Horace G. Desty Rampart 48 ft Twin Screw Motor Yacht 1975 HIGHLAND BEAUTY

HIGHLAND BEAUTY is a fine example from the last days of British timber motor yacht building, when the Desty family's aptly named Rampart Boatbuilding Company was resolutely still creating up to three traditionally built but contemporary-styled vessels per year; upholding wooden boatbuilding’s honour against the march of plastic. HIGHLAND BEAUTY has had few owners since launching in 1975; the first was replacing a fibreglass boat. They’ve all cared for her well and enjoyed the multiple, well thought out spaces she offers for both intimacy and privacy; in particular, her deep aft cockpit - not common in motor yachts of this size. In the previous ownership of a highly experienced seaman, HIGHLAND BEAUTY was sensibly and tastefully upgraded, and in present ownership on the River Thames the maintenance regime has stepped up a notch with the major refits described below.