Brooks Motor Craft, Uk Classic Staysail Schooner

Brooks Motor Craft, Uk Classic Staysail Schooner

A rare wooden classic working staysail schooner with a fascinating history. In 2010 she completed a museum-quality restoration with no expenses spared. New to the market!

EROS was originally commissioned in 1939 as JEANRY for the son-in-law and daughter (Henry and Jean) of Lord White in England.  The yacht was designed by the Scottish Naval Architect, William McMeek, and constructed by the highly respected Lowestoft based builders, Brooks Motor Craft UK.  She was constructed to massive scantlings in composite steel frames and 3” teak planking; at the time this method of construction was popular in the United States but JEANRY was one of the first to be built in the UK in this manner.  WWII broke out shortly following her christening and launching in 1939; it wasn’t long before she was commandeered by the Royal Navy for coastal patrols.  She is said to have assisted the evacuation of allied troops at Dunkirk.  As an Air Force pilot, Henry was killed during the war; at the end of the war the Royal Navy offered to reinstate ownership, however Henry’s widow and the White family decided against receiving the JEANRY. 

Stavros Niarchos, a Greek shipping tycoon and the first man internationally known as a billionaire purchased her as his private yacht, and renamed her “EROS”.  Under Niarchos’ ownership in the years following the war she became a highly recognized staple of the Mediterranean yachting community and was universally admired for her grace sailing abilities.

EROS eventually spent time on the east coast of the United States before being sailed to California where she eventually found her way into the hands of her present owners in 1992.  Her new owners began a long and painstaking reconstruction of this fine cruising vessel.  Over the following years all of the hull and deck planks were carefully removed to allow access to the steel structure which was repaired and replaced as necessary; all of the bronze bolts fastening the planks to the steel frames were renewed (20,000 in all); keel bolts were removed, inspected, and replaced where necessary.  All of the piping, wiring, pumps, winches, spars, standing rigging, running rigging, electronics, and all ancillary systems on the yacht were either completely overhauled or replaced with new.  There is a complete written and photographic history available for interested parties.  The end result of this museum-quality reconstruction is one of the most beautiful, no-nonsense, classic wooden cruising staysail schooners afloat.  EROS is easily handled by a small crew and she is capable of sailing anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice once provisioned.

EROS is a classic Gloucesterman staysail schooner; she carries a Marconi mainsail (1620 sq. ft.), main staysail (683 sq. ft.), fore staysail (419 sq. ft.), jib (1300 sq. ft.), and a fisherman’s topsail (1400 sq. ft.) as her sail complement for a total sail area of  5422 sq. ft.  The Dacron sails were new in 2009 – 2010 and were built by Cheong Lee Sailmakers, Ltd. The foremast and the mainmast are Sitka Spruce; the 121’ main mast was replaced during the rebuild. There are a total of 22 working winches on board for sail handling, several with hydraulic assist.  The standing rigging is all 1x19 stainless steel wire on Norseman and Swaged terminals.  Turnbuckles are stainless steel and closed barrel.  The running rigging is all braid, with stainless steel wire running backstays.  All sails, spars, and running rigging is in excellent condition and ready for deep-water adventure cruising.

The yacht is flush deck with teak bulwarks ranging from 30” to 24” bow to stern.  A raised Forecastle entrance is located forward and a Deck House aft.  The deck material is all original teak with each plank having been painstakingly removed, refinished and re-milled to 1-3/8” during the refit.  Beginning all the way forward is the hydraulic anchor windlass, outboard motor rack, and a large working area for managing the foresails and anchoring. Just aft is the varnished teak entrance to the Forecastle, with four teak and glass butterfly hatches (2) port and (2) starboard.  The skylight glass inserts are rabbited into the teak hatches and are protected by chrome plated bronze aversion bars.  The Forecastle ladder-way leads down to the crew quarters and also allows access to the interior of the yacht.

