Jock Muir Huon Pine Cutter Wild Wave
Currency
Length
50' 6" - 15.40m
Vessel Location
Melbourne
Launch Year
1952
Hull Material
Timber Huon pine
WildWave
1952 Jock Muir built and designed Cutter rigged yacht built to win the Sydney to Hobart.
Built by Geoff & Lindsay Keates and Jock Muir.
Constructed of Huon pine she is nothing but a pedigree both in sailing history and design.
A well very known yacht that has endured and has been well loved by the present custodian/shipwright, as well as previous custodians. She has many many stories to tell.
Having undergone a complete refit in 2009 she is now well presented and a capable 70 year old young lass.
Recently hauled out, full hull and topsides paint, bronze new through hull valves with new spotted gum backing blocks, new Airmar transducer on fairing block and B&G Chartplotter as well as New B&G VHF with AIS installed.
Many many upgrades have been made both aesthetic and practical to better sea faring and handling.
Wild Wave is a "home" and a very comfortable one. Spacious and practical she is a big volume boat for the serious sailor.
For further reading I have ample documentation available on her history and restoration
1952 Jock Muir built and designed Cutter rigged yacht built to win the Sydney to Hobart.
Built by Geoff & Lindsay Keates and Jock Muir.
Constructed of Huon pine she is nothing but a pedigree both in sailing history and design.
A well very known yacht that has endured and has been well loved by the present custodian/shipwright, as well as previous custodians. She has many many stories to tell.
Having undergone a complete refit in 2009 she is now well presented and a capable 70 year old young lass.
Recently hauled out, full hull and topsides paint, bronze new through hull valves with new spotted gum backing blocks, new Airmar transducer on fairing block and B&G Chartplotter as well as New B&G VHF with AIS installed.
Many many upgrades have been made both aesthetic and practical to better sea faring and handling.
Wild Wave is a "home" and a very comfortable one. Spacious and practical she is a big volume boat for the serious sailor.
For further reading I have ample documentation available on her history and restoration
Price
AU $160,000 Huge price reduction
Vessel Name
Wild Wave
Launch Year
1952
Length
50' 6" - 15.40m
Beam
4
Draft
2.3
Keel / Ballast
Full
Vessel Location
Melbourne
Region
Tasmania
HIN
-
Registration
AHN615N
Rego Expiry
29/06/2024
Designer
Jock Muir
Builder
Geoff & Lindsay Keats, Jock Muir
Hull Material
Timber Huon pine
Decks Material
Traditionionaly laid timber decks overlaid with double laminate impregnated marine ply and glassed
Engine
80hp Ford Albacore 2701E, Full access to engine by lifting and tilting the engine box, Nav table on top of engine box as well as chart storage draws. Transmission is a Paragon 2:1 Reduction. Many logical upgrades feature on this engine. Full description available. Recent service, (October 2024 ) injectors and valves cleaned/tested, injectors not really needed inspecting but considered it due diligence as I didn't know her last good service) new installed simms minimec pump, new fuel lines throughout with new barbs, new fuel pump, new washers on fuel return lines, oil change and filters all round every 9 months, new number three fuel filter and housing.
Engine is extremely reliable and has full accessibility for maintenance when you tilt the Huon engine box aft. Engine box can also be lifted and or completely removed.
New crank battery.
Engine Make
Ford
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
80
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1375
Max Speed
8
Cruise Speed
6/7
Propulsion
Single
Fuel
400L
Water
800L ? in stainless baffled tanks, Tanks just pulled out inspected and professionally re welded, as well as the hot water system recently pulled out and inspected.
Dinghy
Yes
Outboard
Mercury 5HP
Covers
Yes all new, Mainsail, Staysail, Helm, Seat, Winches, Butterfly hatch. Professionally made to suit.
Accommodation
Forward V berth spacious King size, Starboard double bunks enclosed with lee sheets, Salon room for two persons, Aft quarter berths Port & Starboard make for very comfortable sleeping under way. Much locker space for storage.
Cabins
1
Berths
8
Shower
Yes Hot water pumped
Toilet
Yes Porcelain "La Vac" Vacuum head. Header pipe & Inlet are polished stainless. The shower and basin drain directly to sump with electric pumping.
Entertainment
The Boat!
Air-Con
-
Galley
Fully functional galley with sink pump, Broadwater Marine twin burner and oven. Access to the forward part of the engine sits directly under the double doors under the sink.
Refrigeration
Yes, big inboard freezer and fridge on starboard side opposite the galley, engine run, as well as a dometic camp fridge
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Yes
Water-Maker
-
Hot Water
Yes, directly to storage tank in salon, pumped to head shower and galley sink.
Ground Tackle
Muir Windlass, 55lb Delta, 40lb fisherman, 60lb danforth, 60lb mason. 110meters of 1/2 tested chain, along with an extra 30meter of chain loaded in sail locker. Deck wash and hose attachment, deck socket for hand held controls for windlass.
Safety Gear
EPIRB X2, Offshore coded Liferaft with Offshore safety kit including EPIRB, MOB life ring. Harneses. New bosuns chair. Etc etc.
