SPECS
| Listing Id | 5164174 | Length | 12.13 Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Used | Type | Sail |
| Make | WOOLLACOTT | Year | 1970 |
| Model | KETCH 34 | Engine Type | Nanni |
| Hull Style | Single | Hull Type | Timber |
DESCRIPTION
Ladybird Ketch 9.4m - Manu-Iti - Owner moving overseas !!!! She needs to find a new home asap !!!!
'Manu-Iti' is a beautifully crafted 9.4-metre Ladybird ketch, offering timeless character, solid timber construction and practical cruising capability. Built in kauri pine with epoxy Dynal-sheathed decks over ply, she represents the warmth and strength of traditional boatbuilding, combined with thoughtful upgrades for comfortable coastal cruising.
With her 3.4m beam, 9-tonne displacement, and 1.8m draft, along with a full keel, she is a capable and reassuring vessel at sea. The ketch rig provides versatility and balance under sail, allowing for manageable short-handed sailing and multiple sail combinations in varying conditions. Also included is a parachute anchor, drogue, dinghy and kayak to complete this perfect package.
Construction & Rig:
- Kauri pine hull
- Epoxy Dynal-sheathed decks over ply
- Oregon mast and boom
- Standing rigging replaced September 2022
- Furlex 200S headsail furler
Sail Inventory:
- Mainsail
- 150% Genoa
- Storm Jib
- Mizzen Mainsail
- Self-tacking Mizzen Staysail
- Spinnaker
Her ketch configuration, combined with a self-tacking staysail on the removable inner fore stay, makes her particularly well-balanced and easy to handle.
Machinery:
- Powered by a reliable 4-cylinder Nanni diesel, she offers dependable auxiliary performance for coastal cruising and marina manoeuvring.
- New nautical classic style timber steering wheel
Electronics & Navigation:
- Garmin GPSMap
- Airmar sonar
- Navman 5110 tracker
- Raymarine wind instruments
- Autohelm 5000 belt drive autopilot
- B&G VHF with AIS Class B and GPS
Systems & Comfort
- 1 cabin layout with 6 berths
- 2-burner gas cooktop with grill
- Wood hotbox (Davey & Co, England)
- 60W solar panel (Sept 2022)
- 2000W inverter
Below deck, Manu-Iti offers warm timber finishes and a practical cruising layout. One cabin and six berths provide comfortable accommodation for family cruising or extended stays aboard. The saloon is inviting and reflects the charm that only a classic timber yacht can deliver. The addition of the Davey & Co of England, wood fire box is a fabulous addition offering warmth and a cozy atmosphere on a cold night.
Ladybird ketches are respected for their sea-kindly nature, strong build quality and forgiving handling characteristics. Manu-Iti is an appealing option for those seeking a capable, character-filled cruiser with proven offshore credentials and recent rigging upgrades already completed.
The owner is moving overseas so is reluctantly selling 'Manu-Iti'. Please feel free to make an offer as all serious offers will be considered.
Call Cath on 0402 135 442 for more information and to organise a viewing of this classic Ketch.
