Crowther Windspeed 37
For Sale: "SALT" (Formerly Alpha Centauri / AC 2) - Ultimate Bluewater Crowther Catamaran
Proven Ocean Cruiser | Extensive Upgrades 2024-2026 | Turn-Key Ready To Sail Away
SALT is a legendary, Australian-proven Crowther catamaran built for comfortable, ocean passage-making. Having successfully voyaged from Brisbane to Cape York, The Kimberley, the Louisiades, and South-East Asia, this vessel is structurally elite and highly capable.
Constructed entirely of lightweight foam/epoxy with Kevlar and double-bias glass. With her kick-up rudders, she is fully beachable for maintenance or shallow anchorages. Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, featuring bi-fold doors that create open-plan living space between salon and cockpit. Plus, open galley fit for a chef (oven, burner stove with grill, double sink, deep dual fridge/freezers, external bbq).
Recent Upgrades (2024-2026)
*Fresh anti-foul and PropGold/PropSpeed applied (April 2026).
*Electrical: new premium house battery banks featuring 6x 600Amps Lithium batteries, supported by a Vitron 3000W inverter (April 2026).
*Deck & Ventilation: 4x new hatches installed, new saloon windows, new sail bag, and new cockpit shade
*Tender: Upgraded in 2024 to a premium Highfield Ultralite 340 20hp dinghy.
SALT combines a legendary racing multihull design with modern cruising lithium power and fresh cosmetic updates. She is ready for sailing.
Location: Gladstone, Queensland
Price: $240,000
Contact: live. Com
Proven Ocean Cruiser | Extensive Upgrades 2024-2026 | Turn-Key Ready To Sail Away
SALT is a legendary, Australian-proven Crowther catamaran built for comfortable, ocean passage-making. Having successfully voyaged from Brisbane to Cape York, The Kimberley, the Louisiades, and South-East Asia, this vessel is structurally elite and highly capable.
Constructed entirely of lightweight foam/epoxy with Kevlar and double-bias glass. With her kick-up rudders, she is fully beachable for maintenance or shallow anchorages. Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, featuring bi-fold doors that create open-plan living space between salon and cockpit. Plus, open galley fit for a chef (oven, burner stove with grill, double sink, deep dual fridge/freezers, external bbq).
Recent Upgrades (2024-2026)
*Fresh anti-foul and PropGold/PropSpeed applied (April 2026).
*Electrical: new premium house battery banks featuring 6x 600Amps Lithium batteries, supported by a Vitron 3000W inverter (April 2026).
*Deck & Ventilation: 4x new hatches installed, new saloon windows, new sail bag, and new cockpit shade
*Tender: Upgraded in 2024 to a premium Highfield Ultralite 340 20hp dinghy.
SALT combines a legendary racing multihull design with modern cruising lithium power and fresh cosmetic updates. She is ready for sailing.
Location: Gladstone, Queensland
Price: $240,000
Contact: live. Com
Region
Queensland
Location
Rockhampton Area Cairns QLD
Usage
Cruising
Launch Year
1990
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AUAED048217Q20
Rego
A0S91Q
Rego Expiry
09/03/2027
Designer
Loch Crowther
Builder
Windspeed Catamarans / Geoff Cruz
Length
40' 9" - 12.43m
Beam
6.60m
Draft
0.6 to 1.80m
Displacement
4.9 tons
Keel / Ballast
Dagger Boards
Deck Material
Composite foam/epoxy, kevlar, double bias glass
Engine Make
Lombardini
Engine
3-cylinder
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
30
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
Approx 3 ltrs/hour @ 5 knots (1 engine)
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive : Shaft drive to folding props
Fuel
200 ltrs in tanks + 80 litres in jerry cans
Water
260L
Accommodation
*3 Cabins, 1 Storage Port Forward, Staboard Storage/ Toolshed.
*1 Bathroom.
*Headroom: 6'3".
*1 Bathroom.
*Headroom: 6'3".
Cabins
*2 Double Afts
*1 Queen Amidships
*1 Possible Single Port Forward
*1 Queen Amidships
*1 Possible Single Port Forward
Galley
*Double sink with fresh and saltwater.
*Wall oven, 4-burner stove with griller, and outdoor BBQ.
*Storage: Large walk-in pantry. Plenty of cupboards and shelving for storage.
*Wall oven, 4-burner stove with griller, and outdoor BBQ.
*Storage: Large walk-in pantry. Plenty of cupboards and shelving for storage.
Refrigeration
1 deep fridge/freezer, 1 deep top fridge/freezer (2 separate compartment).
Stove
4-burner stove with griller
Water Maker
260L tank Spectra Spectra 150 Z-Brane watermaker.
Shower
Shower, Sink, Forward storage
Toilet
Electric
Dinghy
Highfield Ultralite 340
Outboard
9.9 Yamaha
Ground Tackle
* Electric Anchor (foot operation forward, plus helm)
* Has 3x Anchors
* Has 3x Anchors
Safety Gear
Yes
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
Brand-New house battery banks featuring 6x 600Amps Lithium batteries, supported by a Vitron 3000W inverter, and 4 solar panels (800W in total).
Electronics
Navigation: Raymarine (depth, speed, wind instruments), Autopilot, Radio.
*Engines: Twin 30hp Lombardini diesels, shaft drives, and brand-new flexi folding props (2025). 1x Portable Genator
*Engines: Twin 30hp Lombardini diesels, shaft drives, and brand-new flexi folding props (2025). 1x Portable Genator
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, Genoa, Jib, Storm Jib, Spinnaker.
Mast / Rigging
Lines lead to helm. Easy solo tracking, reefing, and autopilot control.
Deck Gear
Foredeck Shade designed to fully cover the trampolines at anchor. Kick-Up Rudders. 5x Deep Storage Lockers.
ABOUT THE SELLER
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Cairns
QLD 4879 Australia
QLD 4879 Australia