1998 Perry 43 for sale in Gold Coast, QLD
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia199813.1m
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$395,000 AUD
+19 moreMakePerry
Model43
Year1998
Length13.1m6.6m beam
FuelDiesel1000L tank
Cabins48 berths
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Escape II is a proven 1998 Perry 43 cruising catamaran, designed and built by Bryan Perry in Coomera, Queensland. Strong, capable and well-equipped for extended passagemaking, she has already carried her current owners from the Queensland coast through New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, demonstrating her credentials as a genuine bluewater cruiser.
At 13.10 metres overall with a generous 6.60-metre beam, Escape II offers an excellent balance of cruising performance, comfortable living space and practical storage. Her four-cabin accommodation provides two queen and two double berths, complemented by two Vacuflush heads, two internal showers and a transom shower. The spacious cockpit and light-filled saloon create an inviting environment for extended life aboard.
Power is provided by twin Yanmar 3JH4E 40hp diesels with saildrives and Autostream three-blade feathering propellers. With approximately 4,281 hours to port and 3,971 hours to starboard, the engines deliver a reported cruising speed of 6.5 knots and maximum speed of 8.5 knots. High-output Balmar alternators provide additional charging capability while underway.
Cruising independence is a major strength, with a 550Ah lithium house bank, Victron Quattro 3000 inverter/charger, solar generation, twin LE450 wind turbines and a Spectra Cape Horn 60L/hr watermaker. Generous tankage of approximately 1,000 litres of fuel and 900 litres of freshwater further supports long-range cruising away from shore facilities.
Her navigation package is centred around B&G electronics, including Zeus 3 chartplotter and autopilot, 4G radar, AIS, Triton wind instruments and forward-facing sonar. Iridium GO provides satellite communications, while Fusion audio, a Samsung television and Sonos soundbar add entertainment aboard.
The sail wardrobe includes a Hydranet mainsail, Hydranet/Dacron headsails and Code Zero/screecher, with standing rigging replaced in June 2019 and running rigging renewed in 2021. A Profurl C430 furler and stainless-steel self-tailing Anderson winches complete a practical cruising sail-handling package.
Recent improvements continue on deck, including a complete cockpit surround with new clears and zips in 2026. Ground tackle includes a Sarca Excel primary anchor with 80 metres of 10mm galvanised chain, Fortress spare anchor and Maxwell 1200 electric windlass.
Currently lying on the Gold Coast, Australia, with Australian tax paid, Escape II combines proven Pacific cruising experience, substantial tankage, comfortable accommodation and an extensive inventory for self-sufficient cruising. Prospective buyers should note that the four-person liferaft is currently listed as not in service and should be addressed before offshore use.
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Vessel
MakePerry
Model43
Year1998
Dimensions
Length overall13.1m
Beam6.6m
Draft1.2m
Accommodation
Cabins4
Berths8
Heads2
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine model3JH4E
Engine count2
Drive typeSaildrive
Engine hours4,281
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage1000L
Features
On board
Twin Yanmar 3JH4E 40hp diesels
Saildrives
Autostream three-blade feathering propellers
High-output Balmar alternators
550Ah lithium house bank
Victron Quattro 3000 inverter/charger
Solar generation
Twin LE450 wind turbines
Spectra Cape Horn 60L/hr watermaker
B&G electronics including Zeus 3 chartplotter and autopilot
4G radar
AIS
Triton wind instruments
Forward-facing sonar
Iridium GO satellite communications
Fusion audio
Samsung television
Sonos soundbar
Hydranet mainsail
Hydranet/Dacron headsails
Code Zero/screecher
Standing rigging replaced in June 2019
Running rigging renewed in 2021
Profurl C430 furler
Stainless-steel self-tailing Anderson winches
Complete cockpit surround with new clears and zips in 2026
Sarca Excel primary anchor with 80 metres of 10mm galvanised chain
Fortress spare anchor
Maxwell 1200 electric windlass
Four-person liferaft (currently listed as not in service)
Two Vacuflush heads
Two internal showers
Transom shower
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