Graham Bunn 53 - 1953 Classic Motor Yacht ‘Vanessa’ - Full Boat Tour - For Sale With Luxe Yachts

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Join us for a full broker tour of the classic motor yacht from 1953, the Graham Bunn 53 ‘Vanessa’.

'Vanessa' is more than a simple motor yacht, this fine craft is a living piece of history which gives a lesson in craftsmanship that modern boats could take note of.
Built in 1953 by Graham Bunn boatyard in Wroxham, Norfolk. "Vanessa" or "Träumerei II", as she was originally called, was custom built for the Chairman of Graham Bunn Ltd. Designed by R.M Martins and made from the finest Teak imported from Burma before the Second World War. Legendary singer/songwriter, George Formby, who bought the smaller 43" "Träumerei I" was so impressed with his yacht's bigger sister that he had a sister ship commissioned named "Lady Beryl".

She was later taken to France under the ownership of Sir William Steward before she moved to Mallorca and was owned and enjoyed by Vanessa Devereux, sister of Sir Richard Branson, and renamed "Vanessa's Folley".

Her current owner found her in Hayling Island in 2010 after two years of searching for the perfect classic yacht and instantly fell in love. From here she underwent an extensive refit including new engines, all new electrics, new rear deck beams, new windows, a new generator, extensive maintenance to all timber work and much much more. Full imagery of history and works available.

"Vanessa' is a true gentleman's classic motor yacht with a rich and storied history that has been cleverly modernised without taking away this boat's original charm. Simply put, they don't make them like this any more.

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