Kennedy 46 Just Listed

A rare opportunity to own Chancery -- a classic New Zealand launch with enduring style, pedigree, and presence.

Chancery is an immaculate Kennedy 46, tastefully enhanced by the renowned Upfold-designed "Elite" style hardtop, giving her a distinctive profile and a level of refinement seldom found in vessels of this era.

Built by Kennedy Boats to exacting standards in triple-diagonal kauri with GRP sheathing, and later further refined by Vaudrey-Miller Boatbuilders with the addition of the Upfold hardtop, she stands as a fine example of traditional New Zealand craftsmanship.

Presented in outstanding condition, Chancery reflects meticulous long-term ownership and a no-compromise maintenance programme, with well over $300,000 invested in recent years. A full exterior repaint in 2024, covering the hull, topsides, flybridge, and cockpit surfaces, gives her a crisp, near-new presentation, complemented by a 2021 interior paint-out and beautifully finished exterior varnish work.

Powered by twin 250hp Volvo TAMD60C turbo diesels and serviced annually, she offers comfortable, economical cruising at 14-15 knots. Her proven sea-kindliness has been demonstrated across many passages on New Zealand's northern east coast, including a Wellington/Marlborough Sounds passage some years ago. Underwater exhausts keep her remarkably quiet underway, while twin stations with Morse controls and a Side-Power bow thruster provide confident, easy manoeuvring.

Inside, Chancery has the warmth and character expected of a well-built classic launch, with teak joinery, a generous saloon, a practical galley and dinette, and a cleverly integrated flybridge accessed internally -- a highly sought-after Kennedy feature. Accommodation is well considered, with four forward berths, an aft owner's cabin with ensuite, and the option of an additional flybridge berth.

Chancery comes to market ready to enjoy, with servicing current and recent works including antifoul, prop-speed, engine servicing, and a polish completed in February 2026.

Elegant, capable, and fastidiously maintained, Chancery is one of the finest Kennedys afloat -- a premium classic launch, ready for her next discerning owner.

Call us today for more information on this vessel or to arrange an inspection as she is not on our Sales arena but is in a inner city marina or stop by our Westhaven-based Floating Sales Arena.