Bilge Pumps
Automatic and manual big whale pumps, x3 manual hand pumps
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
3
Life Jackets
7
Flares
-
Fire Protection
10 all in service and coded
Electrics
Foc'sl is a 1800w pure sine inverter with wall sockets with rated cabling to electrical board. 2 house batteries approx 350 amp hours ? To rear of engine box and easily visible from the helm are the engine gauges, all electric, no capillary lines, and were replaced along with the starter motor.
Old solar panels due for replacement in the next month with one Victron 215W panel and upgraded Victron Solar regulator newly installed.
Old solar panels due for replacement in the next month with one Victron 215W panel and upgraded Victron Solar regulator newly installed.
Electronics / Navigation
New B&G Vulcan 9" touch screen, B&G VHF, AIS
Sail Inventory
Main & headsail/genoa in used and workable Offshore condition, Staysail like new. Spare new high cut Genoa and Burgundy Staysail
Mast / Rigging
Inspected every year, cutter rigged
Deck Gear
Extensive
Remarks
I found Wild Wave in Pittwater in somewhat of a neglected state and as a Shipwright i took it upon myself over the last 3 years to bring her back to an Offshore capable vessel.
The former owner had just removed years and years of antifoul and had re caulked the entire vessel. This was one reason i chose to buy Wild Wave as i coud clearly see every plank in its entirety and i was amazed. She looked like she was launched only a few years ago.
The coach house was a little tired so began a repleneshing.
The decks are solid lain oregon that were skim planed a few mm and two laminates of ply and solid glass, flow coat, primed sealed and painted with trim topcoats and KiwiGrip deck paint. This makes for incredibly durable and dry decks.
In 2021/22 i sailed Wild Wave from Sydney to Adelaide then in 2023 from Adelaide to Melbourne.
We have just returned Wild Wave back to Tasmania and attended the wonderful Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February 2025.
Wild Wave is a proud, strong and elegant vessel that really is for the discerning sailor.
It is time for me to move on and am looking to entrust her to the right person so expect an interview!
I have collected all the teak decking to replace the entire cockpit. Though the existing teak is ok, it is getting somewhat tired. I am happy to replace the cockpit for the new custodian.
Wild Wave is turn key ready to go.
For many more detailed photo's and captions please visit Instagram page, Wild. Wave. Classic. Yacht
Please, only those that understand Wooden Boats and are in a serious position to be the next custodian need only contact.
How to view.
Message me with clear intent to book in a time for a cursory inspection.
Upon inspection an intention to purchase will require a holding deposit of 10%. This will ensure the vessel is held and you may arrange an independent survey if you so wish. Haul out, yard fees, return to water and survey is the buyers responsibility.
Providing the prospective purchaser is happy the remainder of the purchase price will be forwarded and the keys and documents signed and handed over.
Videos
https://youtube. Com/shorts/_bTsAs57rt4?si=pJ285vEWMjpeeI7r
https://youtube. Com/shorts/6XkMhIjMRYc?si=AFCvxldNoZLTOyz-
https://youtu. Be/FlgP82pJXW8?si=QBeTE5X7uxOzizX2
The former owner had just removed years and years of antifoul and had re caulked the entire vessel. This was one reason i chose to buy Wild Wave as i coud clearly see every plank in its entirety and i was amazed. She looked like she was launched only a few years ago.
The coach house was a little tired so began a repleneshing.
The decks are solid lain oregon that were skim planed a few mm and two laminates of ply and solid glass, flow coat, primed sealed and painted with trim topcoats and KiwiGrip deck paint. This makes for incredibly durable and dry decks.
In 2021/22 i sailed Wild Wave from Sydney to Adelaide then in 2023 from Adelaide to Melbourne.
We have just returned Wild Wave back to Tasmania and attended the wonderful Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February 2025.
Wild Wave is a proud, strong and elegant vessel that really is for the discerning sailor.
It is time for me to move on and am looking to entrust her to the right person so expect an interview!
I have collected all the teak decking to replace the entire cockpit. Though the existing teak is ok, it is getting somewhat tired. I am happy to replace the cockpit for the new custodian.
Wild Wave is turn key ready to go.
For many more detailed photo's and captions please visit Instagram page, Wild. Wave. Classic. Yacht
Please, only those that understand Wooden Boats and are in a serious position to be the next custodian need only contact.
How to view.
Message me with clear intent to book in a time for a cursory inspection.
Upon inspection an intention to purchase will require a holding deposit of 10%. This will ensure the vessel is held and you may arrange an independent survey if you so wish. Haul out, yard fees, return to water and survey is the buyers responsibility.
Providing the prospective purchaser is happy the remainder of the purchase price will be forwarded and the keys and documents signed and handed over.
Videos
https://youtube. Com/shorts/_bTsAs57rt4?si=pJ285vEWMjpeeI7r
https://youtube. Com/shorts/6XkMhIjMRYc?si=AFCvxldNoZLTOyz-
https://youtu. Be/FlgP82pJXW8?si=QBeTE5X7uxOzizX2
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Wild Wave
Telephone
Melbourne Vic
Australia
Australia