Simpson 14M Aluminium - Nearly ready Just Listed

14m Simpson Aluminium Offshore Cruising Catamaran Project - Major Build Completed
Location: Queensland, Australia
Serious bluewater cruising catamaran project based on a Simpson design, being a lengthened version of the proven KTR catamaran.
This vessel has been professionally and substantially constructed with the major structural work completed, including hulls, bulkheads, cockpit structure and major engineering components already acquired.
A rare opportunity for an experienced sailor, marine builder or cruising couple to complete a very capable offshore aluminium catamaran without starting from scratch.

Principal Dimensions
o Length Overall: 14 metres
o Beam: 7.2 metres
o Draft: 1 metre
o Bridgedeck Clearance: 800 mm

Construction
o Aluminium construction
o Hull plating:
o 4 mm plate to waterline
o 3 mm above waterline
o Cabin top forward section in 4 mm plate
o Keels:
o 12 mm bottom plate
o 5 mm sides and floors
The hulls are structurally complete with:
o Forward bulkheads completed
o Mast bulkheads completed
o Cockpit bulkheads completed
o Cockpit floor and beams completed
o Floor lockers and lids completed
The cockpit seating and lockers are fabricated but left removable to simplify installation of helm and engine control systems.
Main cabin and forward cabin roofs/decks intentionally left unfitted to facilitate easier installation of interior fitout and systems.

Engines & Propulsion
Twin unused:
o Nanni marinised Kubota diesel engines
o 29 HP each
o Gearboxes included
o Still in original shipping crates
Also included:
o Twin stainless steel propeller shafts
o Spare shafts
o Seahawk feathering bronze propellers
o Plastimo exhaust systems
o Morse controls

Rig & Spars
High-quality professionally manufactured rig package including:
o 18 metre anodised aluminium mast by All Yacht Spars, Queensland
o Tapered masthead section
o Boom by Seldén
o Complete standing rigging
o Dyform rigging with Norseman terminals
o Internal halyard arrangements
o Mast foot fittings and sheaves completed
Sails include:
o New mainsail by Michael Hunt Sails, Townsville
o Various headsails included

Steering & Deck Equipment
Included:
o Stainless steel helm wheel
o Aluminium pedestal
o Steering chain and sprocket systems
o Steering compass
o Muir 12V anchor winch
o 140 metres galvanised anchor chain
o Stainless rudder shafts and hardware
o Stanchions and toe rails

Tanks & Systems
Included:
o Aluminium fuel tanks
o Water tanks
o Sullage tanks
o Engine control conduits already installed

Timber & Materials Included
o Myrtle beech
o Western red cedar
o Deck and cockpit grate timber
o Additional marine materials and components

Vessel Status
This is a substantial and genuine offshore cruising catamaran project with major structural work already completed and many expensive engineering components already acquired.
The vessel is not registered and is being offered as a project vessel.
Suitable for:
o Offshore cruising
o Liveaboard conversion
o Expedition cruising
o Long-range passagemaking

Inspection
Inspection welcomed for serious buyers.
Additional photographs, build details and component information available upon request.
Queensland, Australia.
Enquiries invited from genuine purchasers only.

The information contained within this listing has been compiled by TYBB from information provided by the owner, TYBB accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies which may appear in this inventory.