Adams 12
Currency
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Vessel Location
Paramount International Yacht Brokerage
Launch Year
1983
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Pedigree, history and heritage describe this fast and comfortable Adams 12.
Huge price reduction to meet the market. I am a serious about selling this boat sooner than later. This is the best Adams you will find. I have another project to move on to so I am a keen seller. If this interests you please make an offer. The boat is currently in Bundaberg. I plan to sail it to Mooloolaba by Oct 15th 2026.
The important ingredients: All new rigging March 2024, Powered by a rebuilt Perkins 4-108 with less than 100 hours installed in April 2025. Rebuilt injector pump. Full service Oct 2026. Keel and keel bolts sound and secure. The latest Raymarine Axiom suite including Quantum radar. New stainless through hull fittings in 2022.10 winches recently serviced with everything controlled from the cockpit. 4 x VHF plus HF radios, near new lifejackets and safety equipment. Wired for Starlink. Anti-fouled March 2025. An out of water insurance survey from August 2026 is available for serious enquiries. Receipts available for more than $59k spent since 2023.
Designed by Joe Adams, this aft cockpit version was built in 1983 by the Trewartha Brothers in Warrnambool Victoria for a member of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club Vic to compete in the 1984 Sydney Hobart race. (and again in 1988). This Adams 12 is known and respected as a safe, fast, vice-free offshore capable cruising yacht with a remarkably successful racing record and pedigree. Carina is comprehensively equipped and has benefited from a solid program of continuous upgrades and maintenance. The well-laid-out cruising interior with 6'2" headroom makes for comfortable cruising. The vessel is set up to be safely sailed single handed, or by a couple or a small family.
Huge price reduction to meet the market. I am a serious about selling this boat sooner than later. This is the best Adams you will find. I have another project to move on to so I am a keen seller. If this interests you please make an offer. The boat is currently in Bundaberg. I plan to sail it to Mooloolaba by Oct 15th 2026.
The important ingredients: All new rigging March 2024, Powered by a rebuilt Perkins 4-108 with less than 100 hours installed in April 2025. Rebuilt injector pump. Full service Oct 2026. Keel and keel bolts sound and secure. The latest Raymarine Axiom suite including Quantum radar. New stainless through hull fittings in 2022.10 winches recently serviced with everything controlled from the cockpit. 4 x VHF plus HF radios, near new lifejackets and safety equipment. Wired for Starlink. Anti-fouled March 2025. An out of water insurance survey from August 2026 is available for serious enquiries. Receipts available for more than $59k spent since 2023.
Designed by Joe Adams, this aft cockpit version was built in 1983 by the Trewartha Brothers in Warrnambool Victoria for a member of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club Vic to compete in the 1984 Sydney Hobart race. (and again in 1988). This Adams 12 is known and respected as a safe, fast, vice-free offshore capable cruising yacht with a remarkably successful racing record and pedigree. Carina is comprehensively equipped and has benefited from a solid program of continuous upgrades and maintenance. The well-laid-out cruising interior with 6'2" headroom makes for comfortable cruising. The vessel is set up to be safely sailed single handed, or by a couple or a small family.
Price
AU $58,000 Make an offer
Boat Reference
Y0017
Launch Year
1983
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
3.71
Draft
2.2
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with lead ballast
Vessel Location
Paramount International Yacht Brokerage
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising
Designer
Joe Adams
Builder
Trewartha Bros Warrnambool
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
4-108
Engine Make
Perkins
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
100 hr since complete rebuild
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
220 ltr
Water
Pressure hot and cold system with 450 litres capacity (approx) in two tanks. Jabsco pressure pump and manual water pump.
Dinghy
Tender: Finn Spin Drift 3.0 metre polyethylene with catamaran style hull mounted on stainless davits at rear. 2 paddles and life jackets. Spare drain
Outboard
Outboard: Vortex 3.6 HP 2 stroke, as new. Spare fuel.
Accommodation
The cockpit is sheltered by a spray dodger and bimini. A substantial table with cup holders makes this a popular space to relax at anchor. Below the deck, the teak fit-out is all quality. Aft, to port and starboard, are double quarter berths. The dinette with a fold-leaf table is midship with settees around and opposite. The cushions and upholstery were new in 2022. The bathroom (with shower) is forward of the bulkhead. Forward again to the roomy V berth cabin with a single bunk. Saloon berths are set up with lee-cloths. Sleeps 6 in comfort and can accommodate up to 8.
Berths
8 Berths
Shower
One
Toilet
Toilet: Jabsco twistlock manual marine toilet, new in August 2024. New Macerator pump and 60 litre waste tank March 2024
Entertainment
Entertainment: Pioneer Bluetooth stereo. LED 12v TV/DVD in saloon.
