Analia
ex Polynome
Also known as: Maria, Concha II, Vanessa, Lhasa, Adastra
Analia, originally named Polynome, is an auxiliary yawl designed by A. Mylne & Co. and built in 1925 by Berthon Boat Company of Lymington. Design 304, created in 1924, reflects Mylne's established approach to seaworthy cruising yachts. The vessel measures 52.9 feet on the waterline with a beam of 14.4 feet and draft of 8.53 feet, carrying 3,326 square feet of sail. Originally wooden construction, the hull was treated with epoxy coating in 2012. She is powered by a Sabre Perkins 135 engine and remains in existence today under her current name, Analia.
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Historical Context
Design 304 emerged in 1924 during A. Mylne & Co.'s established phase, when the Glasgow-based office had refined its approach to ocean-going cruising yachts. The 1920s marked a transition in yacht design: larger cruising vessels increasingly incorporated auxiliary engines, yet sail remained the principal means of propulsion. The auxiliary yawl was a practical compromise, offering the handling characteristics of a two-masted vessel with reduced crew requirements compared to larger schooners. Berthon Boat Company, based in Lymington, was among the foremost wooden yacht builders of the period and frequently constructed designs from leading Scottish offices. The collaboration between Mylne's design expertise and Berthon's building reputation resulted in yachts of considerable quality and durability. Polynome's wooden construction and subsequent epoxy treatment reflect the long-term viability of well-designed and maintained timber yachts.