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Trailer sailer for cruising Marlborough sounds
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By Damienmumu , July 30, 2016 in MarineTalk
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I am based in Marlborough and after so many years dreaming of sailing I am now decided to get into it!
Having the Marlborough Sounds just at our door step seems just to easy!
I am planning to go cruising with my young family over the weekend (kids 7 & 4).
I have settled on the idea of getting a trailer sailer probably around 20'.
I have spent hours reading and searching the web but I still have many questions:
My budget is of around $10,000 but not much more.
I have a Subaru Forester 2.5 with a tow bar rated 700kg unbraked and 1400kg braked. It looks like one of the major deciding factor is the towing capacity of the vehicle and also having a trailer in good condition. Therefore I have been wondering if a water ballasted design such as the Jim Young 6 is a good option to keep the load trailer + yacht + gears as low as possible so my Subaru could tow it easily?
Also lighter boat means lighter and simpler trailer so cheaper and less trouble, is that right?
Many people seem to argue over the ply vs. GRP and the only Young 6 (seems in very nice condition from what I can see on trademe) I found is ply as it think this is the only material it is built out of.
I would obviously consider any other design with fix ballast such as bonito 22, Farr 6000, Tasman 20, or else but I am worried the weight could be an issue to tow it easily and hopefully travel a bit like to Abel Tasman or Lake Rotoiti???
Finally, I am planning to do the Day Skipper course to learn the good basics of navigation plus go on Tuesday to the Waikawa weekly races to learn good sailing technics with experience crew. Any other suggestion on how I should begin?
Thanks in advance for the tips.
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davidson m20,plenty of room,sail reasonable ok,not too heavy,had one for 2 yrs and bit caught out in stuff weather i should of been home,like all trailer sailors,rigging derigging is a pain,fortunately we had a place to leave it rigged. For 10k you can buy a reactor 25 or similar but then mooring required.
Welcome Damien. I think you have to be the most pre prepared future sailor I have ever seen here on Crew. You have covered all the bases really well. Best of wishes on your search. I had a quick look on trademe and I reckon this one would be a great buy of you bidded $10K and managed to get it for that. I don't think I have ever seen such a well prepared Boat. It has everything you would want and well fitted out for a small family that wants to overnight or even a week or two in the Sounds. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/trailersailer/auction-1125114711.htm Otherwise a Tasman 20 would be a good choice. There are so many great little Trailersailers around. And if you get a Boat and start cruising the Sounds, keep an eye out for us and knock on the Hull anytime.
ex TL systems 63
I would go for the Young 6 , great boats , sail well and lots of room , ply is not a problem if it is glassed over and maintained, and not towing the ballast around is the major advantage. The young 780 has huge room but a lot bigger to tow.
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The forester will tow 2000kg no problem. You can likely get the local tow are place to certify the bar for up to 2000kg quite easily. The issue is braking, and not many of the smaller boats have trailer brakes - makes a huge difference to safety on the road. More complex and costlier on the downside. A trailer park is the go for easy use. Many trailer yachts are used a bit when purchased, then sit at home under the covers, as it's too hard to tow and rig.
Kim youngs boats are good, but there will be more maintenance with a ply boat. I'd pick that or the Farr though.
+1 on the Young. I have a friend (experienced sailor) with a Y 5.7 who has sailed his out to the Barrier from Auckland on a couple of occasions. The Ron Given Joker 6.7 is also water ballasted and a good performer. A ply boat in good condition is relatively simple to keep on top of maintenance wise, especially if its kept under cover,but if you're not good at that, go for glass.
Try to find a boat that has been in continuous usage and kept maintained, rather than some old dunga thats been sitting in someones back yard half full of rain water for 10 years. You may pay a little more but a well found example should contain less unpleasant surprises. Also make sure the trailer is good. A new one will cost thousands.
Thank you all for your speedy reply and advise!!! Much appreciated.
I understand the pain it can cause to set up mast and rigs but I understand to try to keep sailing on a budget is the price to pay. My view is to start with a TS to experience sailing properly and who knows I could always upgrade at later stage if I have the virus??
Here the link for the Young 6. It seems in very good condition but I am unsure of trailer. I am in touch with the seller.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1126864092
In regards to towing weight, with my car I am not planning to change it seems that water ballast is the only way to go? Are they any other lighter TS that could be towed by my Subaru Forester??
A couple other which look great but heavier:
Tasman 20 seems very heavy???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1093987343
Farr 6000 a bit dearer but hopefully negotiable:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1130679834
Bonito 22 seems quite heavy though:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1130392637
This one you advice wheels looks like it still need a bit of work to tidy it up and quite big to tow???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/trailersailer/auction-1125114711.htm
Also, what are the must have gears (safety and others) I need to consider to sail comfortably?
And suggestion sailing training? Day skipper course? Proper sailing lessons? Waikawa races on Tuesday night with experienced skipper?
Thanks all!!! Always keen to get help from passionate and knowledgeable people!
