William Fife III William Fife 52ft Bermudan Cutter 1940/2013 1940 SOLWAY MAID

William Fife 52ft Bermudan Cutter 1940/2013

The last yacht launched by the famous Fairlie yard during the lifetime of her designer William Fife III, SOLWAY MAID has only ever had two owners, and it shows in the remarkable level of her authenticity. Conceived and built speculatively as a "stock boat" - and thereby incorporating everything Fife thought best in such a yacht, unsullied by rating rules and owners' wishes - she was advertised during the months leading up to the Second World War as a "Fast cruiser suitable for ocean racing"; it's hard to think of a better description. Mediterranean based since the mid 1990s, she offers the unique opportunity to become only the 3rd owner of The Last Fife. SOLWAY MAID is an important boat, but there is work to do - reflected in her modest asking price.