Compass
Currency
Length
29' 0" - 8.84m
Vessel Location
Sydney NSW
Launch Year
1981 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Compass 29 - 18k plus spent on motor (reco), gearbox (upgrade), cutless bearing, stern tube, stern gland, prop shaft, prop, starter motor (all new) and more. The 'difficult' stuff has been replaced and upgraded. No osmosis.
Price
AU $19,500
Vessel Name
Compass Rose
Launch Year
1981 approximate
Length
29' 0" - 8.84m
Beam
9.16 ft
Draft
4.25 ft
Displacement
7.8 ton
Keel / Ballast
Lead
Vessel Location
Sydney Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Leisure
Registration
JP972N
Rego Expiry
20/01/2026
Designer
Gunter Heuchmer & Don Lees
Builder
Unknown
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
FG
Engine Make
Bukh
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
14
Fuel Consumption
3 ltr per hour
Max Speed
5 knts
Cruise Speed
4 knts
Propulsion
Shaft
Fuel
50 litres
Water
Unknown Keel tank. Pump to sink.
Dinghy
Yes
Outboard
No
Covers
Lazy Jacks. Bimini.
Accommodation
Aft vee berths. Settee. Front vee berth.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Shower
No
Toilet
Manual pump out
Entertainment
Stereo
Air-Con
Fan
Refrigeration
No
Freezer
Internal
Stove
Metho
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
No
Ground Tackle
Yes. Chain anchor. Spare anchor.
Safety Gear
Life ring
Bilge Pumps
Electric and manual
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
Depth and speed, Marine radio. Inverter (new in box).
Electronics / Navigation
Compass on steering post
Sail Inventory
Main, genoa and jib
Mast / Rigging
Masthead Sloop. Rigging 2013 (?)
Deck Gear
2 winches aft. 2 on mast.
Remarks
Compass Rose is a good example of these timeless classics in honest and original condition. I have owned her for 7 years mostly motoring (and occasionally sailing) on the harbour or out the heads (rarely). 6 feet (2 meters) headroom, spacious dinette for four adults, and multiple berths, alongside a galley and private head, making it practical for weekends or extended trips.
Over 20k recently spent on the big ticket items (motor, gearbox, shaft, cutless, stern tube and stern gland, prop shaft, prop).
Recent upgrades:
April 2025 - toilet pump (manual) replaced ($250).
May 2025. Haul out, replace stern tube, stern gland (Volvo), cutless bearing, new prop shaft (Porters), gearbox realigned, new starter motor, waterblast and minor antifoul, survey. All work done by Noakes and Bellwether Marine. Noakes survey. No osmosis. $8,200 (receipts avaiable).
February 2025
Gearbox replaced and upgraded (clutch cone to plate box) - Work done by Bukh Diesel Taren Point. 3k+.
2024
New prop - Porters ($1200) - Anti foul (December)
2023
(November) Bukh 10 motor fully reconditioned. Motor (approx) 20 hours from rebuild. Low use because of delay in gearbox replacement. Work by Bukh Diesel Sydney. $7,200 (receipts avaiable).
New accelerator and gear lever and cables. New batteries 2023 (starter, house). New furler rope.
2022 - New gauges (depth, speed, tacho).
The rigging (replaed around) has had little work as the main is hardly ever used. Will need replaced at some point for insurance.
Compass Rose is not a speedster but she will get you outside and back home. Ideal entry level yacht and well suited for shorthanded sailing. A fun boat to sail and spend a night on.
Timberwork is reasonable and the upholstery is in good condition. Needs some cosmetic TLC on the internal cabin (sanding paint etc).
Selling because I'm not a sailor and age and mobility is catching up. The hard (and expensive) stuff has been done. Selling well below cost of works.
Moored Yacht Bay Loungeville. Mooring maybe available.
Over 20k recently spent on the big ticket items (motor, gearbox, shaft, cutless, stern tube and stern gland, prop shaft, prop).
Recent upgrades:
April 2025 - toilet pump (manual) replaced ($250).
May 2025. Haul out, replace stern tube, stern gland (Volvo), cutless bearing, new prop shaft (Porters), gearbox realigned, new starter motor, waterblast and minor antifoul, survey. All work done by Noakes and Bellwether Marine. Noakes survey. No osmosis. $8,200 (receipts avaiable).
February 2025
Gearbox replaced and upgraded (clutch cone to plate box) - Work done by Bukh Diesel Taren Point. 3k+.
2024
New prop - Porters ($1200) - Anti foul (December)
2023
(November) Bukh 10 motor fully reconditioned. Motor (approx) 20 hours from rebuild. Low use because of delay in gearbox replacement. Work by Bukh Diesel Sydney. $7,200 (receipts avaiable).
New accelerator and gear lever and cables. New batteries 2023 (starter, house). New furler rope.
2022 - New gauges (depth, speed, tacho).
The rigging (replaed around) has had little work as the main is hardly ever used. Will need replaced at some point for insurance.
Compass Rose is not a speedster but she will get you outside and back home. Ideal entry level yacht and well suited for shorthanded sailing. A fun boat to sail and spend a night on.
Timberwork is reasonable and the upholstery is in good condition. Needs some cosmetic TLC on the internal cabin (sanding paint etc).
Selling because I'm not a sailor and age and mobility is catching up. The hard (and expensive) stuff has been done. Selling well below cost of works.
Moored Yacht Bay Loungeville. Mooring maybe available.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Anthony Baldwin
Telephone
Sydney NSW
Australia
Australia