Tasman 20s are heavy. You'd tow the Farr ok, (boat is 885kg, + trailer) provided you don't put heaps of gear into it! All those ads will be negotiable I reckon.
The trailer is VERY important. A new one will cost close to your total budget. They often rust from the inside out, so issues can be hidden if not very closely inspected.
Go to your local yacht club and see if they run adult learn to sail, they should be happy to help!
An important question. Do you intend to day sail only and spend the nights in a Motel, or do you intend to anchor in a bay, prepare meals, sleep aboard and stay out for a night or two? When I first boated in the Sounds nearly 30yrs ago, I fell in love with the place. Every bay I saw was stunning and I would picture us anchoring at each one. The big issue tends to be how much the wife is willing to give up and how adaptive she is at making it work. Some will make living in a box work, while a few wouldn't consider a 50ft Cruiser as comfortable. Ballast! hmm, here is another thing to consider. Trailer Sailors can be "interesting" to sail in the Sounds. You can easily scare the hell out of a new to sailing Family with a Trailer Sailor in the Sounds, so always pick the best of weather. But be aware that water ballast as good as a decent bit of keel and weight in that keel. Towing, is the Forrester Auto or Manual? Manual will tow 2000Kg no problem. Auto will struggle. You will need to fit an extra transmission oil cooler to the car. Not hard to do and essential if you want the trans to last. As IT said, braking is the major consideration. Trailer brakes are important on a smaller vehicle. If you are traveling from CHCH to the Sounds, then it will be essential. Blenheim to Sounds not so much of a worry. To remain legal, you have to be able to stop in the required braking distance. Choosing a Trailer Sailor can be harder than choosing a big Sailboat. A big one, you just look at condition and how comfy it looks. But a TS is hard, because there are so many and so many limiting factors to have to work around. If it suits you, you can't go wrong with the little Jim Young IT suggested. The one I suggested would be great for cruising around the Sounds, but likely to be against you in all the other limiting factors, like towing etc.
quite like the look of the young,rego on hold?because its kept at their club??
All good points thank you!
Madame has accepted the idea of gettig a TS as she knows that is my dream. I am to relally find out how much she wilm enjoy though. Cinfort won't be an issue as she is not precious at all it is more the sailing experience which could be challenging. As I said, I give myself a couple of years to experiment and see if we decide to go the step further (mooring??) Or happy with a TS or stop (hopefully not!).
Yes I am quite wary that weather in the sounds could change fairly quickly and I am not planning (at least for a start) go very far but more enjoy around some bays during the day. Then yes I'd see ourselves anchoring overnight as as you said, Sounds are magical in these little bays... so would you advice to do the day skipper course at least to learn the basics of marine safety?
Towing would be really to the Sounds as there is already heaps to explore there and probably some trips to the lake St Arnaud.
From what I can gather the rego is on hold for the Young 6 as it is store at the yacht club in Dunedin. Owner told me it is kept under a tarp and photos are recent. For the trailer he has been very explicite just said it is in good condition... but boat seems really tidy!
My take also with this TS Young is that being light the trailer does not need to be as sophisticated so cheaper to maintain and repair and probably no need for brakes???do you agree???
And sorry forgot to say mu Forester is auto.
I grew up sailing on trailer yachts in the sounds, a Noelex 25 to be precise. I still race a trailer yacht here now, more on the sport end though (which I towed with a WRX for a while). I'm a member of the Waikawa boating club, and on the sailing committee. I can arrange a ride on Tuesday's, also Thursday is the adult learn to sail night, doing both would help you learn fast, if time does not permit, maybe Thursday's to start. Tuesday's are hard to learn because of time pressure on the race.
I would think about this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/trailersailer/auction-1126287050.htm
There was a fully done up one for sale here about 6 months ago, new sails, new squabs (comfy foam and covers) new cabin lining, new carpet, new cooker, all new electrics incl re-wired, good motor, good trailer, new Windows, you get the idea... Was for sale for a few months starting at 16k, sold for 13.5k. I only say this to suggest you should be able to negotiate this one down a fair bit too. I think the Farr will be more seaworthy in the sounds than the young, also has more space to sleep 4, the fore peak of the young looks small for sleeping even children. The Farr has a big fore peak, and a double can be made in the saloon, or just use the two big singles. There is a reason the Farr's and Noelex's are so popular.
Anyway, if you want to meet, send me a PM.
We are even sailing today at 1pm if you want to come for a ride...
Also, the compound at Waikawa costs $103/month. Might be worth doing even just for a few months of summer. Does make using the boat much easier, and therefore you will much more often. I would also be looking at fibreglass boats with a strong preference.
Hi Mattm, thank you so much for offering to help me learn. I think I will take on your offer! I will pm you my contact details... was also hoping in the car to come along with you at 1pm but caught up half way in garden clean up. Are you out every Thursday night. It seems to be the best day to learn indeed.
Herr is another link to another farr6000.
https://preview.trademe.co.nz/motors/trade-me-motors/boats-marine/yachts/trailersailer/1130679834
I feel you are converting me to the farr model even though I was keen on the young 6! It is true I only heard good things about the farr 6000 and as you say this is for a reason. Noelex 22 do not seem very roomy though?? Noelex 25are out of reach for me...
