Designed for extended offshore passages

FOR SALE: "La Meridian" - 18.5m Versatile Steel Motor Sailer

Whether you are looking for a commercial workhorse, a comfortable family cruiser, or a vessel capable of serious offshore voyaging, La Meridian offers a rare combination of utility and capability. Certified with an AMSA 3B Certificate of Operation, this vessel is ready for immediate commercial service in Queensland waters or private adventure.

Key Features:

Commercial Ready: Equipped with hydraulic pot hauliers and plumbed fishing reels.

Massive Storage: 14 cubic metre refrigerated hold (approx. 10-tonne capacity), recently re-glassed and gel-coated.

Proven Offshore Performance: Full sailing rig (mainsail, genoa, mizzen) in excellent condition to reduce fuel consumption during long passages.

Easy Handling: Upgraded with a new Vetus bow thruster for stress-free docking and maneuvering.

Self-Sufficiency: Includes a watermaker (120lt/hr) and robust electrical setup with a Victron inverter and 3-phase shore power.

Accommodation: Spacious, full-width interior with 12 berths, air conditioning, and 3 showers/toilets.

Technical Highlights:

Engine: Gardner 8LXCT (180hp) + Gardner 4LW side motor (for hydraulics/gen).

Electronics: Comprehensive suite including Wassp Multibeam Sonar, Furuno sounders/radar, twin autopilot systems, and VMS.

Extras: New 3m Highfield dinghy with 15hp Yamaha, Novec fire suppression system.

Located in Bundaberg, QLD. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a versatile, well-maintained vessel ready for its next chapter.

This listing will likely attract strong interest from commercial operators looking to upgrade their fleet with a turnkey, certified vessel. The "dual-purpose" nature (commercial fishing + liveaboard cruising) broadens the attraction significantly.

At $299,000, it is priced competitively given the recent survey/certification and the inclusion of high-end electronics like the WASSP sonar.

The versatility of this boat is its greatest asset; it is not dependent on just one type of buyer, which significantly protects its resale value.

Call Sean from Yachtsailing on Call Now to view and ask for recent reports and specifications.

DISCLAIMER

PLEASE NOTE: Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, acts strictly as the broker appointed by the Seller of this vessel. Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, is not a seller or a trader of secondhand boats; prospective buyers will be contracting directly with the owner of the boat (the Seller). Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, offers the details of this vessel in good faith, but as all information regarding the Vessel has been provided to us by the Seller, we do not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel in any way. It is strongly recommended that all Prospective buyers undertake their own pre-purchase inspections and/or engage a Marine Surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires, validated, as all sales are conducted on an 'as is, where is' basis. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.