Argonaut Single Mast Sloop Motor Sailer
Currency
Length
60' 0" - 18.29m
Vessel Location
Darwin NT
Launch Year
1989
Hull Material
Steel 6mm Steel Plate, Hard Chine
COMING SOON!
No crowds. No traffic. Just you, the fish, remote tropical islands, and an off-grid powerhouse that can take you anywhere--and keep you there comfortably.
Pandora IV is set up as an expedition-style liveaboard with big solar, big storage, and a history of big adventures. We've raised a child on her, fished untouched waters, walked on islands where the only footprints are ours, and called paradise our backyard.
She's the real deal - and if off-grid freedom is your thing, you'll know it the moment you step aboard.
BUILT FOR THE ADVENTURER
* Pandora IV is a rock solid, steel motor sailing yacht, purpose built for long term, off grid cruising.
* She's what we call an expedition style liveaboard:
* Self sufficient, rugged, and incredibly reliable
* Massive storage for fuel, water, food, and supplies
* High output solar system = full independence
* Spacious interior with two double cabins and a single
* Safe and simple to operate as a couple
* Fast over the water.
We've sailed her up the East Coast, through the Great Barrier Reef, across to PNG and the Solomons, and deep into the Kimberley wilderness. She's taken us everywhere and never once let us down.
LIFE ON PANDORA IV Looks Like:
* Cooking chilli mud crabs on deserted beaches
* Swimming at coral atolls where the only footprints are yours
* Sundowners under the stars with not another boat in sight
* Streaming your favourite shows from the most remote anchorages
* Working remotely while exploring paradise, set up for digital nomads who want income and adventure
* Living with simplicity, serenity, and complete freedom
COMFORT WHERE IT COUNTS
One of the underrated joys of owning a 60ft vessel like Pandora IV is her speed. When you need to catch a tide, cross a bar, or slip into a remote river mouth before nightfall, she gets you there. Fast enough to arrive, drop anchor, and still be barefoot on deck with sundowners in hand
The aft deck is where the magic happens... Huge, shaded, and made for living. With a solid stainless steel frame and drop down shades for full tropical protection, it's your all day, all weather outdoor living zone. Perfect for morning coffee, fish cleaning, sunset dinners, or stretching out with a book while the world drifts by. It's the heart of Pandora IV, where stories are told, drinks are poured, and every good day ends.
And at the aft deck is where you'll find one of Pandora IV's most practical luxuries, an electric transom and swim platform. With the push of a button, it lowers smoothly into the water to create the perfect spot for a morning dip or to launch the tinny. No winches. No lifting. No fuss. It's one of those things you don't know you need until you have it.
WORK FROM ANYWHERE (If you want!)
I've run my business remotely from Pandora IV for over 5 years - Zoom calls with ocean views, content uploaded from anchor, and invoices sent just before a sunset swim. If you've ever wanted to work from anywhere... This is truly it.
INTERIOR & FIT OUT
Step inside and you'll feel it immediately--warm, timeless, and beautifully crafted. Pandora IV's interior is fitted out in New Guinea Rosewood, giving her a rich, natural elegance that only deepens with age.
The saloon features built in seating and a stunning hand-carved dining table--crafted by master carver John Wayne in the Solomon Islands. It's both an artwork and a centrepiece.
Accommodation includes two private cabins:
* A forward cabin with a queen width bed
* An aft cabin with a double and single berth (plus a former second single now converted into deep shelving)
* Massive storage throughout, including drawers, hanging lockers, and generous under bed space in the aft cabin
GALLEY & COOKING
The galley is fully equipped for comfortable liveaboard life, with a 4 burner gas cooktop, oven, grill, microwave, and dedicated pantry. There's a huge amount of storage for long term provisioning, making meal prep easy whether you're at anchor for a week or cruising for months.
Out on the aft deck, the Weber BBQ takes it to the next level. Practical, reliable, and perfect for grilling up fresh fish, mud crabs, or beach day leftovers with zero fuss.
