1926 Carvel 32 for Sale – 32 ft – Bowen, QLD, Australia

Carvel Gaff Rigged Sailing Yacht, launched 1926, SOUTHERN CROSS exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

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A classic yacht such as this one does not come up for sale very often. The current owner and ships master has owned Southern Cross since 1990, completing multiple coastal passages and journeys. She is a very well known and respected classic wooden yacht in Australian waters.

The eye catching first look and the head turning thereafter says she is a pearl. There are few yachts crafted to this level anymore. Maintained throughout her years, with the most recent and extensive rebuild in 2012, the yacht is ultimately, as good as new.

The rebuild took place from 2009 - 2012 and included all new deck, bulk heads, ribs and inner transoms and much more. Using traditional build methods, copper nails and roves and bronze screws throughout. All new plumbing, electrical, engine, fuel and water tanks, the fridge and much more. The build report, photos and April 2024 survey are available on request.

The rigging is 3 years old and in perfect condition as are the complete set of sails.

The 30hp Nanni diesel is immaculate with extremely low hours since the install in 2018.

Southern Cross has been maintained to the highest standard continuing to reflect the same condition as when the rebuild was completed in 2012. She sits under full covers for full protection.

Southern Cross is AMSA red flag internationally registered, original and only SOUTHERN CROSS.

Her history is long and dates back into WWII where she still carries a bullet under the mast. A "Warship". History buffs can explore her colourful history and enjoy being her new custodian, relishing in the interest that she brings.

Inspect now or miss the opportunity to own a colourful piece of history.

Specifications:

Designer     : Bob Sawner
Builder     : Bob Sawner - Freemantle WA

Water (Potable) Capacity (l)     : 100

Hull Construction Material     : 1 inch thick timber planked - Jarrah.
Hull Type     : Monohull
Deck Construction Material     : Marine Ply overlaid with 20mm Beech decking. Deck beams: Timber - Spotted Gum 75mm x 50mm.

Country Origin     : Australia

Length (feet)     : 32 feet
Length (m)     : 9.65 m
Length Waterline (m)     : 9.15 m
Beam/Width (feet)     : 3.16 feet
Draft (m)     : 1.64 m
Keel/Ballast     : Lead bolted to 'dead wood' with bronze bolts.
Dry Weight (kgs)     : 6000 kgs
Number of Helms     : 1 x tiller with autopilot
Displacement     : 6000

Colour     : White

Engine Notes     : New in 2018 - superb condition with low hours
Number Of Engines     : One
Engine Standard     : Immaculate
Stroke     : 4
Engine Hours     : Very low
Horse Power (hp)     : 30
Drive Type     : Shaft
Number of Batteries     : 12 v batteries: 3 deep cyle: Lithium. Start batteries: 1. House batteries: 2 Isolating switch: Yes Enerdrive battery charger.
Fuel Type     : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks     : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)     : 100
Propeller     : Bronze 3 blade
Steering System     : Timber Tiller. Wind Vane: Aries - in good condition.

Accommodation Notes     : Quarter berth. Saloon berths x 2. Headroom: 1.8m
Number of Berths     : 3

Number of Toilets     : 1
Toilet Type     : Porta Potty (inside cabinet).
Holding Tank (L)     : 20

Stove     : Gas 2 burner ENO
Refrigeration     : 150L Danfoss fridge/freezer
Number of Freezers     : 150L Danfoss fridge/freezer
Number of Sinks     : 2

Anchor / Winch     : Pioneer anchor winch.
Bilge Pump     : 12 v operated - Manual - Henderson.

Mast/Rigging     : Mast: Keel stepped - Varnished timber. Age of Rigging: 4 Years

Sail Inventory     : Genoa, Mainsail, Staysail.

Electrics     : One solar panel. 300 watts amp power.

Electronics Navigation     : Depth sounder: GME. Compass: SWUUNTO: Size 6.

Dinghy     : Timber dinghy.

Safety Gear     : Fire Extinguishers. Flares. V Sheet. EPIRB: 406Mhz (expiry - 2027). Torch.

Covers     : Extensive

Ground Tackle     : CQR size: 35lb. Chain: 40m x 10m. Rope: 100m x 25mm.

GPS     : GME
Has Navigation Lights     : Yes
Radio     : VHF Radio: ICOM AM/FM Radio: GME
Number of Life Jackets     : 3

Remarks     : The 2024 Survey reports that Southern Cross has been well built and is in good structural condition and has been very well maintained overall. All varnishing inside and out is in excellent condition.

Vessel Name     : SOUTHERN CROSS

Inspect now or miss the opprtunity to own a colourful piece of history.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.