Ron Given 12m Custom Built Just Listed

LUCKY PUNCH - 12m Custom Ron Given Powercat

**Twin 225hp Mercury Four-Strokes | Joystick Control | Under 200 Hours | Huge Entertaining Deck**

If you're looking for a powercat with serious space, comfortable cruising ability and a stack of recent upgrades, **Lucky Punch** deserves a look.

Designed by renowned New Zealand naval architect **Ron Given**, this custom-built 12m powercat was constructed in New Zealand in 2003 and offers an impressive combination of cruising comfort, shallow draft and entertaining space.

The big-ticket upgrade has already been done, with **twin counter-rotating Mercury 225hp four-stroke outboards fitted in December 2023**, currently showing **less than 200 hours**.

They are paired with **SeaStar Optimus electronic steering and Mercury joystick control**, making manoeuvring around marinas and tight spaces significantly easier.

Navigation equipment includes a **Simrad NSS 16-inch EVO3**, Mercury VesselView 502 engine display and integrated autopilot.

### Highlights

* 12m Ron Given-designed power catamaran
* Twin Mercury 225hp four-stroke outboards
* Engines fitted December 2023
* Less than 200 hours
* Mercury joystick control
* SeaStar Optimus electronic steering
* Integrated autopilot
* Simrad NSS 16-inch EVO3
* Mercury VesselView 502
* Muir anchor winch fitted 2025
* New radio in 2025
* Victron battery charger installed 2025 with remote phone monitoring
* Mase IS 2.5 diesel generator with Yanmar engine
* Approx. 664L fuel capacity
* Approx. 300L fresh water
* Shallow draft of approx. 0.5m with engines raised
* Huge upper entertaining deck
* Sleeps up to 7 depending on configuration
* Large rear swim platform
* BBQ area ready to go

### Built for Cruising & Entertaining

Lucky Punch offers **two cabins sleeping four**, plus a large upper-deck daybed that converts into a double sleeping area at night.

Roll-down Sunbrella canvas provides privacy around the upper deck, while the dining table can also convert into an additional single berth.

The upper deck is one of the boat's standout features, comfortably accommodating around **10 people** and providing a fantastic space for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying sunset drinks.

The rear swim platform gives easy access to the water for swimming, snorkelling, diving or fishing.

### Performance

**Cruise:** Approx. 15 knots at 3,200 rpm
**WOT:** Approx. 24 knots

The high tunnel clearance and wave-piercing style hull design help provide a comfortable and level ride through chop.

### Galley & Amenities

The vessel features a practical modern galley, toilet, shower, two cabins, dining area and BBQ setup.

The shower is currently cold water only. The previous hot-water system was removed in 2019, however the gas and plumbing remain in place for future reinstallation.

### Dimensions

**Length Overall:** 12m
**Waterline Length:** Approx. 10m
**Beam:** 4.5m
**Draft:** Approx. 0.5m engines raised / 0.9m engines lowered

### Fuel & Water

**Fuel:**
326L starboard
338L port
**Total approx. 664L**

**Water:**
2 x 150L tanks
**Total approx. 300L**

### Electrical & Generator

* 3 house batteries
* 2 engine-start batteries
* 1 generator battery
* Victron battery charger - 2025
* Remote phone monitoring
* Mase IS 2.5 diesel generator
* Dedicated generator diesel tank

### Ground Tackle

* Large main anchor
* 20m of 8mm chain
* 90m anchor rope
* Spare anchor
* Additional approx. 90m rope
* Vetus Maxwell rope and chain supplied in 2019

### Condition

Lucky Punch is an custom-built vessel perfect for family adventures and fishing trips with the boys..

She would benefit from a professional cut and polish and some general minor maintenance, however substantial investment has already been made in the major mechanical, steering and electronics upgrades.

For a buyer prepared to give her some attention, this is a lot of boat with **low-hour modern outboards, joystick control, huge entertaining space and comfortable cruising capability**.

**Lucky Punch is well worth an inspection for anyone looking for a unique and highly versatile 12m powercat. **