KEY FEATURES
* Expedition-ready: built for long-term, off-grid living
* Huge fuel, water, refrigeration, and storage capacity
* Robust solar system = full power independence
* Comfortable layout: 2 double cabins + 1 single
* Stainless steel-framed shaded aft deck with drop-down UV blinds--perfect for tropical entertaining
* Electric transom with automatic raise/lower swim platform--no winching, no sweat
* Swim platform doubles as tender/tinny storage
* Easy to handle - set up for single-handed sailing
* ICOM HF marine transceiver - worldwide communication + weather data access
* Starlink for full digital connectivity
* Interior fit-out in warm, solid New Guinea Rosewood
* Practical galley: 4-burner gas hotplates, oven and grill, microwave + pantry
* Weber BBQ on aft deck for next-level outdoor meals
* Reliable Ford 360 engine
Multiple stainless steel upgrades above deck: handrails, rub rail, gunnel gussets, scupper frames, hatch combs, bollard plates, awning & clears frames--too numerous to mention
WATERMAKER
During our cruising through the Pacific Islands and East Coast of Australia, the 100L per hour water maker was an essential part of daily life, running reliably to keep us fully self sufficient. In recent years, while exploring the Kimberley region and Top End of WA, we've had the luxury of abundant rainwater and waterfall access, so the unit has been professionally bedded down and has not been in use.
WHY ARE WE SELLING?
After 24 incredible years, raising our daughter and exploring remote tropical islands, ancient landscapes and living life on our terms, it's time for new adventures. Pandora IV is ready right now for a new family or couple to take the helm and write their next chapter. Pandora IV is ideally located in Darwin, a fantastic jumping off point for any adventurer, as a starting point for the Kimberley and Indonesia.
We didn't just sail her - we lived a full chapter of our lives aboard her. She's held our stories, our memories, and the rhythm of our everyday life. And every sunset, every snorkel in crystal clear tropical waters, every barra, every barefoot dinner, lives in her bones.
WALK ON, WALK OFF SALE
This is a true walk on, walk off sale. Pandora IV comes fully equipped with everything you need to untie the lines and start your adventure today. From cookware and tools, a fully stocked kitchen, your very own "Bunnings" workshop and comfort. Just pack your clothes and swimmers, there's nothing to do but step aboard and sail away.
SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY
Priced to sell. Available for inspection in Darwin
Call Brian
Instagram: @lifeonpandora (https://www. Instagram. Com/lifeonpandora) for more photos and a peek inside some of the real life adventures on offer.
Saloon, outside, deck and additional photos will be added soon.
She's a lifestyle, a legacy, and a launchpad to a completely different way of living.
She's not just built for adventure, she's built for YOUR adventure.
A life less ordinary is waiting.
Will you answer the call?
No crowds. No traffic. Just you, the fish, remote tropical islands, and an off-grid powerhouse that can take you anywhere--and keep you there comfortably.
Pandora IV is set up as an expedition-style liveaboard with big solar, big storage, and a history of big adventures. We've raised a child on her, fished untouched waters, walked on islands where the only footprints are ours, and called paradise our backyard.
She's the real deal - and if off-grid freedom is your thing, you'll know it the moment you step aboard.
BUILT FOR THE ADVENTURER
* Pandora IV is a rock solid, steel motor sailing yacht, purpose built for long term, off grid cruising.
* She's what we call an expedition style liveaboard:
* Self sufficient, rugged, and incredibly reliable
* Massive storage for fuel, water, food, and supplies
* High output solar system = full independence
* Spacious interior with two double cabins and a single
* Safe and simple to operate as a couple
* Fast over the water.
We've sailed her up the East Coast, through the Great Barrier Reef, across to PNG and the Solomons, and deep into the Kimberley wilderness. She's taken us everywhere and never once let us down.
LIFE ON PANDORA IV Looks Like:
* Cooking chilli mud crabs on deserted beaches
* Swimming at coral atolls where the only footprints are yours
* Sundowners under the stars with not another boat in sight
* Streaming your favourite shows from the most remote anchorages
* Working remotely while exploring paradise, set up for digital nomads who want income and adventure
* Living with simplicity, serenity, and complete freedom
COMFORT WHERE IT COUNTS
One of the underrated joys of owning a 60ft vessel like Pandora IV is her speed. When you need to catch a tide, cross a bar, or slip into a remote river mouth before nightfall, she gets you there. Fast enough to arrive, drop anchor, and still be barefoot on deck with sundowners in hand
The aft deck is where the magic happens... Huge, shaded, and made for living. With a solid stainless steel frame and drop down shades for full tropical protection, it's your all day, all weather outdoor living zone. Perfect for morning coffee, fish cleaning, sunset dinners, or stretching out with a book while the world drifts by. It's the heart of Pandora IV, where stories are told, drinks are poured, and every good day ends.