There is a large working deck aft of the Forecastle for working access to both the main mast and fore mast, the working winches for sail management, and for tender/toy storage; in addition there are tender davits to port.  Located on the centerline of the working deck are forward and aft peaked teak and glass butterfly hatches.  These hatches (and all others on board) are all original and have been constructed without any metal fasteners in the old-world method using the technique of inserting exact-fitting hardwood pieces to match the individual planks that form the hatch.  The skylight glass is held in stainless steel frames and is protected from damage by stainless steel aversion bars.  Each stainless hinge (all original) for both of these hatches connects to each opposing hinge via a unique stainless fitting located at the peak of each hatch. The forward hatch is located over the main salon and features six opening hatches with three on each side.  The aft hatch is located over the companionway leading forward from the guest cabins to the main salon and features four opening hatches with two on either side.  The hard-canister SOLAS 16 man self-inflating life raft is mounted between the two hatches. The “end” of this working deck is delineated by the cushioned on-deck settee which has been built into the foremost bulkhead of the Deck House facing forward, just aft of the main mast.  A hydraulic warping winch is on deck to port of the main mast.

The all-teak Deck House is located just aft of the main mast.  The house features three beveled rectangular glass windows port and starboard, one centered round opening port in the forward bulkhead, and two large beveled glass windows at the aft bulkhead located either side of the double teak access doors.   There are two  teak and glass butterfly hatches located outboard at the forward section of the Deck House; these hatches are located above the port and starboard guest staterooms. 

Constructed aft of the Deck House is a teak bevel-paneled eight person U-Shaped seating area surrounding a solid teak dining table.  This area represents al-fresco ambiance at its classic best; the entire area can be covered by awning or left open to the stars, sun, and nature’s elements.

Aft of the on-deck dining area is an access hatch to the machinery/engine room, and all the way aft is the classic helm with the original wood-spoke wheel with polished brass finish ring.  (Note: EROS may also be steered with a jog stick using the hydraulic steering pump) Engine / bow thruster controls, joy stick for steering, binnacle, and electronics are located on a polished stainless steel frame in front of the wheel.  Aft of the wheel is a polished stainless steel  warping winch and the stainless steel and teak boom rest for the main boom.

Enter the Deck House through the double beveled teak paneled doors.  There is a sliding teak hatch for security.  Inside the Deck House you will find a pilot berth to port and another to starboard.  There is a paper chart table with storage under to port against the forward bulkhead and opposite to starboard is the navigator’s desk with electronics.  The bulkheads and overhead beamed ceilings are all solid teak.  The sole is teak and holly.  With eight beveled glass windows and one opening port the Deck House is light and welcoming.  On the centerline forward is a solid teak stairwell leading down to the main foyer and the guest cabins.

The starboard aft guest stateroom is located off the main companionway at the bottom of the stairs leading down from the Deck House.  This stateroom consists of a large double berth fore and aft with a single upper berth for a third guest.  The nautical décor consists of traditional cream painted bulkheads and beamed ceilings compliment the teak and holly sole.  There are teak wood accents with teak chest of drawers, built-in storage cabinets’ outboard of the bunks, and a bulkhead-mounted round vanity mirror. Overhead lighting is LED and there are reading lights for the bunks. There is one opening butterfly hatch for light and fresh air, ceiling fan, and air-conditioning with individual control.   The head with shower is located off the companionway and is shared with port aft guest stateroom, and also serves as the day head.

Stateroom is located off the main companionway at the bottom of the stairs leading down from the Deck House.  This stateroom is configured with twin upper and lower berths.  The nautical décor matches the starboard guest with cream painted bulkheads and beamed ceilings that complement the teak and holly sole.  There are teak wood accents and locker facings, built-in storage outboard of the berths, a teak under bunk drawers and a hanging locker.  Overhead lighting is LED and there are reading lights for the bunks, ceiling fan, and air-conditioning control. There is one opening butterfly hatch overhead for light and fresh air.  The head with shower is located off the main companionway and is shared with the starboard aft guest stateroom.

This stateroom is located just forward in the companionway of the Starboard Aft Guest Stateroom. It is considered to be the “Master Stateroom” as it is the largest of the four guest staterooms and features a queen sized bed and an en-suite head including a Jacuzzi tub with shower.  The nautical décor features overhead deck prisms and ceiling fan, two overhead butterfly hatches, cream painted bulkheads and beamed ceilings above varnished teak waist-high paneling, with teak and holly floors.  This stateroom is also air-conditioned with dividual control.  The nautical motif in all four staterooms is accented with traditionally framed black and white sailing yacht and marine photographs.  Storage is plentiful behind built-in lockers with varnished teak cabinet doors.  There is a teak built-in bedside cabinet inboard and to port of the bed head with a round vanity mirror mounted above.  Overhead lighting is LED, which is augmented by traditional incandescent wall-mounted antique light fixtures with lamp shades.  The ensuite head features a Techma fresh water electric head, washbasin and Jacuzzi tub with shower.