I have questioned both Farr seller on TM about the trailer condition. If the forester can tow this it may be the solution then. Cheers.
Recommend the Farr 6000. I owned one for three years. Fantastic little boats, great performance & plenty of room.
While they cost a bit more than some others this size, they do hold their value well so you'd likely get that money back. In fact I made money on mine. Seaworthy little boats. I had to sail mine up from Orakei to Westhaven in a 45+ knot storm when the ramp at Orakei proved too dangerous to pull out. Used double reefed main, storm jib, and we played the traveller continually so we kept the yacht moving fast to give good steerage way. No issues and while it wasn't pleasant, it didn't feel unsafe. Certainly no newbie should attempt to sail a TY in those conditions but its good to know with careful sailing a Farr can take it.
The only trouble I had in three years was a broken centreboard wire, which can be hard to replace on land. You have to lower the board to replace the wire. Either use a car pit with some trailer rollers removed, or a small crane, either way it's hardly a major.
Thanks John. And what would you say on rowing weight of your farr6000?
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I would recommend the noelex 22.
Possibly a bit cramped but big cockpit, and if you get the top off model then they're great for summer.
Small light rig and easy to handle on and off the water.
Will also carry full sail in ridiculous amounts of wind so safe if you get caught out.
The boat will weigh around 900kg ready to sail, with all normal sailing equipment. Many of the Farr 6 trailers were alloy rather than steel, so lighter and no rust or galvanising to worry about. So all up boat and trailer weight say 1200/1300kg? Plus your food & clothes etc. Happy to be corrected by anyone re weight? Another plus with the Farr is the pop top- the cabin top lifts about 30cm to give 1.8m ish of head room. They are quite roomy inside for their size, more so than the Noelex 22 I think.
As a kid we would holiday for a month in the Able Tasman over summer, family of four. Was great. There were about 30 or 40 other boats doing the same, mostly n25, or Farr 6 or 7.5's I don't think you would do it in the young. Another possibility would be the Bonito Aquarius 22. I don't know a lot about them but they seem popular for cruising. There are a few bonito's in Waikawa you could look at, and I think there's still an old Farr 6 in the back compound. There's also a N25 and a few others you could look at to get an idea of size etc. there was a young, but I think it's gone, same with the N22.
Check this out for the Farr6
http://farrtraileryachts.org/farr-6000/
philstar 61
Hi damien we are a trailer sailing/ racing family in Auckland. But originally from wellington. The sounds is a fantastic and beautiful area to cruise but get a boat which motors well as the winds can be in predictable. Tasman bay is also unreal in a trailer uaxht as there are loads of estuaries with white sand beaches to dry out in. In teems of boat I've owned a young 780 water ballested boat. She was cheap, light and roomy. A great first cruiser. The downside is they don't sail very well, but that's what you have a decent outboard for. We now have a ross 780 which in my opinion is the best compromise between performance and cruisability. The farr 6000 are also great boats and very solid. The best thing to do is jump in and buy something before summer and sail conservatively. Don't scare your family. Have fun
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most seaworthy trailer sailboat?
Discussion in ' Sailboats ' started by mr curious , Oct 15, 2008 .
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well? is there such a thing? :?: cheers
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Flica on the small end of the scale, with several at the large end (30'). No, there isn't any such thing, just some that are better then others and personal preferences.
alan white Senior Member
How about a St Pierre dory? 27 feet and very trailerable. Some say that there is no record of lives lost due to any design fault. It's probably an exaggeration, but such dories and smaller ones have gone transatlantic over 100 years ago. From all I've heard, the high ends and angled sides contribute to a boat that refuses to be tripped by waves. A reasonably well ballasted banks type dory could probably go anywhere, especially if the cockpit is self-baling and the cabin is low. The downside is that dories with slab sides make slow sailers. I've often wondered if an additional chine or two (like Swampscott dories) would improve the sailing qualities while maintaining the survivability of the original type.
fcfc Senior Member
Perhaps look at minitransat style boats : http://www.pogostructures.com/?m=2&s=1&l= They are the smallest offshore racing boats. They can go in any direction in a 40 knot wind 13 ft waves, including upwind with an acceptable speed. Thats about the upper limit, though. Above that, weakest crew/boats begin to have problems. They also regulary cross Atlantic. Being the cheapest offshore boat, they are numerous enough to make reasonable statistics. Trailerability is possible, but borderline. 22 ft lengh and 2000 lbs displacement do it. 10 ft beam is more complex. Either use an overwidth permit, or use a special slanted trailer, to make the whole width within 8'2". Draft is another issue 5'5". Some have removable keel, something between liftable keel and fixed keel. Definitely not able to use ramps. NB to go upwind in 40 kt wind, you need significant draft and significant ballast well down.