And at the aft deck is where you'll find one of Pandora IV's most practical luxuries, an electric transom and swim platform. With the push of a button, it lowers smoothly into the water to create the perfect spot for a morning dip or to launch the tinny. No winches. No lifting. No fuss. It's one of those things you don't know you need until you have it.
WORK FROM ANYWHERE (If you want!)
I've run my business remotely from Pandora IV for over 5 years - Zoom calls with ocean views, content uploaded from anchor, and invoices sent just before a sunset swim. If you've ever wanted to work from anywhere... This is truly it.
INTERIOR & FIT OUT
Step inside and you'll feel it immediately--warm, timeless, and beautifully crafted. Pandora IV's interior is fitted out in New Guinea Rosewood, giving her a rich, natural elegance that only deepens with age.
The saloon features built in seating and a stunning hand-carved dining table--crafted by master carver John Wayne in the Solomon Islands. It's both an artwork and a centrepiece.
Accommodation includes two private cabins:
* A forward cabin with a queen width bed
* An aft cabin with a double and single berth (plus a former second single now converted into deep shelving)
* Massive storage throughout, including drawers, hanging lockers, and generous under bed space in the aft cabin
GALLEY & COOKING
The galley is fully equipped for comfortable liveaboard life, with a 4 burner gas cooktop, oven, grill, microwave, and dedicated pantry. There's a huge amount of storage for long term provisioning, making meal prep easy whether you're at anchor for a week or cruising for months.
Out on the aft deck, the Weber BBQ takes it to the next level. Practical, reliable, and perfect for grilling up fresh fish, mud crabs, or beach day leftovers with zero fuss.
KEY FEATURES
* Expedition-ready: built for long-term, off-grid living
* Huge fuel, water, refrigeration, and storage capacity
* Robust solar system = full power independence
* Comfortable layout: 2 double cabins + 1 single
* Stainless steel-framed shaded aft deck with drop-down UV blinds--perfect for tropical entertaining
* Electric transom with automatic raise/lower swim platform--no winching, no sweat
* Swim platform doubles as tender/tinny storage
* Easy to handle - set up for single-handed sailing
* ICOM HF marine transceiver - worldwide communication + weather data access
* Starlink for full digital connectivity
* Interior fit-out in warm, solid New Guinea Rosewood
* Practical galley: 4-burner gas hotplates, oven and grill, microwave + pantry
* Weber BBQ on aft deck for next-level outdoor meals
* Reliable Ford 360 engine
Multiple stainless steel upgrades above deck: handrails, rub rail, gunnel gussets, scupper frames, hatch combs, bollard plates, awning & clears frames--too numerous to mention
WATERMAKER
During our cruising through the Pacific Islands and East Coast of Australia, the 100L per hour water maker was an essential part of daily life, running reliably to keep us fully self sufficient. In recent years, while exploring the Kimberley region and Top End of WA, we've had the luxury of abundant rainwater and waterfall access, so the unit has been professionally bedded down and has not been in use.
WHY ARE WE SELLING?
After 24 incredible years, raising our daughter and exploring remote tropical islands, ancient landscapes and living life on our terms, it's time for new adventures. Pandora IV is ready right now for a new family or couple to take the helm and write their next chapter. Pandora IV is ideally located in Darwin, a fantastic jumping off point for any adventurer, as a starting point for the Kimberley and Indonesia.
We didn't just sail her - we lived a full chapter of our lives aboard her. She's held our stories, our memories, and the rhythm of our everyday life. And every sunset, every snorkel in crystal clear tropical waters, every barra, every barefoot dinner, lives in her bones.
WALK ON, WALK OFF SALE
This is a true walk on, walk off sale. Pandora IV comes fully equipped with everything you need to untie the lines and start your adventure today. From cookware and tools, a fully stocked kitchen, your very own "Bunnings" workshop and comfort. Just pack your clothes and swimmers, there's nothing to do but step aboard and sail away.
SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY
Priced to sell. Available for inspection in Darwin
Call Brian
Instagram: @lifeonpandora (https://www. Instagram. Com/lifeonpandora) for more photos and a peek inside some of the real life adventures on offer.
