Jock Muir 47 Huon Pine Cutter 'Wild Wave'
'Wild Wave', a 47' (LOD) cutter, robustly constructed of Huon Pine, was designed for and built in conjunction with the Keates brothers by Jock Muir whose name is synonymous with many of Australia's finest timber yachts. The Muir pedigree, beautiful lines, and outstanding performance at sea are hallmarks of Jock Muir's design as evidenced by her remarkable performance in the 1953 Sydney to Hobart.
'Wild Wave' has been much-loved and fastidiously maintained, including a major refit in 2009 by the present owner/custodian/shipwright. Recent hardstand maintenance included full hull and topsides paint and new bronze through-hull sea-cocks. New electronics were installed, including an Airmar transducer, a B&G Chartplotter and a VHF radio with AIS. In her recent history, 'Wild Wave' has benefited from upgrades/refits both aesthetic and practical, to enhance boat handling efficiency. An ever-reliable 80 hp Ford Albacore 2701e engine provides auxiliary power.
Wild Wave has been "home" (and a very comfortable one) to the current owner, who describes her as a spacious and practical big-volume boat. She can sleep 8. The forward V cabin offers the equivalent of king-size berths. Immediately aft are two single (under/over) bunks. Saloon settees with lee cloths sleep two, and then the quarter berths (port & starboard) are much sought-after sea berths. There is plenty of locker storage for the full crew. A large deckhouse shelters the crew, instruments and the companionway.
In readiness for winter a wood fireplace in currently being installed on the boat as well.
"Wild Wave represents a rare opportunity to own and enjoy a simply beautiful, fully functional heritage yacht. Cruise, liveaboard, and experience the delight of sailing a true, classic timber thoroughbred.
For more information or to arrange an INSPECTION, call Matt on or Paul on .
Please note: The current owner has ample documentation available on the history and restoration of 'Wild Wave'.
'Wild Wave' has been much-loved and fastidiously maintained, including a major refit in 2009 by the present owner/custodian/shipwright. Recent hardstand maintenance included full hull and topsides paint and new bronze through-hull sea-cocks. New electronics were installed, including an Airmar transducer, a B&G Chartplotter and a VHF radio with AIS. In her recent history, 'Wild Wave' has benefited from upgrades/refits both aesthetic and practical, to enhance boat handling efficiency. An ever-reliable 80 hp Ford Albacore 2701e engine provides auxiliary power.
Wild Wave has been "home" (and a very comfortable one) to the current owner, who describes her as a spacious and practical big-volume boat. She can sleep 8. The forward V cabin offers the equivalent of king-size berths. Immediately aft are two single (under/over) bunks. Saloon settees with lee cloths sleep two, and then the quarter berths (port & starboard) are much sought-after sea berths. There is plenty of locker storage for the full crew. A large deckhouse shelters the crew, instruments and the companionway.
In readiness for winter a wood fireplace in currently being installed on the boat as well.
"Wild Wave represents a rare opportunity to own and enjoy a simply beautiful, fully functional heritage yacht. Cruise, liveaboard, and experience the delight of sailing a true, classic timber thoroughbred.
For more information or to arrange an INSPECTION, call Matt on or Paul on .
Please note: The current owner has ample documentation available on the history and restoration of 'Wild Wave'.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Reference
17195228
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1952
Hull
Timber - Huon Pine
Rego
AHN615N
Designer
Jock Muir
Builder
Keates Brothers / Jock Muir
Length
50' 6" - 15.40m
Beam
4 m
Draft
2.3 m
Keel / Ballast
Long keel
Deck Material
Solid Oregon with two laminates of ply, solid glass, flow-coated and finished with KiwiGrip deck paint.
Engine Make
Ford
Engine
80hp Ford Albacore 2701E Diesel Engine.
Maintenance: October 2024, the injectors and valves were cleaned/tested. Installed a NEW Simms Minimec pump, new fuel lines, fuel pump, and new washers on fuel return lines. Oil changes and filters have been done every 9 months. New number three fuel filter and housing.
*This engine is extremely reliable
Horsepower
80 hp.
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1375 at date of listing.
Max Speed
8 knots under motor.
Cruise Speed
6 to 7 knots
Propulsion
Shaft driving a fixed 3 bladed propeller.
Fuel
400 litres
Water
800 litres approximately in stainless steel baffled tanks. Recently removed and inspected.
