Magnum 8.5
Currency
Length
27' 11" - 8.50m
Vessel Location
The Entrance North NSW
Launch Year
1989 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Currently in the water ready to sail.
Minke is hull number MG 21. Over the 5 years I have owned Minke she has sailed on Lake Macquarie extensively. We have taken her to Queensland to cruise/race twice in the Bay to Bay race, from Tin Can Bay to Harvey Bay. Each time spending over two weeks cruising Fraser Island and surrounds, this is the perfect boat for this type of travel with comfortable accommodation, cooking facilities and a built in fridge along with great solar battery set up. Minke has also spent 2 weeks cruising Morton Bay. Drying out at the big sand dune on Morton Island and berthing at North Stradbroke for a few days of shore time. Minkie can go anywhere you want. Minke has had many upgrades since i bought her including new jib and genoa. New rudder and rigging. Minke is on a mooring from October to April as I am racingevery Wednesday twilights at Mannering Park.
Price
AU $38,000 Or nearest offer
Vessel Name
Minke
Launch Year
1989 approximate
Length
27' 11" - 8.50m
Beam
2.45m
Draft
1.50m
Displacement
1400 kgs
Keel / Ballast
400 kgs
Vessel Location
The Entrance North Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Cruising
HIN
AUWA 19693E69
Registration
AKJ824N
Rego Expiry
28/12/2025
Designer
Magnum Yachts
Builder
Magnum Yachts
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Currently in the water ready to sail.
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
Engine in a well with electric tilt. When in use you open the bombay doors and lower the engine into the water.
Engine Make
Tohatsu
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
9.8A3
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Engine Hours
Unknow
Fuel Consumption
Low
Max Speed
Hull speed
Cruise Speed
5 knots easy
Propulsion
No
Thrusters
No
Genset
No
Fuel
20 litres removable tank
Water
40 litres ??
Dinghy
No
Outboard
No
Covers
Sail boom cover and a grey boom tent from mast to the cockpit area A frame.
Accommodation
Double berth under cockpit. Vee berth double. Seating on both side with a fold up table.
Cabins
One
Berths
Comfortable 4 adults
Shower
No but could be install if required
Toilet
Yes chemical Porta potty
Entertainment
Radio and speakers
Air-Con
No
Galley
Meth stove 2 burner with a grill tray. Sink and fride with pressurised filtered water
Refrigeration
Yes 12 volt air cooled compressor with a top opening fridge next to the sink.
Freezer
No
Stove
Metho 2 burner and grill
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
No
Ground Tackle
Plough 15 kg with 10 m of chain and rode. Also spare for stern mooring
Safety Gear
Has a current Cat 7 inspection report
Bilge Pumps
Yes 2 electric
Life Raft
No
Epirb
Yes current registration to Minke
Life Jackets
Yes 4
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes 2 fire extinguishers and 2 fire blankets
Electrics
170 watt solar panel connected to a Victron solar controller supplying power to 2 x 100amp Lithium batteries with a Victron shunt connect to monitor the lod and charge statis. Usb ports, Led strip lighting in the cabin and head area. Mast head lights along with Nav lights
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine ST 60 Wind, Depth, Speed and Smart Pilot Controller for the ST 1000 Auto pilot unit. Nav Lights all LED.
Sail Inventory
Main existing and in good condition. Jib new purchased in 10/23 and Genoa purchased in 10/24. Spinnaker with bag cliped onto the rails and a reaching spinnaker. All in excellant condition.
Mast / Rigging
Rigging replaced August 22. Mast and boom was repainted in August 22 removed each year and inspected. Running rigging replaced and fine tuned over the 5 years I have had Minke.
Deck Gear
Winches in the cockpit with cleats. Jam cleats on the cabin. Traveller and backstay along with blocks for all running rigging.
Trailer
Dual wheel Gal trailer with hydrulic disc brakes with a AL-KO Sensabrake system.
Trailer Make/Model
Austral Unkown
Trailer VIN
6FDAUSTRL3M067126
Trailer Registration
TH68YA
Trailer Rego Expiry
17/01/2026
Remarks
Minke has been refurbished inside and out over the past 5 years. I removed the carpet and expoy painted the surfaces white giving the boat a clean bright look. The woodwork as been varnished and oiled. Deck grip was painted in 2024. Minke has many spares including deck and hull painting, spare main, mooring lines and a spare rudder. The Magnum Associction has alot of information and resources on the Magnums.
Minke is in the water now and ready for a sail and inspection, she will be brought home just before easter. If you are interested in a sail on the Lake please call. Happy to take you out.
Minke is in the water now and ready for a sail and inspection, she will be brought home just before easter. If you are interested in a sail on the Lake please call. Happy to take you out.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Alex McCoy
Telephone
The Enterance North NSW
Australia
Australia