Georges Auzepy-Brenneur 43ft Ketch Mowgli - Rolled steel - 2024 Survey and Ultrasound
Price
NZ $87,500 Or nearest offer
Currency
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Vessel Location
Opua Bay of Islands
Launch Year
1982
Hull Material
Steel Som erust spots around port holes and gunnels
Recent surveys with documented hull ultrasound (Nov 2024), major upgrades and substantial recent investment distinguish this vessel from most steel yachts currently listed.
Bare Necessities (formerly Marcella)
NZD $87,500 ONO - Bay of Islands, New Zealand
1982 Dutch-built 43ft rolled steel ketch - Custom Mogli design. Offshore-capable cruiser offered as-is, where-is. Surveys available to genuine buyers.
Recent Investment
Over $37,000 invested since late 2024 (new sails, charging, ground tackle, electronics, safety). Receipts available.
Surveys
Full vessel survey + hull ultrasound (Nov 2024)
Engine survey (2024)
Rigging survey (Nov 2024)
Specs
Draft 1.8M
LOA 43ft (13.1m), disp. ~13,000kg
Ford Ebro 4cyl diesel 40kW, 2,133 hrs
Fuel 350L, Water 450L
NZ duty&GST paid
Accommodation (8 berths)
Stern double + crew double + 2 singles + saloon berths. 1.85m headroom. Forward workshop/sail storage. Large stern lazarette.
New/Upgraded Since Nov 2024
New North mainsail + stack pack
New North mizzen + stack pack
32kg Rocna + 80m chain
2 x 200W solar + 2 x Victron MPPT
120A alternator, ZM6 regulator (+ spare)
Victron BMV-715
Spare 120Ah AGM (2024) ready to install
(Current fitted: 130Ah AGM start, 260Ah AGM house)
B&G Vulcan V9, B&G V60B VHF/AIS, Starlink, Royal Mariner barometer.
Ocean Signal EPIRB1.6-person liferaft (in test) + new cradle & hydrostatic release.
Force 10 LPG stove/oven installed & certified 2026.
New/Upgraded Within Last 4 Years (Prior Ownership)
Genoa
Roller furler
Standing rigging
Extras
Older headsails, mizzen staysail, 2 x asymmetrics, Robertson AP2500 autopilot, Sailomat windvane, Flares, Taylors diesel heater/cooktop, Natures Head toilet, manuals + original plans. Fire extinguishers (some due servicing).
Tender
Aqua Marina 5m inflatable. Tohatsu 3.5hp 2-stroke New 2025.
Condition
Structurally sound per 2024 ultrasound. Minor surface rust around some portholes and sections of gunnels; cosmetic paint touch-ups required. Priced accordingly.
Nov 2024 Hull ultrasound, rigging and engine surveys available.
Inspection by appointment.
Bare Necessities (formerly Marcella)
NZD $87,500 ONO - Bay of Islands, New Zealand
1982 Dutch-built 43ft rolled steel ketch - Custom Mogli design. Offshore-capable cruiser offered as-is, where-is. Surveys available to genuine buyers.
Recent Investment
Over $37,000 invested since late 2024 (new sails, charging, ground tackle, electronics, safety). Receipts available.
Surveys
Full vessel survey + hull ultrasound (Nov 2024)
Engine survey (2024)
Rigging survey (Nov 2024)
Specs
Draft 1.8M
LOA 43ft (13.1m), disp. ~13,000kg
Ford Ebro 4cyl diesel 40kW, 2,133 hrs
Fuel 350L, Water 450L
NZ duty&GST paid
Accommodation (8 berths)
Stern double + crew double + 2 singles + saloon berths. 1.85m headroom. Forward workshop/sail storage. Large stern lazarette.
New/Upgraded Since Nov 2024
New North mainsail + stack pack
New North mizzen + stack pack
32kg Rocna + 80m chain
2 x 200W solar + 2 x Victron MPPT
120A alternator, ZM6 regulator (+ spare)
Victron BMV-715
Spare 120Ah AGM (2024) ready to install
(Current fitted: 130Ah AGM start, 260Ah AGM house)
B&G Vulcan V9, B&G V60B VHF/AIS, Starlink, Royal Mariner barometer.