Accommodation
Wild Wave has been "home" (and a very comfortable one) to the current owner, who describes her as a spacious and practical big-volume boat. She can sleep 8. The forward V cabin offers the equivalent of king-size berths. Immediately aft are two single (under/over) bunks to starboard opposite the bathroom. . Saloon settees with lee cloths sleep two, and then the quarter berths (port & starboard) are much sought-after sea berths. There is plenty of locker storage for the full crew. A large deckhouse shelters the crew, instruments and the companionway.
Berths
8-berths including saloon.
Galley
The fully functional galley is located within easy reach of the cockpit and dinette.
Refrigeration
A big spacious freezer/fridge is located to starboard opposite the galley.
Plus a Dometic camp fridge
Plus a Dometic camp fridge
Freezer
YES
Stove
Broadwater 2-burner gas stove with oven
Hotwater System
Heat exchanger / Accumulator tank.
Shower
Hot/cold shower - handheld.
Toilet
Porcelain "La Vac" Vacuum head. Header pipe & Inlet are polished stainless.
Dinghy
Dinghy
Outboard
5 hp Mercury
Covers
Quality covers for...
Mainsail,
Staysail,
Helm,
Seat,
Winches,
Butterfly hatch.
Mainsail,
Staysail,
Helm,
Seat,
Winches,
Butterfly hatch.
Ground Tackle
Muir Windlass,
Anchors: 55lb Delta, 40lb fisherman, 60lb Danforth, 60lb Manson.
110 meters of 1/2" tested chain,
plus 30 meters of spare chain.
Anchors: 55lb Delta, 40lb fisherman, 60lb Danforth, 60lb Manson.
110 meters of 1/2" tested chain,
plus 30 meters of spare chain.
Safety Gear
MOB Life Ring
Bosuns Chair
Safety Harnesses
Bosuns Chair
Safety Harnesses
Bilge Pumps
Manual & electric (auto) bilge pumps.
Life Raft
Offshore coded Liferaft with Offshore safety kit including EPIRB
Epirb
406 EPIRB x 2
Life Jackets
7 x Life Jackets
Fire Protection
Manual Extinguishers
Electrics
New (OCT 2024) Engine start battery.
2 house batteries approx 350 amp hours
1800w pure sine inverter with wall sockets with rated cabling to electrical board.
Solar Panels
Victron Regulator.
2 house batteries approx 350 amp hours
1800w pure sine inverter with wall sockets with rated cabling to electrical board.
Solar Panels
Victron Regulator.
Electronics
New B&G Vulcan 9" touch screen multi-function plotter,
B&G VHF with AIS
Steering compass
B&G VHF with AIS
Steering compass
Sail Inventory
Main & headsail/genoa are in good functional offshore condition.
Staysail is like new.
Spare new high-cut Genoa.
Burgundy Staysail
Staysail is like new.
Spare new high-cut Genoa.
Burgundy Staysail
Mast / Rigging
Inspected every year, cutter rigged
Remarks
Owner note: In 2021/22, I sailed Wild Wave from Sydney to Adelaide, then in 2023 from Adelaide to Melbourne.
We recently sailed 'Wild Wave' to Tasmania to participate in the wonderful 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
A Jock Muir note on the Sydney to Hobart: "In 1953, we completed the 630 nautical mile Sydney to Hobart yacht race in five days, four hours, five minutes and 25 seconds (corrected time of three days, 22 hours and three minutes). We had taken the lead on the first night out of Sydney and were never headed. On the second day, we were some three hours, 17 minutes ahead of our old rival Solveig, with Josephine and the Livingston brothers' Kurrewa III battting it out for minor placings. We were placed fourth on handicap. She was the first Tasmanian-owned, designed, built, and skippered yacht to win line honours. "
We recently sailed 'Wild Wave' to Tasmania to participate in the wonderful 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
A Jock Muir note on the Sydney to Hobart: "In 1953, we completed the 630 nautical mile Sydney to Hobart yacht race in five days, four hours, five minutes and 25 seconds (corrected time of three days, 22 hours and three minutes). We had taken the lead on the first night out of Sydney and were never headed. On the second day, we were some three hours, 17 minutes ahead of our old rival Solveig, with Josephine and the Livingston brothers' Kurrewa III battting it out for minor placings. We were placed fourth on handicap. She was the first Tasmanian-owned, designed, built, and skippered yacht to win line honours. "
ABOUT THE SELLER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
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