Murray Burns & Dovell 62

Built by Sydney Yachts in 1999, and overall winner of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2001, 'Bumblebee V' is a Murray Burns Dovell 62 now for sale in conjunction with the team at Mac Marine.

After a hugely successful race career early in her life, 'Bumblebee V' was purchased by a well-known Australian yachtsman in 2014. His brief to naval architects was to create a fast and safe 62' high quality racer cruiser that could be sailed by his family.

Accommodation was improved with the addition of a large V-berth and pressure hot water added to the galley and both heads. A jet bow-thruster was fitted for easy berthing. In 2018 a new Yanmar 75hp diesel was fitted and a new sail drive added in 2020.

In 2015 a swept rig and single backstay were fitted, as was a bow prodder, headsail furler and an electric cabin top halyard winch. All of the instruments were replaced with a new suite of B&G and in 2017 a wardrobe of North 3Di upwind sails and 2 Asymmetric spinnakers were added to the specification.

In 2022, she was sold to her current owner who had a single purpose - to race her in the Sydney to Hobart. And so, in 2023 she was restored to her racing essence, undergoing a significant refit - including several new additions to her sail wardrobe - in readiness to compete. She was then professionally campaigned throughout 2023, achieving commendable finishes in key events, including 2nd on scratch in division at the 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week, the 2023 Cabbage Tree Island Race, and 14th on line honours in the 2023 Sydney to Hobart.

Still in top shape, 'Bumblebee V' is now set up for both racing and cruising and represents a remarkable opportunity for a discerning buyer.