72' Iconic Cruising Yacht Silver Fern Just Listed

The truly exceptional bluewater yachts don't just get talked about, they get proven. And few yachts embody that pedigree quite like Silver Fern.

Built on a robust steel hull and completely rebuilt to exacting standards, Silver Fern is a 72-foot world-cruising yacht with a remarkable history. Having already completed an extraordinary 12-year circumnavigation across 72 countries, she has since undergone an extensive $1.1M+ refit and upgrade program between 2020-2025, transforming her into a fully equipped, commercially compliant expedition yacht capable of taking on any ocean with confidence.

Now offered for sale, Silver Fern represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true long-range cruising vessel with serious offshore credentials, modern systems, and proven performance.

Her recent upgrades and key features include:

- New Yanmar 124hp Engine (2022)
- New Mast, Standing & Running Rigging
- 6 New Sails including 2026 Mainsail & Carbon Genoa (2024)
- Full Vessel Rewire to Current Safety Standards
- Hydraulic Steering System (New pumps & components 2025)
- 7kW Generator + Solar, Wind & Hydro Power Generation
- Starlink Connectivity for Global Coverage
- Watermaker (140L/hr) + New Hot Water System (2026)
- Two 8-Man SOLAS Life Rafts (Serviced 2025)
- Extensive Safety Equipment to MNZ Unlimited Survey Standard
- Two RIB Tenders + Honda Outboards
- Maxwell Windlass with New Gearbox (2025)
- Side Power Bow Thruster
- Full Electronics Suite (B&G, Simrad, Radar, AIS)

Designed as a raised salon staysail sloop, Silver Fern offers exceptional visibility from the interior helm station, making long passages safer and more comfortable. Her spacious layout includes three generous cabins, two bathrooms, a fully equipped galley, and a standout walk-in engine room, features rarely found in yachts of this size.

On deck, she is set up for short-handed sailing, with all lines led aft, electric winches, and a practical, safe cockpit layout. Below, the warm timber finishes, ample storage, and intelligent design create a comfortable liveaboard environment suited for extended cruising or expedition charter work.

With over 100,000 nautical miles sailed in the past six years alone, including multiple ocean crossings, Rolex Sydney Hobarts, and extensive Pacific exploration - Silver Fern has proven herself time and time again in demanding offshore conditions.

Strong, capable, and extensively upgraded, Silver Fern is the definition of a serious bluewater yacht, equally suited to private adventure, global cruising, or commercial expedition use.

Opportunities to acquire a vessel of this calibre, with such an extensive upgrade history and proven track record, are incredibly rare.

Please contact the team at Sydney Marine Brokerage today to arrange a private inspection or request further information.

Sydney Marine Brokerage is the exclusive Australian agent and distributor for Grand Soleil Yachts, Sasga Yachts, CL Yachts the L30 One design Yacht and Makai Yachts. In addition to new boat sales, the team at Sydney Marine Brokerage also manage a highly regarded and professional pre-owned brokerage business, selling second hand vessels.

Our head office is located on Sydney's beautiful Pittwater at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, we look forward to assisting you in your future boating endeavours.

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