Kaufman Custom
Currency
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Vessel Location
Hervey Bay QLD
Launch Year
1981
Hull Material
Steel
FOR SALE -- 1981 Kaufman Full Cabin Yacht (12.16m Steel Cruiser)
Currently berthed in Hervey Bay -- affordable marina living with berth transferable to new owner.
We're open to offers and open to trade for the right deal -- vehicle, tiny house, caravan, or possibly another boat. Looking for the right people who will appreciate what this boat offers.
This is not a production boat -- it's a tough, capable steel yacht with good bones, perfect for someone fit and handy who isn't afraid of a few ongoing jobs here and there. She's solid, roomy, and ready for coastal or liveaboard life.
Specs:
Model: 1981 Kaufman Full Cabin Yacht
Length: 12.16m | Beam: 4.15m | Draft: 2m
Hull: Steel, canoe stern, centre cockpit
Engine: Nissan FD42 120hp @ 3000RPM
Transmission: Borg Warner 70 Series
Prop: 18" 3-blade bronze
Navigation & Systems:
Simrad NSS7 (2015)
Koden Depth Sounder
Simrad AC21 Autopilot
Hydrive Skipper Series 1 Hydraulic Ram
Tanks:
Fuel: 200L (in keel)
Water: 2 x 250L Stainless Steel
Accommodation:
3 cabins (Queen, Double, Single)
Extra daybed double & couch
Fitted fans & USB ports
Rig & Sails:
Cutter-rigged sloop
Bluewave stainless fittings
10mm & 8mm SS cable standing rigging
Mast steps & double spreaders
Reefit & Reefurl furlers (Genoa & Staysail)
Mainsail with lazyjacks
Allyacht Spars Boom
Extras:
Full stainless steel safety rails
Foldable dodger with new cover (2023)
This boat is an affordable, off-grid lifestyle choice for the right person -- liveaboard-ready and priced with flexibility for genuine interest.
No time wasters please
Cheers!
Currently berthed in Hervey Bay -- affordable marina living with berth transferable to new owner.
We're open to offers and open to trade for the right deal -- vehicle, tiny house, caravan, or possibly another boat. Looking for the right people who will appreciate what this boat offers.
This is not a production boat -- it's a tough, capable steel yacht with good bones, perfect for someone fit and handy who isn't afraid of a few ongoing jobs here and there. She's solid, roomy, and ready for coastal or liveaboard life.
Specs:
Model: 1981 Kaufman Full Cabin Yacht
Length: 12.16m | Beam: 4.15m | Draft: 2m
Hull: Steel, canoe stern, centre cockpit
Engine: Nissan FD42 120hp @ 3000RPM
Transmission: Borg Warner 70 Series
Prop: 18" 3-blade bronze
Navigation & Systems:
Simrad NSS7 (2015)
Koden Depth Sounder
Simrad AC21 Autopilot
Hydrive Skipper Series 1 Hydraulic Ram
Tanks:
Fuel: 200L (in keel)
Water: 2 x 250L Stainless Steel
Accommodation:
3 cabins (Queen, Double, Single)
Extra daybed double & couch
Fitted fans & USB ports
Rig & Sails:
Cutter-rigged sloop
Bluewave stainless fittings
10mm & 8mm SS cable standing rigging
Mast steps & double spreaders
Reefit & Reefurl furlers (Genoa & Staysail)
Mainsail with lazyjacks
Allyacht Spars Boom
Extras:
Full stainless steel safety rails
Foldable dodger with new cover (2023)
This boat is an affordable, off-grid lifestyle choice for the right person -- liveaboard-ready and priced with flexibility for genuine interest.
No time wasters please
Cheers!
