Description 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.
Accommodations 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.
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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Sails and Rigging 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. 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").
Mainsail: fully battened with Fredrickson cars (new in 2005)
Jib: #3 - poor condition
Genoa: #1 - good condition
Spinnakers: 1.5 oz Fractional, 2 x Symmetrical
OTHER SAILS: Spares of various sizes & weights - little used
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.
Spinnaker Pole
Anchor: Danforth with chain & nylon rode
Life Rafts: 2 X Carly Floats
Life Jackets: 30
Life Buoys: 2
Epirb: Danbuoy
Emergency Tiller
Electronics and Navigational Equipment The B&G Networked Electronics are are suitable for coastal sailing and include:
Compass: X 2
B&G Depth Sounder
B&G Speedo & Log
B&G Wind Speed/Direction
VHF Radio
AM/FM/CD Stero
Barometer/Clock
Engine /Mechanical Equipment 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.
Electrical System The 12V and shorepower electrical systems were refitted and updated in 2004 and include:
3 x 12V batteries
Battery Charger
12V Panel with individual fused circuit breakers
Exclusions Personal items onboard at time of inspection not specifically listed are excluded.
Remarks 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. Survey & Safety Certifications: 1E for 25 passengers, 2D 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.
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