The Port Forward Guest Stateroom is located just forward of the Port Aft Guest Stateroom and is considered to be the VIP on board.  The stateroom features a full sized berth and includes an ensuite head with toilet, basin and shower.  The nautical appointments are similar to the Starboard Forward Guest Stateroom featuring two overhead butterfly hatches, prisms and ceiling fan, cream painted bulkheads and beamed ceilings above varnished teak waist-high paneling, with teak and holly floors.  This stateroom is also air-conditioned with individual control.  There is a large solid teak chest of drawers inboard of the berth against the aft bulkhead.  A large round vanity mirror is mounted to the bulkhead above the chest of drawers.  Additional storage can be found in pull out drawers under the berth.  Overhead lighting is LED, which is augmented by traditional incandescent wall-mounted antique lighting fixtures with lamp shades.  The ensuite head features a Techma electric fresh water head, wash basin and shower.

Walking forward through the main companionway, you are surrounded by solid varnished teak wall panels, overhead varnished teak and glass butterfly hatches, and beautiful teak and holly floors.  Entering the saloon you are struck by the classic elegance of varnished teak, beveled leaded glass, dark maroon seating surfaces, and original classic wall lighting.  To starboard is a large U-shaped built-in teak dining settee with dark maroon seat and back rest coverings.  The centerpiece of this dining settee is a solid varnished teak dining table which will seat a total of 10 utilizing the addition of three loose dining chairs.  Outboard of the dining settee are leaded glass-front varnished teak cabinets.  Elegant antique sconces are affixed to the varnished teak paneling.  The cream painted beamed ceilings set a Victorian-like contrast to the furnishings of the saloon.

Overhead in the center of the saloon is the large varnished teak and glass overhead butterfly hatch.  There is a traditional paddle fan hung from the center of the hatch which will move fresh air when the hatch is opened.

The forward port side of the Main Saloon features a large built-in varnished teak L-shaped settee with dark maroon seat and back rest coverings.  There is a high-low teak coffee table serving this seating area.  Against the outboard bulkhead are leaded glass-front varnished teak cabinets for storage.  A beautiful Yamaha Clavinova Piano is located against the aft bulkhead opposite of the settee and a 40” flat screen TV (with Blue Ray) is hidden on a power lift behind the Clavinova piano.  A 1.5 TB hard drive retains hundreds of full length movies, and a Bose sound system accentuates the entertainment experience. Elegant antique sconces are affixed to the varnished teak paneling.

The full beam Galley / Laundry is located forward of the Main Salon and is separated from the Main Salon by a solid teak bulkhead.  The Galley cook / prep area is located to port and the and the freezers and Laundry are located to starboard.  The design and lay-out of the Galley was orchestrated by a Cordon Blue trained chef and features stainless steel counter tops, and a full complement of appliances and cooking accoutrements. The galley is air conditioned.

The three crew cabins are located forward of the Galley, separated from the Galley by a solid bulkhead.  On deck access to the Forecastle is by a ladder.  There is a dedicated Crew Head at the bottom of the ladder to port.  This Crew Head includes a Techma electric fresh water toilet, a wash basin, and a shower.  This head is shared by the occupants of the Port Crew Cabin and the Forward Crew Cabin.  In general all surfaces in the Forecastle are painted, and the sole is covered with a vinyl Longseal-type material.

CAPTAIN’S CABIN

The Captain’s Cabin is located forward and to starboard of the Galley.  This cabin features two over/under single berths.  All surfaces are painted, and the sole is covered with a vinyl Longseal-type material.  There is plenty of storage for long distance cruising.  An ensuite Techma electric fresh water head, wash basin, and shower compliment the Captain’s Cabin.

PORT CREW CABIN

The Port Crew Cabin is located opposite the Captain’s Cabin and features two over/under single berths.  All surfaces are painted, and the sole is covered with a vinyl Longseal-type material.  There is plenty of storage sufficient for long distance voyaging.  This cabin is ventilated by an overhead hatch and also has cabin fan and individually controlled air conditioning.

