Most
people talk about getting out there and cruising to paradise. This
boat and her crew have been there and done it all. Her owners
specifically selected each item on this boat for practicality for a
longer trip above all else. She has been used as a long-term
cruising boat and has been to the following destinations;
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Many trips to Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & Myall Lakes,
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Two
trips of 3 months duration to the Whitsunday Island Group,
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6
weeks cruising the Gippsland Lakes,
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8
week trip down the Murray river,
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Several 6 week trips to the Hawkesbury area,
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Several 6 week trips to Pittwater & Broken Bay area, and many more.
There
is a thoroughly complete inventory some of the gear includes;
Main
& genoa (dacron), Schaefer rod furling with extra pulley for better
alignment of control line,
Hot-dipped galvanised s/axle trailer with extra roller at the bow for
easier launch & retrieve, brake flushers,
Hot-dipped galvanised fore & aft guide arms with rollers on trailer and
tie-down strap, Mast lifting system,
Optimised for performance under sail with a
Mercury
2002 model Four Stroke "Bigfoot" 15 HP
outboard with electric start, battery charger
& flushing ears,
Chemical loo with extra shelving in compartment, Sink, Dual burner metho
stove, Waeco 40 litre fridge/freezer,
12
volt rectifier provides a 12 volt outlet for fridge/GPS etc from a 240
volt powerpoint,
Extra
storage shelving & draws, chart tube, book shelves etc.
3 x
water tanks 1 x 50 litres, 2 x 20 litres, Stainless boarding ladder, 3
x fenders, boat hook,
Garmin GPS, GME model GX548 VHF transceiver, Silva SeaData
depth/speed/log/temperature
Teleflex USA steering (not the factory MacGregor 26 steering),
60
watt solar panels with Plasmatronics PL20 smart regulator, Cockpit
cushions, Canvas boom awning,
Winch
handle pocket & winch handle, Halyard tail bags, Cockpit table, Cockpit
storage bags,
Insect screens for companionway & front hatch, Ronstan halyard clutches,
Rule liquid-filled compass, Wind indicator,
Second storm board (two piece) allows half-board to be fitted for
better ventilation,
Adjustable arm for front hatch ie can have partially open if desired,
Fire extinguisher, life jackets, flares
Whisker pole for genoa and spinnaker ring mounted on mast, 2 x Besco
Deep Cycle 75 amp hr batteries
Interior lights & navigation lights, Anchor light & steaming light,
Large
plough anchor 10 metre 8mm chain & 50 metre 10mm warp
One owner boat bought new in 2002.
She presents in good condition to excellent throughout
and is reluctantly being sold for two reasons;
1. the family has grown,
2. to follow the ultimate dream long distance blue-water cruising