Hitchhiker 40 Sailing Catamaran
Currency
Length
40' - 12.19m
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Qld
Launch Year
1987
Hull Material
Composite Ply Glass Epoxy
Hitchhiker 40 Sailing Catamaran
Comfortable, Off-Grid, Coastal Cruiser - Now $130K
Located: Pacific Point (Horizon Shores QLD | Australian Registered | Ready for Inspection
This proven liveaboard catamaran has just completed 4 years of successful cruising along the Queensland coast. She's self-sufficient, recently refitted, and ready for her next adventure. Just step aboard and sail.
Brand new standing rigging & forebeam (cutter-style rig)
Twin 25HP Yamaha 4-stroke outboards - reliable & economical
Polycraft tender with 15HP outboard
3 helm stations - including internal helm for all-weather comfort
Raymarine hydraulic autopilot with remote & dual chart plotters
AIS-ready & top-of-mast WiFi system
Off-Grid Power & Comfort
1400W solar + 1300Ah+ Renogy LiFePO4 lithium bank
2 x 3000W inverters
Watermaker: 80L/hr
Freshwater flush toilet
Galley-down layout with generous storage
Why You'll Love It
Liveaboard ready - no major spend required
Off-grid - cruise, fish, surf, and explore anywhere
Proven and practical design by John Hitch
Great headroom throughout - comfortable for tall crew
Easy to sail, maintain, and enjoy
Let's Talk
Available for viewing by appointment at Jacobs Well
Serious buyers only.
Contact Jason book inspection
Comfortable, Off-Grid, Coastal Cruiser - Now $130K
Located: Pacific Point (Horizon Shores QLD | Australian Registered | Ready for Inspection
This proven liveaboard catamaran has just completed 4 years of successful cruising along the Queensland coast. She's self-sufficient, recently refitted, and ready for her next adventure. Just step aboard and sail.
Brand new standing rigging & forebeam (cutter-style rig)
Twin 25HP Yamaha 4-stroke outboards - reliable & economical
Polycraft tender with 15HP outboard
3 helm stations - including internal helm for all-weather comfort
Raymarine hydraulic autopilot with remote & dual chart plotters
AIS-ready & top-of-mast WiFi system
Off-Grid Power & Comfort
1400W solar + 1300Ah+ Renogy LiFePO4 lithium bank
2 x 3000W inverters
Watermaker: 80L/hr
Freshwater flush toilet
Galley-down layout with generous storage
Why You'll Love It
Liveaboard ready - no major spend required
Off-grid - cruise, fish, surf, and explore anywhere
Proven and practical design by John Hitch
Great headroom throughout - comfortable for tall crew
Easy to sail, maintain, and enjoy
Let's Talk
Available for viewing by appointment at Jacobs Well
Serious buyers only.
Contact Jason book inspection
Price
AU $99,500 Firm
Vessel Name
Pursuit
Launch Year
1987
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
20 ft
Draft
1.2m
Displacement
9500kg
Keel / Ballast
Stub keels (beachable)
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising, Live Aboard
Registration
ASM41Q,
Rego Expiry
20/08/2026
Designer
John Hitch
Hull Material
Composite Ply Glass Epoxy
Decks Material
Ply Glass Epoxy
Engine
High Thrust 2020, good condition serviced regularly, plenty of spare parts if needed.
Engine Make
Yamaha
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
25
Fuel Type
Petrol : Unleaded
Engine Hours
900
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
900
Fuel Consumption
4L per hour @ 2900rpm approx
Cruise Speed
5-6 knots engines up to 12 knots undersail
Propulsion
Outboard Motor
Water
1000L
Dinghy
Polycraft 3m (Extra $4500)
Outboard
15hp Yamaha
Covers
Boom Tent
Accommodation
2 double beds
Cabins
2
Berths
Sleeps 4
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Entertainment
Stereo & TV, up mast wifi
Galley
Starboard down
Refrigeration
Dometic Standup
Freezer
Dometic 65 Fridge/Freezer
Water-Maker
Seawater Pro 80L per hour 240volt pump runs off inverter or genset
Hot Water
Dual 240 v 12volt 10Litres
Ground Tackle
Rocna anchor 10mm Galv Chain 70m
Safety Gear
Various
Bilge Pumps
2
Epirb
2
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
1000ah LiPo split systems
Electronics / Navigation
2 chartplotters
Sail Inventory
130% Genoa, Symmetrical Spinnaker in Sock, Inner foresail/storm sail, Main 18m off water
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom
Deck Gear
Winches
Remarks
Australian Registration for South Pacific Cruising
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Jason Mustukas
Telephone
Gold Coast Qld
Australia
Australia