Sayonara - A Legendary Classic Yacht. An Unrepeatable Opportunity to Own a Piece of Maritime History
Sayonara is an absolutely stunning vessel, and one of the very best classic boats ever to come available in Australia. She was built in South Australia. Her history is very well documented. The New Zealand Kauri planking is all in perfect order. Currently owned in a syndicate of experienced yachtsmen, all have been involved and sailing her since her detailed and comprehensive rebuild some 20 years ago. The syndicate has deceided to sell, and the opportunity awaits. A once in a lifetime chance to own and cherish a piece of yachting history. Sayonara is fully serviced, and ready to sail.
Boat Specs
| Type | William Fife Top Sail Cutter |
| Year | 1897 |
| LOD | 17.98m |
| LOA | 22.25m |
| Beam | 3.8m |
| Draft | 2.93m |
| Displacement | 16T approx. |
| Designer | William Fife II of Fairley |
| Builder | Alex McFarlane of Birkenhead, Adelaide |
| Location | Melbourne, RYCV |
| Price | $ 495,000 |
Boat Inventory
- Reference Number
- Sayonara
- Make
- William Fife
- Model
- 59'
- Length
- 73
- Price
- $ 495,000
- Region
- Melbourne, RYCV
- Vessel Name
- Sayonara
- Launch Year
- 1897
- Beam
- 3.8m
- Draft
- 2.93m
- Displacement
- 16T approx.
- Deck Material
- Queensland Beech – Deck in very good sound condition and re-caulked in 2021.
- Keel / balast
- A full poured lead keel with through bolts to keel floors.
- Designer
- William Fife II of Fairley
- Builder
- Alex McFarlane of Birkenhead, Adelaide
- Engine Make
- Volvo Penta
- Engine
New 2001 Volvo Penta -TMD 22, 80hsp turbo Diesel (Rebuilt in Jan 2018). The drive is conventional with shaft and feathering Bronze propeller.
- No of Engines
- 1
- Horsepower
- 80
- Fuel Capacity
- 400L approx.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Conventional with shaft and feathering Bronze propeller.
- Deck Gear
- Dragonfly blocks – UK, Custom cast bronze hardware, hardy Hemp lines.
- Ground Tackle
- Electric anchor winch. 2 x anchors and tackle.
- Covers
- There is a full set of covers plus separate Boom Sail cover.
- Accommodation
- 2 x Quarter berths, 2 x Pilot berths, 2 x Setttee berths all in Main Cabin, 2 x Pipe Cots in Forepeak.
- Berths
- Sleeps 8 in total.
- Galley
- Metho stove, microwave, cold freshwater sink, electric kettle, and toaster. Unbreakable crockery, cutlery, cookware S/S.
- Refrigeration
- Galley refrigerator – 12 V Eutectic, cockpit ice box.
- Stove
- Metho stove
- Water Capacity
- 100L approx.
- Safety Gear
- To be audited at time of survey. Includes 12 x Life jackets (Adult), 6 x Life jackets (Children), 15 x Harnesses, Man overboard recovery sling, Jack lines (webbing), Heaving line, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, compass and first aid kit.
- Bilge Pumps
- Electric and manual.
- Electrics
- 12V service for light and boat services 240V for galley appliances.
- Navigation
- Raytheon GPS, Raytheon log and depth, Radio – VHF.
- Sail Inventory
- Mainsail, Topsail, Staysail, Jib, Job Top all are in Hood ‘Classic’ Cloth. Mainsail reefing tackle.
- Mast Rigging
- Spliced and Served, galvanised wire traditionally Varnish Preserved.
- General Remarks
- Limited assorted tools, fenders and fender boards, mooring lines, boat hooks, and operation manuals. Rebuilt to original drawings by 4 x full-time experienced shipwrights. (Example of extent – every fastening was replaced!).
Disclaimer: Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided, details are intended as a general guide to the vessel and its contents. Details are supplied by sellers and the accuracy of those details cannot be guaranteed by Vicsail.