Petros Senior Member
I do not exactly know what you mean by "most seaworthy" but these guys make a high performance folding trimarans up to 44 ft long that can be trailered. They look like hot designs: http://www.f-boat.com/pages/trimarans/index.html And this outfit makes a large trailerable catamaran 36 ft long x 24 ft beam, that folds to 8' 6" wide: http://www.cat2fold.com/
Hansen Aerosprt Junior Member
Ocean Voyager 26 - Great little full keel double-ender and a true cruiser. Shallow draft and easily trailerable. Check it out here or do an internet search. << http://www.sailingtexas.com/svoyager26a.html >>
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beautiful Hansen Aerosprt said: ↑ Ocean Voyager 26 - Great little full keel double-ender and a true cruiser. Shallow draft and easily trailerable. Check it out here or do an internet search. << http://www.sailingtexas.com/svoyager26a.html >> Click to expand...
K4s Junior Member
Allan Wright designed the TASMAN 20 for a bloke who wanted a 20 foot trailer boat he could sail from NZ to Fiji safely(relative I guess). Hundreds of them sailing around NZ and quite a few for sale on Trade me down this way.
blackdaisies Senior Member
http://www.selway-fisher.com/PCup16.htm http://www.selway-fisher.com/PC1620.htm These look like some nice affordable build it yourself boats. You can always get someone to build it for you or buy one used. Good luck.
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mr curious said: ↑ well? is there such a thing? :?: cheers Click to expand...
zambant New Member
Take your pick But you could do a lot worse than a Jaguar 22 .... the old ones were built like tanks, sailed well, trailerable, displacement about 1200kg and can be picked up for relatively little money.. My 10p worth John
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alan white said: ↑ How about a St Pierre dory? 27 feet and very trailerable. Some say that there is no record of lives lost due to any design fault. It's probably an exaggeration, but such dories and smaller ones have gone transatlantic over 100 years ago. From all I've heard, the high ends and angled sides contribute to a boat that refuses to be tripped by waves. Click to expand...
thanks for the feedback guys, very interesting.
mattotoole Senior Member
Some other boats like the ones mentioned: Nor'sea 27 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 and Dana 24 Folkboat and Contessa 26 Cape Dories less than 28' Chuck Paine's Frances But while these have trailerable dimensions (length by width by height), they're all pretty heavy, and would need a monster truck to pull them. They're not really ramp-launchable either. For a more normal tow vehicle and ramp, you might check out the S2 7.9, a Great Lakes favorite. In the same vein, but bigger, the new Andrews 28 looks great.
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what is your program ? 26's Contessa and Ocean Voyager are really big looking like the real - but tiny - classic cruiser ! On the other side, the Pogo is a big boat too, maybe be more seaworthy - do you discuss it ? - and it goes so well! but it's not trailerable, you'd need to ask for a special permit as even with a special slanted trailer it would be more than 2,5 meters I believe. or unmount, then remount the keel, 430 kg ?! Older minitransat have circumnavigated and are trailerable, with big cars only Muscadet Serpentaire So a true trailerable sailboat is a day cruising, lighter boat, no need for a lifting crane. Plenty of nice, day cruising, old looking boats in the previous posts ! Or look at the Microcup for somethin more modern and performant. Cute isn't it ? Or multihulls, people have crossed the atlantic on hobby-cat...
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Forty-one years ago, one man was amazed to observe over 100 yachts of his own design gathered on the line by the Auckland Harbour Bridge for the start of Richmond Yacht Club’s inaugural Alan Wright Day.
This unique annual event, held for 20 years, was a tribute to Wrighty’s versatility. Every one of these very different boats evolved from his drawings and these ‘seeworthy’ craft were still sailing in New Zealand and Australian waters.
How did this happen? In 1964, Alan Wright (‘Wrighty’) tutored the art of building wooden boats full-time at Auckland Technical Institute. Basic yacht design was also included in the course. So when one student, realising his tutor was not an expert in this field, asked: “What do you know about this subject? How many boats have you designed?” it “hit an ego nerve,” as Alan put it, “so I had to design a yacht.”
Wright studied the subject for over a year, learning to draw plans. When he felt ready, he eventually sold a plan to an amateur builder. The result was a pretty 28ft (8.54m) centreboard sloop called Tormalind. A new career was now blowin’ in the wind.
His first sale set Wrighty on a steady course that culminated in nearly 100 different yacht designs spanning 30 years. His design philosophy in the boom years broke away from the establishment when he concentrated on what he called “fat boats”.
Other designers such as Stewart, Spencer and Des Townson were already successful. But it seems Townson at least was sceptical about Alan’s early, beamy, high-freeboard efforts. He told prospects that they would not sail well to windward, among other things. But Wrighty didn’t bite back.
“Des Townson was a stickler for tradition,” said Wrighty. “He made beautiful boats but he never lifted the sheer, which meant less headroom and less beam. I wanted a boat you could stand up in… with more room for the galley so the women who were getting into cruising with the family would feel more at home.”
Ironically, his first aft-beamy keeler was aptly named RiteOff. It was intended to be a big version of the Tasman 20 trailer yacht that had gained a reputation for beating many bigger boats of the day.
