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RAGAMUFFIN 111 - 47ft GERMAN FRERS SAILING SLOOP
Historic Ocean-Going Yacht o Commercially Registered o Cruising & Liveaboard Ready
Located in Townsville, Queensland
Recently came first in her division of the Magnetic Isalnd Race 2026
Ragamuffin 111 is a 1976 German Frers-designed sailing sloop with a colourful racing history, including participation in the Sydney to Hobart, Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race and numerous Queensland yacht regattas.
She has achieved excellent results in the two-handed division and is a capable, easily handled yacht that can be sailed solo. With her substantial aluminium construction, deep draft and ocean-going design, she is equally suited to serious cruising, liveaboard life, offshore adventures or commercial operations.
The current Domestic Commercial Vessel registration and Certificate of Survey provide an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a yacht that can potentially be put to work as well as enjoyed privately.
Delivery is available and included in the price, subject to arrangements, with commercially qualified crew.
VESSEL PARTICULARS
Length: 14.25 m
Beam: 4.05 m
Draft: 2.8 m
Displacement: 20 tonnes
Design: Sailing Sloop - German Frers
Year Completed: 1976
Builder: Unknown, Rozelle, NSW
Hull: 6 mm aluminium plate
Keel: 8 mm aluminium plate
Deck: 4 mm aluminium plate
Bulkheads: 3 watertight bulkheads
Registration: Domestic Commercial Vessel 430651
Australian Register of Ships: Official No. 374705
Certificate of Survey: 1D & 2C - 16 persons
CONSTRUCTION & DECK
Built with substantial aluminium construction, Ragamuffin 111 was designed as a serious ocean-going sailing vessel.
6 mm aluminium hull plating
8 mm aluminium keel plate
4 mm aluminium deck and superstructure
Three watertight bulkheads
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit
Stainless steel stanchions
Three stainless steel wire guardrails
Portlight windows
ENGINE & MACHINERY
Powered by a Yamaha ME200F diesel, producing 30.9 kW at 3100 rpm.
Engine installed in 2012
Approximately 10 hours since installation
Hydraulic drive system
Hydraulic motor in keel
Engine-driven hydraulic pump
316 stainless steel propeller shaft - 38 mm
Two-blade fixed propeller - 618 mm
Morse controls
Wet exhaust
Heat exchanger cooling
Audible engine alarms
Engine-driven hot water system
Engine-driven hydraulic system
ELECTRICAL
12V electrical system
60 amp alternator
100 Ah starting battery
400 Ah house battery bank
Centaur 12V/30A smart battery charger
2 x 270W solar panels with regulator
240V shore power
1000W Powertech inverter
TANKAGE
Fuel: 350 litres
Fresh Water: 475 litres
Holding Tank: 150 litre Turtle Pac bladder
Four integral aluminium water tanks provide substantial freshwater capacity for extended cruising.
SAILING & RIG
Aluminium mast
10 mm stainless steel standing rigging
Stainless steel fittings
Four electric/hydraulic cockpit sheet winches
Main sail with boom cover and lazy jacks
Foresail on furler
Spinnaker/headsail pole
Wheel steering
Emergency tiller
Balanced rudder on skeg
Raymarine wind indicator
Autopilot
Garmin GPS/multifunction display
GROUND TACKLE
Very well equipped for serious cruising and offshore use.
Primary Anchor
35 kg plough anchor
82 m of 10 mm chain
Bow roller
12V Maxwell vertical capstan
Secondary Anchor
32.5 kg plough anchor
82 m of 10 mm chain
16 mm nylon rope
ACCOMMODATION
Comfortable accommodation for cruising or liveaboard use.
Forward Cabin
Large island double berth
Ensuite bathroom
Saloon
Spacious central saloon
Timber panelling and timber trim
Cushioned seating
Navigation station aft to starboard
Galley
Well-positioned galley to port
Suitable for extended cruising
Aft Accommodation
Quarter berth to port
Quarter berth to starboard
Additional single berth aft to starboard
Second bathroom
There are two 12V marine toilets, located in the two bathroom areas.
A marine air-conditioning system is also fitted.
SAFETY & COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
Ragamuffin 111 has an extensive range of safety equipment to support her commercial survey status, including:
Certificate of Survey - 1D & 2C
Survey capacity: 16 persons
2 x 8-person NSCV coastal liferafts - rented
16 x adult coastal lifejackets
406 MHz float-free EPIRB in cockpit
Additional EPIRB
3 x parachute rockets
2 x red hand flares
1 x orange smoke flare
2 x SOLAS lifebuoys
Lifebuoy with light
Lifebuoy with buoyant line
First aid kit
Fire blanket
2 x fire buckets
Engine-room fixed DCP fire extinguisher
Fire hydrant and hose
Fire extinguishers inspected to survey requirements
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS
VHF radio
Garmin GPS/multifunction display
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine wind instrumentation
Autopilot
Magnetic compass
Electronic charts
Paper charts
Navigation and equipment manuals
Navigation lights compliant with collision regulations
No radar currently fitted.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Slipped annually
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permit
Commercial registration
Current Certificate of Survey
Suitable for private cruising, liveaboard use or commercial operations
Delivery available with commercially qualified crew
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
Ragamuffin 111 offers an unusual combination of racing pedigree, substantial aluminium construction, commercial certification and genuine cruising capability.
Whether you're looking for an ocean-going yacht to explore the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef, a comfortable liveaboard, a capable offshore sailing vessel or a yacht with commercial potential, Ragamuffin 111 deserves inspection.
Located in Townsville, Queensland.
Delivery available and included in the price, subject to arrangements.