Brooke Marine William McMeek
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| Make | Brooke Marine |
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| Model | William McMeek |
| Year | 1939 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$2,650,000 |
| Fractional Shares | 3 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Antique and Classic |
| Length | 35 m |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Location | Portland, Maine, United States |
| Tax Status | Tax Not Applicable |
| LOA | 35 m |
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| Length at Water Line | 24.5 m |
| Beam | 6.7 m |
| Min. Draft | 3.9 m |
| Total Sail Area | 836 m² |
| Gross Tonnage | 104 t |
| Engine Make | Detroit Diesel 8V-92 |
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| Engine Model | Detroit Diesel 8V-92 |
| Additional Equipment |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Electronics |
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| Designer | William McMeek |
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| Builder | Brooks Marine, UK |
| Guest Cabins | 4 |
| Max Passengers | 12 |
| Seating Capacity | 12 |
| Fuel Tanks | 12100 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 3800 litres |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
Launched in 1939 in England for an American businessman, EROS was commissioned as a large, safe, and easily handled world-cruising schooner. After the war, she was acquired by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, who kept her for three decades and welcomed a glittering guest list including King Juan Carlos of Spain (who honeymooned aboard in 1962) and composer Cole Porter. Since then, she has had only three further owners, each of whom has ensured her continued preservation and use as both a family yacht and a successful charter vessel.
Between 1990 and 2010, EROS underwent a complete 20-year rebuild at Stone Boatyard in Alameda, California. Every plank, system, and fitting was either painstakingly restored or replaced to modern standards, while her teak decks, rig, and interior were rebuilt with longevity in mind. More recently, her current owners have continued a rigorous program of upgrades at respected yards, including Boothbay Harbor Shipyard (2023, 2025) and Fairhaven Shipyard (2018). Recent works include new Garmin navigation, rebuilt 25 kW Northern Lights generator, doubled water-maker capacity, extensive hull and rig servicing, topsides refinished with the Epifanes system, rudder and transom rebuilds, and full deck varnish and detailing.
Today, EROS offers four refined guest cabins, separate crew quarters, a modern galley, air conditioning, upgraded AV systems, and a bright deckhouse with direct interior access – making her comfortable for extended passages or charter programs.
She combines the character of a true classic – Burmese teak planking, bronze fittings, sweeping schooner lines – with the reliability of a fully modernized yacht. A capable passagemaker and proven charter performer, she has cruised extensively in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and New England, crossing oceans with ease. With her rich history, comprehensive restoration, and ongoing professional maintenance, EROS represents an exceptional opportunity: a yacht of pedigree, beauty, and proven earning potential, equally suited to private family cruising or continued charter success.
Disclaimer
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.
Accommodations
SUMMARY
Accommodation for up to 8 in:
- 2 x Double en-suite cabins
- 2 x Twin en-suite cabin
- Air conditioning throughout
Crew accommodation:
Accommodation for up to 6 Crew members
- Captain’s Cabin with 2 berths
- 2 x Twin berth crew cabin
- 2 x Crew berths in foc’sle
DECKHOUSE
And Navigation Space
- Two long settees for seating and sleeping when underway (or anytime desired)
- Drawers
- Substantial chart stowage in the cabinet forward
- Cabinet to starboard with lifting top; houses computer
- Clock, barometer
- Companionway steps lead down forward to the yacht’s interior spaces
MOVING FORWARD IN PASSAGE
DOUBLE GUEST CABIN TO STARBOARD
- Small lower double berth
- Upper berth
- Hanging locker
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- Drawers for clothing
- Small opening skylight in deckhead (stbd side of deckhouse)
- 2 x Reading lights
- Opening skylight overhead (stbd side of deckhouse)
'DAY HEAD' CENTER OF YACHT
- Toilet – Tecma electric
- Wash basin; mixer taps
- Shower
- Fans and ventilation
- 2 x Deckhead lights
TWIN UPPER AND LOWER GUEST CABIN TO PORT
- Varnished mahogany carpentry
- 2 x Single up and over berths; stowage aft
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- Hanging locker
- 2 x Deckhead lights
- 2 x Reading lights
- Small opening skylight in deckhead (stbd side of deckhouse)
FORWARD TO OWNER'S EN-SUITE CABIN, STARBOARD SIDE
- White panelled v'd lining and varnished mahogany
- Large double berth with much stowage under
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- 2 x Hanging lockers
- 5 x Drawers
- Large opening hatches overhead
- 3 x Deckhead lights
- 2 x Reading lights
- En-suite bathroom
- Tecma electric toilet
- Wash basin; mixer taps
- Shower and Jacuzzi tub
- Small skylight in deckhead
ACROSS HALLWAY TO EN-SUITE DOUBLE VIP CABIN
- White panelled v'd lining and varnished mahogany
- Large double berth with much stowage under
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- 1 x Hanging lockers
- 5 x Drawers
- Large opening hatches overhead
- 3 x Deckhead lights
- 2 x Reading lights
- En-suite bathroom
- Tecma electric toilet
- Wash basin; mixer taps
- Shower
- Small skylight in deckhead
PASSAGE FORWARD TO FULL WIDTH SALOON
- Varnished teak joinery, white painted deck head and skylight overhead
- Large teak gimballed table seats eight to starboard
- Large U-shaped settee to port, converts to two beds
- Bookshelves and cabinets outboard behind original cabinets with leaded glass doors
- Discreet cabinets for TV and DVD players
- 50 inch Smart TV with Starlink and streaming services
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- Drinks cabinets
- Doorway forward to galley and crew quarters detailed further below
FORWARD FROM SALOON TO GALLEY AND CREW ACCOMMODATION
Also accessible from Foredeck Hatch
FULL WIDTH GALLEY
- The galley is modern in stainless steel and wood joinery
- Brushed stainless steel work surfaces
- Double stainless steel sinks mixer taps
- Samsung refrigerator and freezer with icemaker
- Second refrigerator and freezer next to the larger Samsung
- Electric stove with 5 burners and oven
- Large Microwave
- Washing machine and dryer
- Dishwasher and trash compactor
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- Skylight over deckhead
CAPTAIN'S CABIN FORWARD STARBOARD
- 2 x over/under bunks
- Private toilet and shower
- Ample lighting
TABLE AND BERTHS TO PORT
- 2 x single up and over berths; stowage under, fore and aft
- Television
- Crew table
- Stairway up to deck
CREW HEAD AND SHOWER TO PORT
- Electric Tecma toilet
- Basin with hot and cold taps
- Shower
FORWARD CREW CABIN
- 2 x berths
- Storage
- Chain lockers
- Fans and lighting
Additional Information
Full rebuild and refit history, spec, and additional images available upon request.
For More Information Contact:
Dominic Meredith Hardy
Director Classic Charters
Presented For Sale By:
Classic Charters
United Kingdom
Presented For Sale By:
Classic Charters
United Kingdom
