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“Lilith 37”– Classic Timber Yacht
This classic timber yacht has all the charm and shape of a fine lady.
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Name Lilith 37
Sail number 37
Registration number YC486N
HIN AVWWAO13052DJ6
Type Yacht
Rig Bermudan Sloop
Hull construction Carval planked
Year built 1939
Designer G. Wynn
Builder G. Davies of Sydney
Length 29.3’
Berthing length in meters 10 meters
Beam in meters 3 meters
Hull draft in meters 2.1 meters
Air draft in meters 11 meters
Breadth 8.0’
Depth 4.9’
Motor Craftsman Diesel Motor 2013
Deck Beech
Trims Teak & Brazilian Mahogany timber
Galley Plywood and plenty of storage
Navigators desk With navigator desk
Sleeps 2 very comfortably
Head Yes
Sails 1 mainsail & headsail
Ice box in cockpit 2
Cockpit seating 6 to 8 people comfortably
Lilith 37 – The story
“Lilith 37” was built in 1939 just prior to the WW11 by an independent boat builder in Sydney
G. Davies for Mr Thompson “Tommy”. It is believed the construction was halted for some
time as the owner went off to fight in New Guinea. Lilith was designed by Designed by G.
Wynn. Many wrongly attribute the design to a Wally Ward design who built a number of
similar boats after Lilith was built. Mr Ward was inspired by the design and subsequently the
Carmen class of Swanson Bros and therefore the front runner for the Swanson range of
double ender boats.
The name Lilith is biblical in origin and refers to a spirit which inhibits storms and violent
weather conditions. The number 37 is the sail number which was registered by the AYF.
Lilith 37 was launched and fitted as a flush raised deck sloop and sailed out of RANSA & RSYS
for many years and was a familiar sight on Sydney harbour, well known for her extremely tall
mask and radical fractional rig. In 1986 Lilith participated in the Balmain vintage yacht race.
History also tells us Lilith was a regular participant in the Sydney to Lake Macquarie regatta.
In the early 1980’s the deck was replaced with a Brazilian mahogany timber truck cabin. A
new masthead rig was also fitted. There are six port holes, a forward hatch providing good
ventilation.
Lilith has been a regular participant in the RMYC Timber boat festival, Newport and the
Classic Wooden Boat Festival at the National Maritime Museum for several years.
In 2013 a full-time restoration was undertaken including the installation of a new Craftsman
Diesel motor. Lilith and her new motor continue to work like a charm. Restoration and
continual maintenance is ongoing by her boat builder owner to ensure Lilith is well-looked
after to her deserved charm. Lilith undergoes annual anti fouling & painting of top sides and a
motor service.
A well-presented yacht that anyone would be proud to own.