But Wrighty was not happy with his plans. When he was asked to go over them with Bill McCook, the builder, he was apprehensive, saying: “It has too much beam (almost 13ft/4m). It will crank all over the ocean.” But the owner, after much arguing, persuaded Wright to leave the design as it was drawn.
Wright had the jitters at first – the misgivings of a pioneer of revolutionary concepts. “As it is, it’ll be a real handful on the wind. People will write off this creation before she hits the water,” he added. This remark determined the name of a beamy yacht that bore the signature of many subsequent Wright designs. RiteOff’s performance to windward was actually her strength, the vessel out-pointing and out-sailing most yachts in a stiff breeze – she was unbeatable in 25 knots. The owner raced her successfully for 37 years.
RiteOff was the starting gun for many future cruiser/racer yachts, luring hundreds of middle-aged sailors, and many old salts, all wanting easy handling, roomy, seaworthy, viceless craft they could successfully cruise and club (or class association) race.
THE BOOM YEARS
The late 1960s through to the mid-1980s was the hey-day for custom-built one-offs, trailer yachts and FRP (fibreglass) production keelers. There was an astonishing demand for Wright designs, along with those of his competitors.
Back then you could buy a house with three or four times an average annual income. Similarly, ordering a custom-built 30-footer or finishing an FRP hull and decks in your backyard would set you back less than a thousand dollars per foot. That’s why so many more men on modest incomes could afford their own yachts.
During those halcyon years it was not unusual to see 25-30 one-design yachts on yacht club start lines – Variants, Trackers, Lotus 9.2s, Lotus 10.6s, Wright 10s and Marauders. Other notable designers were also thriving: Laurie Davidson with his 28 and 36, Jim Young’s 88 and 11 and Bruce Farr with his fast 10.20, 9.2 and Farr 38, plus the lively Noelex 22, 25 and 30. There was Mull’s Chico 30 nibbling at the heels of the Lotus 9.2 and the Farr 10.20, also competing with the highly innovative Wright 10.
Then along came Greg Elliot with very quick boats like Transformer. Ron Holland (who was initially trained in boat building by Wright) also became a designer, later finding fame designing big yachts overseas.
There was plenty of design variety in those times, plenty of competition, plus a budding export industry for FRP production boats to Australia and the USA.
MULDOON’S BOAT TAX
In 1979 an envious Robert (‘Piggy’) Muldoon, while wandering around Westhaven looking at ‘gin palaces’ before his next gin, saw a nice fat source of revenue floating before his eyes, so he slapped a 20% tax on all new boats. It put the anchor on domestic boat sales and wrecked a fast-growing export market. (Wrighty’s own 40ft Carino, worth $100,000, suddenly cost $120,000, for example). The tax beached many boats under construction, caused many cancelled orders, and generally threw the entire industry into a whirlpool. John Street, well-respected in the marine industry, blasted the ridiculous nature of the tax, arguing that New Zealand’s new export industry would generate far more tax revenue in the long run. Muldoon must have been well aware of this, since he was a previous Minister for Tourism.
Because of the mischief of the mandate, many expert builders were forced into repair and refit work. The tax was reduced to 10% years later, but irreparable damage had been done to New Zealand’s boatbuilding industry.
PUSH-BUTTON IMPORTS
The writing was on the wall. Our boatbuilding was reduced to a few one-offs while factory-finished Beneteaus, Jeanneaus, Bavarias, Moodys, Hanses, Elans, Dufours and many other brands, including a plethora of power boats, heralded a new era of oversea imports.
But the legacy of the Wright fleet prevails. Drop the pick anywhere in the Gulf and you will see a Marauder, or a Lotus 10.6, or a 9.2, or a 1280 – or even a Tracker or two. Such seakindly, ‘seeworthy’ boats will be around for a while yet – you can purchase one for its 1980 price, largely because a gradual shift to power boats has lowered the resale value of these elderly yachts.
Alan Wright could sail almost before he could walk. He has over 80 years of boatbuilding and designing behind him, starting with the first family cruising yacht he built for himself, a trimaran, and spanning over 100 others of his own design. Not bad, really. BNZ
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 TASMAN is a 26.21 m Motor Yacht, built in New Zealand by Carey and delivered in 2007. Her top speed is 14.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 1800.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Yanmar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 3 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 87.0 GT and a 6.1 m beam. She was designed by Mcbride Design , who also completed the naval architecture. Mcbride Design has designed 2 yachts and created the naval architecture for 2 yachts for yachts above 24 metres. TASMAN is one of 5856 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range. TASMAN is currently sailing under the New Zealand flag (along with a total of other 20 yachts). She has recently entered the superyacht marina Porto Turistico di Roma, in Italy. For more information regarding TASMAN's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS . Specifications
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TASMAN yacht NOT for charter*26.2m / 85'11 | custom | 2007. Owner & Guests Cabin Configuration
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The 26.2m/85'11" expedition yacht 'Tasman' was built by Custom . Guest AccommodationTasman has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 9 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Range & PerformanceTasman is built with a wood/grp hull and wood superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Yanmar (6HAM-DTE3) 330hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 1,800 nautical miles from her 8,998 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 4,399 Litres of fresh water.
