Currently located in Wellington (NZ)
Usually located in Westernport (Vic, Aust)

Detailed Inventory available on request.

Chimere is a strong and proven vessel, equipped for extensive cruising, or remote voyaging.  With 5 private cabins - and bunks for 10 or more - she will suit an experienced, discerning buyer looking for a safe, go-anywhere boat with room for friends and family, or to liveaboard capabilities have been well demonstrated through having completed four medical-transport-aid missions (with Medical Sailing Ministries Inc. www.msm.org.au) to the remote islands of Vanuatu between 2009 and 2017.

Each mission was of six months duration and in total involved around 100 sailing and medical volunteers, each coming and going at pre-determined times and locations, with between 11 and 13 people living aboard for two weeks at a time. 

Professionally maintained and slipped every 1-2 years, Chimere is normally berthed at Westernport Marina Hastings (VIC). She did a circumnavigation of Tasmania in 2019 and is currently berthed in Wellington (NZ) having made it half way through a four-month voyage around New Zealand, before COVID-19 hit. Current plans should see her return to Westernport in May 2021.

In many respects Chimere resembles a small ship, with her high bulwarks, clear decks, snug cockpit and significant storage capacity. Whilst her relatively low rig means she doesn't point to windward like a modern, light weight production boat, she can clock a lazy 7-8 knots with minimal heal, when the wind moves just off the bow. Consuming around 4-5 litres of diesel per hour, the 85hp Perkins motor makes motor-sailing a viable option when deadlines need to be met, or the wind dies off. With total diesel storage of 1,400 litres, this translates into a range of around 1,500 - 2,000 NM at 1800RPM. 

"Chimere" translates from the French into something akin to "chasing rainbows", or "unachievable dream". But for us, Chimere has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to sail the South Pacific. Since her purchase in 2006, we have maintained a constant program of improvements, additions and enhancements; all the while paying professionals to undertake most installations and maintenance. After 14 years and owing to changed family circumstances, we must now reluctantly put Chimere on the market. 

Chimere is extremely strong, has a draft of around 1.8m and was built in 1984 by Barrenjoey Yachts in NSW, with the Jean Vinges design being based on the MacLear and Harris (Abeking & Rasmussen built), yacht Angantyr 


View Chimere video here... 
https://youtu. Be/1HGuM5swLUk

Plus this video too from last years NZ voyage... https://youtu.be/q0cCIJIuYyY

(Note: By viewing the enclosed video directly through YouTube, you will find around 20 further links to videos and info. About Chimere, in the description box just below the video image)

Steel

Mono

Victoria

CUSTOM

Yacht (Sail)

Robert Latimer

Boats

<div>The Italian-designed and built luxury yacht redefines the notion of passage making and propels you to new heights. &nbsp; “Surprise the future” is the motto this yacht’s creation has drawn inspiration from. A winning motto, if one looks at the outcome: sleek, aggressive lines, further emphasised by the side single window, large volumes, the multipurpose salon that can form an open space with the cockpit or, conversely, be divided to create two separate areas, and outstanding performances, with a maximum speed of more than 46 knots. Dedicated to those who know no compromises, not even at sea.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Accommodation spanning 3 large cabins and as many bathrooms, including a separate crew cabin, with its head and hot/cold handheld shower, Fusion AV system and air-con, all accessed under the cockpit lounge, and you can sleep 7 onboard<br><br></div><div>A large open saloon that can be extended into the cockpit thanks to the hideaway glass door that sinks below the saloon floor. She has a large sunbed aft of the cockpit for the sun lovers and the cockpit table lowers to create a further sun lounge.<br><br></div><div>Powered by MTU 1623hp diesels with surface piercing drives that propel the boat to a top end speed of 46 knots, happily cruising at 36knots to get you there fast and in ultimate luxury.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thanks to thrusters, docking this boat is no more difficult than berthing a 30-footer.<br><br></div><div>Perfectly maintained and without a doubt the nicest express yacht in her class, this is one yacht you must see for yourself,<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Vessel located on the Gold Coast and price includes all taxes paid. &nbsp; Leigh-Smith Yachts exclusively present this immaculate vessel, contact us today for further specifications and to arrange a private viewing.&nbsp; Inspection of the vessel will exceed your expectations.&nbsp; E1431<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Features Include:<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Ice maker in saloon<br><br></div><div>Washer/dryer<br><br></div><div>Extra fridge in saloon<br><br></div><div>Autotrim<br><br></div><div>Digital chain counter<br><br></div><div>Tiller<br><br></div><div>Light beam with joystick<br><br></div><div>Entertainment Equipment<br><br></div><div>Apple TV (saloon + master)<br><br></div><div>Ipod/IPhone docking stations in saloon &amp; master<br><br></div><div>Sat antenna TV KVH M7SK with decoder for UE<br><br></div><div>Williams 325 tender<br><br></div><div>Additional capstan 1200 W<br><br></div><div>Cockpit sunshade<br><br></div><div>Black cover for windshield<br><br></div><div>Waterproof covers for exterior furniture<br><br></div><div>Mooring cleats, side, retractable on the bathing platform<br><br></div><div>Safe in master cabin<br><br></div>

Other

Queensland

PERSHING

LEIGH-SMITH YACHTS

22 ft. PRIDE Fibre Glass Boat with Brooker Trailer<br />This stunning sunseeker sea boat which sleeps 4 people has Volvo Penta inboard and outboard motor AQ 140 A, 280D drive, Raymarine auto pilot, power anchor winch, 3 Radios, 2 water pressurize system, 200 litres built-in ice box, 200 litres built-in water tank, 200 litres built-in petrol tank, Koden Sounder, TV,TV aerial &amp; antenna, Toilet, live bait keeper, 2 bowl sink, cupboards, snap in marine carpet, storm cover, 2 brand new battery, wash down deck &amp; can have a shower, etc.  The Brooker trailer has 4 brand new tyres, in excellent condition &amp; no rash.<br />Price $29,900 or near offer<br />Contact no. 0431849018 or 07 41280384

PRIDE

SUNSEEKER

Harold  Penfold

Many extras including - Sounder, GPS, Chart Plotter, EPERB, 120lit under floor fuel tank, Electric Winch, Lockable Cabin with toilet and sink, Sleeps 4 comfortably, Deck Shower., Rocket Launches, Large Deck Space.<br />Perfect for the serious fisherman who seeks the big catch off shore.

CONCORDE 23

Steve McNamara

23ft (Caribbean). Hard top 2007 Mercury Optimax, full service history. Muir 600 electric winch, Garmin fish finder 140, 140L fuel tank, full covers. Marine toilet

3 Boats For Sale in Australia

1984 CUSTOM Yacht (Sail)

AUD 235,000

2014 PERSHING 64

AUD 2,250,000

1990 PRIDE SUNSEEKER

AUD 29,900

1982 PRIDE CONCORDE 23

AUD 30,000

1983 PRIDE REGENT

AUD 28,500