Built in 1992, Ross 780 Mk 1 is a much sought-after racer and cruising family boat.
The boat has had many upgrades over the years; however, the more recent upgrades are.
o Brand new Carbon XDrive main 4 battens, 2 reef points, and Carbon XDrive self-tacking head sail. Purchased January 2026, never used
o Used main, Code 1 & 2 featured in photo, plus 2 spinnakers. Some are rated good to fair
o Tohatsu 6hp long shaft near new. Purchased 2024. Transom mounted
o Hull sealed with Copper Coat antifouling. Ideal for long-term in-water mooring
o Windows and hatch replaced in 2025
o Rigging replaced in 2010
o Trailer rebuilt 2020 with further upgrade with 14" wheels, tyres and electric brakes
o GME VHF and GME audio radios
o Raymarine Element GPS plotter and depth
o Cockpit cushions
o New single-burner cooker
o Replace the recently 3-step boarding ladder with a 4-step SS ladder. Reboarding from the water made it easier
o Lazy Jacks on boom. Easy capture of the main when dropping
o Previous Mk 1 engine floor bay rebuilt to a storage bay, or can be used as an esky
o Boom and boat cover
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area BANKSIA BEACH Queensland
Usage
Leisure
Launch Year
1992
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
132
Rego
UL665Q
Rego Expiry
22/04/2027
Designer
Murray Ross
Builder
Murray Ross
Length
25' 7" - 7.80m
Beam
2.5
Draft
1.3
Displacement
1200
Deck Material
Fibeglass
Engine Make
Tohatsu
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
6Hp
Fuel Type
ULP
Engine Hours
20
Max Speed
6knts
Cruise Speed
6Knts
Water
20lit
Berths
6
Galley
Sink and storage racks
Stove
Single Gas cooker
Toilet
Port-a loo
Covers
Sail and boat cover
Ground Tackle
10meters chain 50ft rope
Bilge Pumps
1 hand pump
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher
Electronics
Raymarine Chartplotter, speed, and sounder
Handheld and mounted compass
Sail Inventory
Brand-new Carbon XDrive main, 2 Reefs, and 4 full battens. Never used. Also, extra Main, Code 1 & 2 (Featured in photo) 2 spinnakers