*Charter Tasman Motor YachtMotor yacht Tasman is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. To view similar yachts for charter , or contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting a luxury charter yacht. Tasman Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company 'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records. Tasman Photos  NOTE to U.S. Customs & Border Protection Specification M/Y Tasman
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Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox. Please enter a valid e-mail. Thanks for subscribing. Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter. Yachts in your shortlist .webp "tasman 20 yacht") 26' Tasman YachtJoe Adams designed Tasman 26 1988 This 1988 Tasman 26' in great condition is now for sale. If you are looking for a well-maintained yacht that handles easily and sails well, this one is well worth inspecting. She has a fractional rig with running back stays with a good turn of speed and an encapsulated keel. She was anti-fouled in October 2/2022 and comes with a clean and problem free hull A proven performer, originally commissioned and sailed by the Commodore of CYCSA in Adelaide, she raced offshore with honours in the early 1990s. Today she is both a great fun racer and an excellent beamy overnight family cruiser too. Enjoy NYE in the harbour in comfort. She performed well racing twilights in Sydney with the SASC out of Cremorne for years. The Tasman 26 comes with good sized v berth and two single berths on either side of main cabin. A well-designed yacht from the drawing board of well-known Sydney based designer Joe Adams. The engine was professionally overhauled with a reconditioned engine 5 years ago. Suitable for buyers looking for a 26-27ft cruising yacht that does well in twilight racing should consider inspecting this good stable allrounder. Noteworthy:- Dripless stern gland Antifouled 12/2022 Wide 3m beam Manual Head (toilet) Work done: Woolwich Dock on 25-28 November 2022 ($9500) Painting inside. Sanded till fiberglass, sealed, primer and top cote X2 cotes. Antifouling done New Rudder shoe SS/316 and new rudder bearings X2 Engine rebuild (YSE8 Yanmar) and installed by Yanmar Artarmon (Phillip Lulic) New original Yanmar parts & New alternator 30A Installation with a new water trap (SS316) and exhaust hose New shaft with leak free seal and 3 blade propeller Engine bay repainted and protected with binge cote New LED lights and isolation panels installed in the engine room New bilge pumps X2 Rawsea water strainer installed. Toilet and all sea cocks checked, in perfect working order. Work done inside the boat: New marine grade upholstery done by measure January 2022 New solar panels 150W with regulators and new wires Sept 2022 New house Giant battery deep cycle AMG lithium 170 Amp Dec 2022 New engine Remco battery deep cycle AMG 100 Amp Dec 2022 New VHF Radio and antenna Sept 2022 New GPS Nov 2021 New LED navigation and anchor lights and new LED cabin lights New Epirb with GPS Sails and boom bag: New racing sails (Genoa and Main) in carbon tri radial with UV protection and new boom bag never used all made by measurements. Sails and a boom bag installed on 16/2/2023 Spinnaker in excellent condition bought from sail exchange Jan 2022 Serviced spinnaker pole, new genoa ropes, new lazy jacks Barlow 23 two speed winches professionally installed Two adjustable backstays for offshore racing new ropes One fixed backstay new rope Professionally serviced genoa Furler Roof cover for hot cruising days professionally made Boat cover for rainy winter days New ladder 5 Safety jackets, Tiller extension Rego till Oct 2023 Completely restored 26 ' offshore racer with an impressive 48% ratio. She handles well even in 30 knots of wind. Encapsulated keel. No leaks. Owner spent a lot of money to bring her back to her glory. The boat was built to break the IOR rule by legendary Joe Adams. She is ready for twilight racing in your local sailing club or offshore racing with a competitive crew. Selling due to an upgrade to a family cruiser Hunter. The mooring is available. This boat really is worth a look. 