Price
AU $40,000 Negotiable
Vessel Name
Wabi Sabi
Launch Year
1981
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Beam
4.15
Draft
2
Displacement
13T light
Keel / Ballast
Fin
Vessel Location
Hervey Bay Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
AUAED000083Q12
Registration
VM771Q
Rego Expiry
21/10/2024
Designer
Kaufman
Builder
Unknown
Hull Material
Steel
Decks Material
Steel
Engine
Nissan FD42 120hp @ 3000RPM Marinized by Diecon [1]
Borg Warner 70 series Transmission
Prop 18" 3 Blade Bronze
Fuel Capacity 200 Litres in Keel
Engine Make
Nissan
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
120
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
250
Max Speed
8knots
Propulsion
Sail and motor
Thrusters
Nil
Genset
Nil
Fuel
200L
Water
2 x 150L
Dinghy
Optional extra a few available
Outboard
Optional extra a few available
Covers
Yes as pictured
Accommodation
Starboard cabin with Ecosa queen mattress 2021,1 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,240 support and USB, Vetus hatch 2023
Aft cabin with double Matilda Eclipse Mattress from Makin Mattress 2023,2 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,1 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,240 support and USB, Vetus hatch 2023
Forward cabin with single mattress from makin mattress 2022,1 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,240 support and USB, Vetus hatch 2023
Aft cabin with double Matilda Eclipse Mattress from Makin Mattress 2023,2 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,1 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,240 support and USB, Vetus hatch 2023
Forward cabin with single mattress from makin mattress 2022,1 x caframo sirocco 360 fans 2023,240 support and USB, Vetus hatch 2023
Cabins
3
Berths
6
Shower
Room for but not installed
Toilet
1 composting
Air-Con
Portable option available
Galley
New layout
Refrigeration
90ltr 12v Brass monkey Bar Fridge 2020
Kings draw fridge/frezzer x 2
Kings draw fridge/frezzer x 2
Freezer
As above
Stove
Dometic Origo 6100 Alcohol Stove 2019 - not installed and Ikea Induction Hob - Tillreda 2000w
Water-Maker
Nil
Hot Water
Yes, basic under sink approx 5L
Ground Tackle
Track - Genoa X 2 Ronstan Series 30 Track Black 1500mm RC1300-1.5
Cars - Genoa X 2 Ronstan S30 Sliderod Gonoa Car 160mm Plunger Stop RC53030 MWL: 1700kg BL: 3400kg Weight. 848kg
Anchor 50 Pund CQ
Rigging replaced 2017 checked 2022 when demasted and maststep replaced with SS
Cars - Genoa X 2 Ronstan S30 Sliderod Gonoa Car 160mm Plunger Stop RC53030 MWL: 1700kg BL: 3400kg Weight. 848kg
Anchor 50 Pund CQ
Rigging replaced 2017 checked 2022 when demasted and maststep replaced with SS
Safety Gear
Danbouy 2019
Side portholes in cabin Vetus Maxwell opening portholes
Side portholes in cabin Vetus Maxwell opening portholes
Bilge Pumps
1500 ltr Bilge pump Johnson Rule Float switch
Life Raft
Nil
Epirb
GME MT406G EPIRB x 1
Life Jackets
4 life jackets from level 100 to 150 different ages and sizes
Flares
Yes
Electrics
Silva 125 Compass
Simrad NSS7 2015
Koden Depth Sounder
Simrad AC21 Autopilot
Anomater
Hydrive Skipper Series 1 model 216 Hydraulic Ram
Marine Stereo
Pair 6inch marine grade speakers
Simrad NSS7 2015
Koden Depth Sounder
Simrad AC21 Autopilot
Anomater
Hydrive Skipper Series 1 model 216 Hydraulic Ram
Marine Stereo
Pair 6inch marine grade speakers
Sail Inventory
Main Sail Bag with Lazy Jacks
Muir Anchor Windlass VRC600 Wiring Renewed 2018, battery replaced 2022 Moved forward 2018
Mast Aluminium (de masted 2022 new SS mast step and painted)
All Yacht Spars Boom
Rigging Stainless Steel Replaced July 2017, serviced and checked 2022 while de masted
Furlers Jib Reef Furl Genoa Almasts
Winches Barient 8p x2 serviced 2024
Hutton Arco/Barlow X 2 servied 2024
Whisker pole (bent)
Anchors 50 Pound CQR x1
Main Sail New as at Apr 2019
Jib Age unknown, reasonable condition, sunstrips replaced 2019
Genoa Age unknown, reasonable condition, sunstrips replaced 2019
Track - Genoa X 2 Ronstan Series 30 Track Black 1500mm RC1300-1.5
Cars - Genoa X 2 Ronstan S30 Sliderod Gonoa Car 160mm Plunger Stop RC53030 MWL: 1700kg BL: 3400kg Weight. 848kg
Muir Anchor Windlass VRC600 Wiring Renewed 2018, battery replaced 2022 Moved forward 2018
Mast Aluminium (de masted 2022 new SS mast step and painted)
All Yacht Spars Boom
Rigging Stainless Steel Replaced July 2017, serviced and checked 2022 while de masted
Furlers Jib Reef Furl Genoa Almasts
Winches Barient 8p x2 serviced 2024
Hutton Arco/Barlow X 2 servied 2024
Whisker pole (bent)
Anchors 50 Pound CQR x1
Main Sail New as at Apr 2019
Jib Age unknown, reasonable condition, sunstrips replaced 2019
Genoa Age unknown, reasonable condition, sunstrips replaced 2019
Track - Genoa X 2 Ronstan Series 30 Track Black 1500mm RC1300-1.5
Cars - Genoa X 2 Ronstan S30 Sliderod Gonoa Car 160mm Plunger Stop RC53030 MWL: 1700kg BL: 3400kg Weight. 848kg
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Daniel Hauser
Telephone
Hervey Bay QLD
Australia
Australia