With its sleek super yacht styling, exceptional sailing performance, and true offshore capability, it is little wonder why the Macgregor 65 remains so highly sought after. Boasting the impressive reputation of being one of the fastest production built yachts ever made, it remains easily managed short handed and is ideal for serious long range cruising. Superbly built of solid hand laid fiberglass, its was one of the few American built production yachts of its era certified to meet American Bureau of Shipping Construction Standards (ABS). "Trust" is an exceptional example of the design and is one of the desirable second versions, designed as a true performance cruiser complete with a raised pilothouse. This vessel has been superbly maintained and significantly upgraded in recent years including A NEW 2021 8KVA GENSET, 2021 FULL RE-WIRE OF THE 12V AND 24V SYSTEMS, HULL AND DECK PROFESSIONALLY RESPRAYED 2020, NEW HEAVY DUTY DINGHY DAVITS AND TRANSOM STEPS ADDED 2023, NEW HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM 2020, RIG REFURBISHED AND NEW STAINLESS STEEL STANDING RIGGING 2019, NEW 2021 RAYMARINE INSTRUMENT PACKAGE INCLUDING RADAR, AUTOPILOT, AND AXIOM PRO CHART PLOTTERS, NEW 2023 BIMINI, ALL NEW CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY, the list goes on. Superbly presented, and freshly antifouled in OCT 2025, this vessel is offered as a true turn key package. Whether you want to set off on a cruising adventure, experience the thrill of racing, or utilise the excellent accommodation to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, this is a yacht that can do it all in style and comfort!
Stepping inside, the gloss finishes, abundant natural light, and neutral tones, create a light and welcoming ambience. The central saloon is a great space to relax or entertain and is complete with stunning folding leaf dinette and seating for 8 in comfort on the newly upholstered settees. The well appointed galley is to port and is sure to please even the fussiest chef. Set up to be gas free for safety and convenience it features a Panasonic microwave, ceramic cook top, draw style fridge and freezer, stainless steel double bowl sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for extended cruising. Opposite is the internal watch station and chart table. With excellent visibility, this is the ideal space to keep watch on long passages with the Raymarine Axiom Pro for navigation, VHF Radio, and Raymarine autopilot controller in easy reach. The accommodation is ideal for both a full time liveaboard and cruising with friends and family. The generous master suite is aft and features a double berth with adjacent settee, excellent storage, and a dual access ensuite with NEW electric toilet, H/C shower, and vanity. Forward is a second private double cabin, with a single berth and second full bathroom immediately aft of this. There are also two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. Accessed from the cockpit, there is also an aft dedicated crew cabin/storage area with two more single berths.
Outside, the vessel simply gleams from its stunning full respray of the hull and decks. The cockpit is deep and safe, giving a real feeling of security when offshore sailing. The helm is very well appointed with the full suite of NEW Raymarine electronics. This vessel has also been very well set up to be easily sailed short handed with the furling genoa and staysail, mainsail in the boom bag with lazy jacks, NEW autopilot, and extensive Harken winches. The NEW dinghy davits are exceptional strong and the package is complete with the inflatable tender with fiberglass hull and Yamaha 9.9HP outboard. There is easy access forward around the wide side decks, and there is an electric anchor winch on the bow for easy anchoring.
This vessel is powered by a Yanmar 4LH-HTE 140HP diesel engine. This provides easy and economical cruising at 8 to 10 knots. With 850L of diesel storage, it is clear the vessel is designed for serious long range cruising, boasting a motoring range of over 1300NMs at 8 knots!
With so many upgrades and its exceptional performance "Trust" really is a yacht not to miss. Capable of fulfilling even the most ambitious sailing aspirations, this is the opportunity to turn your sailing dreams into reality! For more information please call Jo Breen on
or Jack Allison on
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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.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Kettering TAS
Reference
Trust101125
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1991
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Macgregor USA
Builder
Macgregor USA
Length
70' 0" - 21.34m
Beam
3.65m
Draft
1.83m
Displacement
18,000kg (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Lead Fin Keel
Deck Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 4LH-HTE 140HP Diesel Engine
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
140HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
3300hrs (approx. )
Fuel Consumption
5 L/hr at 8 knots
Max Speed
10 knots
Cruise Speed
8 knots
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Genset
NEW 2021 Vetus 8kVa Genset
Fuel
850L
Water
800L
Accommodation
Excellent accommodation for extended cruising with friends and family, or as a full time liveaboard. The master cabin is aft and features a generous offset double berth with adjacent seating, plenty of storage, and full ensuite (with dual access). The second private double cabin is forward, with an adjacent midship cabin with a single berth to port. There are two single settee berths in the saloon, plus a separate crew cabin/storarge area aft with two single berths.
All carpet, cushions etc replaced since 2020.
Cabins
2 private double cabins (plus crew cabin)
Berths
8
Galley
Well appointed gas free galley featuring a Panasonic Microwave, AEG Ceramic Cooktop, draw style fridge/freezer, double bowl stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage.
Refrigeration
Vitrifrigo Combo Draw Style Fridge/Freezer
Stove
Panasonic Microwave and AEG Ceramic Cooktop
Hotwater System
Isotemp Stainless Steel 16L Hot Water Service (240V/Engine)
Shower
2 x H/C Showers in bathrooms
Toilet
NEW 2020 2 x Electric marine toilets
Entertainment
NEW Sony Stereo System
Dinghy
Inflatable tender with fibreglass hull
Outboard
Yamaha 9.9HP 2-stroke outboard
Covers
Boom bag with lazy jacks
NEW 2023 Bimini
Ground Tackle
Muir electric windlass
Anchor with 30m of chain
Spare anchor
Safety Gear
Life Ring
Bilge Pumps
2 x Electric Whale Gusher Bilge Pumps
Epirb
Yes
Flares
Inshore Flare Kit
Fire Protection
3 x Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
12V, 24V, and 240V Systems throughout (12V and 24V Systems re-wired 2021)
House Batteries
Engine Start Battery
Anchor Winch Battery
Genset Battery
Enerdrive Inverter/Charger EPC 3000kw 12V/120Amp
240V Shore Power Set Up
Dual alternator set up on engine
Electronics
NEW 2020 Raymarine Axiom Pro Chart Plotter
NEW 2020 Raymarine Radar
NEW 2020 Raymarine Autopilot P705
NEW 2020 2 x Raymarine Speed Transducers
NEW 2020 Raymarine Wind Speed/direction i70
Compass
Aluminium mast and boom (refurbished 2019)
NEW 2019 Stainless Steel standing rigging
Spinnaker pole
Deck Gear
12 x Harken winches (6 Self Tailing)
NEW 2023 Heavy duty dinghy davits
2023 Transom steps added for easy access to water or tender
2020 Hydraulic steering system replaced