Meet S/V Albatross, a proven 9.8m, 3.4m beam, 1.6m draft steel cutter, currently located in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Built in 1981, Albatross is a testament to the proven Ganley design, known for being tough and seakindly. Her 3/16" thick steel hull provides immense strength and peace of mind. Her fin keel means she is nimble in tight spaces, and the rudder has full skeg for safety. The solid dodger deflects the roughest of seas.
The Perkins 4108 diesel engine has never missed a beat, and at 48hp there is no lack of power. With her furling and working jibs, Aries windvane, Albatross comfortably handles short-handed coastal sailing and offshore passages.
Below deck, Albatross offers a practical open layout with two cabins and three berths - the fore berth is almost king sized. The galley is equipped for cruising or liveaboard, featuring a gas two-burner stove with grill and oven, a Vitrifrigo 12-V front opening fridge, and sink. The main saloon seats four comfortably, and there's numerous storage options throughout.
Like many in steel, she is in working boat condition - solid and practical. Albatross presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to set sail and take on any adventure. Due to recent injury and a rapidly expanding family, the current owner is regretfully selling this capable cruiser.
Albatross is ready for adventure and offers an affordable entry into serious cruising. Don't miss the chance to own a sturdy, go-anywhere sailboat!
Location
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Engine
4.108 wet liners. Numerous spares - filters, belts, hoses, starter motor, alternator, raw water pump. Last few years: cooling water pump replaced, raw water pump replaced, oil hoses replaced. Raw water cooling and heat exchangers routinely cleaned.
Propulsion
3 blade bronze propeller. Direct shaft. Stuffing box recently replaced. Note shaft slightly offset from skeg for easy inspection and maintenance.
Accommodation
Open layout with large forward berth. Saloon and aft berths have lee cloths.
Galley
Basic galley layout with timber bench, sink, 2 burner stove
Refrigeration
Vitrifrigo 12-24V C75L (compressor), with small freezer box for GnT cubes.
Entertainment
Fusion MA50, BT, Fusion marine speakers.
Ground Tackle
25lb plough (main), danforth, Admiralty anchors. Windlass refurbished and gearbox fully rebuilt. Deck section around anchor winch replaced with 6mm SS316 plate.
Safety Gear
Additional: Handheld InReach Satellite communicator. Handheld VHF radio. Custom series drogue. Spare tiller.
Bilge Pumps
2 electric (1x H20 detection, 1 x float) and 1 manual.
Epirb
1 x in service, 1 x OOD
Life Jackets
Numerous assorted
Fire Protection
2 x fire extinguishers, in service.
Electrics
Batteries: 2 x 220Ah house batteries (new 2023), 1 x start battery. Battery charger: 180W Solar panel with Votronic Duo MPPT Solar Regulator Charge Controller. VSR from alternator (when motoring).
Electronics
Radio: fixed and handheld Uniden VHF units. GPS Chartplotter: Garmin with Navionics charts. Depth Sounder: integrated with chartplotter. Autopilot: Raymarine tiller drive system (tiller drive replaced and unused).
Sail Inventory
Furling jib on forestay. Hanked working jib in custom bag on deck at inner forestay. Main has 4 reef points. Storm jib. Spare foresail. Large asymmetric
Mast / Rigging
Timber, double Aluminium spreaders. Forestay and inner forestay are SS316 1x19. Cap stays, lowers, and aft stays are galvanised 9mm. Twin aft stays. Dyneema running back stays.
Deck Gear
Blocks and travellers. Fore and aft bollards welded to plate on deck. Overall no fuss layout.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Valla Beach
NSW 2448 Australia