Overview

Seabiscuit IV is a very unique custom built expedition yacht fully optimised for economical off-grid living & 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 6XL 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.

Features

Air Conditioning 2 x Marine Cruise Air
Engine Serviced every 200 hours
Generator Serviced every 100 hours
Antifouled - June 2024
Propspeed - June 2024
Bridge Clearance 4m
With her generous fuel capacity, well over 3000nm is achievable on motor alone
Additional 2x 400L stainless steel fuel tanks that are currently not in use, which could be used for extra fuel or as a grey water tank
Bow Thruster Side Power SP125 recon April 2022
36 inch variable pitch propeller adjustable for efficiency while sailing or motor sailing
Fuel consumption better than 1L per nm under motor alone
Can cruise under sail alone comfortably at 6 1/2 to 7 knots in 17 knot winds
Spares for next owners including starter motors, alternators, water pumps, freshwater pumps, inverter, chargers, and many consumables belts pulleys filters including for the 9KVA Westerbeke generator plus more
Massive 1800 amp hours of gel hybrid AGM batteries (1 year old), 400ah in 12v, a 5000W Victron inverter charger and 3x Victron solar controllers powered by 2700W of solar
240v Watermaker with all new membranes still in their packets, 180 Lph when required
2,000L stainless steel water tank
Freshwater filter system uses three filters and provides excellent clean water to the galley, with surplus spare filters provided to the new owner
Recently painted with 2pac deck paint and a fresh antifouling hull including Propspeed
New varnishing on exposed timber including beautiful stern, sanded back to bare wood and coated with nine layers of International Perfection plus 2pac varnish
New 12v lithium battery system in addition to 24v
New seat covers
Can run watermaker, hot water system and Aircon direct from solar without need for generator if needed