Caporn Timber Cruiser

A Rare Opportunity

"LEEDA" is a beautifully presented 1956 timber cruiser designed and built by renowned Australian boat
designer Clive Caporn for the Commodore of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club for the 1956 Melbourne
Olympics. Constructed from New Zealand Kauri Pine with mahogany hardwood frames, she features a
carvel-planked, round-bilge displacement hull and is admired wherever she goes.

Restoration & Mechanical Highlights
o Complete professional rebuild in 2009 (over $160,000 invested)
o Refurbished 2016
o Yanmar 110HP Turbo Diesel (2017) - immaculate, just serviced
o Max speed 14 knots @ 3200 rpm | Cruise 10 knots @ 2800 rpm
o hardly used fuel tank, gearbox, exhaust & re-pitched propeller
o Annually serviced via Mullies at Blairgowrie Marina
o Boated refreshly painted and antifouled in December 2025 at cost of $20,000
o New bow thrusters installed in 2023 that are sideways-facing propeller system at the front of a boat that provides lateral thrust, allowing the boat's bow to move left or right independently of the main engine

Interior, Comfort & Equipment Highlights
o African Rosewood dash & detailing
o Sunbrella marine-grade cushions & V-berth bedding
o Electric anchor winch, stainless plough anchor & Sampson post
o Hot & cold water throughout, deck wash & swim platform shower
o Solar panel, inverter, batteries & Readi-Charger
o GPS plotter, depth sounder, VHF radio & safety gear
o Upright fridge/freezer, electric toilet with direct flush
o Clears, flyscreens & solar ventilation fans
o Large rear removal pincic table installed in 2022, perfect for entertaining

Why LEEDA
LEEDA is a joy to behold and operate - combining classic timber craftsmanship with modern reliability.
The owners are reluctantly selling to focus on restoring a family-built timber vessel.