Carbineer 46 Pilothouse Ketch EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, FULLY UPGRADED! Just Listed

Designed by Laurent Giles, the Carbineer 46 boasts an exceptional reputation for their Bluewater capability. Featuring the safety and comfort that only a true pilothouse design can offer, these vessels are always highly sought after for their excellent sailing abilities, well designed accommodation, and high quality Australian builds. This vessel is an exceptional example of the design having benefited from a comprehensive refit in preparation for extended cruising by the current fastidious owners. The major upgrades in the last 3 years include NEW STANDING RIGGING, NEW HEADSAIL FURLER, NEW B&G INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING ZEUS 9" CHART PLOTTER AND RADAR, NEW FRIDGE SYSTEM, NEW 700AH 12V BATTERY BANK, NEW 800W SOLAR SYSTEM WITH VICTRON REGULATOR, 1800W VICTRON INVERTER, NEW HYDRONIC AIR AND WATER HEATER, STARLINK, NEW HOOD IN-MAST FURLING MOTOR FOR MAINSAIL, NEW THRU-HULL FITTINGS AND SEA COCKS, NEW MAINSAIL AND MIZZEN, the list goes on! With no expense spared to ensure safety, reliability, and comfort, the current owners then enjoyed an extended cruise from Hobart to New Caledonia. With the vessel now back in Hobart, and the owners moving on to other adventures, this remarkable yacht presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a genuine turn key package, with all the hard work already done. Presenting in excellent condition through out, all you need to do is stock the fridge and you could leave on the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania with friends and family, utilise the vessel's superb accommodation to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, or circumnavigate the globe, this vessel can do it all with ease.

Stepping inside, the light and airy Pilothouse provides panoramic visibility. To port is the generous dinette with seating for 6 in comfort on the freshly upholstered settee. To add to the evening ambience there is also new lighting throughout the vessel including LED strip lighting above the adjacent cabinetry. Forward is the interior helm station, superbly set up with a generous skylight above providing excellent visibility of the main mast and sails, full engine controls, NEW B&G VHF Radio, and a tablet as a repeater for the B&G Navigation System. Just a few easy steps down is the well appointed galley, which is sure to delight the fussiest chef! Well positioned and equipped for easy catering at sea in any conditions, it is beautifully adorned with stainless steel bench tops, NEW top loading fridges, 2 burner gas stove with oven, and extensive storage for longer passages. The impressive accommodation is ideal for both extended cruising, and trips away with friends and family. Aft is the spacious owners stateroom. This features a double bed with custom inner spring mattress, sitting area adjacent which can also function as a single berth, full ensuite with electric toilet and H/C shower, and chart table. The guest area is forward and features 4 single bunk berths in a large private cabin. The guest bathroom is in the forepeak and also doubles as an excellent storage space, including a crew berth when required. With the interior timber-work freshly varnished, and the quality of the original craftsmanship immediately evident, it is sure to impress on inspection!

On deck, this vessel is set up to be easily sailed shorthanded. It features electric in mast furling for the mainsail (with the NEW Hood furling motor), in-mast furing mizzen, and a furling headsail. The ketch rig is ideal for Bluewater passages, providing a low centre of effort for minimal heeling, and plenty of options as the wind increases. There are also two electric primary winches for managing the jib sheets, and all winches have been freshly serviced. Ideal for enjoy sailing at its finest on a nice day, the outside helm station features the NEW B&G Zeus 9" Chart Plotter, with addition instrument displays forward. The autopilot is also close at hand. The wide side decks make it easy to move around the vessel, and the large fore deck is an excellent space to relax on a sunny day. The vessel is complete with heavy duty stainless steel davits, dinghy and outboard, NEW 40kg Rocna anchor, extensive safety equipment, and simply gleams from bow to stern!

This vessel is powered by a reliable and well maintained Volvo 120HP diesel engine in one of the best engine rooms we have seen! The access to the engine and all equipment is exceptional and makes for easy servicing. The engine has been fastidiously maintained and recently benefited from a NEW drive plate and the heat exchanger removed and cleaned. The engine is paired with a Gori 3 blade feathering prop with overdrive function for very economical cruising. The 1000L fuel capacity makes this vessel a true long range voyager, ideal for exploring the most remote locations.

Sure to impress the most discerning sailor, this is a yacht that is hard to fault. Pilothouse Bluewater cruisers are few are far between, so don't miss this exceptional opportunity. For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Seller or Jack Allison on Call Seller .

**See the attachment for a full list of the extensive upgrades completed in the last 3 years.

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.