Cole 43

Solo Globe Challenger - Cole 43 Some yachts have a history. Solo Globe Challenger has a legend. Designed by respected Australian yacht designer Peter Cole and launched in 1984, this Cole 43 is a proven bluewater yacht with an extraordinary offshore pedigree. Previously owned by renowned Australian adventurer Tony Mowbray, Solo Globe Challenger achieved international recognition when Tony sailed her solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world in 2000 - 01, spending 181 consecutive days at sea. The Cole 43 is admired for its sturdy construction, excellent seakeeping and balanced sailing performance. Strong enough for serious offshore passages yet fast and responsive under sail, Solo Globe Challenger offers the reassuring feel of a genuine ocean-going yacht. Her practical interior provides comfortable accommodation for extended cruising, with the security, storage and liveability required for long periods aboard. Elegant lines and a purposeful deck layout complete a yacht equally suited to coastal cruising, bluewater adventures or competitive sailing. Solo Globe Challenger has continued to cross oceans and undertake demanding offshore passages, proving the strength and capability of the Cole 43 design. This is not simply another production yacht. It is a strong, fast and comfortable ocean voyager with a remarkable Australian sailing history. Solo Globe Challenger is ready for its next chapter - and an owner prepared to continue her story. Contact South Cape Marine Group for full specifications, inventory and inspection arrangements

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

GALLEY
Planty of cupboard space, Galley Table seats 5, Gas oven with Grill and oven, 1 x LPG Gas stove 2 x burners, 2 x LPG Gas Bottles, Cutlery, Crockery, Drink ware, storage containers and cooking utensils.

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS
Electronics: Fitted IPAD with Navionics charts
1x Plastiomo steering compass
1 x Depth Sounder
1 x Handheld GPS
1 x Barometer
1 x Clock
Communications: 1 x Iridium Phine
1 x ICOM VHF Radio
2 x Handheld VHF

ELECTRICS
1 x 150Amp start battery
4 x 105Amp House Batteries
1 x Smart Charger
1 x 1000W inverter
2 x 200 W solar

SAFETY GEAR
1 x Inflatable Dinghy excellent condition, oars, manual pump, anchor and warp, 2 x 406 EPIRBS, 1 x Fire Blanket, 4 x Fire Extinguishers, I x LPG gas bilge detector, 2 x Containers First Aid equipment, Emergency Steering Tiller System

SAIL INVENTORY
1 × North mainsail, new in 2019 - excellent condition
1 × North backup mainsail - reasonable condition
1 × large headsail on forward furler, new in 2019 - excellent condition
1 × small headsail on inner furler, new in 2021 - brand new
1 × storm trysail
1 × storm jib
Spare sheets, halyards and rope
Spare turning blocks, genoa cars, pulleys, etc.
1 × bosun's chair
1 × sail repair kit

MAST & RIGGING
1 × aluminium mast by Whalespar Australia, new in 1999
The mast is a very specialised design
Triple spreaders, internally sleeved to the bottom set of spreaders
4 × forestays
1 × wire masthead backstay
Spectra runners and checkstays
1 × aluminium boom by Whalespar Australia, new in 1999
1 × Ronstan mainsail luff slide system
2 × Furlex self-furlers - 1 × 300S and 1 × 200S
1 × Lewmar self-tailing halyard winch on deck
4 × self-tailing Lewmar cockpit winches
1 × self-tailing Andersen winch on customised pod with bank of Lewmar jammers in cockpit for mainsail controls, including halyard, 3 × reef tack lines and 3 × reef clew lines
1 × Forespar rigid boom vang
2 × spinnaker poles
1 × radar reflector

DECK & HARDWARE
Muir Electric Anchor Winch, 80 m Chain, fenders and lines, 2 x anchors
Monitor self-steering wind vane
5 × self-tailing Lewmar winches in cockpit
All lines led back to cockpit

ADDITIONAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hull colour: White
Deck material: Fiberglass
Hull shape: Displacement
Keel type: Fin
Survey available: No
Engine model: 40 Hp Volvo Penta new in 2007
Engine year: 2007
Propeller: 3 Blade Feathering Prop
Water capacity: 260 L
Hot water system: Yes Off Engine and 240V
Range: 500 nm
Thrusters: Bow: No; Stern: No

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Built by Bruce Fairlie, Legendary builder in Gosford NSW
Extra tough rig makes this boat ready for anything