HERRESHOFF NEREIA 36 KETCH MODERN CLASSIC, EXCEPTIONAL CONDTION!  

The Herreshoff Nereia design is renowned for its stunning classic lines, clipper bow, and excellent sailing abilities. This vessel is an exception example of the design, having been superbly built in Western Australia by Chris Bowman in 2002. The composite hull is built of strip planked cedar with West System epoxy and fiberglass inside and out, providing excellent strength with low maintenance. This vessel is the epitome of a modern classic, with its immaculately varnished timber trims, quality canvas work, and custom cast bronze fittings. The current shipwright owner has continued to improve the vessel with a NEW 2014 NANNI 50HP DIESEL ENGINE, NEW 2021 DYNEEMA STANDING RIGGING, RUNNING RIGGING, AND LIFE LINES, NEW 2021 FURLING HEADSAIL, NEW 2022 BATTERIES, the list goes on! With its comfortable She Oak timber fit out, renewable energy sources, and bluewater capability, this is a vessel that is ideal as a long range cruiser, or even liveaboard. Sure to turn heads where ever you pull into dock, this vessel is one not to miss!

Stepping inside, the interior is full of old world charm and traditional features. The timber trims and white finishes give a warm and welcoming ambience. The saloon features two neatly upholstered settees with seating for 6 in comfort around the generous dinette. There a clever system to convert the starboard settee into a generous double berth, with slide up panels to create a central private double cabin when required. There is also a private cabin forward with two single berths, and starboard quarter berth, creating good accommodation for 6. To port is the well appointed galley. This features a 4 burner stove with oven, top loading fridge, deep stainless steel sink, and excellent bench space. The is also a diesel heater for comfortable cruising all year round, and the package is complete with private bathroom with toilet (with holding tank), H/C shower, and vanity.

Outside, the cockpit has excellent protected with spray dodger and bimini. The vessel is well set up for easy shorthanded sailing with an autopilot, furling headsail, and self tailing winches. The classic blocks and modern dyneema rigging add to the traditional aesthetics whilst providing excellent strength. The main is set up with a gaff rig, with standard mizzen arrangement. There is easy access around the wide side decks, and the high bulwarks provide excellent security. This vessel has been well set up for serious offshore cruising with a wind generator, and solar panels, meaning the vessel can stay at anchor without needing to run the engine to charge. This also provides excellent autonomy when cruising in remote locations.

This vessel is powered by a NEW 2014 Nanni 50HP Diesel Engine. This provides easy cruising at 6.5 knots. There is excellent access to the engine below the companionway for easy servicing.

This vessel really is the complete package! Full of classic charm, modern luxuries, and impressive performance, it is sure to impress on inspection. It also boasts an extensive cruising history, having covered many miles including the WA coast, through the Kimberleys and across to QLD and down to Hobart. It is now ready for its next adventure! For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.