Southern Cross 23 Live aboard pocket cruiser
Currency
Length
23' - 7.01m
Vessel Location
Bowen QLD
Launch Year
1987 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The vessel is a refitted & modified southern cross 23 ft., and now presents as an Off Grid live a board pocket cruiser
The initial fitout started in late 2023 and has been constantly upgraded while undertaking a leisurely cruise along the east coast ( QLD. ) 2023 / 2024 / 2025. Visiting many off shore islands & anchorages. As U will see further down there is a new rig designed to bring all of the handling of the sail ie. Raising, lowering, triming & reefing etc. Within the safety of the cockpit. The solar tower has 650 watts of Solar imput & the battery bank is 500 amp hrs. The 12 / 240 v fridge freezer & TV are just out of warranty also the 4 stroke OB. Now @ 270 hrs, it's warranty expired this month ( July ) In late 2023 I cruised the vessel from Bowen to Tin Can Bay at the southern end of Fraiser Island. ( NOTE. With the 5ft. 6" draft keel retracted U only need less than 500mm @ low water to remain afloat at anchor, or U can dry out in the usually calmer shallower area's of most anchorages. Then it's just an easy walk ashore if not wanting to deploy the dinghy } Ariving in Tin can Bay in September 2023 I Installed a new rig & imported sail. Then spent some time in the sandy straits Returning to Bowen this July 2025 That add's up to around 1100 + nm. Down & back so I think she has proven to be offshore capable & the permanent live a board pocket cruiser. This boat is always kept sea ready & could be your change of life direction. So Bring your personals & CHARLIE ASH. No swaps, pay pal, dodgy bank detail requests or the like will suffice As U read on & digest all of the specifications & extras I think I have answered most questions here But feel free to ask.
With 78 Years of life passed including 50 years plus at sea I have set the vessel up to be comfortable and totally OFF GRID as a live a board easily handled pocket cruiser for one including the new air mattress fitted this week. Maybe U could include a microwave the 3500 watt inverter could easily handle it. So She is no longer suitable for racing around the buoys with a crew of 6 !!!
PS the private marina berth rental in Bowen to be negotiated & retained by the purchaser if so desired.
Evan if U are only looking at a spot to park up for a while or even retire Quietly where else can U find a home with water frontage and access to all amenities including Bar, Restaurant & off street parking etc. For $12,000.
The initial fitout started in late 2023 and has been constantly upgraded while undertaking a leisurely cruise along the east coast ( QLD. ) 2023 / 2024 / 2025. Visiting many off shore islands & anchorages. As U will see further down there is a new rig designed to bring all of the handling of the sail ie. Raising, lowering, triming & reefing etc. Within the safety of the cockpit. The solar tower has 650 watts of Solar imput & the battery bank is 500 amp hrs. The 12 / 240 v fridge freezer & TV are just out of warranty also the 4 stroke OB. Now @ 270 hrs, it's warranty expired this month ( July ) In late 2023 I cruised the vessel from Bowen to Tin Can Bay at the southern end of Fraiser Island. ( NOTE. With the 5ft. 6" draft keel retracted U only need less than 500mm @ low water to remain afloat at anchor, or U can dry out in the usually calmer shallower area's of most anchorages. Then it's just an easy walk ashore if not wanting to deploy the dinghy } Ariving in Tin can Bay in September 2023 I Installed a new rig & imported sail. Then spent some time in the sandy straits Returning to Bowen this July 2025 That add's up to around 1100 + nm. Down & back so I think she has proven to be offshore capable & the permanent live a board pocket cruiser. This boat is always kept sea ready & could be your change of life direction. So Bring your personals & CHARLIE ASH. No swaps, pay pal, dodgy bank detail requests or the like will suffice As U read on & digest all of the specifications & extras I think I have answered most questions here But feel free to ask.
With 78 Years of life passed including 50 years plus at sea I have set the vessel up to be comfortable and totally OFF GRID as a live a board easily handled pocket cruiser for one including the new air mattress fitted this week. Maybe U could include a microwave the 3500 watt inverter could easily handle it. So She is no longer suitable for racing around the buoys with a crew of 6 !!!
PS the private marina berth rental in Bowen to be negotiated & retained by the purchaser if so desired.
Evan if U are only looking at a spot to park up for a while or even retire Quietly where else can U find a home with water frontage and access to all amenities including Bar, Restaurant & off street parking etc. For $12,000.
Price
AU $12,000 Firm
Vessel Name
Wollfie
Launch Year
1987 approximate
Length
23' - 7.01m
Beam
8' 2"
Draft
300 mm keel raised 1.73m keel down ( and anywhere in between )
Displacement
2000 kg approx. Loaded cruising trim.
Keel / Ballast
410 kg cast swing keel in perfect unblemished condition epoxy coated before antifoul. Controlled by 12 v. Inertia braked 40 to 1 winch
Vessel Location
Bowen Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising, Live Aboard
HIN
Ser. No. 4765050
Registration
Exempt. Ql
Designer
Southern cross marine Melbourne
Builder
Southern Cross Marine Melbourne
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fiber glass GRP.
