Nelson Marek 43
IS THIS THE BEST VALUE IN AUSTRALIA TODAY?
Quest is now for sale after a huge refit and a great result in the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka double handed yacht race, third on handicap and line honours, being sailed by two old blokes in their seventies!
Launched in 1995 Quest was immediately on the podium with a second in the Sydney to Hobart and a continuing history of success right up to a recent first line honours two handed division Melbourne to Hobart 2024.
Quest's reliability over the Osaka race and return is a testament to the continuing maintenance and improvement over the years which is highlighted by a 2016 major refit which included a new non turbo Yanmar diesel. In 2020 the rig was refurbished by Sydney Rigging and a number of new elements were replaced. A new forestay and backstay were fitted in 2024. A meticulous, thorough preparation for the Osaka race saw a Profurl furler and new headsail added and the already extensive sail wardrobe complemented by the addition of a new carbon mainsail and a new asymmetrical spinnaker. New self tailing Harken winches on the cabin top aided two handed sailing and a removable hard dodger was fitted for longer ocean passages (Removable quickly and easily for shorter passages or when fully crewed). Anew Raymarine Axiom plotter was part of a full electronics inspection and makeover adding to the new Starlink panel and Predict wind system.
Safety systems and equipment have been upgraded to category one plus and additional bulkheads fore and aft ensure complete safety in the event of a lost rudder or forward collision.
Quest is ready to race, short course or ocean racing, fully crewed or short handed. She is an Australian registered ship so what about Trans Tasman, around Australia or the next Osaka. Southern state owners could leave her here for the winter regattas at Airley Beach, Hamilton Island, Sail Magnetic and more in the colder months. Delivery to the East coast by arrangement.
For a complete list of upgrades, sail wardrobe and equipment call or arrange an inspection and test sail on the Gold coast.
Quest is now for sale after a huge refit and a great result in the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka double handed yacht race, third on handicap and line honours, being sailed by two old blokes in their seventies!
Launched in 1995 Quest was immediately on the podium with a second in the Sydney to Hobart and a continuing history of success right up to a recent first line honours two handed division Melbourne to Hobart 2024.
Quest's reliability over the Osaka race and return is a testament to the continuing maintenance and improvement over the years which is highlighted by a 2016 major refit which included a new non turbo Yanmar diesel. In 2020 the rig was refurbished by Sydney Rigging and a number of new elements were replaced. A new forestay and backstay were fitted in 2024. A meticulous, thorough preparation for the Osaka race saw a Profurl furler and new headsail added and the already extensive sail wardrobe complemented by the addition of a new carbon mainsail and a new asymmetrical spinnaker. New self tailing Harken winches on the cabin top aided two handed sailing and a removable hard dodger was fitted for longer ocean passages (Removable quickly and easily for shorter passages or when fully crewed). Anew Raymarine Axiom plotter was part of a full electronics inspection and makeover adding to the new Starlink panel and Predict wind system.
Safety systems and equipment have been upgraded to category one plus and additional bulkheads fore and aft ensure complete safety in the event of a lost rudder or forward collision.
Quest is ready to race, short course or ocean racing, fully crewed or short handed. She is an Australian registered ship so what about Trans Tasman, around Australia or the next Osaka. Southern state owners could leave her here for the winter regattas at Airley Beach, Hamilton Island, Sail Magnetic and more in the colder months. Delivery to the East coast by arrangement.
For a complete list of upgrades, sail wardrobe and equipment call or arrange an inspection and test sail on the Gold coast.
Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast Area CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1995
Hull
Composite Kevlar composite
HIN
Australian Ship
Rego
856204
Designer
Nelson Marek
Builder
Carrol Marine, Rhode Island
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Beam
3.86M
Draft
2,95M
Displacement
6 tonne
Keel / Ballast
Lead fin
Deck Material
Kevlar composite
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3 cylinder 38 hp naturally aspirated
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
38
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1585
Fuel Consumption
1.5 L/H
Max Speed
7.0 knots
Cruise Speed
6.0 knots
Propulsion
Sail drive two bladed folding
Thrusters
No
Genset
No
Fuel
70 litres
Water
200 litres in new bladders
Accommodation
Open layout, central galley and two settee berths plus two pipe cots. V berth forward. Enclosed head with new electric toilet.
Two settee berths aft and another two pipe cots.
Two settee berths aft and another two pipe cots.
Cabins
Open layout
Berths
Total 10,4 in pipe cots
Galley
Single burner butane stove in Gimbals, sink and new pressure water
Refrigeration
Chest type 95 litre in 2 sections used as fridge/freezer
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Single Butane
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
No
Shower
No, pressure water in head.
Toilet
New electric
Entertainment
New fusion AM/FM bluetooth stereo
Air Conditioning
No
Ground Tackle
2 anchors to Cat 1 offshore regulations
Safety Gear
Full Category one plus for remote offshore races. 6 man life raft new 2024.
Bilge Pumps
2 high capacity manual, 1 electric with float switch.
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Offshore regs including new parachute flares
Fire Protection
Three extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarm
Electrics
New Balmar 170 amp alternator and serpentine drive belt with programmable regulator. 2 new 200 A/H lithium batteries, 200 watt movable and rotating solar panel. Starlink mini, Predict wind and data hub
Electronics
New Axiom plotter, Icom HF radio, GME VHF and GME hand held VHF. Raymarine Autopilot new 2025 and complete working spare. AIS send and receive. Two gps antennae, one new 2025.
Sail Inventory
New offshore triple reefed carbon main 2025. Older north offshore main, regatta main. Dacron delivery main. New furling headsail, number 4,5 jib, staysail. Jib top reacher with spectra luff rope (Need repair). Code zero with top down furler. 2 X 1.5oz asymmetric spinnakers. 2 X 1.5oz symmetrical spinnakers. 1X ;5oz symmetrical spinnaker, 3 new snuffers 2024. Trisail and storm jib.
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom with rod rigging refreshed in 2020. Carbon spinnaker pole. Alloy jumper pole.
Deck Gear
2 X Harken 46 self tailers new 2024.2 X Lewmar 60 3 speed primaries. 2 X 2 speed Lewmar 44 self tailers, 2 X 54 Lewmar self tailers
Remarks
Quest is a turn key boat ready for the next adventure. The equipment list is very extensive and a host of spares available to guarantee reliability and adequate redundancy.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Peter Tardrew
CURRUMBIN WATERS
QLD 4223 Australia
QLD 4223 Australia