1934 International 8mR

Severn II is a classic International 8 Metre racing yacht built in 1934 by Bute Slip Dock Co. of Scotland to the design of Alfred Mylne. At 48 feet in length with an 8.5-foot beam, she carries 26,100 pounds of displacement, with approximately 12,400 pounds of lead ballast. Her mahogany carvel planking over oak frames and fractional sloop rig with 841 square feet of sail area represent the refined craftsmanship of early twentieth-century racing design.

The yacht is powered by a 26-horsepower Westerbeke W260S gasoline engine paired with a Hurth transmission and two-blade bronze folding propeller. Below deck, she accommodates a recirculating marine head with self-contained waste tank, manual and automatic bilge pumps, and a rebuilt electrical system with dual 12-volt batteries. Navigation is handled by a Raymarine Axiom 7 suite with Standard Horizon VHF radio.

A comprehensive professional restoration completed in 2025 addressed structural damage sustained during a collision and subsequent salvage. Work included a new anodized aluminum mast from Klacko Spars, rebuilt deck and coach roof, fresh brightwork and varnished superstructure, reinforced hull and frames with verified keel bolts, new standing rigging, and a fully rewired electrical system. The engine was rebuilt, and all tanks were cleaned and reinstalled.

She carries an extensive inventory of sails from Evolution and North Sails spanning multiple generations, including two mainsails, five genoas, and four spinnakers. Spare spars—aluminum mast, boom, spreaders, and spinnaker poles—are included, along with a custom shipping cradle. All work meets the original design standards while incorporating modern reliability and navigation systems.