Jim Young 1985 37" Sloop Racing Yacht
Currency
Length
37' 0" - 11.28m
Vessel Location
Port Macquarie NSW
Launch Year
1985 approximate
Hull Material
Timber Hull and deck west system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank
Designed by the legendary Jim Young (NZ) bout designer. This well accomplished racing yacht raced weekly with the Port Macquarie Yacht club winning many inshore and offshore races. It is very maneuverable, easy to sail, very competitive and very fast down wind.
- Hull and deck west system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank construction.
- 1.8m Draft, Beam 11", approx 3.5 tonnes
- Sugar scoop
- Swept back spreader
- New rigging in 2020, mast removed and professionaly maintained by rigger, new mast step,
- Fractional Rig
- Surveyed in 2024 (available on request)
- Basic Racing Interior (new head, 4 basic bunks, metho stove, nav table, )
- Navigation lights, bilge pump,
- VHF Radio
- Excellent Racing history
- Sailed with present owner for 20 years
- 16 HP inboard late model and reliable Yamaha 2GM20, two cylinder diesel sail drive motor,
- 2 blade folding prop
- New B & G instruments, Chart plotter, Depth sounder, Garmin Chart plotter
- Fully battened main sail, code zero with furler, number one overlapping headsail, number two, number 3, no 4 and a storm jib
- 4 various weight mast head spinnakers and one fractional spinnaker
- Passed category 4 & 7 safety audit - current offshore
- 8 Life Jackets, 11 harnesses, EPIRB,
- Included 2 fenders, 2 anchors,
- Docked on private jetty and regularly maintained
This proven racing yacht is ideal for competitive sailors and leisure sailors alike
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of racing history!
Located in Port Macquarie, NSW
Enquire today for details or to schedule an inspection!
- Hull and deck west system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank construction.
- 1.8m Draft, Beam 11", approx 3.5 tonnes
- Sugar scoop
- Swept back spreader
- New rigging in 2020, mast removed and professionaly maintained by rigger, new mast step,
- Fractional Rig
- Surveyed in 2024 (available on request)
- Basic Racing Interior (new head, 4 basic bunks, metho stove, nav table, )
- Navigation lights, bilge pump,
- VHF Radio
- Excellent Racing history
- Sailed with present owner for 20 years
- 16 HP inboard late model and reliable Yamaha 2GM20, two cylinder diesel sail drive motor,
- 2 blade folding prop
- New B & G instruments, Chart plotter, Depth sounder, Garmin Chart plotter
- Fully battened main sail, code zero with furler, number one overlapping headsail, number two, number 3, no 4 and a storm jib
- 4 various weight mast head spinnakers and one fractional spinnaker
- Passed category 4 & 7 safety audit - current offshore
- 8 Life Jackets, 11 harnesses, EPIRB,
- Included 2 fenders, 2 anchors,
- Docked on private jetty and regularly maintained
This proven racing yacht is ideal for competitive sailors and leisure sailors alike
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of racing history!
Located in Port Macquarie, NSW
Enquire today for details or to schedule an inspection!
Price
AU $30,000 Or nearest offer
Vessel Name
Zig Zag
Launch Year
1985 approximate
Length
37' 0" - 11.28m
Beam
11 feet (3.35m)
Draft
1.8 m
Displacement
3.5 Tonnes
Vessel Location
Port Macquarie Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Racing
HIN
AU-WW123849GX4
Registration
ADY302N
Designer
Jim Young
Builder
Jim Young
Hull Material
Timber Hull and deck west system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank
Decks Material
West system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank construction.
Engine
2GM20-SD20
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cruise Speed
5 Knots
Fuel
50
Covers
Boom Cover and Sail bags
Berths
4
Toilet
1
Galley
Basic
Stove
2 burner gimble metho stove
Safety Gear
8 Life Jackets, 11 harnesses, EPIRB, Heaving Line, Boson Chair
Bilge Pumps
1
Epirb
1
Life Jackets
8
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
2 Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
Navigation lights
Electronics / Navigation
New B & G instruments, Chart plotter, Depth sounder,
Garmin Chart plotter
VHF Radio
Garmin Chart plotter
VHF Radio
Sail Inventory
Fully battened main sail, code zero with furler, number one overlapping headsail, number two, number 3, no 4 and a storm jib
4 various weight mast head spinnakers and one fractional spinnaker
4 various weight mast head spinnakers and one fractional spinnaker
Mast / Rigging
New stainless steel rigging in 2020, mast removed and professionaly maintained by rigger, new mast step
Surveyed in 2024 (available on request)
Surveyed in 2024 (available on request)
Deck Gear
4 Ronstan winches (22 and 24 models)
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Richard Symonds
Telephone
Port Macquarie NSW
Australia
Australia