bOLERO
1985 ALDEN 56 Yawl
THIS BEAUTIFUL, HAND-CRAFTED TIMBER SAILING VESSEL IS FOR SALE.
BOLERO was designed by John Alden (Margaree 1959) and built by Andy Engwirda of Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Her construction took place over a period of eleven years. She was launched in 1985. Bolero is a carvel-built of Huon planks over Celery Top Pine frames (both from Tasmania, Australia) with a backbone in Bluegum. The superstructure, deck and interior are all constructed from Burmese Golden Teak, hand-picked in Burma. All fastenings are from the USA. The centreboard casing, board and bulk of the floors are constructed from silicon bronze.