Ocean Signal EPIRB1.6-person liferaft (in test) + new cradle & hydrostatic release.
Force 10 LPG stove/oven installed & certified 2026.
New/Upgraded Within Last 4 Years (Prior Ownership)
Genoa
Roller furler
Standing rigging
Extras
Older headsails, mizzen staysail, 2 x asymmetrics, Robertson AP2500 autopilot, Sailomat windvane, Flares, Taylors diesel heater/cooktop, Natures Head toilet, manuals + original plans. Fire extinguishers (some due servicing).
Tender
Aqua Marina 5m inflatable. Tohatsu 3.5hp 2-stroke New 2025.
Condition
Structurally sound per 2024 ultrasound. Minor surface rust around some portholes and sections of gunnels; cosmetic paint touch-ups required. Priced accordingly.
Nov 2024 Hull ultrasound, rigging and engine surveys available.
Inspection by appointment.
Price
NZ $87,500 Or nearest offer
Vessel Name
Bare Necessities (formally Marcella)
Launch Year
1982
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Beam
3.85
Draft
1.8M
Displacement
13000kg
Keel / Ballast
Steel
Vessel Location
Opua Bay Of Islands
Region
North Island
Use
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Designer
Georges Auzepy-Brenneur Architecte Naval
Builder
Built in Holland
Hull Material
Steel Som erust spots around port holes and gunnels
Decks Material
Steel with Teak trim
Engine
Ford Ebro 4cyl diesel - Engine intercooling - exhaust external water cooling. November 2024 engine survey available.
Engine Make
Ford
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2141
Fuel Consumption
1.8L/hour @ 1000 rpm
Cruise Speed
6-7 kts (1100 - 1300)
Fuel
350
Water
450
Dinghy
Aqua Marina 5M
Outboard
New 2025: Tohatsu 3.5 HP 2-stroke
Accommodation
Stern cablin double (2). Forward cabin double (2) + single bunks (2). 2 x single in gallery (2) = 8
Cabins
2
Berths
8
Toilet
Natures Head Composting
Galley
Starboard side
Refrigeration
Small fridge under bunk in main gallery. Isotherm.
Stove
NEW 2026: Force 10 LPG 2 ring stove + oven installed & certified 2026.
Life Raft
Ocean Safety - ISO - 6 person < 24 hr. Liferaft. Next Inspection OCT-2027.
Epirb
Ocean Signal EPIRB1
Flares
In test. Cruising & Dinghy.
Fire Protection
5 fire extinguishers. 2 in test.
Electrics
120A alternator with ZM6 switching regulator (+ Spare)
130Ah AGM start, 260Ah AGM house
EPEVER 2KW Full Sine Wave Inverter
New 2025: 2 x 200W solar + 2 x Victron MPPT 75 | 15, Victron BMV-715
Spare 120Ah AGM (2024) ready to install
130Ah AGM start, 260Ah AGM house
EPEVER 2KW Full Sine Wave Inverter
New 2025: 2 x 200W solar + 2 x Victron MPPT 75 | 15, Victron BMV-715
Spare 120Ah AGM (2024) ready to install
Electronics / Navigation
NEW 2025: B&G V60-B, Vulcan V9. Starlink receiver.
Sail Inventory
New 2025: North sails Main + Stack Pack. North Sails Mizzen + Stack Pack.
Genoa and roller furler replaced 4 years ago. Inventry includes Older headsails, mizzen staysail, 2 x asymmetrics.
Genoa and roller furler replaced 4 years ago. Inventry includes Older headsails, mizzen staysail, 2 x asymmetrics.
Mast / Rigging
Standing rigging replaced by previous owner 4 years ago. 2024 rigging survey available.
Deck Gear
New 2025: Rocna 32kg + 80M of galvanised chain.
Remarks
Good condition for its age as per the surveys. Some minor rust around some portholes and gunnels.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Simon Houston
Telephone
Opua Bay of Islands
New Zealand
New Zealand