Classic Yacht "Hakuna Matata"
"Hakuna Matata, " a beautifully maintained classic yacht, is seeking a new custodian!
Built by Chris Bowman at Malabar Boatworks and launched in 1996, she is a much-admired classic yacht, ideal for both river racing and coastal cruising.
Key Features:
Classic Design: Carval planked, round bilge gaff-rigged sloop with sturdy construction and bronze fittings.
Versatile Performance: Designed for seamless transit through the Fremantle bridges under sail, comfortably handling winds up to 25-30 knots.
Fully Equipped: Includes slab-reefing mainsail, three jibs, inboard motor, an auxiliary sweep, and more for all your sailing needs.
Comfortable & Spacious: Large cockpit and cuddy, ensuring comfortable, safe and enjoyable cruising.
Built by Chris Bowman at Malabar Boatworks and launched in 1996, she is a much-admired classic yacht, ideal for both river racing and coastal cruising.
Key Features:
Classic Design: Carval planked, round bilge gaff-rigged sloop with sturdy construction and bronze fittings.
Versatile Performance: Designed for seamless transit through the Fremantle bridges under sail, comfortably handling winds up to 25-30 knots.
Fully Equipped: Includes slab-reefing mainsail, three jibs, inboard motor, an auxiliary sweep, and more for all your sailing needs.
Comfortable & Spacious: Large cockpit and cuddy, ensuring comfortable, safe and enjoyable cruising.
Region
Western Australia
Location
Perth Area Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1996
Hull
Timber Constructed from Nyatoh and Queensland beech with Oregon spars
HIN
AU-TWA-060005 AG5
Rego
AV 365
Rego Expiry
17/10/2025
Designer
C. E Bowman
Builder
C E Bowman, Malabar Boatworks, Bicton WA
Length
21' - 6.40m
Beam
2.3m
Draft
0.5m/1.2m (centreboard up/down)
Displacement
Approximately 1.3 tonne
Keel / Ballast
Lead keel, approximately 230kg internal lead ballast, steel centreboard
Deck Material
Queensland Beech
Engine
24V direct drive inboard electric motor (Lynch Motor Company, UK) Type 170 D127
Horsepower
5kW
Fuel Consumption
Approximately 20A at cruising speed
Cruise Speed
4 knots
Fuel
Two 12V 180 Ah LiFePo high capacity batteries and inbuilt charger
Covers
Full boat covers and mainsail cover
Ground Tackle
Two Anchors each with 5m chain and 40m warps
Safety Gear
Epirb, VHF station and masthead antenna
Boarding ladder
Boarding ladder
Bilge Pumps
Electric amd manual bilge pumps
Life Jackets
Four PFDs Type 1 to AS 1512
Fire Protection
Two 1kg powder fire extinguishers
Electrics
Switch panel for accessories
Electronics
Navigation lights
Sail Inventory
Slab reefing gaff mainsail, three jibs, all in excellent condition.
Designed for seamless transit through the Fremantle bridges under sail, comfortably handling winds up to 25-30 knots.
Designed for seamless transit through the Fremantle bridges under sail, comfortably handling winds up to 25-30 knots.
Mast / Rigging
Oregon, bronze fittings and stainless steel rigging
Remarks
Hakuna Matata has been regularly raced by the same owner since 1998, including several cruises to Rockingham, Garden Island and Rottnest.
She is fully maintained above and below the waterline and always ready to set sail from her base at RFBYC.
She was hauled out for hull and topsides maintenance and antifouling in July 2025
Her latest insurance survey in July 2023 is available.
She is fully maintained above and below the waterline and always ready to set sail from her base at RFBYC.
She was hauled out for hull and topsides maintenance and antifouling in July 2025
Her latest insurance survey in July 2023 is available.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Jeremy Stockley
Perth
WA 6010 Australia
WA 6010 Australia