Herbert Woods 55' 9'' 56ft Classic Yawl
ROB ROY is a 56-foot classic yawl with transoceanic capabilities, designed by the famed naval architect Arthur Robb and built by Herbert Wood Ltd in 1956. She perfectly embodies Robb’s signature style—balanced hull lines with a full bow tapering to a lean aft section, a low trunk cabin, and a charming doghouse in varnished teak. With her Honduras mahogany planking over Canadian rock elm frames and Monel fittings, ROB ROY is a tribute to craftsmanship and enduring elegance.
Her racing pedigree is as impressive as her design. ROB ROY was once flagship of the Knickerbocker Yacht Club and participated in iconic regattas such as Antigua Race Week, the Newport–Bermuda Race, and “match races” against STORMY WEATHER in the 1980s. She has crossed the Atlantic, cruised the Baltic and Aegean, and since 2018, actively sails and races in the Western Mediterranean. Recent updates include a new main mast (2020), new engine (2023), and hull restoration in 2025.
Accommodating 6 to 8 guests, her interior is a warm blend of off-white paneling and classic teak joinery. She features a traditional saloon with green upholstery, multiple berths, a galley with modern amenities, and two separate cabins. ROB ROY offers the rare opportunity to own a living piece of yachting history—ideal for passionate sailors and vintage yacht connoisseurs alike.
Engines (1)
- Make CRAFTSMAN
- Model 65 HP CRAFTSMAN – New 2023
- Fuel diesel
- Total HP65
- Year 2023
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SYS Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
SYS Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage.
Specifications
- Category Sail
- Condition Used
- Hull Material Wood
- Make Herbert Woods
- Model 56ft Classic Yawl
- Boat Name ROB ROY
- Length Overall 55' 9''
- Model Year 1956
- Beam 13' 1''
- Max Draft 9' 10''
- Fuel Tank1 x 220|liter
- Builder Name Herbert Wood Ltd
- Length 55' 9''
- Length at WaterLine 42'
- Length of Deck 55' 9''
- Holding Tank 1 x 70|liter
- Fresh Water 1 x 454|liter
- Drive Up 5' 11''
- Maximum Number of Passengers 8
Full Details
Keys Features
Full sail inventory: Up to 250 m² downwind + 160 m² asymmetric spinnaker
Atlantic crossing in 2005 – proven bluewater capability
Renowned racing history – Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Antigua Race Week, and more
Vintage charm preserved: Teak deck, bronze hardware, classic layout
