Kaufman 36 Pilothouse Cruiser EXCELLENT CONDITION, MANY UPGRADES! Just Listed

Designed by Hank Kaufman, renowned for creating comfortable and capable cruising yachts with impressive performance (including the Northshore Yachts), the Kaufman 36 Pilothouse is a superb example of his work. The pilothouse provides superb visibility and all-weather comfort, making year-round cruising a pleasure in any climate. "Belle Star" is an excellent example of the design, and was professionally was built by Kaufman Yachts in Gosford from strip-planked Huon and Celery Top Pine, fiberglass-sheathed inside and out. This composite construction creates an exceptionally strong hull, with minimal maintenance. Only on its third owner (the current owner is a Shipwright), Belle Star has been superbly maintained and extensively upgraded including a NEW 2016 MAST, BOOM, AND STANDING, RIGGING, NEW 2024 BATTERIES, SOLAR PANELS WITH REGULATOR, 2019 ALL SKIN FITTINGS, SEA COCKS, AND MUCH OF THE PLUMBING REPLACED, 2019 B&G VULCAN 7" TOUCH SCREEN CHARTPLOTTER, NEW 2024 TASMANIAN BLACKWOOD AND CELERY SPLINED SALOON TABLE, 2024 DIESEL HEATER, AND NEW 2024 STAINLESS STEEL BBQ. With its build quality, capability, and performance, this is a vessel that ticks all the boxes! Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania in the comfort that only a pilothouse design can offer, utilise the comfortable accommodation to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, or complete even the most ambitious sailing aspirations, "Belle Star" can do it all in style and comfort!

Stepping inside, the Mahogany and Cedar fit out is beautifully paired with clean white finishes, creating a warm and welcoming ambience. The panoramic visibility, and abundant natural light really needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. To port is the NEW Tasmanian Blackwood and Celery Top Pine splined dinette, which was hand made by the current shipwright owner. With seating for 6 in comfort, this is a great space to relax, and enjoy the views in your favourite anchorage. The well appointed galley is opposite, running along the starboard side. This features NEW 2019 Laminex and plumbing, along with a large top loading fridge, 2 burner gas stove with oven, and stainless steel sink with H/C water. Just an easy step down is the accommodation. There is a double berth forward, and single berth mid-ships. The settee can also provide an additional berth when extra accommodation is required. The package is complete with private bathroom with shower, electric toilet with holding tank, and vanity.

Outside, the generous cockpit provides plenty of space to relax or entertain. The helm station is midships and as well protected with the spray dodger and a comfortable seat. This features the B&G Vulcan 7" Chart Plotter, engine controls, and compass for easy navigation. This vessel is easily sailed shorthanded with the furling headsail, mainsail in a boombag with lazy jacks, and self tailing primary winches. Well set up for easy cruising, it also features quality stainless steel dinghy davits, a drop down swim platform, and the solar panel with regulator. There is excellent access forward around the wide side decks, and an electric anchor winch on the bow.

This vessel is powered by a Perkins Prima 60HP Diesel Engine. This is well maintained, reliable, and provides comfortable cruising at 6 to 7 knots. There is also excellent access to the engine for easy servicing.

Pilothouse yacht are always highly sought, so "Belle Star" offers an opportunity not to miss. Well maintained, and ready to enjoy, now is the time to make your sailing dreams a reality. For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Seller or Jack Allison on Call Seller .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.