Freedom Yachts Freedom40 CC Centre cockpit version

Tarali is a serious, proven cruising yacht that's just had a major refit. She's taken us Darwin Cairns, up to the Tip (twice), plus plenty of trips down south. For the last 6 years she's been based in Cairns, heading out to the reef 2-3 times a year. Comfortable liveaboard for 4 (possible 6 for short runs if you're all mates). Shared ownership between two friends -- life's changed, so it's time to move it on.

The boat

Name: Tarali

Make/Model: Freedom 40 (sailing ketch)

Year / Build: 1984, Isle of Man

Construction: Fibreglass

Length: 12.40m | Beam: 3.60m | Draft: 1.90m

Layout: centre cockpit, aft master cabin, saloon, galley, 2x forward V-berths

Head: basin / shower / toilet

Galley: sink, fresh water, refrigerator

Big-ticket upgrades (2024-2025 refit)

This wasn't a quick tidy-up -- the boat was stripped and rebuilt where it matters.

Hull / deck / structure

Full strip-back to fibreglass, refaired and repainted (deck + topsides)

All deck hardware removed and refitted properly

Bow sprit reinforced with CNC-machined stainless reinforcement built into the finish

Poop deck reinforced

Windows resealed

Mast re-stepped and through-deck waterproofed

Antifouled

Rig / sails

2x carbon fibre masts (ketch rig)

Mast cleaned up: removed old/unneeded mounts/appendages

Worn rigging replaced

New 2025 sails: main + mizzen

Gennaker (2003)

3x Lewmar winches

New mast-top electrics + cable sleeving to reduce slap/noise

Engine / drive

Westerbeke 55A (4-cyl) with new block (Isuzu) in 2025

~120 hours

Shaft re-aligned | single shaft drive | 2-blade prop

Steering: tiller

Electrical / power

Wiring renewed 2019 + major electrical upgrade

New Victron-based power system

Conversion to 240V

New fans, lights, cabling and rewiring where needed

Honda inverter generator (1kVA) included

Raymarine electronics (full helm package)

Raymarine e120 chartplotter/nav (installed 2020)

Wind / speed / depth instruments

Autopilot (Raymarine ST6001) with new components (2020)

Helm navigation setup ready for cruising

Comms

ICOM IC-M45 VHF

Interior / systems

New marine ply floor with vinyl teak

New kitchen sink + allowance/space for Engel

Old air-conditioning removed to free space

Freshwater system: new lines + pump

Fuel tanks removed and cleaned

Water tanks cleaned

Ropes replaced as required

Included / extras

Included: Tinny (dinghy) -- serviceable but rough, does the job as a tender.

Optional / negotiable (outboards): Up to 3 outboards available by negotiation (price depends on which motor(s) you want):

8hp Yamaha Enduro 2-stroke

15hp Mercury 2-stroke

9hp Yamaha 4-stroke

What's left to finish (being upfront)

Tarali is an excellent platform and the big work is done. Remaining items are mainly finish-out:

Ceiling/headliner currently removed (left out to confirm no leaks after refit). Plan was composite aluminium sheet.

A problematic bow roller was left on and cracked a repair area on the bowsprit; it's been bogged/prepped but needs final repair and repaint.

Interior is a bit tired and would benefit from a spruce-up.

Helm/main canvas needs replacement.

We can finish these remaining jobs for you -- hence the two price options.

Price + contact

$$70,000 -- As is (take it now, finish to your taste)

$97,000 -- With repairs completed (we finish the remaining items)