Grand Classic Yacht
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Richard Boland Yachts
United States
| Make | Grand |
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| Model | Classic Yacht |
| Year | 1932 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$1,500,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Motor Yacht |
| Length | 78 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Location | Redwood City, California |
| LOA | 78 ft |
|---|---|
| Beam | 17 ft 5 in |
| Max Draft | 6 ft |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Cummins |
| Engine Model | 6CTA8.3-M1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2010 |
| Power | 255 hp |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1682 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Cummins |
| Engine Model | 6CTA8.8.3-M1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2010 |
| Power | 255 hp |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center-starboard |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1670 |
| Maximum Speed | 13 kn |
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| Cruising Speed | 10 kn |
| Range | 1300 nmi |
| Covers |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Builder | New York Launch and Engine Company |
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| Guest Cabins | 5 |
| Crew Cabins | 4 |
| Guest Heads | 4 |
| Crew Heads | 1 |
| Max Passengers | 12 |
| Seating Capacity | 12 |
| Fuel Tanks | 2 x 1200 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 2 x 500 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 2 x 300 gal |
| Hull Shape | Displacement |
| Windlass | Hydraulic Windlass |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
The grand classic yacht Linmar was built in 1932 by the New York Launch and Engine Company for John Marlin, the founder and president of the Marlin Firearm Company. After providing millions of firearms to the US government for WWII, the Marlin family was one of the wealthiest families in the United States. In the following years, many business tycoons, political leaders and celebrities graced her decks and cabins. Modern guests included Elton John, The Rolling Stones and the Seattle-band Heart.
From 2010 to 2025, Linmar received a comprehensive refit and restoration totaling more than $2.2M. This restoration included a complete overhaul of the superstructure of the boat (hull planks, deck stanchions), engines, anchoring systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, steering systems and much more. The majority of the retrofit was done by Haven Boatworks in Port Townsend, Washington under the supervision of master shipwright Blaze Holly. The interior and exterior condition of the boat is impeccable. Linmar is now one of the finest examples of a classic Amercian-built wooden yacht in existence today. It combines classic wooden boat construction with all the safety and comfort of a modern 90 foot yacht.
All retrofit and maintenance records of the yacht are available to serious purchasers.
Additional Information
Historical Summary:
A 1932 78' classic built in New York by New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Company. The build was commissioned by the Marlin Family. Specifically John H. Marlin of Marlin Firearms, which was founded in 1870. This new yacht was christened "Linmar", a variation of "Marlin", in honor of the family and their great success. While owned by the Marlin Family, Linmar cruised up and down the East Coast, serving as the family's winter home and flying the Marlin Firearms flag.
However, soon after, spanning from the years 1939 to 1945, the U.S Navy began conscripting private yachts and refitting them as naval vessels to assist in the patrol of U.S waters during WWII. Their brightwork was stripped, sanded, and painted navy. (This was the fate of another NYYL&EC yacht "Junaluska" - now "Olympus".) But, since Linmar was owned by one of the largest arms dealers in the market, John Marlin gave the U.S forces a choice: a contract for arms in their war efforts or his new yacht - but not both. So, the history of what Linmar was doing during this time span is a bit blurry; however we do know that she was never taken by the navy and instead she spent the war serving as a patrol vessel in Canada.
Throughout the years after, Linmar traveled up and down the East Coast, through the Panama Canal, up the West Coast, and through the Inside Passage to Alaska. During her time moored in San Fransisco in 2006, a devastating fire struck. The damage caused was so extensive that she was deemed a total loss. Fortunately, she was purchased by a man who set forth on a complete restoration.
In addition to new engines, onboard systems, and a full cosmetic overhaul, twenty-five percent of the hull – including planks, frames and stringers from shelf to keel – had to be rebuilt from scratch. Every ounce of wood that was damaged was removed from its home, sanded, refinished, and replaced. When the renovation was complete, Linmar still had her classic design intact, using mahogany, teak, and furnishings which keep to the era in which she was built.
The new owners, Brad & Michelle Bailey, purchased Linmar in 2021 and feel responsible for keeping her as pristine as when she was first built. The history surrounding Linmar is key to her legacy and is something they plan to share with generations to come.
Update December 2024: Linmar relocated to the San Francisco Bay.
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Richard Boland Yachts
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Richard Boland Yachts
United States
