (2018) as new w/ Classic Johnson Seahorse 15hp 2-stroke
- Inflatable floor, easily stowed
DIVING - Assorted snorkels, fins, masks
REFIT NOTES
These are too extensive to list in detail here. From the initial first major refit ending in 1985, there have been many improvements made over the years. In 1995 the whole rig was entirely renewed – all spars, standing rigging etc. Chainplates were removed, re-welded and galvanised. In 2008 the 36HP Perkins was replaced with a 60HP Lombardini. In 2017 the hull was once again taken back to bare wood, local repairs carried out; full Jotun epoxy paint system applied below the waterline; parts of the beam shelf repaired and the backstay chainplates renewed in stainless steel; a new windlass installed; in 2019 woodwork was carried out forward to the stem and bulwarks. Photographs and more details can be supplied to seriously interested parties – there is a huge amount of detail, and every year OUTLAW has improved. COMMENTS
OUTLAW needs no introduction to classic boat lovers. Since she hit the water in April 1963, she also hit the yachting headlines. Her innovative construction, considered ultra-lightweight in those days, and her famous first owner, The Right Honourable Sir Max Aitkin M.P., assured her of yachting celebrity status. Numerous references in articles and books are testament to this early fame. Leading the British Admiral Cup team to victory that year, she continued a successful racing career for several seasons, in and around the North sea and the English Channel. Many adventures, two Atlantic crossings and five further owners later, she was found by the current custodian in an abandoned state in East Cowes, in 1983. Although only twenty years old, but needing an 18 month refit, OUTLAW then headed south, first to Portugal, then Gibraltar, Spain, the Balearics, finally settling on the Côte d’Azur, France, in 1989. Currently based in Cannes, OUTLAW has found a new lease of life and renewed fame on the classic Mediterranean regatta circuit. Following on from her first Nioulargue at St Tropez in 1990, she has consistently been on the podium, taking part in regattas from as far South as Naples, through Northern Italy, France, Barcelona and the Balearics. Winning the overall Prada Classic Cup in 2000, and the Panerai Overall Classic Trophy in 2005, she is now in excellent condition, lovingly maintained, and looking for her eighth caretaker. OUTLAW is a magnificent yacht, and has been used primarily for regattas these last 30 years, kept as original as possible in keeping with class guidelines. With just a relatively small investment she could be transformed into a fine cruising vessel: “ ……with only minor modifications she could be made into a shorthanded cruiser of exceptional speed and personality” (Arthur Beiser, The Proper Yacht, 1st Edition) By adding roller furling; fully battened mainsail; self-tailing primary winches; water maker; automatic pilot; a small generator; she has all the berths and storage a cruising sailor needs.