Broadwater Passagemaker 56

Seabiscuit IV is a very unique custom built expedition yacht fully optimised for economical off-grid living and exciting adventures.

Designed by renowned Naval Architect Robert Beebe, who designed over 150 vessels including the original 'Seabiscuit' Passage Maker 56.

Seabiscuit IV has a very interesting history, with pictures available from the original build. She was built in 1985 in Ballina NSW taking in total 36 months — 18 months to source the timber and 18 months to build. At a cost back then of $1,000,000 Seabiscuit IV was commissioned to survey and worked for many years as a charter boat in Sydney Harbour, and famously being used as the start boat for the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Since then she has been privately owned acting as a sturdy liveaboard sailing boat for exploring the Asia-Pacific. With ample capacity for fuel, water and electricity, with significant solar, Seabiscuit IV is ready for every adventure.

Credit to the current owner who has invested significantly in modernizing many of the systems and electronics to enable off-grid exploration and enhancing the overall condition of the boat while maintaining her original character.

Seabiscuit IV, as well as being powered by sail, comes with a Gardner 6LX Diesel engine, which has been described as "one of the most reliable diesel engines ever invented by man," being hand-crafted in the UK. The timber construction makes for Seabiscuit IV to be well insulated, smooth and quiet — ensuring she is a pleasure to be aboard as she meanders across the ocean.

On the back of the success of the Passage Maker vessels, designer Robert Beebe and James Leishman wrote a book based on the boats, Voyaging Under Power.

Seabiscuit IV can currently be found on passage near to Singapore, where in-person viewings can be arranged, otherwise a video call with the owner can be arranged by appointment.