BRUMA YCA

BRUMA It is a unique piece, built with the best materials of the era, with a well-conceived and well-executed design. It has survived to the present day in 90% original condition, with not a single plank of the hull replaced, including its original masts, furniture, woodwork, etc., as well as several functional elements such as tanks, steering system, and electrical installations. Throughout its history and through changes of ownership, some elements have been replaced and others added. The most recent major upgrade was the engine replacement.

Argentina in the 1940s, despite the political tensions of the time, experienced a period of relative economic prosperity towards the end of the decade. This context fostered the growth of numerous shipyards located along the banks of the Paraná Delta, driven primarily by small and medium-sized industrialists.

Eduardo Grimaldi, the shipowner, businessman, and local entrepreneur, commissioned the design of the “BRUMA YCA” in 1947. The design is clearly inspired by a Nordic Motor Fish Vessel: Mr. Grimaldi didn't commission a yacht with sleek, stylish lines, but rather a safe, robust, comfortable, and capable vessel that combined sailing with a good marine engine for navigating upriver, as well as the ability to adjust its draft, thus maintaining its righting capacity and ensuring safe sailing.

It has always been a family vessel, meaning for the use and enjoyment of family and friends, on calm and peaceful voyages.

Another positive aspect is that it has always had a crew on board, who, to the best of their knowledge, have carried out the boat's maintenance tasks.

It has adapted to the new developments and needs of daily life; for example, the energy demand on board is nothing like it was 30 years ago, nor is it today, and the voltage and frequency between Argentina and Europe are also very different.