1977 Spencer 45 Fast Cruiser for sale in Nelson Marina
Nelson Marina, New Zealand197713.7m
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$75,000 NZD
+7 moreMakeSpencer
Model45 Fast Cruiser
Year1977
Length13.7m3.8m beam
Draft2.4m
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Her modern, sleek good looks belie her 1977 launch date, as does her condition with a series of long-term loving owners over the years. This well performed and popular Wellington racer underwent a major refit in the early 2000s to equip her for subsequent world touring duties—including two circumnavigations, numerous Pacific Island adventures, and extensive NZ coastal cruising—and she's still a strong, powerful vessel and a joy to sail, just as you'd expect of a John Spencer design.
1.9m+ headroom; twin sheltered companionway/sail trimming arrangement; 2023 complete replacement of standing rigging; 2024 preventative maintenance of engine and saildrive (inc cambelt and saildrive seal replacements); cutter rig flexibility; recent equipment upgrades; all standard cruising features including holding tank, hot water, solar panels, great refrigeration; spacious cockpit and deck layout.
Red Herring II is reluctantly offered for sale due to her owner's work relocation abroad. Hull and engine surveys from 2023 are available on request. Her Nelson Marina rental berth is transferable to her new owner.
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Vessel
MakeSpencer
Model45 Fast Cruiser
Year1977
Dimensions
Length overall13.7m
Beam3.8m
Draft2.4m
Features
On board
1.9m+ headroom
Twin sheltered companionway/sail trimming arrangement
2023 standing rigging replacement
2024 engine and saildrive maintenance
Cutter rig
Solar panels
Holding tank
Hot water system
Refrigeration
Spacious cockpit and deck layout
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