This exceptional one-off custom-designed Carl Schumacher yacht is a true all-weather performer, built by Richard Bertie in Cape Town for fast offshore passages and designed with safety, strength, and speed in mind. SY Swimlion is a cherished family cruising yacht and has been meticulously maintained. She is in excellent condition and regularly sailed through all seasons.

Carl Schumacher was a renowned American yacht designer, born in 1951 in Newport Beach, California. He developed an early interest in sailing and went on to design sailboats. The Oyster LightWave 395 is also designed by Carl Schumacher. This yacht was produced by Oyster between 1988 and 1990 and was designed as a high-performance cruiser-racer. Please note that the hull, coachroof, rudder and transom of SY Swimlion are practically identical to the Oyster.

Schumacher designs won Sailing World's prestigious "Boat of the Year" award four times, including the Synergy 1000. He was not only a talented designer but also a skilled sailor and competitor just like Richard Bertie.

SY Swimlion is powered by a new Yanmar diesel engine with only 180 hours, ensuring reliable and efficient performance ideal for extended cruising. Yanmar engines are renowned for their durability, fuel efficiency, and low emissions, making them a trusted choice for marine applications.

The yacht comes fully equipped for comfortable and self-sufficient voyages, providing peace of mind to both seasoned sailors and those new to nautical adventures. Among its standout features is a full winter tent that transforms the cockpit into a spacious and usable area during colder months, enabling year-round sailing and over-wintering. Additionally, the waterproof crash bulkhead enhances safety, making it a robust option for challenging conditions.

These features collectively make the vessel an excellent choice for adventurous sailors seeking reliability, comfort, and versatility. We can say that she is an exact Custom-Built All-Weather Performance Yacht which was meticulously maintained and ready for adventure.

The boat is located in Fethiye, Turkey. She is ready for sail. Appointments are required to see the boat. Please make an appointment at least three days in advance to see the boat in Fethiye, Turkey.

Broker’s Comment:

The video and photos were taken on April 9, 2024, during an inspection of the boat. Observations confirmed that the vessel was in excellent condition. The standing rigging, including wires, turnbuckles, and chain plates, showed no signs of deformation, cracks, or rust. The keel bolts and studs were also in perfect condition, with no rust or water detected in the bilge.

The boat features a long aluminium mast with three spreaders and a boom. The mast is fully rigged and connected to the keel. It is equipped with a classic Kevlar sail that provides a large sail area. This vessel is not intended for recreational parties but is designed as a high-performance all-weather sailing boat capable of world travel and long passage crossings.

In addition to its racing capabilities, the boat offers cruiser-class features such as a spacious kitchen, living areas, and cabins. These elements provide comfort for extended voyages while maintaining high-performance amenities. The vessel is in sail-ready condition and is best suited for those seeking an all-weather cruiser-racer.

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Inventory:

Make: Richard Bertie/Cape Town

Designer: Carl Schumacher

Model: Schumacher 41

Type of Rig: Cutter

Built: 1989

Refit: 2004

Hull material: Fibreglass

Keel: Hollow steel fin and bulb

Flag: South Africa

LOA: 12.42 mt

LWL: 11.92 mt

Beam: 4.12 mt

Draft: 1.75 mt.

Displacement: 6200 kg

3X Cabins

1X Head

1X Manual Jabsco head pump

1X Shower head and pump

2X Flexible fresh water tanks total 220 L (2004)

1X Stainless steel diesel tank 100 L

1X Holding tank 110 L and electrical pump (2018)

Shower water tanks 100 L

1X Saltwater intake

2X Manual bilge pumps

1X High capacity electrical bilge pump

Electric taps in heads and galley

1X Electric pump for fresh water transfer.

1X Deck filling for port fresh water tank

1X Deck fitting for Stb fresh water tank

2X Fresh water and holding tanks capacity indicators (New 2023)

1X Yanmar 3YM30AE  (freshwater cooling - New 2022)

Engine horsepower: 29 HP

Engine working hours: 190 Hours as of April 2025

Last engine service: March 2025

1X Honda outboard engine, 4 stroke

1X Inflatable tender

1X Folding propeller

1X EPIRB (Nov 2006)

1X Weather fax, Furuno D fax (not operational)

1X SSB Icom ICM700

1X SSB Kenwood TS50

1X VHF Icom ICM302

1X VHF Icom ICM402

1X VHF Kenwood TM261

1X GPS Furuno GP31

1X GPS colour chart plotter Garmin map 172C

1X GPS colour chart plotter Lowrance HDS - 7M

1X FM radio Sony

1X Invertor

1X B&G electronic compass, Halcyon 2000

1X B&G Microprocessor unit, Hydra 330

1X B&G repeater, Hydra 2

2X B&G wind instruments

1X Steering wheel

1X Spare tiller

1X Victron charger

1X Victron battery splitter (New 2023)

1X Fridge / Freezer (New compressor 2021)

1X Raytheon ST70 autohelm (Serviced 2020)

1X Raytheon autohelm remote control (2021)

1X Engine start battery 110 Ah (New 2022)

1X Windlass battery 110 Ah (New 2022)

4X Service batteries 110 Ah – total 440 Ah (2022)

1X AIS receiver Nasa

1X SCS PTC2e Digital modem

1X Chain counter remote for helm (2021)

1X Windlass (2008)

4X Flexible solar panels (New-2023)

1X Solar regulator (2019)

1X Kevlar mainsail

1X Genoa sail #2

1X Jib #4

1X Storm jib

1X Trysail

1X Asymmetric spinnaker 0.75 MM

1X Lazy bag

1X Lazy jacks

1X Boom wang

Sun protection

Stack pack (New 2022)

1X Bimini with shade (New 2023)

1X Winter tent (New 2023)

New anti-fouling (March 2025)

Hull re-painted (May 2012)

1X Plastimo steering compass (New 2023)

1X Main Anchor 25 kg (2021)

1X Spare Anchor 20 kg

1X Galvanized chain 100 meters (2021)

New Coach roof windows and surrounds (2022)

New main hatch seal and window (2023)

1X Aluminum mast with three spreaders

1X Aluminum spinnaker boom

Standing rigging in excellent condition

Harken Battcar system

1X Inner forestay and tensioner

1X Hydraulic rear stay (serviced regularly-May 2012/August 2023)

New Spectra runners and check stays (2020)

New control lines (2023)

1X Folding propeller 3 blades (Nov 2006)

1X Gas Barbeque (New 2023)

1X Roller furler. Profurl (2006)

New dye form rigging (April 2012)

1X Liferaft 6 people (Nov 2006)

1X Itiwit 2-man canoe (2021)

1X Zantos windsurfer, sail, mast, wishbone

1X Deck bag for windsurfer

7X Fenders

6X Life jackets

1X Owen with 2 burner hob, LPG

1X Toolbox with a comprehensive selection of tools

1X Electric drill 240V

1X Electric drill cordless

1X Electric grinder

2X Soldering iron

3X Mooring ropes

2X Stainless steel reels for stern anchoring ashore with 100 M rope on the pushpit

Various spare ropes

1X Cover for coach roof

2X Winches 55 (3 speed)

4X Winches 45

2X Winches 40

6X Winch covers

5X Winch handles

1X Spare tiller

1X Steering wheel

1X Cockpit table

1X Cockpit shower

1X Swimming ladder

Soft furnishings

Cockpit cushions with backrests

1X Dedicated hacksaw with many spare blades - in a custom pouch near the mast base

1X Gangway with new wheels and swivel mechanism (2023)

Kitchen goodies