Hardin Voyager Just Listed

Classy and unique cruising Ketch with character. Stylish live aboard with offshore sailing history (read about her voyage further on ).

Currently located close to the heart of Sydney with prime Harbor views. Economical and desirable lifestyle for the right person/couple/familly, whether bound for far away shores or not.

Traditional lines, has been pride and joy, cocoon and blue water cruising home for many years.

Sensational living area with all teak interior, including large salon (including classy chairs that hook to the teak mosaic parquet) which can also be used as work space and/or art studio. Superb aft queen size bedroom with deep storage cupboards and drawers.

Initially designed for chartering with ample storage throughout the boat, convenient access to all the systems as ventilation is outstanding: ie both central cockipt benches lift up). Ventilation of the entire interior is fabulous when needed.

The salon welcomes natural light and sunshine rays through its 2 large front windows and 4 side windows( all protected with tinted polymer windows), which is enjoyable in the winter time. Yet, a front window canvas cover keeps the interior cool during the heat of the summer.

Tahirih (named after an influential female poet in the Middle - East - book on board) has been part of the family for over 20 years. The prior and proud owner had traveled to Alaska with Tahirih and I clearly remember George saying "she likes to be under way best¨

So we took over and left the Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest of the USA to start a journey of our own to what would end up being a few years of unforgettable memories, clearly what shaped and defined us for the rest of our lives.

The voyage:

Tahirih undeniably played a major role in this amazing adventure. Never the fastest yacht in the cruising fleet, we always got there, including up the winding river to Pedregal in Panama and through the tight entrance of Bahia de Caraquez in Ecuador. She loved the Trade Winds and crossing the Pacific the most. Bread making in the galley was comfortable thanks to her being so solid, steady and a center cockpit. So leveled she was that kept very busy on board.

Storms we had, and there again, whether at anchor or hove to, she looked after us. Being a center cockpit with a generous dodger, we stayed dry and protected to enjoy the ride.

Tahirh has clearly been built to last, with a thick fiberglass deck and hull and yet, her curved lines make her attractive and chic.

Tahirih's interior is unique as the engine room is central to a number of partitioned areas which display amazing teak craftsmanship. Initially designed to do chartering with two separate on-suite areas, she is generous in space (births and storage) Tahirih was commissioned to be part of the opening of the Heiva (Carnival) in Tahiti in 2001. We had the honour to escort the traditional Polynesien canoe ¨"The Vaka Moana", its Polynesian crew and the film crew from the French TV marine documentary ¨Thalassa¨" from the Marquesas to Tahiti Nui. Tahirih became a bit of a star then, making this chapter of the adventure a bit of a highlight.

We like to say ¨she sits well at anchor", stargazing from the salon is possible and when the moon is out, we cannot think of a better place to be. We have been very fortunate with Tahirih and she will be dearly missed. We hope she can go on another adventure soon.