Originally owned and built by renowned Western Australian boat builder and yachtsman Peter Milner, Prime Minister has featured in off shore and river sailing for many years.
Highlights include the 1998 Sydney Hobart and local races such as the Geraldton, Bunbury, and Cape Naturaliste to name a few. Now with added comforts such as saloon and cockpit tables, refrigeration, hot water system, shower, oven stove, BBQ etc., she provides for comfortable cruising whilst maintaining racing performance.
Region
Western Australia
Vessel Location
Perth Region Applecross
Reference
Prime Minister
Launch Year
1986
Designer
Bruce Farr
Builder
Peter Milner
Length
40' 2" - 12.25m
Draft
2.10 m
Keel / Ballast
Fin / lead
Hull Material
Composite
Deck Material
Composite
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
(2004)
Horse Power
38
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
200 approx.
Max Speed
9 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Sail Drive with Gorey 2 blade folding propeller (2004)
Fuel
80 litres
Water
130 litres
Accommodation
Two large quarter berths with two settee berths in main saloon.
Berths
6
Galley
L shaped galley incorporating stainless steel sink, stove, refrigeration, storage and hot and cold pressure water.
Refrigeration
Top loading, fridge freezer, 12 volt
Stove
Tudor two burner gas stove with oven and grill, fitted with gas detection device and solenoid shut off.
Hotwater System
Woody's marine hot water system.
Shower
2
Toilet
1 x TMC electric
Entertainment
GME stereo
Dinghy
4 man Inflatable
Outboard
2.2 HP Mercury
Covers
Boom tent.
Ground Tackle
CQR anchor
Safety Gear
Safety gear fo 8 people including safety line and harnesses. First aid kit, danbuoy and lifebuoy.
Bilge Pumps
1 x manual, 1 x electric.
Life Raft
10 man RFD liferaft (out of service)
Epirb
406 EPIRB
Life Jackets
8 x Ultima inflatable lifejackets (out of service)