YONDER STAR
YONDER STAR’S generous proportions reflect the designer’s intent to create a gracious residence at sea. Designed by naval architect Don Brooke, this 87’ ketch was scrupulously renovated by New Zealand craftsmen in 2003, following a complete rebuild in 1999.
Topside her teak decks are open and uncluttered. Soft cockpit seating invites relaxation and open-air dining. Below decks, varnished mahogany, polished brass and sumptuous fabrics convey a sense of warmth and sophistication. The pilothouse with 360’ views, serves as both a navigation station as well as a popular living and dining space. Forward of the pilothouse is an inviting open-plan saloon, with a comfortable living area to port and dining suite to starboard. Accommodation is in a capacious master cabin with ensuite aft, while forward there are two well-appointed guest cabins with private bathrooms.
If there’s wind to be found, and an exhilarating sail is what you’re after, YONDER STAR will happily oblige. The Captain is equally willing to share his expertise with an aspiring sailor or turn over the helm to a fellow salt. While if sheer relaxation is what you’re after, YONDER STAR offers plenty of space, in sun or shade, below decks or above.
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Specifications |
| Flag |
New Zealand |
| Cruising Ground |
New Zealand |
| Length |
86' 11" or 26.5 m |
| Beam |
21' 12" or 6.7 m |
| Draft |
07' 07" or 2.3 m |
| Engine |
175hp Gardner |
| Fuel |
5600 litre |
| Cruising Speed |
9.5 knots range 3000 miles |
| Accommodation |
6 Guests in 3 cabins; 1 masterw /ensuite, 1 double w/ ensuite; 1 double w/separate bathroom |
| Entertainment |
Multi-system TV/C+VCR/ DVD installed in each stateroom and the main saloon. Sound Stream Stereo System throughout the vessel w/individual remote controls. Extensive DVD and CD music library, board games, reading library |
| Equipment |
B&G sailing monitors in cockpit and pilothouse helm, Nobeltec software, GPS; Windows XP; dual radar , Furuno 36-mile ARPA, autopilot, Gyro Compass, dual station ‘micro commander’ helm controls, Weatherfax for Windows, Sportrac handheld GPS backups. Watermaker (4500L per day); Bow-thruster; in-boom furling |
| Communications |
Innmarsat Mini-M, Innmarsat C & Iridium Satellite Systems, SEA 300 Watt SSB, Icon VHF; telephone/intercom between each cabin; email, weather messaging by Trimble Galaxy |
| Leisure |
Aquapro 4.2m RIB w/50hp outboard; inflatable 2-man kayaks, ski-biscuit, wakeboard, water skiing, fishing gear, scuba and snorkelling equipment for rendezvous diving |
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