Formosa 41


Price
AU $29,000
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
41' 0" - 12.50m
Vessel Location
NSW
Launch Year
1975 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP

Purchase and sail a classic. .
Specs for SV Diana - NSW Registration D31184N
'Formosa 41' ketch - built at Formosa Shipyard, Taiwan, 1974, designed by William Gardner of USA.
12.5m LOA, 3.7m Beam, 1.88m draft, approx 13 tonne dead weight.
Present owner purchased Diana in 2006 and commenced extensive overhaul costing approx $150,000.
Work at the time included removing the engine (Perkins diesel model 4108) and having it overhauled to factory specifications by Maitland Diesel.
The two aluminium masts were removed, stripped, re-powder-coated and new rigging fitted and re-installed on new hardwood footing pads
New profurl furler also installed at this time.
The original cockpit was cut out, removed and re-constructed, (including all structural items below) and finished off with new teak decking.
Fuel tank capacity 400ltres.
Water tank capacity 400+ litres.

A 'large bowl' electric toilet (TMC brand) was installed and a new electric motor/machinator has recently been fitted.
Walk-in shower compartment.
Full headroom in galley, saloon, head, forward cabins

Two 2-speed Hutten electric winches (port and starboard in cockpit) were installed to handle genoa. Also used to wind in the headsail furler and to hoist the mainsail.
Numerous other shipwright and mechanic work was carried out during this period, including stainless-steel davits fitted to the stern with solar panel.
A 'Coursemaster 850i' hydraulic auto-pilot was fitted in 2007
An AIS system was fitted in 2012.
3 Bilge pumps (manual plus two electric, - of which one is new. )
New sails and sail covers were purchased in 2018.
A new propeller was purchased from DH Porters in 2018, and the prop shaft was also sent to DH Porters and tested and straightened if any imperfections were found.
A new (Spruce) bowsprit was constructed and fitted in 2018 and new stainless steel pulpit was also constructed and fitted at the time to complete the job.
During the past three years a new shaft prop-seal has been fitted, new electric motor in the Maxwell windlass, plus new gypsy wheel to accommodate new 55m length of 10mm chain plus a new plough anchor.
In May 2022 new cable wires were fitted to the steering quadrant and a new cutlass bearing fitted to the propeller shaft.
In June 2022 a new electric motor was fitted to the toilet.
In July 2022 a new computer was installed for the Coursemaster 850i autohelm.
3 new AGM deep cycle house batteries installed in 2022.
New starter motor and alternator fitted in 2024 including new starter battery.
'Diana' was last hauled out for professional anti-foul in September 2024. Hull was scraped right back, is in excellent condition, no signs of blisters etc. Will stand any inspection.

Phone the owners' exclusive agent- Rod Mackay on for more information or to arrange an inspection by appointment.


Price
AU $29,000   
Vessel Name
"Diana"
Boat Reference
00497
Launch Year
1975 approximate
Length
41' 0" - 12.50m
Beam
11' approx
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
13 tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Long/ lead
Vessel Location
Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Designer
William Gardner
Builder
Formosa Boats, Taiwan
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine
Perkins 4108 50 hp shaft drive diesel
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Hours
2500 (approx) since overhaul in 2006
Fuel
400 litres approx in three tanks
Water
400 litres approx in two tanks
Berths
4 One double, 3 single
Toilet
Electric
Galley
Two burner gas stove with grill, stainless steel sink.
Refrigeration
Engel 12v
Ground Tackle
Maxwell electric anchor winch with chain and CQR anchor
Bilge Pumps
Electric and manual
Electrics
Electric winches x2
Electronics / Navigation
Navman chart plotter and depth sounder, Coursemaster autopilot
Sail Inventory
Main, mizzen and furling Genoa. Hank on Storm/working jib to removable inner forestay
Mast / Rigging
Alloy mast and mizzenmast, standing rigging replaced in 2007. Rig report /inspection done for insurance in 2018
Deck Gear
Dinghy davits with solar panel fitted on targa bar, swim ladder, electric primary winches x2
Remarks
Call owners' exclusive agent Rod Mackay on for more information or to arrange an inspection by appointment. She was slipped and antifouled etc in September, 2024.
(Details are supplied by the Vendor and not guaranteed by RAMYB)

CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
RA Mackay Yacht Brokerage
Telephone
Address
PO Box 172
Toronto NSW Australia


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