Adams 12 Centre Cockpit CAPABLE AND COMFORTABLE PERFORMANCE CRUISER!
Currency
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Vessel Location
Kettering TAS
Launch Year
1978
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The Adams 12 is widely regarded as one of Joe Adams' most successful designs, combining timeless lines with the performance, balance, and seaworthiness that made his yachts so sought after. First launched in the 1970s, the design quickly earned a reputation for being both fast and forgiving, with a fine entry, generous beam, and powerful hull shape that delivers excellent stability offshore. The centre cockpit configuration enhances safety and visibility while also creating a practical interior layout with separation between living and sleeping areas, a rare luxury in yachts of this size. Equally capable as a competitive club racer or a comfortable passage-maker, the Adams 12 remains an enduring favourite for sailors who appreciate a yacht that inspires confidence in all conditions. "Tooantoo" is a good example of the design and was built in 1978 by the Trewatha Brothers in VIC. The vessel was purchased by the current owner in 2009 and has since been enjoyed for local cruising in the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania. It has also been significantly upgraded during his ownership including a NEW VOLVO 30HP DIESEL ENGINE INSTALLED IN 2015, NEW 2023 REEFIT FURLER AND FORESTAY, 2009 CHAIN PLATES REPLACED, 2014 12V MUIR ANCHOR WINCH INSTALLED, AND VETUS HOLDING TANK FOR THE TOILET INSTALLED. With its size, versatility, and capability, this is a vessel that ticks all the boxes, and offers a great entry into the world of sailing!
Stepping inside, the quality teak fitout creates a warm and welcoming ambience. The spacious saloon features a generous folding leaf dinette, with seating for 6 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. The L-shaped galley is to starboard and is equipped with a generous fridge and freezer, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, a portable cooktop, and excellent storage for extended stays onboard. The accommodation is ideal for cruising with family and friends, or even as a comfortable liveaboard. There is a generous private cabin aft, double v-berth forward, and two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with a private bathroom with an electric toilet with holding tank, H/C shower, and vanity.
Outside, the cockpit is deep, safe, and well set up for easy shorthanded sailing. Most of the lines are led back to the cabin top, the mainsheet and primary winches are in easy reach of the helm, and the furling headsail, make the vessel easily managed by even a novice sailor. Aft is the comfortable princess seat across the stern, providing a great space to take in the views. There is easy access forward around the wide side decks, and the electric anchor winch and Rocna anchor are ideal for easy nights on the hook.
This vessel is powered by the 2015 Volvo D1-30 30HP Diesel Engine with only 590hrs on the clock. This has been serviced annually by the local Volvo dealer, and provides easy and economical cruising at 6 knots.
Rarely does a yacht of this size, build quality, and pedigree come to market at such an accessible price. This Adams 12 is the perfect opportunity to begin your sailing adventures in a yacht that can do it all. For more information please call Jo Breen on or Jack Allison on .
Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.
Stepping inside, the quality teak fitout creates a warm and welcoming ambience. The spacious saloon features a generous folding leaf dinette, with seating for 6 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. The L-shaped galley is to starboard and is equipped with a generous fridge and freezer, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, a portable cooktop, and excellent storage for extended stays onboard. The accommodation is ideal for cruising with family and friends, or even as a comfortable liveaboard. There is a generous private cabin aft, double v-berth forward, and two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with a private bathroom with an electric toilet with holding tank, H/C shower, and vanity.
Outside, the cockpit is deep, safe, and well set up for easy shorthanded sailing. Most of the lines are led back to the cabin top, the mainsheet and primary winches are in easy reach of the helm, and the furling headsail, make the vessel easily managed by even a novice sailor. Aft is the comfortable princess seat across the stern, providing a great space to take in the views. There is easy access forward around the wide side decks, and the electric anchor winch and Rocna anchor are ideal for easy nights on the hook.
This vessel is powered by the 2015 Volvo D1-30 30HP Diesel Engine with only 590hrs on the clock. This has been serviced annually by the local Volvo dealer, and provides easy and economical cruising at 6 knots.
Rarely does a yacht of this size, build quality, and pedigree come to market at such an accessible price. This Adams 12 is the perfect opportunity to begin your sailing adventures in a yacht that can do it all. For more information please call Jo Breen on or Jack Allison on .
Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.
Price
AU $79,500
Vessel Name
Tooantoo
Boat Reference
Tooantoo
Launch Year
1978
Length
39' 4" - 12.00m
Beam
3.71m
Draft
2.06m
Displacement
7,264kg
Keel / Ballast
Cast lead fin keel
Vessel Location
Kettering Tas
Region
Tasmania
Use
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
HIN
AUWWA157986HT8
Designer
Joe Adams
Builder
Trewatha Bros
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Teak decking over a solid moulded fibreglass deck
Engine
NEW in 2015 Volvo D1-30 Diesel Engine
Professionally serviced May 2025
Engine Make
Volvo
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
30HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
590hrs
Cruise Speed
6 Knots
Propulsion
2015 130S saildrive with two blade prop
Fuel
225L
Water
570L
Covers
Mainsail Cover
Accommodation
Excellent accommodation for cruising with family and friends. There is a generous double v-berth forward, spacious private aft cabin with two single berths, and two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Shower
H/C Shower in bathroom
Toilet
Toilet with a Vetus holding tank
Entertainment
Radio/CD Player/Bluetooth
Galley
L-Shaped galley with excellent fridge and freezer space, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and extensive storage for longer stays onboard.
Refrigeration
99L Eutectic Fridge
Freezer
72L Eutectic Freezer
Stove
Portable camping style stove (Roden installed cooker uses Compressed Natural Gas which is not available in TAS)
Hot Water
Hot water from engine
Ground Tackle
2014 Muir Storm 1250 Electric Stainless Steel Anchor Winch
Rocna 15kg Anchor with 50 metres x chain
Large sand anchor
Smaller plough anchor with separated chain & rope
Rocna 15kg Anchor with 50 metres x chain
Large sand anchor
Smaller plough anchor with separated chain & rope
Safety Gear
V sheet
Deck & Life Lines
Emergency steerage
Deck & Life Lines
Emergency steerage
Bilge Pumps
Electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump from cockpit & electric shower bilge pump
Epirb
GME ACCUSAT EPIRB
Flares
Inshore Flare Kit
Fire Protection
3 x Fire Extinguishers and 1 X Fire blanket
Electrics
12V System throughout
Engine Start Battery
House Battery
Engine Start Battery
House Battery
Electronics / Navigation
Lowrance Elite -7M Chart & Navigation System with emergency MOB Setting,
Seafarer 700 Depth Sounder
GME VHF Radio
Seafarer 700 Depth Sounder
GME VHF Radio
Sail Inventory
Mainsail with 3 reefs
Furling Genoa
Yankee (can be usd on the furler)
Staysail
Spinnaker
Storm Jib
Trisail
Furling Genoa
Yankee (can be usd on the furler)
Staysail
Spinnaker
Storm Jib
Trisail
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom
Stainless Steel standing rigging (replaced 2009)
Chain plates replaced 2009
NEW 2023 Forestay and Reefit Furler
Stainless Steel standing rigging (replaced 2009)
Chain plates replaced 2009
NEW 2023 Forestay and Reefit Furler
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Derwent Boat Sales
Telephone
Address
Derwent Sailing Squadron Office:
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart TAS Australia
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart TAS Australia
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