TROUBADOUR

Troubadour retains intact the charm of the great vintage yachts. The design belongs to the celebrated ‘Malabar VI’ series (Alden No. 248B) and was built in 1926 by the Hodgdon Bros. shipyards in East Boothbay, Maine.

HISTORY

The historic racing schooner Troubadour, designed by John Alden in the 1920s, crossed the Atlantic before being restored in Ekenäs, Sweden, thanks to the dedication and passion of Feargus Bryan, former president of SCYT. Throughout her history, this schooner changed identity several times: originally launched as Sagitta, later known as Liberty, she eventually regained the name Troubadour, under which she still sails today. A direct descendant of the famous Malabar family — the yachts designed by Alden for cruising and competitive sailing — Troubadour remains a symbol of elegance, tradition, and the spirit of the sea. More than a historic yacht, she is a piece of international sailing history, restored to her original condition and ready to continue her journey through time and across the oceans. She is renowned for embodying the classic style of Alden-designed schooners: fast, easily handled even by a small crew, and particularly suited for long offshore passages.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

This vessel is a rare example of a classic schooner of great historical and nautical value, distinguished by elegant lines and the solid construction typical of large vintage yachts. The interiors offer generous and well-distributed spaces, with teak finishes and a layout designed for comfortable long-distance cruising. Accommodation for 6 people. Descending the companionway, there is a passage area with a chart table to port and the owner’s cabin with a French-style bed. Continuing starboard is the bathroom, equipped with a small locker, manual WC, ceramic sink with mixer tap, and shower. Further forward is the dinette with a spacious saloon featuring two side berths, sofas, and a dining area with a double table and folding leaves. The galley includes a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a 4-burner stove with oven and gimballed support, two refrigerators and a freezer, lockers and storage compartments, as well as additional storage behind and beneath the sofas. Possible forward cabin configuration with berths to port and starboard, with ladder access to the forward hatch.

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

Anemometer – Autopilot – Internal GPS – Cockpit wind display – Original cockpit compass – VHF radio

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EQUIPMENTS:

Hot water system – Service batteries – Engine battery – Battery charger – Inverter – All electrical cables along the rigging are protected, though inspection and possible overhaul are recommended – Chart table – Main electrical panel – Navigation instruments – VHF radio – 12 V socket – 24 V socket – Teak flooring and interior finishes – Lockers and bookshelves on the port side – Opening overhead hatch above the saloon table – Bulkhead lamps – Opening portholes – Ceiling lights – Double bed in dinette – Drawers beneath the bed – Shower with teak grating – Large lockers. To be overhauled: spreader lights – bow navigation light on the foremast – navigation lights on the shrouds – navigation light on the foremast shrouds – anchor light at the top of the main mast – stern light.

NOTES

The yacht currently represents an exceptional base for a restoration project. The engine requires a complete overhaul, as do several onboard technical systems and installations that need updating in order to restore the vessel to the highest standards of reliability and safety. With a careful restoration respectful of her original identity, this schooner can once again express all of her authentic charm, combining historical character with modern performance. Her potential is that of an elegant and high-performing yacht, perfectly suited for offshore sailing and capable of offering a unique and timeless onboard experience.

ONBOARD MANUALS, LINES, FENDERS, SPARE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDED.