Argonaut of Melbourne is a serious blue-water cruiser that pairs timeless British craftsmanship with modern upgrades and exceptional value. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Colvin Craft (UK), this high-volume Majestic 60 offers a colossal air-conditioned saloon, a full walk-around aft master with ensuite, a forward VIP cabin and versatile bunks -- genuine liveaboard comfort for extended voyages.
Recent major works include a 2019 repower to a Yanmar 200hp, new prop shaft, and a full hull refurbishment in March 2025. Systems are set up for independence at sea: a Kohler 9 kW generator, 5-panel solar array with Victron controllers, wind turbine, 1500 L water capacity plus a Seawater Pro 240 L/hr desalinator, robust battery banks and a powerful SidePower bow thruster.
Rigged as a cutter with recent sails and standing rigging, equipped with Raymarine navigation, AIS and solid anchoring gear, Argonaut is ready to cruise offshore tomorrow or provide an expansive, comfortable liveaboard platform at anchor. Priced at AU $249,500, this is a rare opportunity to own a well-prepared, long-range yacht with the space and systems to go anywhere.
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Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Prince of Wales Bay Marina, Goodwood.
Reference
17775952
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1999
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP - fully refurb'd 2025
HIN
O/N 862871
Designer
Bill Dixon
Builder
Colvin Craft, UK
Length
59' 2" - 18.04m
Beam
4.9m
Draft
2.2m
Displacement
22 tonnes (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Cast-iron keel, 9 ton
Deck Material
Composite - fibreglass / balsa / teak
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
200hp Yanmar 4LHA-DTP (repowered March 2019)
Horsepower
200hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1431
Propulsion
Shaft with Hydralign 3-blade feathering prop (new 2019)
Thrusters
Side-Power, 24 V, 10 hp
Genset
Kohler 9 kva -- ~4800 hrs
Fuel
1100 litres
Accommodation
The accommodation is exceptionally spacious and thoughtfully arranged for long-term liveaboard comfort, centred on a huge, fully air-conditioned saloon with a large settee and dining table to port, twin lounge seats to starboard and a dedicated nav station; the galley sits directly to port with twin bench workspaces, twin sinks, oven, microwave and ample refrigeration; the aft master is a generous walk-around island double with extensive storage and a full ensuite with separate shower; forward there is a VIP walk-around double and a twin-bunk cabin to port. Off the saloon is another crew quarters currently used as a workshop/storeroom. She also features two heads (one manual, one electric) and multiple shower cubicles servicing the layout to ensure comfortable privacy and functionality for extended cruising.
Cabins
-Aft master cabin with ensuite
-Guest cabin forward
-Bunk room fwd to port
-Extra bunk room off saloon (used as workshop/storeroom).
Berths
6+
Galley
The galley is a practical and well-equipped laid out on twin opposing benches immediately off the saloon. Featuring twin stainless-steel sinks, electric cooktop, oven and microwave, a large built-in fridge and in-bench freezer with a 12V compressor (compressor replaced Dec 2021), abundant storage and bench space for provisioning, and direct access to the saloon for effortless service during meals and passage-making.
Refrigeration
1 × 240 V bar fridge; built-in galley fridge with 12 V air-cooled compressor (replaced Dec 2021); built-in freezer with 12 V air-cooled compressor
Freezer
Freezer compartment within fridge unit.
Stove
Electric stove top
Water Maker
Seawater Pro 240 L/hr (240 V) -- requires servicing
Hotwater System
Hot and cold water serviced by 240v and engine.
Shower
2 cubicle showers
Toilet
2 toilets (one manual, one electric)`
Entertainment
2x TV units
Clarion audio system.
Air Conditioning
Webasto 24,000 BTU (forward cabin and saloon) and Cruiseair 16,000 BTU (second unit)
Dinghy
Highfield Ultralight 3.4 m with aluminium floor
Outboard
Yamaha Enduro 15 hp 2-stroke
Covers
Solid GRP hard top over centre-cockpit; side and rear clears and shades; Sunbrella dodger; aft bimini over aft deck
Covers for all deck hatches
Ground Tackle
BOW: Simpson & Laurence Pacific 4000 windlass (24V), gypsy for chain and rope, 90 m galvanised 12 mm chain (re-galvanised 2021),
Rocna 55 kg and Lewmar 25 kg anchors
AFT: Simpson & Laurence 24v windlass with rope/chain gypsy.
Life Raft
Transoceanic Cat 1, capacity 6 persons; DOM 03/2015; serial 00010188; last serviced 12/2019
Epirb
1 × 406 MHz GPS-capable (GME brand).
Fire Protection
6 fire extinguishers
Electrics
House Bank: 12 V -- 8 × 6 V Lifeline batteries, 220 Ah configuration
24 V Bank: 4 × 6 V Century C2330 (powers windlass, bowthruster, autopilot)
1 × Century N120 MF
3 × 240 V battery chargers (2 for 12 V, 1 for 24 V).
5 × solar panels with 2 × Victron controllers (880 W total); Jaycar wind turbine 400 W, 12 V.
Electronics
Raymarine ST60 (wind, speed, depth);
Raymarine C80 chartplotter with 48 nm radar;
Raymarine SmartPilot ST7002 autopilot (24 V) with linear drive, helm and nav station controls; fluxgate compass;
AIS (Digital Yacht class B);
Icom HF and VHF radios (Icom IC-M802 HF and aerial tuner; Uniden VHF with DSC).
Washing machine Ezywash 2.5 kg
Keel-stepped masthead cutter; Sparcraft in-mast furler; Yankee and staysail on Facnor furlers.
Standing Rigging: Replaced March 2018; 1×19 wire; 12 mm and 14 mm.
Deck Gear
Through-hull / Ball valves: All replaced 2017 (Trudesign); all sanitary hose replaced
Black Water System: New 2017.
Remarks
Major hull works: Hull refurbishment March 2025 -- full sand back, epoxy primer, antifoul, new anodes, prop speed (listed in sales brochure).
Anti-foul history: February 2019 -- soda-blasted to bare gelcoat; 3 coats epoxy barrier; 5 layers Coppercoat epoxy antifoul (expected life 10+ years).
Mechanical works 2019: Repower to Yanmar 4LHA-DTP (Mar 2019); new prop shaft, Hydralign prop, stern tube and P-bracket bearings 2019.
Through-hulls and sanitation: All through-hull fittings and ball valves replaced 2017; all sanitary hoses replaced 2017; black water system renewed 2017.
Windlass spare motor; spare generator water pump.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay