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Custom 90' Ketch

Estimated price for orientation: 434 641 $

Category: Cruisers
Class: Sail

Custom 90' Ketch

This beautiful timeless 90 ft ketch is the ultimate vessel for extended luxury cruising. A proven passage maker, she offers a great chance to do some serious exploration without having to sacrifice style or comfort. Launched in 1972 in Fiji and then commissioned in Sydney, she was reputed to be the largest twin keeled ketch in the world. She has been used for luxury charters in the South Pacific, her traditional lines and sleek construction have entertained the Hollywood A list and royalty alike, recently she is a much loved cruising vessel and now a reluctant sale. The boat remains on the Lloyds register and so the option to continue in a charter capacity is available. Her smaller capacity and style will ensure that she is suited to the luxury cruising market and she would be a fantastic addition to showcase a fleet or charter operation. Having undergone a major refit in 1999 in Brisbane, the yacht has been very well maintained to the standards of a meticulous owner. Three double guest cabins, separate crew accommodation and a generous saloon area ensure that she is an extremely comfortable yacht to spend time aboard. Her large pilothouse offers great vantage down both rails, being a ketch she has a multitude of sail configurations and her waterline length means she will gobble up the miles during passages. Aft is a secure cockpit and seating area, the perfect place to survey the view from your magnificent new yacht, forward is a large spacious foredeck with room to stow a tender. This elegant yacht is awaiting new owners and new adventures, she will charm all who have the good fortune to sail upon her.

 Vessel Description
Reference NumberESB 548
Make / ModelCustom 90' Ketch
DescriptionThis beautiful timeless 90 ft ketch is the ultimate vessel for extended luxury cruising. A proven passage maker, she offers a great chance to do some serious exploration without having to sacrifice style or comfort. Launched in 1972 in Fiji and then commissioned in Sydney, she was reputed to be the largest twin keeled ketch in the world. She has been used for luxury charters in the South Pacific, her traditional lines and sleek construction have entertained the Hollywood A list and royalty alike, recently she is a much loved cruising vessel and now a reluctant sale. The boat remains on the Lloyds register and so the option to continue in a charter capacity is available. Her smaller capacity and style will ensure that she is suited to the luxury cruising market and she would be a fantastic addition to showcase a fleet or charter operation. Having undergone a major refit in 1999 in Brisbane, the yacht has been very well maintained to the standards of a meticulous owner. Three double guest cabins, separate crew accommodation and a generous saloon area ensure that she is an extremely comfortable yacht to spend time aboard. Her large pilothouse offers great vantage down both rails, being a ketch she has a multitude of sail configurations and her waterline length means she will gobble up the miles during passages. Aft is a secure cockpit and seating area, the perfect place to survey the view from your magnificent new yacht, forward is a large spacious foredeck with room to stow a tender. This elegant yacht is awaiting new owners and new adventures, she will charm all who have the good fortune to sail upon her.
PriceAU $895,000
Vessel NameTau
DesignerColin E. Philp
BuilderColin E. Philp
Launch Date1972
LOA27.43m - 90'
Beam17'8"
Draft8'9"
Displacement64,000kg
Keel / BallastWinged keel
Hull MaterialSteel and GRP
Deck MaterialTeak 1" over ply
Max Speed14 knots
Cruise Speed9 knots
 
 Machinery
EngineGardner 6L3B 6-cylidner (Overhauled in 1998)
Fuel TypeDiesel
Horsepower152
Engine Hours38,000
Drive SystemInboard shaft
PropsVariable pitch
Fuel Capacity / Tanks3,000L
Fuel Consumption10-15L per hour at 8.5 knots
Genset ModelHonda - 85AH 24VDC
CompressorYes
Other MachineryBow thruster (15Hp)
 
 Rigging
Rig TypeMasthead ketch
Rigging Age12 years
Sail InventoryMain mast 90ft, Mizzen mast 80ft
FurlerYes
Lazy JacksYes
SparsAlloy
Deck GearSix winches - 3 x forward, 3 x aft, hydraulic vang
 
 Accommodation
CabinsThree staterooms all with en-suite heads and beautiful double berths. Aft stbd stateroom has an additional two bunk berths within a larger cabin. The fwd room is a full beam and very spacious cabin. Great multi use fourth cabin is accessed from the rear deck with two berths and head, could be for a captain's cabin, sea berths during a passage or simply a great cabin for kids/teenagers.. The forepeak has separate deck access and can accommodate 4 crew on pipe cots.
Total Berths14
SaloonLarge full beam below the pilothouse. Walk through access to galley and cabins. Large table and seating for 12. Table sits 8 people.
HeadroomFull
H/CYes
Toilet4
Holding TankYes
 
 Galley
LayoutHuge galley to Stbd with stainless steel bench tops and cupboards below the counter. Two large stainless steel sinks.
StorageDouble-door pantry
FridgeVery large top loading fridge with 8 cu.ft capacity
FreezerEven larger top loading unit, 16 cu.ft capacity
Stove Type3-burner with grill and oven
Hot Water SystemYes, fully pressurised hot and cold water
Water Capacity / Tanks7,000L
 
 Electrics
Lighting SystemYes
Shore PowerSingle phase
Inverter750w
Batteries4 x 200AH
Other25-amp battery charger
 
 Electronics & Instrumentation
GPSGarmin
PlotterGarmin
SounderB + G Hydra 2000
RadarGarmin
Auto PilotWood Freeman 500B
Wind InstrumentsB + G Hydra 2000
RadiosIcom M700, VHF
OtherIridium satellite phone
 
 Entertainment
AM/FM RadioYes
CDYes
OtherStereo in saloon and cockpit
 
 Safety Equipment
Bilge Pumps1 x electric (24v), 1 x manual
Liferaft8-pax Seasava Avon
EpirbYes
Fire ProtectionPump, 8 x fire extinguishers
Safety Harness2
SpotlightYes
OtherHandheld VHF
 
 Deck Hardware / Fittings
Anchor Winch6,000lbs
Anchor160lbs CQR, 100lbs CQR, 100lbs Danforth
Chain120m of 5/8" (New)
DinghyZodiac MK1
OutboardMariner 9.9Hp
Rod HoldersYes
Cockpit Shwr / Deck WashYes
CoversAll winches, Dorades, hatches and awnings (New)
 
 Accessories / Additional Equipment
More GearBoarding ladder
 
As details given above are as furnished by the owner of the vessel, Ensign takes no responsibility as to their accuracy. The vendor and purchaser agree that no warranty or guarantees of any type have been implied or given by the broker or its servants.



Features:

TypeSail

CategoryCruisers

MakeCustom

Model90' Ketch

Year built1972

Length89.99ft

Hull MaterialFibreglass

Type keel:Wing keel

New/UsedUsed