Adams 44 Carina

Spirit of Tommie - Adams Carina 44

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Ocean-Going Liveaboard Cruiser | Proven Bluewater Yacht | Private Sale

After an incredible voyage from the Gold Coast, Australia to Lombok, Spirit of Tommie is now available for her next adventure. She's a beautifully presented, solid, and seaworthy Adams Carina 44 -- a classic design by Joe Adams, renowned for his safe, capable offshore cruisers.

Before departure, extensive upgrades were completed at The Boat Works, making her one of the best-equipped Adams 44s afloat. I've poured hundreds of hours of labour into this vessel -- there's truly nothing left to fix.


Recent Upgrades & Features

Full repaint - topsides, deck, and non-skid surfaces (completed last year)
Mast removed, repainted, and fully rewired
All standing rigging replaced, completed by top Brisbane craftsmen
New boom and slab reefing system
Brand-new mainsail ($7,000 value) and new asymmetrical spinnaker
New Sea Water Pro watermaker - 60 L/hour, runs off the 12 V system ($5,000)
All new Raymarine navigation suite, including hydraulic autopilot ($8,000)
New 100 m of galvanised chain and Rocna anchor ($4,000)
Four-man liferaft (one year old, $4,000)
New mattresses and refitted interior walls in cabins
New cockpit enclosure, plus custom-built solar arch and davits rated to lift a 100 kg dinghy and engine with ease ($20,000)
1,300 W solar array powering a $17,000 Victron system with 600 Ah of lithium batteries
Complete electrical overhaul - all gas systems professionally removed; everything now runs electric

Sailing Performance

She carries a large, powerful rig ideal for light airs, complemented by Adams' brilliant retractable-keel design. The keel-up draft of 1.45 m (4'9") allows access to shallow anchorages most monohulls can't reach, while the 2.9 m (9'6") draft down gives her the stiffness and power to comfortably eat up the miles offshore.

Engine & Mechanical


Repowered in 2011 with a Nanni Diesel, based on the bulletproof Kubota block. Engine access is excellent -- simply remove the companionway stairs for full visibility and serviceability.

Interior & Comfort


Below deck, Spirit of Tommie offers a warm, practical, and social layout ideal for liveaboard life or extended cruising.

Generous saloon and dining area with solid timber finishes throughout
Well-equipped galley with loads of storage
Forward cabin with large double berth
Private head and shower to starboard
Aft cabin with a second double berth and a ¾ pilot berth, perfect for passage-making or guests

Her solid timber fit-out gives a sense of strength, warmth, and security not found in many lightweight production yachts.

Summary

S pirit of Tommie is a proven, self-sufficient, ocean-going liveaboard that's ready to keep crossing oceans or serve as a comfortable floating home. Every system has been thoughtfully upgraded with reliability, simplicity, and independence in mind.

She's truly adventure-ready -- just step aboard and sail away