Carbineer 46 Pilothouse Ketch

Renowned for their serious bluewater capability and refined cruising comfort, the Carbineer 46 pilothouse ketches are solid, well proven offshore yachts designed for sailors who place a premium on strength, safety, and sea keeping. Designed by the legendary Laurent Giles and built in Australia to a high standard, these classic heavy displacement yachts feature a full keel and a balanced, easily managed ketch rig, delivering excellent stability, a comfortable motion at sea, and versatility for short-handed passage making. The true pilothouse design, complete with twin helm stations, allows the skipper to choose between a conventional cockpit helm or a fully protected internal helm, providing safe and comfortable watch keeping in heavy weather or colder climates.

With a well-protected cockpit, secure deck layout, and thoughtfully designed accommodation, the Carbineer 46 has earned an outstanding reputation as a capable offshore passagemaker, a comfortable extended cruiser, and a highly desirable liveaboard, qualities that ensure they remain consistently sought after by serious cruising sailors. "Traveller" is an excellent example of the design and has been superbly maintained and upgraded in recent year. Well set up for extended cruising it features a VETUS BOW THRUSTER, 6KVA ONAN GENSET, 240V INDUCTION COOK TOPS/CONVECTION OVEN/MICROWAVE, NEW 2023 BATTERIES, NEW 2024 B&G VULCAN 9" CHART PLOTTER, NEW 2024 VHF RADIO, NEW TOILETS, HEAVY DUTY DINGHY DAVITS, the list goes on. Having been freshly antifouled and engine serviced DEC 2025, this stunning vessel is ready for its next adventure! Whether you want to cruise local water ways with friends and family, set off on the adventure of a life time, or enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, "Traveller" can do it all in style and comfort!

Stepping inside, the light and airy Pilothouse provides incredible panoramic visibility. Freshly painted and featuring with quality timber trims, this is a great space to relax and enjoy the views underway. To port is the generous dinette with seating for 8 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settee. Forward is the interior helm station, superbly set up with a generous skylight above providing excellent visibility of the main mast and sails, full engine controls, autopilot, and extensive electronics.

Just a few easy steps down is the well-appointed galley, which is sure to delight the fussiest chef! Well positioned and equipped for easy catering at sea, it features induction cook tops, convection oven, microwave, air fryer, extensive refrigeration, stainless steel sink with H/C fresh water, and exceptional storage. The impressive accommodation is ideal for both extended cruising and trips away with friends and family. Aft is the spacious owner's stateroom. This features a double bed, with single bed/lounge opposite and full ensuite with an electric toilet and H/C shower. The guest accommodation is forward and features a generous double v berth, an additional cabin with 4 single bunk berths, plus a guest bathroom with NEW composting toilet.

On deck, this vessel is set up to be easily sailed shorthanded with the hydraulic in-mast furling for the mainsail and mizzen, plus the furling headsail. The ketch rig is ideal for Bluewater passages, providing a low centre of effort for minimal heeling, and plenty of options as the wind increases. Ideal for enjoying sailing at its finest on a nice day, the outside helm station features the NEW B&G Zeus 9" Chart Plotter, as well as the autopilot close at hand. The wide side decks make it easy to move around the vessel, and the large fore deck is an excellent space to relax on a sunny day. The vessel is also complete with heavy-duty stainless steel davits, 40kg Manson anchor with 70m of 12mm chain, and Muir VRC 3500 anchor winch.

This vessel is powered by the reliable and well maintained Volvo TMD40 140HP freshwater cooled, turbo charged, diesel engine. This provides easy and economical cruising at 6 to 7 knots at 1800RPM. The engine room has exceptional access for easy servicing and maintenance, and also houses the Onan 6KVA genset. With 1000L fuel capacity, this vessel is a true long-range voyager, ideal for exploring even the most remote locations!

With its exceptional capability, pedigree, and presentation, "Traveller" offers a rare opportunity to turn even your most ambitious sailing dreams into reality!