Saloon, outside, deck and additional photos will be added soon.
She's a lifestyle, a legacy, and a launchpad to a completely different way of living.
She's not just built for adventure, she's built for YOUR adventure.
A life less ordinary is waiting.
Will you answer the call?
Price
AU $198,750 No more to pay - sail away
Vessel Name
Pandora IV
Launch Year
1989
Length
60' 0" - 18.29m
Beam
4.7m
Draft
1.5m
Displacement
25 tonne loaded
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel / Lead Ballast
Vessel Location
Darwin Nt
Region
Northern Territory
Use
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
HIN
AUWWA178713
Registration
ACE43Q
Rego Expiry
01/07/2026
Designer
Argonaut
Builder
John DeLange
Hull Material
Steel 6mm Steel Plate, Hard Chine
Decks Material
Steel
Engine
Make/Model: Ford 360
Type: Naturally aspirated straight 6
Fuel: Diesel
Cooling: Heat exchanger (freshwater cooled)
Horsepower: 120
Cylinders: 6-cylinder configuration
Ignition: Injector
Transmission: PRM Newage 3:1
Starting: Electric start
Maintenance: Simple mechanical setup, easy to service
Parts Availability: Spare motor in storage - FREE.
Reputation: Known for reliability, strong torque, and long life
Use Case: Perfect for liveaboard cruising - strong, steady, and dependable when it counts
Engine Make
Ford
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
120
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1683
Fuel Consumption
9lts/hr at 1200 revs
Max Speed
10 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Direct shaft drive
Genset
3KVA
Fuel
800
Water
1000 litres
Dinghy
Aluminium 3.3m
Outboard
Yamaha 15hp + Spare outboard 15hp Parsons
Covers
Huge canvas aft deck awning and new clears.
Expansive aft deck ideal for entertaining or relaxing
Full stainless steel frame + drop-down UV shades
Outdoor dining + lounging space
Designed for tropical living, full shade coverage, and airflow.
Sail covers in navy blue.
Expansive aft deck ideal for entertaining or relaxing
Full stainless steel frame + drop-down UV shades
Outdoor dining + lounging space
Designed for tropical living, full shade coverage, and airflow.
Sail covers in navy blue.
Accommodation
Pandora IV offers spacious, well-designed liveaboard comfort with two private cabins, ideal for a couple or small family.
The main cabin features a queen width bed, ample shelving, and smart storage options.
The forward cabin has a double and a single berth, with a former second single berth now cleverly converted into a deep storage shelf.
There's plenty of room to move, and loads of storage throughout, cupboards, hanging lockers, drawers, and massive under-bed storage in the forward cabin ideal for long-term cruising.
Whether you're full timing or adventuring seasonally, the interior is both practical and inviting.
The main cabin features a queen width bed, ample shelving, and smart storage options.
The forward cabin has a double and a single berth, with a former second single berth now cleverly converted into a deep storage shelf.
There's plenty of room to move, and loads of storage throughout, cupboards, hanging lockers, drawers, and massive under-bed storage in the forward cabin ideal for long-term cruising.
Whether you're full timing or adventuring seasonally, the interior is both practical and inviting.
Cabins
2
Berths
Sleeps 5 in 2 doubles & 1 single.
Shower
Hot water shower inside, cold deck shower outside on electric transom.
Toilet
Electric marine toilet with holding tank.
Entertainment
The heart of Pandora IV is her warm and inviting saloon with wrap around searing, designed for comfort, connection, and easy living. Plush seating surrounds a true centrepiece - a hand-carved timber dining table created by master carver John Wayne of the Solomon Islands. It's more than a table... It's a conversation starter and a work of art.
There's ample shelving and built-in storage throughout, plus a TV, HF radio and safety equipment and chart table and space to unwind or entertain in style. Whether you're sharing meals, planning your next passage, or simply putting your feet up after a swim, this space offers the kind of atmosphere that feels like home.
There's ample shelving and built-in storage throughout, plus a TV, HF radio and safety equipment and chart table and space to unwind or entertain in style. Whether you're sharing meals, planning your next passage, or simply putting your feet up after a swim, this space offers the kind of atmosphere that feels like home.
