1985 Ta Chiao Blue Water Ocean Cruising Ketch for Sale – 72 ft – Saint George, Grenada

On offer is a world class cruising ketch in excellent condition. 

Below is the history of work carried out by the previous owner, prior to the vessel`s sale in 2013. 

The vessel has continued to be maintained with an open checkbook by the current owner with a full time captain. In "Additional Information"  below, you will see listed all the upgrades since 2013.

WILDFLOWER is a center cockpit, raised saloon sailing ketch with three cabins plus a stand-up workshop.  She was completely rebuilt from 1997 to 2001, overseen by Patton Marine.  The entire interior was removed and started new from the hull shell.  All new integral fiberglass tanks, all new plumbing, new machinery, and new wiring supervised by Wards Electric.  All systems are redundant and classed for round the world cruising. 

Significant Rigging Update:

At the time of the original, major refit all the structural rigging, chain plates and chain plate bulkheads were replaced for greater integrity. All original stainless steel was removed and replaced with 316 polished stainless steel. 

In June 2023 Turbulence Rigging in Grenada carried out the following work on the mast and rigging.

Main and mizzen masts removed, stripped and painted. 

All standing rigging removed, inspected and replaced where necessary. This included the two ProFurl 520 genoa and staysail furling systems

All running rigging removed, inspected and replaced where necessary . A report is available on request.

The master cabin is aft with a king size berth, (4) stainless steel opening ports on the transom with screen and shades, (1) side port light (port & starboard), (2) fans, (6) drawers under the berth, Sony TV, Alpine radio, and CD player, (1) double door hanging locker, ensuite head with granite counter & back splash, Jabsco toilet, shower, and small overhead hatch.

Moving forward, the re-done galley is next with huge amounts of storage. There is a Broadwater 4-burner propane stove with oven. Holding plate refrigeration with one engine driven compressor and two 110V compressors, all independent of each other. One freezer, two refrigerators - one top loading and one top and side loading, (3) port lights in the hull, (2) cockpit port lights, granite counter top and backsplash, microwave, purified water, and regular water. The stateroom opposite the galley features a king size bed over the freezer and storage.

The exceptionally large salon has a huge chart table and inside nav station are starboard forward. More storage and entertainment are starboard aft. (9) Stainless steel encircled fixed windows with 1/2" thick tempered glass with blinds and shades.

To port is the guest cabin with King berth, propane dryer beneath, electric washer beneath, overhead opening hatch, fan, and reading light.

The workshop is to starboard with stainless steel workbench, plenty of storage for spares and tools, and large walk-in closet. Overhead opening hatch.

The forward head is next with extra-large sink and an overhead opening hatch to starboard. To port is the toilet with overhead opening hatch behind a closing door. Shower is separate.

Next is the forward cabin with a double berth and storage beneath.