Want to go boating? Want to get away on weekends and have fun? Can you see yourself enjoying unlimited relaxation time on the water? Are you buying a boat for the fun and relaxation or because you want to spoil yourself? Then contact the most helpful attentive Brokers In Sydney and let us organise a viewing to suit your availability. Have peace of mind knowing we are a BIA (BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION) BROKERAGE so you know you are dealing with an Accredited Licensed Broker. Whist we try to be as accurate as possible for the descriptions we are not responsible for items, nor do we warrant any items, so we encourage you to inspect & survey the vessel. INSIDE DRUMMOYNE BOAT SALES BROKERAGE Used Yachts For SaleSail monohulls to 25ft, tasman boats for sale, tasman 22 boats for sale.  Buy with Confidence This website may not work correctly because your browser is out of date. Please update your browser . Taming the Tasman: How Malcolm Dickson made it third time lucky in iconic solo race Click here for Back Issues of YBQ Magazine Malcolm Dickson’s triumph in the 2023 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge was a long time coming. The retired designer and boat builder spent the best part of five decades perfecting his craft, and more than 20 years finetuning his beloved Sarau for the treacherous 1240nm trek between New Zealand and Australia. Last Wednesday, Sarau was the first to reach Southport, a little over 10 days after setting sail from New Plymouth. Only six boats made it to the Gold Coast, with Lucy TeMoananui (Nerissa K) and Alan Yardley (Melting Pot) abandoning the race in the first few days and Trevor Hill (Apriori) unable to make the start line. “It’s very satisfying to have finally won it, especially in a boat I designed and built myself,” Dickson said. “It was a lot of fun too, even the times which weren't so good. There was still enough good sailing and to get here in first place was a real thrill.” Dickson led the race from start to finish with no competitor getting to within 30nm of him – though for most of the race, the 76-year-old from Opua in the Bay of Islands had no idea he was in front. “I lost my [satellite] phone connection about halfway across the Tasman, so I had no information coming in about the weather or where the other boats were,” he said. “I knew I was headed toward a big calm patch, and I wasn't sure how to get around it. I ended up sailing into it for two days and I lost some of my lead. “It was very frustrating because, for much of the race, I was just sort of guessing, really, and pushing as hard as I could. I only realised I was still leading when I was about 12nm out [from Southport].” A partial loss of communication wasn’t the only setback Dickson had to overcome – he also lost his working jib on the second day . “You always encounter issues on board but even though this race was much tougher than the last one [in 2018] it wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle.”  Malcolm Dickson designed and built Sarau more than 20 years ago. Dickson had undertaken the Solo Trans-Tasman twice before - his first on the self-built keel boat Spindrift in 1978 and the second 40 years later. “After the first one, I had always intended to do it again, but with building a business and having a family life just got in the way,” Dickson said about his four-decade hiatus between races. Dickson and his wife Joan sold the business, Dickson Marine in Nelson, in 2000 to pursue a lifelong dream of sailing around the world aboard Sarau. In 2018 Dickson tackled his second Trans-Tasman, this time aboard Sarau – a race he lost to his son Hamish. Dickson’s daughter Linda, a former Olympic 470 sailor, convinced him to enter this year’s race and – with the lessons from 2018 still relatively fresh – it was time to give Sarau a makeover. “Sarau is a little bit bigger than the other boats as we lived on board for 19 years and sailed around the world with it – but in January I started unloading to make her lighter,” Dickson said. “In 2018 conditions were quite light and because Sarau has always been a liveaboard, she was a bit sticky in anything under 10kn.” Dickson made a “hitlist of about two pages” of items Sarau could do without – including a dinghy, outboard, diesel heaters, carpets, saloon table, washing machine, radar scanner and 120 meters of chain. “I managed to take her from 18 tonnes down to 15 – three tonnes lighter than she’s ever been,” he said. “I didn’t realise just how much of a difference it made because I didn’t really have a chance to try her out until the race but it absolutely transformed her performance.” Dickson won the 2023 Trans-Tasman by more than 90nm, with the battle for second a much closer affair – eventually going to Jim O’Keeffe (Hullabaloo), followed by Mark Hipgrave (Mister Lucky) and Mike Carter (Allegresse).  Dickson won the 2023 Solo Trans-Tasman race by 90nm. Sarau will soon set sail from Southport back to the Bay of Islands – with Dickson joined by Hamish and 16-year-old granddaughter Ruby . While he’s not ruling out another tilt at the four-yearly competition – officially the second oldest continuously run single-handed ocean race in the world - Dickson suspects time may finally be catching up with him. “I’ll be pushing 80 with the next one and though I’m still pretty fit and active I have to accept that, at some point, I won't be,” he said. “I’ve now done nine crossings of the Tasman, five of them on my own. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that you don’t take it on lightly - the Tasman can and does throw up anything.” Related contentRelated news.  Kiwi teen's 'crazy' e-Cup win lands him spot in Barcelona final Olympic inspiration, Dutch boost helped rising Kiwi talent to world champs bronze Paris 2024: Wilkinson, Dawson win brilliant bronze on dramatic dayE-newsletter sign up. 
 This 1980 Tasman 26 in great condition is now for sale. If you are looking for a well maintained yacht that handles easily and sails well, this one is well worth inspecting. A proven performer, both as a great fun racer and an excellent cruiser too. The Tasman 26 comes with good sized v berth and two single berths on either side of main cabin. A well designed yacht from the drawing board of well known Sydney based designer Joe Adams. Buyers looking for Cavalier 26 or Pacific 27 should consider inspecting this good allrounder.
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Tasman 20 Trailer Yacht. 169 likes. Information and photos of the Alan Wright designed Tasman 20 Trailer Sailer, popular in New Zealand and Australia throughout the late 70's through 80's Tasman 20 Trailer Yacht
T20 001. A brief collection of clips that I took when I first looked at buying this Tasman 20 trailer sailboat. This was about the 6th boat I looked at in th...
It's not the first mistake I've ever made and it probably won't be the last but I think it nearly was. Dene, my eldest son, in his early forties, had bought a Tasman 20 trailer yacht with the intention of giving his three boys the opportunity of learning to sail and at the same time the chance to spend time with himself and me, their grandfather. I have a particular liking for this Alan ...
