1987 Lotus 10.6m for sale in Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands, New Zealand198710.6m
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$62,000 NZD
+8 moreMakeLotus
Model10.6m
Year1987
Length10.6m3.6m beam
FuelDiesel60L tank
EngineVolvo
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About this vessel
Designed by the legendary Alan Wright and built right here in New Zealand, the Lotus 10.6 has long held a reputation as one of the country's best all-round coastal cruisers. Combining performance, practicality, and comfort, she delivers a sailing experience that's equally suited to weekend escapes or extended adventures.
Significant recent upgrades include a refurbished Volvo engine, a full antifoul system taken back to glass with triple primer and six coats applied in 2025, and new lifeline netting and dodger adding both safety and comfort. She presents exactly how you want a boat to feel - tidy, well cared for, and ready to go.
Below deck, the generous beam creates a surprisingly spacious interior with good headroom, offering comfortable accommodation. A well-equipped galley and hot water system installed in 2025.
Known for her "light-handed" feel, she responds easily on the helm, reducing fatigue on longer passages and making her particularly well-suited to short-handed or family sailing.
As a fractional rigg, the setup is simple and effective, typically comprising a mainsail and overlapping headsails such as a working genoa. This configuration provides versatility across a range of conditions, with straightforward sail handling and good balance when reefed. A Sock deployed Gennaker for easy handling making summer cruising enjoyable.
Constructed in GRP, the hull is paired with a fin keel and transom-hung rudder, offering a solid combination of stability, responsiveness, and ease of maintenance. The hull form contributes to forgiving handling characteristics, particularly in variable coastal conditions.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeLotus
Model10.6m
Year1987
Dimensions
Length overall10.6m
Beam3.6m
Draft1.6m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeVolvo
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage60L
Features
On board
Volvo engine (refurbished)
Antifoul system (2025)
New lifeline netting
Dodger
Hot water system (2025)
Fridge/freezer
Fractional rigging
Mainsail
Working genoa
Gennaker
GRP hull
Fin keel
Transom-hung rudder
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