Jim Young Rocket 37 1985 Custom Design Sloop Racing Yacht

Designed by the legendary Jim Young (NZ) boat designer. Zig Zag is a 37" scaled up version of a Rocket 31. The beam has a narrow waterline accomodating more crew and acts as a lever over the water whilst maintaining the smallest waterline possible. It is a one of a kind, custom built Rocket 37 with a successful racing history at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club (RMYC) and Port Macquarie Yacht Club (PMYC). It raced weekly with the Port Macquarie Yacht club winning many inshore and offshore races. It is very manoeuverable, easy to sail, very competitive and very fast down wind.

- Hull (inside and outside) and deck west system (epoxy) with red cedar, dynel sheeting, strip plank construction.
- 1.8m Draft, Beam 11", approx 3.5 tonnes
- Sugar scoop
- Swept back spreader
- New rigging in 2020, mast removed and professionaly maintained by rigger, new mast step,
- Fractional Rig
- Surveyed in 2024 (available on request)
- Basic Racing Interior (new head, 4 basic bunks, metho stove, nav table, )
- Navigation lights, bilge pump,
- VHF Radio
- Excellent Racing history
- Sailed with present owner for 20 years
- 16 HP inboard late model and reliable Yanmar 2GM20, two cylinder diesel sail drive motor,
- New two blade folding prop
- New B & G instruments, Chart plotter, Depth sounder, Garmin Chart plotter
- Fully battened main sail, code zero with furler, number one overlapping headsail, number two, number 3, number 4 and a storm jib
- 4 various weight mast head spinnakers and one fractional spinnaker
- Passed category 4 & 7 safety audit - current offshore
- 8 Life Jackets, 11 harnesses, EPIRB,
- Included 2 fenders, 2 anchors,
- Docked on private jetty and regularly maintained

This proven Rocket 37" racing yacht is ideal for competitive sailors and leisure sailors alike

I'm in my 80's and retired from racing in early 2025.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of racing history!

Located in Port Macquarie, NSW
Enquire today for details or to schedule an inspection!