Galley
The L-shaped galley is strategically located to service both the cockpit and dinette. It is an excellent sea galley; there is plenty of bench space for food preparation and storage sufficient for extended cruises. The top-loading Danfoss fridge/freezer, the gimballed Roden gas stove/oven and the large stainless steel sink with cold/hot water all within easy reach of the cook.
Refrigeration
The top-loading Danfoss fridge/freezer,
Freezer
The top-loading Danfoss fridge/freezer,
Stove
The gimballed Roden gas stove/oven
Hot Water
Hot Water: 30L off engine and 240V, new stainless 30 litre HWS installed Dec 2023. Hot/cold shower,
Ground Tackle
Anchor and Chain: Maxwell 2500 chain and rope anchor windlass with circuit breaker and control switch at the windlass and in cockpit. Primary anchor - 20kg Manson supreme with 60M galvanised 10mm chain on bow roller. Spare anchor - 16kg Manson supreme with chain and rope rode.
Safety Gear
1 x manual self inflating jacket. 8 x150N Life jackets plus 4 x safety harnesses. Lifebuoy: Danbuoy
3 x paddles
First Aid kit
Carbon Monoxide / LPG alarm. Grab bag near exit containing red and orange flares, knives, space blanket etc.
3 x paddles
First Aid kit
Carbon Monoxide / LPG alarm. Grab bag near exit containing red and orange flares, knives, space blanket etc.
Bilge Pumps
2 x Electric bilge pumps, both auto or manual. 2 x manual bilge pumps
Life Raft
RFD Sea sava life raft 2018 secured on deck.
Epirb
GME 406Mhz EPIRB, exp 2028.
Life Jackets
Ample
Flares
1 x manual self inflating jacket. 8 x150N Life jackets plus 4 x safety harnesses.
Fire Protection
Fire Protection: Manual Extinguishers plus fire blanket.
Electrics
Electrics: 400w solar on rear davits. Lithium batteries 280 ah total, new in 2022,40A DC to DC charger, Battery charge monitor. 240V shore power with lead and outlets. LED internal lighting LED Masthead tricolor. All Navigation lights current and tested. Ships clock, Barometer and Hygrometer. USB outlets to nav table and helm.
Electronics / Navigation
Electronics: Navpod at the helm: Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth, Speed, Hydraulic Autopilot and Raymarine Axiom 9+. ICOM IC M330 VHF Marine radio at Nav station with GPS and AIS and MOB, and 1 x ICOM IC-M710 HF radio at Nav station. ICOM IC M45 VHF at helm. 1 x Uniden Atlantis 270 6 watt and 1 x Uniden MHS127 hand held VHF radios, both floating. AIS tested and working. The Wifi network enables the Raymarine screen to be duplicated and controlled from a phone or an android tablet or i-Pad.
Radar: Raymarine Quantum radar with wifi repeater
Compass: Richie Power Damp stabilized compass.
Radar: Raymarine Quantum radar with wifi repeater
Compass: Richie Power Damp stabilized compass.
Sail Inventory
Sail Inventory:
# 1 Radial cut genoa mylar/carbon in good condition on Almast REEFIT C furler, new in 2024.
Mainsail - fully battened, 3 reefing points,
Storm Jib
Asymmetric Spinnaker in launch chute as new.
Spare main. (older)
Sails serviced by Quantum sails in 2022.
# 1 Radial cut genoa mylar/carbon in good condition on Almast REEFIT C furler, new in 2024.
Mainsail - fully battened, 3 reefing points,
Storm Jib
Asymmetric Spinnaker in launch chute as new.
Spare main. (older)
Sails serviced by Quantum sails in 2022.
Mast / Rigging
Mast/Rigging: Double-swept spreader fractional rig with check stays. Lazy jacks and boom bag. Spinnaker pole. Standing and running rigging all new in March 2024. Boom rollers re-bushed with new pins, outhaul system also replaced in March 2024. Furler: A new Almast REEFIT C Genoa furler and forestay were installed in March 2024.
Deck Gear
Deck Gear: 2 x Arco 55 Primary ST winches, 2 x Arco 43 ST, 2 x Arco 40,4 x Arco 30 ST on cabin top for halyards and other sail controls. All rebuilt with factory parts in 2020. Rope jammers on cabin top for sail control lines. Cabin-top mounted mainsheet traveler.
Remarks
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Paramount Yacht Brokerage
Telephone
Address
Suite 7 Ground Floor
28 Commercial Drive
Gold Coast QLD Australia
28 Commercial Drive
Gold Coast QLD Australia
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