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Classic Nicholson Ketch
Estimated price for orientation: 141 561 $
Category: CruisersClass: Sail
Classic Nicholson Ketch - Substantial Price Reduction
‘Queen of Classics’, ‘Australia’s best boat’, ‘Standout gentleman’s yacht’, ‘Intoxicating charm’.
These are just some of the many descriptions given by ‘yacht enthusiasts and journalists world-wide to somehow explain how truly magnificent and beautiful ‘Hurrica V’ really is.
Perhaps the best description came from Bruce Stannard of Maritime Heritage Press, and was enthused in Afloat magazine, “I have seen some amazing restorations over the years, but this was something quite extraordinary. She is a tribute to her owner, his vision and his perseverance. She is without doubt, among the finest vessels of her type anywhere in the world”.
First launched in 1924, she has had an exciting and captivating history including being previously owned by some of Australia’s most famous business men and serving Australia as HMAS Stingray in PNG fitted with fore, aft and side – mounted machine guns. After years of war service she extensively travelled the pacific with various owners until she was discovered in 2001 by her current owner.
Over a period of 7 years ‘Hurrica V’ was meticulously restored from a complete bare shell by Norman Wright & Sons of Brisbane. Not only restored to original status, but discreetly fitted out with modern day creature comforts, making her a gorgeous representation of the Edwardian Ketch, and a very sailable vessel to modern day standards.
Some of her luxury features and discreet modern controls include:
• New Hollow spars by Collars UK
• 115hp Perkins including a feathering prop
• Bronze highfield levers
• Radar, Sat Phone
• TV
• Microwave
• Washing Machine
• Chart Plotter
• VHF/HF Radios
• Auto Pilot
• Electric halyard & Mainsheet Winches
• Bow Thruster
• Furling headsails
• Lazy Jacks for Main and Mizzen
‘Hurrica V’ is built for entertaining with room for eleven under the cockpit awning around a fascinating 1920’s oil burner binnacle on the table. Her luxurious fit out includes a large king bed cabin with ensuite, two large queen bed cabins a main bathroom and twin berths in the raised coach house. The saloon table seats 8, and is surrounded by breath taking solid mahogany panelling. The couches are naturally chesterfield buttoned leather, nothing on this restoration has been overlooked.
Regardless if you want to cruise the world in style or own Australia’s Queen of Classics, this is your once in a life time opportunity to make that dream a reality.
If you would like any further information on ‘Hurrica V’or would like to see her detailed Specs, and organise a viewing, please contact us today. Vessel Description Reference Number ESB 942 Make / Model Classic Nicholson Ketch Description ‘Queen of Classics’, ‘Australia’s best boat’, ‘Standout gentleman’s yacht’, ‘Intoxicating charm’.
These are just some of the many descriptions given by ‘yacht enthusiasts and journalists world-wide to somehow explain how truly magnificent and beautiful ‘Hurrica V’ really is.
Perhaps the best description came from Bruce Stannard of Maritime Heritage Press, and was enthused in Afloat magazine, “I have seen some amazing restorations over the years, but this was something quite extraordinary. She is a tribute to her owner, his vision and his perseverance. She is without doubt, among the finest vessels of her type anywhere in the world”.
First launched in 1924, she has had an exciting and captivating history including being previously owned by some of Australia’s most famous business men and serving Australia as HMAS Stingray in PNG fitted with fore, aft and side – mounted machine guns. After years of war service she extensively travelled the pacific with various owners until she was discovered in 2001 by her current owner.
Over a period of 7 years ‘Hurrica V’ was meticulously restored from a complete bare shell by Norman Wright & Sons of Brisbane. Not only restored to original status, but discreetly fitted out with modern day creature comforts, making her a gorgeous representation of the Edwardian Ketch, and a very sailable vessel to modern day standards.
Some of her luxury features and discreet modern controls include:
• New Hollow spars by Collars UK
• 115hp Perkins including a feathering prop
• Bronze highfield levers
• Radar, Sat Phone
• TV
• Microwave
• Washing Machine
• Chart Plotter
• VHF/HF Radios
• Auto Pilot
• Electric halyard & Mainsheet Winches
• Bow Thruster
• Furling headsails
• Lazy Jacks for Main and Mizzen
‘Hurrica V’ is built for entertaining with room for eleven under the cockpit awning around a fascinating 1920’s oil burner binnacle on the table. Her luxurious fit out includes a large king bed cabin with ensuite, two large queen bed cabins a main bathroom and twin berths in the raised coach house. The saloon table seats 8, and is surrounded by breath taking solid mahogany panelling. The couches are naturally chesterfield buttoned leather, nothing on this restoration has been overlooked.
Regardless if you want to cruise the world in style or own Australia’s Queen of Classics, this is your once in a life time opportunity to make that dream a reality.
If you would like any further information on ‘Hurrica V’or would like to see her detailed Specs, and organise a viewing, please contact us today.Price Substantial Price Reduction Vessel Name Hurrica V Designer Charles Enicholson Builder William MFord JNR Launch Date 1924 LOA 18.05m - 59' 3" Beam 4.3m Draft 2.28m Displacement 3,251 kg Keel / Ballast 10 tonne bolted head Hull Material Timber Deck Material Teak on ply Max Speed 7.5 knots Cruise Speed 6.5 knots Machinery Engine Perkins 115HP Fuel Type Diesel Horsepower 115HP Drive System V Drive Shaft Props Feathering Prop Fuel Capacity / Tanks 580 Litres in 4x Tanks Fuel Consumption Appox 5/hour Other Machinery Wesmar Bow Thruster Rigging Rig Type triple headed galt ketch with main jackyard topsail Sail Inventory Bermuden Sail plan to 1923 pattern by DIJKSTRA & partners Furler Yes Lazy Jacks Yes Spars Hollow spars built by Collars UK Accommodation Cabins 3 x Double Cabins + Twin berths Total Berths 8 Toilet 2 Galley Layout U-shaped Galley Midships Fridge Yes Freezer Yes Stove Type 4 burner stove Microwave Yes Water Capacity / Tanks 500 Litres in 4x Tanks Comments Including washing machine and dryer Electrics Lighting System LED Lamps Shore Power Yes Inverter Yes Batteries House, Diesel Start, Instrument Solar Panels 24v x 96w Electronics & Instrumentation GPS Raymarine Plotter Raymarine Sounder Raymarine Radar Raymarine Auto Pilot Raymarine Wind Instruments Raymarine Radios HF, VHF, Satphone Entertainment CD Yes Safety Equipment Bilge Pumps Yes Epirb Yes Lifejackets Yes Fire Protection Yes Flares / VSheet Yes Safety Harness Yes Deck Hardware / Fittings Anchor Winch Yes Remote Yes Anchor Yes Chain Yes Dinghy Yes Outboard Yes Cockpit Shwr / Deck Wash Yes Covers Yes 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
MakeClassic
ModelNicholson Ketch
Year built1924
Length59.28ft
Hull MaterialWood
New/UsedUsed
FuelDiesel