International 8 metre 8CR


Design: 8 METRE CRUISER /RACER
Designer: Jack Savage (to the International Metre formula)
Builder: J. J. Savage and Sons Williamstown Victoria
Year Launched: 1954
Rig: Sloop 7/8 fractional
LOA: 40´
LWL: 29´
Beam: 9´
Draft: 6´
Sail No: KA1
History: In 1906 a conference in London, attended by all the major yachting nations, [excluding USA which had its own Universal Rule] paved the way for this new breed of yacht-the METRE CLASS Out of the chaos of many different rating and handicap systems came a formula that allowed yachts from many countries to race together. The numeral designation ie 6,8 or 12 has nothing to do with any physical dimension of the boat but is a result of a formula measuring the major design aspects.
In 1953 Bill Lowe, a member at RYCV, commissioned J. J. Savage and sons, Williamstown to design and build [to the Rule] an 8 Metre Cruiser/Racer-to be named Mongoose 111.
Hull constructed from 1 1/8´´ Huon Pine over 2 x1 1/2 laminated ash frames@ 8 1/2 centres. Spruce mast and boom.
Extensive Huon Pine fitout. Five berths.
In her first year she was sold to fellow RYCV member Richard White, renamed to MARIE LOUISE 111 where she competed successfully, and trained many junior sailors, for some 20 years.
Then owned by the VALHALLA syndicate, a group of Past Commodores at RBYC for some 10 years.
Current owner Scott Taylor, purchased this classic boat in 2019 and undertook a complete bow to stern restoration.
Marie Louise III competes in the CYAA series and at her home club of RGYC she has won numerous cups and awards including "best presented " yacht
in 2023 the mast was removed and stripped back and 8 coats of Awlwood varnish applied. In January 2025 she was completely stripped back to her Huon Pine planking, re caulked and re painted.
She has recently been upgraded for more comfortable cruising with a Raymarine Autopilot, pressure water, 2 burner stove, new head, front opening 12V fridge, Lewmar anchor, new interior LED lighting, chain and Lofrans Anchor Windlass and new interior upholstery.

Marie Louise is currently set up witrh her original laminated timber tiller, however all the below deck fittings and quadrant are in place for wheel steering and the pedestal, wheel and instrument cluster are available.

Region
Victoria
Location
Geelong VIC
Reference
Marie Louise
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1954
Hull
Timber Huon Pine
Rego
KA1
Designer
J Savage
Builder
J Savage
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
9'
Draft
6'
Keel / Ballast
Lead / full keel
Deck Material
New Guinea Rosewood, glued and screwed into marine ply
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3 GM 20 HP - annually serviced
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
3 litres p / H
Propulsion
4 blade S/S maxi folding prop
Thrusters
N
Genset
N
Fuel
60ltrs
Water
100 litres
Accommodation
Fwd V berth, rear qtr berth and 2 x saloon berths with lee cloths
Cabins
2
Berths
5
Galley
Single stainless sink with pressure fresh water, new 2 burner Origo metho stove trop
Refrigeration
Front opening 12v Fridge / freezer
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Yes - new dometic origo 2 burner
Water Maker
N
Hotwater System
N
Shower
No
Toilet
Yes
Entertainment
Stereo
Air Conditioning
N
Covers
Full set of canvass covers, stackpack, dodger
Ground Tackle
New Lewmar Delta Anchor, new Lofrans manual windlass, 8mm galvanised chain and rode
Safety Gear
Epirb, lifejackets
Bilge Pumps
Yes - 2 large Rule 5500 gal p/h One auto float, one manual electric, one Whale Gusher manual bilge
Life Raft
N
Epirb
Y
Life Jackets
Y
Flares
Y
Fire Protection
Fireblanket, enxtinguishers
Electrics
2 x house batteries and one isolated engine start battery, 240V shore power, inverter
Electronics
1 x new Raymarine Axiom touch screen 9 inch, Raymarine log / Sounder and wind, Raymarine ST2000 Autopilot
Sail Inventory
All sails new in 2021 and measured and made by John Hooper of Hooper sails. Number 1 furling genoa, foam luff, radial cut, spectra weave headsail. Radial Cut, Spectra weave Mainsail, 2 x spinnakers. Older No 2 Hood furling headsail in VGC
Mast / Rigging
Canadian Spruce mast and boom 8 coats Awlwood varnish, 7/8 fractional rig, 1x 19 stainless rigging
Deck Gear
2 x bronze Lewmar ST40 primary winches, 2 x 40ST bronze spinnaker winches, Garhaur Stainless 2 speed 16 : 1 mainsheet system
Remarks
Marie Louise III is a modern classic fully restored to the highest quality without concern for cost.


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Vicsail Melbourne - Geelong
Scott Taylor
1,4 Korroit Place
Geelong
VIC 3220 Australia




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