Galley
The galley is fully equipped for comfortable liveaboard life, with a 4-burner gas cooktop, oven, grill, microwave, and dedicated pantry. There's a huge amount of storage for long-term provisioning, making meal prep easy, whether you're at anchor for a week or cruising for months.
Out on the aft deck, the Weber BBQ takes it to the next level - practical, reliable, and perfect for bacon and egg brekky, grilling up fresh fish, roasts, or entertaining with zero fuss.
Out on the aft deck, the Weber BBQ takes it to the next level - practical, reliable, and perfect for bacon and egg brekky, grilling up fresh fish, roasts, or entertaining with zero fuss.
Refrigeration
2 x large upright fridge freezer, 12 volt.
Freezer
As above, 2 x separate door freezer on top of fridge.
Stove
4 burner gas cook top with grill and oven.
Water-Maker
100L/hour unit, used daily during Pacific cruising. Professionally bedded down in recent years.
Hot Water
15 litre, dual 240v and engine heating
Ground Tackle
Heavy duty Hutton Arco anchor winch. New gal chain, 80 CQR plus spare chain and 70 CQR.
Safety Gear
3 EPIRBS
Life Jackets
Radios - HF, VHF
Starlink
Life Jackets
Radios - HF, VHF
Starlink
Bilge Pumps
Automatic Bilge Pump, emergency 240v submersible dewatering pump, High capacity.
Epirb
3
Life Jackets
Multiple
Flares
Multiple
Fire Protection
Multiple fire extinguishers
Electrics
Solar Panels: 5 new, 400w solar panels with 3 x Victron regulators.
Batteries: 3 x banks, 200 amp hour AGM, sealed 12 volt batteries.
Batteries: 3 x banks, 200 amp hour AGM, sealed 12 volt batteries.
Electronics / Navigation
Navigation: We have a plethora of navigation charts for Australia and the South Pacific, however all our navigation is now done via Navionics app and used via our tablet.
Multiple GPS, NavMan, HF Radio Radar.
Depth sounder, 950 Coursemaster Autopilot.
Multiple GPS, NavMan, HF Radio Radar.
Depth sounder, 950 Coursemaster Autopilot.
Sail Inventory
Halsey Lidgard sails.
Main sail, medium weight cruising sale.
Heavy duty genoa on furler with UV protection.
Stay sail/storm jib on furler with UV protection
Main sail, medium weight cruising sale.
Heavy duty genoa on furler with UV protection.
Stay sail/storm jib on furler with UV protection
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast/Stainless steel wire rigging with stainless steel fittings.
Deck Gear
Genoa tailing winches:
Barient 28 self tailing winch.
Lewmar 58 automatic, self tailing, hands free electric
Furling winch: Arco 40 self tailing winch
Mainsail winch: Arco 40 self tailing winch
Arco 40 mainsail brake winch.
Other deck gear:
Main sail boom traveller
Storm jib travellers
Heavy duty boom brakes
Stainless steel bollards
Barient 28 self tailing winch.
Lewmar 58 automatic, self tailing, hands free electric
Furling winch: Arco 40 self tailing winch
Mainsail winch: Arco 40 self tailing winch
Arco 40 mainsail brake winch.
Other deck gear:
Main sail boom traveller
Storm jib travellers
Heavy duty boom brakes
Stainless steel bollards
Presentation
Remarks
Pandora IV is a genuine walk-on, sail-away vessel. We're leaving her fully stocked with everything you need to begin your adventure immediately. That includes:
A fully equipped galley with cookware, utensils, and appliances including coffee machine
An impressive collection of tools, ropes, rigging spares, safety gear, and boat maintenance supplies
A Bunnings-level workshop of spare parts and clever storage solutions
Fishing rods and tackle, and so many of the small, essential things that are often missing in private sales
Nothing to do but step aboard, provision your food, and set your course. We've set her up to live comfortably and self-sufficiently - because that's how we lived on her.
A fully equipped galley with cookware, utensils, and appliances including coffee machine
An impressive collection of tools, ropes, rigging spares, safety gear, and boat maintenance supplies
A Bunnings-level workshop of spare parts and clever storage solutions
Fishing rods and tackle, and so many of the small, essential things that are often missing in private sales
Nothing to do but step aboard, provision your food, and set your course. We've set her up to live comfortably and self-sufficiently - because that's how we lived on her.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Brian Laughlin
Telephone
Darwin NT
Australia
Australia