Sailmaster 845 EXCELLENT CONDITION, SUPERBLY UPGRADED!


The Sailmaster 845 is a Tasmanian designed and built yacht modelled off the highly sort after Walker H28. Renowned for their true offshore capability with their long integral keel, they also boast an impressive turn of speed, and many have even be enjoyed for social and twilight racing. Safe, stable, and easily managed, they are ideal first yachts for those learning the ropes, whilst having the capability and performance to please even the most seasoned sailor. "Griffin" in an exceptional example of the design and has been superbly maintained and significantly upgraded by the current fastidious owner. Over the last couple of years these significant upgrades include NEW TRUE DESIGN THRU HULL FITTINGS AND SEA COCKS, ELECTRIC ANCHOR WINCH WITH CONTROLS IN THE COCKPIT, NEW FOREPEAK HATCH, ALLSPAR BOOM ADDED WITH IN BOOM SINGLE LINE REEFING FOR THE MAINSAIL, ALL WINCHES UPGRADED TO HARKEN 20 SELF TAILING WINCHES, NEW METHO STOVE ADDED, ELECTRIC TOILET WITH HOLDING TANK, 12V WIRING UPGRADED WITH TINNED WIRE THROUGH OUT, the list goes on. No expense has been spared to set the vessel up for easy, safe, and reliable short handed coastal cruising. "Griffin" now presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a superbly set up yacht of this capability for an economical investment. Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, experience the thrill of twilight racing, or even utilise its onboard facilities to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, "Griffin" can do it all with ease and comfort!

Stepping inside, the traditional timber trims and clean white finishes create a light and welcoming ambience. The saloon is a great space to relax and offers seating for 6 on the neatly upholstered settees. The galley is well set up and includes a 12V top loading fridge, single burner metho stove, stainless steel sink with pressurised fresh water, and plenty of storage. There is good accommodation with a single pilot berth to starboard, plus to single settee berths in the saloon. The private bathroom is forward and includes an electric toilet with 61L Vetus holding tank. The interior is complete with a traditional chart table, which is well set up with Raymarine Chart Plotter, Furuno depth sounder/fish finder, and VHF Radio.

Outside, the cockpit is well protected by the spray dodger. This vessel has been superbly setup up easy short handed sailing with the upgraded self tailing Harken winches, furling headsail, mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, electric anchor winch, and excellent electronics. A custom solar arch has also been installed with 3 40W solar panels with a regulator for keeping the batteries topped up.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable Yanmar 15HP diesel engine with only 992 hours on the clock! This was freshly serviced in April 2025 and provides easy cruising at 5 knots.

With its excellent presentation, capability, and pedigree, this is a vessel not to miss! With Summer just around the corner, "Griffin" presents a great opportunity to turn your sailing dreams into reality. For more information please call Jo Breen on or Jack Allison on .

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
Griffin051125
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1985
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Kahn Walker
Builder
Central Marine (TAS)
Length
27' 9" - 8.45m
Beam
2.7m
Draft
1.4m
Displacement
3500kgs (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Encapsulated keel and skeg hung rudder
Deck Material
Fiberglass
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 2QM15 15HP Diesel Engine Upgraded Balmar Alternator Serviced April 2025
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
15HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
992hrs
Cruise Speed
5 Knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with 3 blade prop
Fuel
60L
Water
60L
Accommodation
Good accommodation including two single settee berths plus a quarter berth aft.
Berths
3
Galley
Well appointed galley featuring pressurised fresh water, a top loading 12V fridge, near new metho stove, and plenty of storage.
Refrigeration
12V Isotherm top loading fridge
Stove
Dometic Origo Metho single burner stove
Toilet
Jabsco Electric Toilet with 61L Vetus holding tank with macerator
Covers
Boom bag with lazy jacks
Spray dodger
Tiller Cover
Ground Tackle
Maxwell Electric Anchor Winch
Plough anchor with 30m x Chain plus 15m x Rode
Spare Danforth anchor with rode
Custom Bow roller
Bilge Pumps
Electric Bilge Pump with float switch plus manual bilge pump
Epirb
GME MT600G EPIRB (expires 2032)
Fire Protection
2 x Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
12V System through out (recently re-wired with tinned cable)
2 x House Batteries
Engine Start Battery
3 x 40W Solar Panels with OzCharge OC-SR30m Regulator
Electronics
Raymarine ST60+ Wind Speed/direction
Raymarine ST60+ Close hauled Wind Direction
Raymarine Boat Speed
Raymarine E Series Chart Plotter
Furuno FCV-620 depth sounder/fish finder
Icom IC412 VHF Radio
Navigation Lights
Sail Inventory
130% Furling Genoa with new UV cover
Fully battened Mainsail with 2 reefs (Near new condition)
Asymmetrical spinnaker (good condition)
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast
Allspars boom with in-boom single line reefing system
Stainless Steel standing rigging (approximately 10 years old)
Whisker Pole
Seldon Furlex 200s Headsail Furler
Deck Gear
NEW Front Hatch
2 x Harken 20 Self Tailing Primary Winches
2 x Harken 20 Self Tailing Cabin Top Winches
Deck wash connection and hose
4 x Fenders and dock lines
Remarks
2022 NEW True Design Thru hull/sea cocks installed (Engine, galley sink, toilet inlet and outlet)


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Derwent Boat Sales
Derwent Sailing Squadron Office:
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia






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