Southern Cross 23
Currency
Length
23' - 7.01m
Vessel Location
Bowen QLD
Launch Year
1987 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The vessel is a modified southern cross 23 ft. Customised ex trailer sailer set up as a single handed live a board pocket cruiser
The initial fitout started in late 2023 and then constantly upgraded while undertaking a leisurely cruise along the east coast ( QLD. ) 2024 / 2025. Visiting many off shore islands & anchorages. As U will see further down there is a new rig. The solar tower has 650 watts of Solar imput & the battery bank is 500 amp hrs. The 12 / 240 v fridge freezer & TV are just out of warranty also the 4 stroke OB. Now @ 270 hrs, warranty expired this month'. In late 2023 I sailed the vessel from Bowen via many of the Island group's ie. Whitsunday's, Curlew, Island Head, the Kepple group etc. To Tin can Bay with the Northerly's Then fabricated & installed a new rig. Spent some time in the sandy straits and returned to Bowen over the last 3 months. That is 1100 nm. Down & back so I think she is offshore capable & a proven permanent live a board. The boat is sea ready & could be your chance for a change of life direction ? Bring your personals & CHARLIE ASH. No swaps, pay pal, dodgy bank detail request's or the like will suffice I think I have answered most questions here But feel free to ask. Then U need to decide if this is U and come & LOOK. " For nothing ventured nothing gained "
The initial fitout started in late 2023 and then constantly upgraded while undertaking a leisurely cruise along the east coast ( QLD. ) 2024 / 2025. Visiting many off shore islands & anchorages. As U will see further down there is a new rig. The solar tower has 650 watts of Solar imput & the battery bank is 500 amp hrs. The 12 / 240 v fridge freezer & TV are just out of warranty also the 4 stroke OB. Now @ 270 hrs, warranty expired this month'. In late 2023 I sailed the vessel from Bowen via many of the Island group's ie. Whitsunday's, Curlew, Island Head, the Kepple group etc. To Tin can Bay with the Northerly's Then fabricated & installed a new rig. Spent some time in the sandy straits and returned to Bowen over the last 3 months. That is 1100 nm. Down & back so I think she is offshore capable & a proven permanent live a board. The boat is sea ready & could be your chance for a change of life direction ? Bring your personals & CHARLIE ASH. No swaps, pay pal, dodgy bank detail request's or the like will suffice I think I have answered most questions here But feel free to ask. Then U need to decide if this is U and come & LOOK. " For nothing ventured nothing gained "
Price
AU $12,500
Vessel Name
Wollfie
Launch Year
1987 approximate
Length
23' - 7.01m
Beam
8' 2"
Draft
300 mm keel raised 1.73m keel down ( and anywhere in between )
Displacement
2000 kg approx. Loaded cruising trim.
Keel / Ballast
410 kg moulded swing keel in perfect unblemished condition epoxy coated before antifoul. Raised & Lowered by inertia braked 2 to 1 electric winch
Vessel Location
Bowen Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising, Live Aboard
HIN
AXN88Q
Registration
Exempt.
Designer
Southern cross marine Melbourne
Builder
Southern Cross Marine Melbourne
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fiber glass GRP.
Engine
2023 Parsun 4hp. Extra long shaft sail boat drive
Engine Make
Parsun
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
4hp No rego possible or required in QLD
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Engine Hours
270
Fuel Consumption
1.2 lts / hr. ( 350 nm. + )
Max Speed
6 kits
Cruise Speed
5 kts averaging 4.7 kts when motoring in light head wind & chop. ( 10 kts. ) calculated over a 72 hr. Non stop Passage
Propulsion
OB
Genset
Solar 650 watts 500 amp hrs. Storage
Fuel
90 lts.
Water
200 lts.
Dinghy
New 8ft Hypalon unused still packed in travel bag. NZ import ( not Chinese junk )
Covers
Boom cover & tarp awning
Accommodation
Forward large single bunk. Dinette & fridge / freezer starboard & Galley to port
Cabins
1
Berths
1. The 2 quarter berths now used for storage ( Still have cushions )
Shower
12v 1
Toilet
New composting toilet, National parks & marina Legal ( the medium used is fine ground coconut husks cheap as chips @ the local hardware )
Entertainment
TV & CD radio
Air-Con
Open the hatch.
Galley
Super safe capillary alcohol stove 2 burner ( Italian import ) ( metho for those not in the know )
Refrigeration
Brass monkey split fridge freezer 45 lts.
Freezer
12 volt
Stove
Alcohol ( metho fot those who don't know )
Water-Maker
Catch rain.
Hot Water
Solar bag ( for shower ) & 12v hand held shower unit.
Ground Tackle
5kg Bruce 130 ft 8 & 6 m short link galv chain & 140 ft of 20 mm 3 strand nylon last tested in cyclone Alfred sustained 50 kts over 4 hrs.
Safety Gear
As required by QLD Transport
Bilge Pumps
Electric
Epirb
U will need your own
Life Jackets
2
Flares
As required
Fire Protection
Extinguisher & fire blanket
Electrics
Garmin GPS Uniden vhf. All LED lighting with bug zappers
Inverters by 2. Of 300 & 3500 watt.
Inverters by 2. Of 300 & 3500 watt.
Electronics / Navigation
Separate sounder & sonar + GPS.
tiller Auto pilots x 2.
tiller Auto pilots x 2.
Sail Inventory
1 new imported balanced lug main sail mounted on a furling boom
Mast / Rigging
Free standing alloy
All sail raising & lowering & adjustments from safety of cockpit.
halyards, topping lifts & all other running rigging new January 2025.
All sail raising & lowering & adjustments from safety of cockpit.
halyards, topping lifts & all other running rigging new January 2025.
Deck Gear
4 winches plus many blocks & cleats
Remarks
The new sail was made Michael Storer of Realy Simple Sails to fit a modified copy of his design rig. He is recommended the sail fits like a glove
A private marina berth may be negotiated with purchaser in Bowen ( the northern gateway to the Whitsunday Is. )
Just as a matter of interest I stopped counting the cost of this project when it reached $ 30,000 about 2 yrs. Back
A private marina berth may be negotiated with purchaser in Bowen ( the northern gateway to the Whitsunday Is. )
Just as a matter of interest I stopped counting the cost of this project when it reached $ 30,000 about 2 yrs. Back
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Bruce Shanks
Telephone
Bowen QLD
Australia
Australia