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65' Steven Ward 12
Meter America's Cup Yacht
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Year: 1977
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Current Price: US$ 199,000
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Located in Sydney, Australia
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Hull Material: Aluminum
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Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel
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YW# 1420-1432572
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Other photos:
Deck View,
Waiting for your call.
This is a
rare opportunity to own "Australia," 12 KA-5, the recently
refitted 1977 12-Meter America's Cup Challenger built by Steven
Ward that was defeated (4-0) by Ted Turner's Courageous in 1977
and returned in 1980 only to be defeated by Dennis Connor's
Freedom. She has been operating as a 25 passenger charter
vessel, match racing against 1986 challenger, "Steak & Kidney,"
(also for sale), and other America Cup classic 12M yachts for
half-day trips of racing or sightseeing. In 2004 she was
refitted for charter and repainted to original colors. Current
Australian Coast Guard Survey & Safety Certifications: Class 1E
for 25 passengers, 1D for 8 passengers.
If you are looking to own a piece of yachting history, or start
up a day-charter business in a year-round sailng venue, then
this retired racing yacht has the potential to generate positive
cash flow and an excellent income. Ideally suited for Captain &
Mate, owner-operated and supplemented with part-time crew. Call
for more details.
Additional Specs,
Equipment and Information:
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Builder/Designer |
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Builder: Steven Ward |
Designer: Ben Lexcen |
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Dimensions |
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LOA: 64' 6" |
LWL: 45' |
Beam: 12' 1" |
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Displacement: 27.75 Tons |
Draft: 9' 1" |
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Engines |
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Engine(s): Yanmar Diesel |
Engine(s) HP: 33 |
Engine Model: 3 Cylinder Y3T84 |
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Cruising Speed: 6 kts. |
Max Speed: 8 kts. |
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Tankage |
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Fuel: 66 gal. |
Water: 12 gal. |
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Accommodations
The interior of Australia is spartan and the open
interior with 6' headroom allows full inspection of her
aluminum bare hull & alloy floorboards. Her layout is
open from stern to collision bulkhead with no
accommodations except a head, sink with cold water, and
Esky refrigerator. Imagine the possibilities if you
wanted to update all or some of the interior with more
civilized amenities!
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Galley
Australia is fitted with an Esky Refrigerator, but has
no galley. There is one sink with cold water. There is
plenty of open space available to fit a large galley.
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Electronics
The B&G Networked Electronics are are suitable for
coastal sailing and include:
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Compass: X 2
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B&G Depth Sounder
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B&G Speedo & Log
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B&G Wind Speed/Direction
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VHF Radio
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AM/FM/CD Stero
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Barometer/Clock
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Electrical
The 12V and shorepower electrical systems were refitted
and updated in 2004 and include:
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3 x 12V batteries
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Battery Charger
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12V Panel with individual fused circuit
breakers
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Rigging, Hull & Deck
Australia has a powerful fractional rig with a total
Sail Area of 1,801 sq. ft. The aluminum spars, double
spreaders, and rod rigging were removed, carefully
inspected and tested, painted, and upgraded in 2004. All
running rigging was replaced at that time. Headsails are
hanked on and the mainsail has Fredricksen cars to
facilitate hoisting and lowering the mainsail. Current
Australian Coast Guard (Transport Council) Survey &
Safety Certifications under the National Standard for
Commercial Vessels: Class 1E for 25 passengers, 1D for 8
passengers.
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WINCHES: Lewmar: 2 x Headsail Grinders
3-speeed, main 3speed, runners 2 x #65,
traveller 2 x #19, halyard 2 x #48, & 1 x
#28 Barient.
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Spinnaker Pole
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Anchor: Danforth with chain & nylon rode
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Life Rafts: 2 X Carly Floats
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Life Jackets: 30
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Life Buoys: 2
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Epirb: Danbuoy
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Emergency Tiller
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Sails
Australia has a fully battened Mainsail (new in 2005)
and a full inventory of headsails. A total of 23 Spare
Sails are available (some shared by "Steak & Kidney").
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Mainsail: fully battened with Fredrickson
cars (new in 2005)
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Jib: #3 ??? poor condition
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Genoa: #1 - good condition
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Spinnakers: 1.5 oz Fractional, 2 x
Symmetrical
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OTHER SAILS: Spares of various sizes &
weights ??? little used
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Mech/Engine Area
The Yanmar 3 Cylinder model Y3T84 Diesel engine and all
mechanics were thoroughly checked & serviced as part of
the 2004 major refit. The Gearbox was rebuilt in 2004.
The propeller is a 3 blade Auto Stream.
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Disclaimer
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.
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Exclusions
All personal items onboard not specified in this listing
are excluded.
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