FORWARD CREW CABIN

The Forward Crew Cabin is located forward of the Captain’s and Port Crew Cabin in the forepeak.  There are two single berths located against the hull side on port and starboard.  All surfaces are painted, and the sole is covered with a vinyl Longseal-type material.  Storage is ample for two persons sharing this space for long distance voyaging.  The forward-most bulkhead in the forepeak is a collision bulkhead.  Behind the collision bulkhead is a very deep and comprehensive storage area.  There are deck prisms and a cabin fan mounted under ventilator.

The Engine Room, Lazerette, and Shop are all accessed by ladder through a hatch just aft of the on-deck helm.   The Lazerette is located aft of the ladder and offers easy access the steering quadrant and hydraulic steering pump.  Sail bins are located in the Lazerette as well.  The Shop is next forward and is full beam.  The Shop consists of a sturdy work bench with a large vice, access to power and hand tools; small and large projects can be accommodated in this well-laid out work space.  The Engine Room is located forward of the Shop through a water-tight door. The Detroit Diesel 8V92 is located in the center of the Engine Room; a polished stainless steel safety frame is suspended from the ceiling on both sides to protect the Engineer during inclement weather.  Fuel tankage is located outboard on both sides.  The Northern Lights 25kw generator is located to port in a sound shield, and the 12kw Northern Lights generator is located to starboard in a sound shield.  The electrical panel is located on the aft bulkhead to port, with the hydraulic system forward of the Northern Lights 25kw generator. 

• Ray Marine 48 mile radar with AIS overlay
• Ray Marine E 120 Display
• Ray Marine E 80 at helm
• Ray Marine GPS
• Ray Marine Sounder to 2000ft.
• Ray Marine / Kobelt Auto Pilot
• Ray Marine A75 Chart Plotter / MFD (Multi-Functional Device)
• SATCOM: Iridium Sat Phone with Date Capabilities
• VHF fixed with WAM mobile VHF
• 8” compass at binnacle
• Ships clock and barometer

• Detroit Diesel 300HP 8V92 (2006)
•  Main engine rebuilt in September 2014
• Twin Disc 3:1 reduction gear
• Fresh water heat exchanger with wet jacketed exhaust and in-line FRP silencer
• 3” Aquamet #22 stainless steel drive shaft
• Traditional stuffing box with cutlass bearing
• 3 blade fixed bronze propeller
• Rack and pinion steering gear with hydraulic assist; yacht can be steered by traditional wheel at helm or with joy stick
• Air compressor 5HP
• (2) Electrical bilge pumps
• (1) Anchor chain wash down
• Engine driven emergency bilge “crash” pump
• Air driven fuel transfer pump
• Air driven sewage pump
• Commercial grade hydraulic system which powers:
• 40 HP American bow thruster
• Anchor windlass
• Main warping capstan
• Several sail handling winches
• (5) Techma fresh water heads with Techma macerator system
• (7) Air Conditioning units
• Deck House
• Aft Port Guest Stateroom
• Aft Starboard Guest Stateroom
• Forward Port Guest Stateroom
• Forward Starboard Guest Stateroom
• Main Saloon (2)
• Village Marine Watermaker (600 GPD)
• New membranes 2012
• A/C Units
• Aft port stateroom
• Aft Starboard stateroom
• Forward port stateroom
• Forward starboard stateroom
• Main salon
• Galley Captain’s cabin

• DC System
• (2) 12v 8D starting batteries (220 AH) (2012/2013)
• (2) 600 AH deep cycle battery banks (1200 AH)
• (2) Pro Mariner Mastervolt 160Amp, 12Amp, 20Amp charger
• Perko, Guest and Blue Seas vapor proof switches
• Magnetic breakers at panel
• AC System
• Northern Lights 25kw generator 240/120 vac, 60 Hz in sound shield (2010)
• Drives the hydraulic system
• Northern Lights 12kw generator 120/120vac, 60 Hz in sound shield (2013
• Main engine shaft driven generator 240ac / 12ac at 9 knots
• Mastervolt Magnasine 5kw Inverter 12vdc / 240 – 120vac
• Shore power 50 Amps / 240V / 120V
• General Electric 30 gallon 240vac Hot Water Heater
• General Electric 50 gallon 240 VAC hot water heater
• Wiring is all stranded copper