Yes many people had a TS as a first boat. We had a Tasman 20 when I was a kid, but both Dad and I new how to sail before we got it. ... With no preference ones like Farr 6000 or 7500, the Noelex's, Bonito 22, Merlin, Sabre 20 an 22, Tasman 20, Gazelle, Whiting 22, D20 etc. As others have commented a looked after one is best. Quote; Link to post ...
But originally from wellington. The sounds is a fantastic and beautiful area to cruise but get a boat which motors well as the winds can be in predictable. Tasman bay is also unreal in a trailer uaxht as there are loads of estuaries with white sand beaches to dry out in. In teems of boat I've owned a young 780 water ballested boat.
Being the cheapest offshore boat, they are numerous enough to make reasonable statistics. Trailerability is possible, but borderline. 22 ft lengh and 2000 lbs displacement do it. 10 ft beam is more complex. Either use an overwidth permit, or use a special slanted trailer, to make the whole width within 8'2". Draft is another issue 5'5".
This unique annual event, held for 20 years, was a tribute to Wrighty's versatility. ... It was intended to be a big version of the Tasman 20 trailer yacht that had gained a reputation for beating many bigger boats of the day. Richmond Yacht Club's Alan Wright Day was held annually for 20 years, as the Roy Molpass-crafted honours board ...
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The yacht carries . litres of fuel on board. In the world rankings for largest yachts, the superyacht, Tasman, is listed at number 8705. She is the largest yacht built by Carey Shipyard . Tasman's owner is shown in SYT iQ and is exclusively available to subscribers. On SuperYacht Times, we have 20 photos of the yacht, Tasman.
About Tasman. Tasman is a 26.21 m / 86′0″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Carey in 2007. With a beam of 6.1 m and a draft of 2.06 m, she has a wood hull and wood superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 87 tons. She is powered by Yanmar engines of 330 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 10 ...
Mcbride Design has designed 2 yachts and created the naval architecture for 2 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.TASMAN is one of 5853 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range. TASMAN is currently sailing under the New Zealand flag (along with a total of other 20 yachts). She has recently entered the superyacht marina Porto Turistico di Roma, in Italy.
The 26.2m/85'11" expedition yacht 'Tasman' was built by Custom. Guest Accommodation. ... 6.1m / 20' Draft: 1.8m / 5'11: Gross Tonnage: 87 GT Cruising Speed: 10 Knots Built: 2007. Builder: Custom: Model: Custom *Charter Tasman Motor Yacht. Motor yacht Tasman is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. ...
Consider, though, that the typical summertime coastal cruiser will rarely encounter the wind and seas that an ocean going yacht will meet. Numbers below 20 indicate a lightweight racing boat, small dinghy and such; 20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser; 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat;
The Tasman 26 comes with good sized v berth and two single berths on either side of main cabin. A well-designed yacht from the drawing board of well-known Sydney based designer Joe Adams. The engine was professionally overhauled with a reconditioned engine 5 years ago. Suitable for buyers looking for a 26-27ft cruising yacht that does well in ...
AU $140,000. Ruffanuff, is a larger version of the renowned Alan Payne-designed Tasman Seabird. Specifically constructed for rapid and secure ocean cruising, this vessel has successfully completed numerous ocean voyages and is ready for more. Ruffanuff's excellent condition for her age reflects meticulous care by her previous owners.
Tasman 22. REDUCED 'Pi' Is arguably one of the cutest boats in the marina. It is a great little day sailor with plenty of room on...Find out more. ... For anyone looking for local adventure coastal sailing, overnight getaways this boat is a great little boat for that purpose. To give you a little more in site to her capability it is believed ...
Malcolm Dickson's triumph in the 2023 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge was a long time coming. The retired designer and boat builder spent the best part of five decades perfecting his craft, and more than 20 years finetuning his beloved Sarau for the treacherous 1240nm trek between New Zealand and Australia.
Sydney Church Point NSW, New South Wales. 43' 0". 13.11m. 1956. AU $124,000 Huge price reduction. Page 1 of 2. 1. 2. Find a full range of Tasman Boats For Sale in Australia.
This 1980 Tasman 26 in great condition is now for sale. If you are looking for a well maintained yacht that handles easily and sails well, this one is well worth inspecting.A proven performer, both as a great fun racer and an excellent cruiser too. The Tasman 26 comes with good sized v berth and two single berths on either side of main cabin.A well designed yacht from the drawing board of well ...
Four septuagenarians, six previous finishers, and two brothers feature in this 14th Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht race. Malcolm Dickson remains at the front of the fleet with Sarau and has enjoyed a couple of lovely evenings mid-Tasman. This is Malcolm's third Tasman race and his second in his self-designed and built 50' yacht.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has opened entries for the inaugural Trans-Tasman Yacht Race today. ... Honours in the Gold Coast Anthony Johnston's Maxi 72 URM Group claimed Line Honours of the 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race at 20:14 hours, finishing with an elapsed time of 1 day, 7 hours, 14 minutes, and 56 seconds.