Engine
Late 2023 Parsun 4hp. Extra long leg sail boat drive
Engine Make
Parsun
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
4hp No rego possible or required in QLD
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Engine Hours
270
Fuel Consumption
1.2 lts / hr. ( equates to 350 nm. + ) @ 1400 RPM. @ 5 kts. ( with the fuel capicity of 90 lts. )
Max Speed
6 kits
Cruise Speed
5 kts averaging 4.7 kts ( 1300 RPM. ) when motoring in light head wind & chop. ( 10 kts. ) calculated over a 72 hr. Non stop Passage
Propulsion
OB
Genset
Solar 650 watts imput & 500 amp hrs. Of battery Storage
Fuel
90 lts.
Water
200 lts. All up, the Original tank of 100 lts. Plus 2 quality 55 lt. Bladders Easily 40 days, I have stretched it out to 60 days just to test myself.
Dinghy
The New 8ft Hypalon dinghy is unused & still packed in it's travel bag. NZ import ( not Chinese junk )
Covers
Boom cover & tarp awning
Accommodation
Forward large single bunk. ( new mattress ) Dinette & fridge / freezer starboard side & Galley to port
Cabins
1
Berths
1. Large single The 2 quarter berths now used for storage but I Still have the bunk cushions
Shower
12v hand held rechargeable.
Toilet
New composting toilet, National parks & marina Legal Not a Pump Out ( the medium used is fine ground coconut husks cheap as chips @ the local hardware )
Entertainment
TV & CD radio
Air-Con
Open the hatches. Plus 5 Dorade vents
Galley
A Super safe capillary alcohol stove is a 2 burner Italian import metho for those not in the know. The sink has a manual fresh water pump plus a12v. Salt water pump.
Refrigeration
Brass monkey split fridge freezer 45 lts.
Freezer
12 volt / 240 volt
Stove
Alcohol ( metho for those who don't know )
Water-Maker
Catch rain.
Hot Water
Solar bag, for the cockpit shower using a 12v rechargeable hand held shower unit.
Ground Tackle
5kg Bruce + 130 ft of 8 & 6 m short link galv chain shackled to140 ft of 20mm 3 strand nylon rope last tested in cyclone Alfred at a sustained 50 kts over 4 hrs.
Safety Gear
As required by QLD Transport
Bilge Pumps
1 Electric portable
Life Raft
The rubber duck ??
Epirb
U will need your own
Life Jackets
2
Flares
As required by MSQ
Fire Protection
Extinguisher & fire blanket
Electrics
12v. Plus 240v shore power & battery chargers by 2. Also 6 units of LED lighting with bug zappers
Inverters by 2. A 300 & A 3500 watt.
Inverters by 2. A 300 & A 3500 watt.
Electronics / Navigation
Separate sounder & sonar + a GPS. Combination chart, course. Speed over ground & depth, VHF radio
Auto tiller pilots x 2.
Auto tiller pilots x 2.
Sail Inventory
1 new imported balanced Lug Sail mounted on a furling boom, all sail handling is from the safety of the cockpit
the sail crafted by Realy Simple Sails
the sail crafted by Realy Simple Sails
Mast / Rigging
Free standing alloy
All sail raised & lowered & adjusted from safety of cockpit.
halyards, topping lifts & all other running rigging fitted new January 2025.
All sail raised & lowered & adjusted from safety of cockpit.
halyards, topping lifts & all other running rigging fitted new January 2025.
Deck Gear
4 winches plus many blocks & cleats
The massive anchoring cleat & hardwood backing block have also been tested in a sustained 50kts over 4 hrs
The massive anchoring cleat & hardwood backing block have also been tested in a sustained 50kts over 4 hrs
Remarks
The new sail was made by Michael Storer ( from my initial Drafted sail plan ) of Realy Simple Sails to fit the furling boom modified design of the balanced lug sail rig
The private marina berth rental in Bowen ( can be negotiated with purchaser. Bowen is the northern gateway to the Whitsunday Is. )
Haul out & insurance have remained @ under $1000 each over the last 3 years and the new notice for renewal was still under $850... Where as A 40 footer would be at least $6500 inclusive for insurance & haulout that's with U doing all the work yourself " food for though "
The term SEA READY means just that. I will only need to top up the food, water, & fuel if leaving to undertake a cruise. Not like some vessels where Many Dollars & weeks of extra work are required just to leave the Mooring.
The private marina berth rental in Bowen ( can be negotiated with purchaser. Bowen is the northern gateway to the Whitsunday Is. )
Haul out & insurance have remained @ under $1000 each over the last 3 years and the new notice for renewal was still under $850... Where as A 40 footer would be at least $6500 inclusive for insurance & haulout that's with U doing all the work yourself " food for though "
The term SEA READY means just that. I will only need to top up the food, water, & fuel if leaving to undertake a cruise. Not like some vessels where Many Dollars & weeks of extra work are required just to leave the Mooring.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Bruce Shanks
Telephone
Bowen QLD
Australia
Australia