• 40” Flat screen TV on power-lift in Saloon
• Blue Ray DVD system
• Bose Sound system
• Yamaha Clavinova Piano in Saloon

• Hydraulic anchor windlass with dual anchor capabilities (rebuilt 2013)
• 800 feet of ¾” stud-linked anchor chain in two lockers built of stainless steel with sumps for water catchment
• (2) 150 lb. Danforth anchors
• Hawse pipes fitted with sea-water wash down to remove mud as the anchor is weighed
• 100 lb Danforth anchor/spare tackle
• Hydraulic warping / sail handling winch located port side of main mast
• (1) Side teak boarding ladder
• (1) Passarelle stainless and spruce
• Awnings for deck covering
• Deck and cockpit cushions (2010)
• Sunbrella hatch covers with battens
• Custom teak dining table for cockpit alfresco dining
• Stainless steel bow pulpit
• (4) 50 watt LED Spreader Lights

• Fuel:                3,200 gallons in 10 coated steel tanks (2010)
• Water:             1,000 gallons in 2 stainless steel tanks (2010)
• Black Water:    150 gallons in 1 stainless steel tank with discharge pump (2010)
• Grey Water:      150 gallons in 1 stainless steel tank with discharge pump (2010)

• Sitka spruce main mast 121’ (new during rebuild with scarfs at 12:1)
• 6 new Sitka spruce spreaders were fabricated during rebuild with type 316 stainless steel fittings at both ends
• Sitka Spruce fore mast
• New Sitka spruce bow sprit during rebuild
• New Sitka spruce fore-stay boom
• Main boom and main staysail boom reconditioned during refit
• Standing rigging is 316 1 x 19 stainless steel wire (2010)
• Terminals are Norseman and Swaged
• Turnbuckles are stainless steel and closed barrel
• Chainplates are coated steel
• Running rigging is braid (2012/2013) with stainless steel running back stays
• (22) Sail handling winches, several with hydraulic assist

• Dacron sails all new in 2009, built by Cheong Lee Sailmakers, LTD
• Total of 5422 square feet
• Mainsail:                                1,620 sq. ft.
• Main Staysail:                      683 sq. ft.
• Fore Staysail:                       419 sq. ft.
• Jib:                                           300 sq. ft.
• Fisherman Topsail:            1,400 sq. ft.

• GE Microwave/convection oven
• GE 5 burner professional electric range w/oven and warming oven
• Bosch Dish Washer
• Garbage compactor
• Garbage disposal
• (2) GE freezers
• GE refrigerator
• Wine cooler
• (2) Ice makers
• Cuisinart
• Vitamix blender
• Kitchen Aid mixer
• Kenmore clothes washer
• Kenmore clothes dryer

• Bilge alarms in all 4 bilge areas
• Smoke and fire detectors in all cabins
• (1) Bilge pump 1” 240 VAC
• 1 ½” Bilge pump engine driven
• (1) Fire pump 2” 240 VAC + 2 deck hoses
• (6) Fire Extinguishers USCG approved
• Co2 suppressor in engine room
• Emergency steering
• MOB self-inflating pylon
• LIFESLING
• (2) throw-able life rings
• Safety harnesses for crew
• SOLAS 16 person “Ocean Master” self-inflating hard canister life raft with hydrostatic release
• EPIRB
• 30 USCG approved life jackets
• Flares
• Air horn
• USCG approved bell

• 14’ Novurania RIB with a 50 HP Yamaha four-stroke outboard motor
• (2) 14’ West Marine inflatables
• Mercury 6HP four-stroke outboard motor
• Mercury 4HP four-stroke outboard motor
• Mercury 8 HP two-stroke outboard motor
• 2 man kayak
• Optimist sailing dinghy
• (2) Inflatable paddleboards

Owner’s personal property and select artwork/photographs.  A complete list of exclusion will be made available upon request.

EROS is a classic teak on steel Gloucester-style staysail schooner which presently reflects a recent museum-quality restoration. Originally built in 1939 to sail the oceans, she has been restored to carry on the tradition, and can leave port today following proper provisioning.  EROS quite simply, is a magnificent sailing yacht!

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