32' Lidgard Demijohn Sloop (1972) - KIDNAPPER

$69,000.00 Australian Dollars.
This very special yacht is in superb condition and ready to sail many more thousands of miles. She is built in New Zealand to the Demijohn design of John Lidgard, known for designing aesthetically perfect boats, with superb sailing characteristics. John’s designs have a Worldwide reputation for fuss free blue water passages and easy handled fun sailing for club events or coastal cruising.

Her construction is double diagonal New Zealand Kauri glassed over.
Inventory of high-quality equipment is extensive and includes, Maxwell windlass with remote, VHF, HF, AIS, 2 X plotters, 2 X GPS, Raymarine autopilot, Fleming windvane, B & G log/sounder, Iridium go (predict wind) and a hand held compass. 660 watts of Victron managed solar. Force 10 stove/oven. Good Refrigeration. The safety gear includes EPIRB, 2 X Crew Saver life jackets with AIS and harness for offshore, Drogue, harnesses, and the usual flares etc. The engine is a Yanmar 2GM20F that has done 435 hours since a full recon that included a new gearbox. Sail wardrobe includes a 3D Nordac main, furling 3D genoa, storm jib, staysail, and an Asso spinnaker in sock.

The rigging was replaced in 2018 and antifouled June 22. Kidnapper was sailed to Sydney from NZ for the World ½ ton cup and has Sydney Hobarts and many Tasman crossings to her credit. This yacht is a true Sailors boat. Many upgrades including B&G wind sensor and water filtration system. She comes with a Force four tender. Maintenance has been professionally carried out.

A recent Survey caused the Surveyor to comment, “I can’t fault her!” comprehensively under-priced at $69,000.00 Australian Dollars

Hull Material: Composite – Double Diagonal NZ Kauri Glassed over
Deck Material: 12mm Ply Composite, Glassed over. Cabin top painted & new anti-slip; all teak had “All-Wood” applied Oct 23

Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F, 2 Cylinder Shaft Drive, Folding 3 Blade Propellor Full Engine recondition 2020 including new gear box and upgraded alternator with a smart regulator. Large number of spares. Full-service June 2023

Galley and Refrigeration: Force 10 2 Burner stove with oven, Sink pressure water & foot pump
Water filtration system installed Aug 2023, Dual kitchen filter with 0.5 mic Pre sediment cartridge and 2 mic high performance multi stage cartridge. Ozzie fridge, Utectic

Accomodation: 2 mid ship berths, 2 aft quarter berths, new quarter berth mattresses (hospital grade foam) 150mm. Manual Marine Toilet.

Dinghy: 8′ NZ Force 4 with Oars

Ground Tackle: ROCNA 15kg anchor, 73m of 8mm chain. Spare Plough & Danforth with chain and rope.

Sail Inventory: Main: 3 DI Nordac, Headsail: Furling 3 DI Nordac, Storm Jib & Staysail, Asymmetric in Sock. Mainsail & headsail vacu-washed March 2024

Electronics/Navigation: VHF, HF & AIS, 2x Plotter, 2x GPS, Raymarine Tiller autopilot, Fleming Wind Vane, B&G log/Sounder, G&G Wind, Iridium Go – Predict Wind, new B&G WS320 wireless wind sensor installed Feb 2024

Safety Gear: EPIRB, 2 Crew Saver Jackets with AIS & harness attachments for offshore, V-Sheet, Flares, Firefighting equipment, Life Buoy, Drogue, Harnesses & Safety Lines. 1 electric & 3 manual bilge pumps. SS gates installed August 2022, Stanchions from gates forward & bow pulpit had all bases re-bedded September 2023, PFD’s professionally serviced Oct 23.

Electrics: 12V, Shore Power, Trojan 200-amp batteries, new starter battery August 2023, Victron Battery management System, Victron 800W inverter, Victron Charger & 240, Circuit Breakers & Switchboard, LED Lighting

Mast/Rigging: 2018, Sloop rig, 1 set spreaders, Reefrite Furler, Tiller Steering, Spinnaker poles x 2

Deck Gear: Winches: 2x Lewmar 40,2x Barient 20,2x Murray bottom handle. Windlass: Maxwell 800 Electric, Crane for outboard motor, Cockpit: new Cushions & Seating, Sovereign BBQ, High Pressure Deck Wash.