Designed by the renown Bill Dixon, and built to a very high standard by Colvin Craft in the UK, 'Argonaut of Melbourne' is sure to impress! Boasting true Bluewater capability, spacious accommodation, and impressive sailing performance, it simply ticks all the boxes. Presenting exceptional value for money, this capable vessel has recently benefitted from a major refurbishment of the hull (March 2025) including a full sand back, epoxy primer, antifoul, new annodes, prop speed etc. With its extensive inventory of quality cruising equippment, this vessel would suit anyone looking for a seriously capable yacht for long range cruising, or you could simply enjoy its superb accommodation to experince the liveaboard lifestyle in complete comfort!
The saloon below is enormous, and fully airconditioned/heated with a large settee and dining table to port and a pair of separated lounge seats to starboard while the well-equipped nav station completes the starboard side of the saloon. With access from behind the nav station, a twin bunk cabin sits to starboard, which is currently being used as an excellent storage/workshop space.
The galley is to port, immediately aft of the large saloon settee, easily servicing this area. The area is well thought out with twin opposing bench spaces, and well equipped with twin stainless-steel sinks, an electric cooktop, oven and microwave. Refrigeration space is taken care of by a large built-in unit, plus a bar fridge. An impressive 1500L of water is carried onboard, while a Seawater Pro desalination system produces 240L of water per hour.
Moving further towards the stern past the galley is the enormous aft master cabin, with a full walk-around double bed, impressive floor space and storage. This aft cabin is serviced by a fully equipped ensuite with a separate shower compartment.
Moving forward, the engine room is located centrally underneath the main deck access, fitted with a NEW 2019 Yanmar 200HP engine, presented in excellent condition. With access from both sides, the mechanicals are easily serviceable. A Kohler 9KW generator sits to the aft of the main engine, with access available to each side.
The forward accommodation area is expansive, with a twin bunk cabin immediately to port and a double VIP guest cabin in the bow with full walk-around access. A full head services both cabins and is situated to the starboard side with a separate shower compartment.
Deck space is abundant with a great open area on the aft deck, shaded by a pair of biminis that house the 5 solar panels. A pair of aft seats to each side complement the space while a dinghy davit system for the Highfield tender is mounted centrally. Below is a great storage area, serving as an aft lazarette. The cockpit and helm area is well equipped with a range of Raymarine instruments, electric winches, and seating for approximately 6, all in a fully enclosed space thanks to a series of configurable clears, making it possible to open fully.
This true blue water cruiser is an exceptionally capable package with a wonderfully spacious interior and quality British craftsmanship. With some great upgrades including its repower in 2019, Argonaut of Melbourne is exceptional value for money. 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 TAS
Reference
Argonautofmelbourne030125
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1999
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Bill Dixon
Builder
Colvin Craft, UK
Length
59' 2" - 18.04m
Beam
4.9m
Draft
2.2m
Displacement
22,000kg approx.
Keel / Ballast
9 ton cast iron keel. Soda-blasted in 2019 back to bare metal, then re-application of International coating system.
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
1x Yanmar 4LHA-DTP 200hp (NEW 2019)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
200hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1100 approx.
Thrusters
Side Power Bow Thruster 10hp
Genset
Kohler 9KW with 4800 hours
Fuel
1100L
Water
1500L
Cabins
4
Berths
8
Galley
- Microwave, oven, electric cooktop
Refrigeration
- 1x 240V bar fridge
- Galley in-built fridge with cooler unit and compressor (replaced late 2021)
- Washing machine
- NEW prop shaft 2019
- NEW Hydralign 3 blade feathering prop 2019
- NEW stern tube bearing and P bracket bearing 2019
- Spare NEW Yanmar alternator and starter motor
- ALL through hull fittings and ball valves replaced 2017
- NEW black water system 2017