Sayer 11.6 Fast Shorthanded Cruiser
Belle is an exciting and capable cruising yacht, waiting to take a new ower on new adventures in 2026 !
Designed by Jon Sayer to ABS standards she is a strong, light fast yacht for short handed racing or cruising. Bell is superbly engineered and professionally built in Brisbane. She has cruised QLD east coast extensively and has demonstrated her offfshore capability with voyages to Noumea and around Tasmania. The hardtop bimini turns the open cockpit into a magnificent space for lounging and enjoying fast passages in the shade. The transom swim ladder makes access to the water for snorkelling or in and out of the dinghy safe and easy.
Recent slipping works includes professional replacement of saildrive seals, a 7 year maintenance function that is an essential part of preventative maintenance. Standing rigging new in 2019. Halyards replaced 2022.
Seller is willing to meet the market based on receiving a firm offer.
Designed by Jon Sayer to ABS standards she is a strong, light fast yacht for short handed racing or cruising. Bell is superbly engineered and professionally built in Brisbane. She has cruised QLD east coast extensively and has demonstrated her offfshore capability with voyages to Noumea and around Tasmania. The hardtop bimini turns the open cockpit into a magnificent space for lounging and enjoying fast passages in the shade. The transom swim ladder makes access to the water for snorkelling or in and out of the dinghy safe and easy.
Recent slipping works includes professional replacement of saildrive seals, a 7 year maintenance function that is an essential part of preventative maintenance. Standing rigging new in 2019. Halyards replaced 2022.
Seller is willing to meet the market based on receiving a firm offer.
Region
Queensland
Location
CAIRNS QLD
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1999
Hull
Composite Western Red Cedar Strip Plank - Professionally built to ABS standards
HIN
NA
Rego
BOE15Q
Rego Expiry
14/09/2026
Designer
Jon Sayer
Builder
General Boat Builders
Length
38' 5" - 11.70m
Beam
3.59
Draft
1.96
Displacement
5972kg, DLR 128
Keel / Ballast
Steel Fin, Lead Bulb
Deck Material
Composite
Engine Make
Lombardini
Engine
3CYL Diesel
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
28
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2700
2nd Engine Hrs
NA
Fuel Consumption
1.5 LPH
Max Speed
6.5 Knots under power
Cruise Speed
6.0 Knots under Power
Propulsion
Lombardini Mini Saildrive / Seahawk Slipstream 2 blade folding Propellor
Thrusters
NA
Genset
Four 75w Solar, Victron charge controller.
Fuel
90L in keel.
Water
250L in 3 tanks
Accommodation
Open plan, light and airy
Cabins
3
Berths
6 Incl 2 huge double quarters, 2 singles in Lounge. V berth suitable for 2 children.
Galley
Double sink
Refrigeration
ICEER Fridge, top loading
Freezer
ICEER Freezer, top loading
Stove
Broadwater 2 burner and Grill
Water Maker
NA
Hotwater System
Glind HWS
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Entertainment
Television
Air Conditioning
NA
Dinghy
Poly
Outboard
Yamaha 2HP 2-Stroke
Covers
Solid Bimini, Side shades, Clears forward and sides.
Ground Tackle
Maxwell Freedom windlass
Primary Anchor Galvanised Plough 25KG with 20m Chain
Stern Anchor Stainless Bruce 25KG with 20m chain
Primary Anchor Galvanised Plough 25KG with 20m Chain
Stern Anchor Stainless Bruce 25KG with 20m chain
Safety Gear
Life ring, EPIRB, Lifejackets, Flares
Bilge Pumps
2 Henderson Manual, 1 Electric Auto
Life Raft
NA
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
GME VHF, ICOM Class B AIS, Raymarine Autohelm, Raymarine depth and Speedlog, ICOM Handheld VHF.
Sail Inventory
Norths Main - Fully Battenned Crosscut dacron - Good condition. 2 deep reef points. All reefing lines and halyards run back to pit.
Port Douglas Sailmakers - Radial cut furling Jib 2022 As New
S2 Spinnaker. 75oz Good Condition.
A1 Spinnaker. . 5oz Damaged.
Northsails Boombag New September 2025
Port Douglas Sailmakers - Radial cut furling Jib 2022 As New
S2 Spinnaker. 75oz Good Condition.
A1 Spinnaker. . 5oz Damaged.
Northsails Boombag New September 2025
Mast / Rigging
3/4 Fractional rig sloop Allyacht spars, double swept back spreaders,
Harken Furler
Dyform standing rigging
Spinnaker pole and Jockey Pole.
All New Halyards 2022
All new Standing Rigging March 2019 (Except dyneema backstay)
Harken Furler
Dyform standing rigging
Spinnaker pole and Jockey Pole.
All New Halyards 2022
All new Standing Rigging March 2019 (Except dyneema backstay)
Deck Gear
Anderson 28ST winches: Pit (2), Main (2)
Anderson 46ST winches: Primary (2)
Transom Ladder
Jeffa Rudder bearings.
Anderson 46ST winches: Primary (2)
Transom Ladder
Jeffa Rudder bearings.
Remarks
Comprehensively Insured with Pantaenius.
Waiting in Cairns, will assist in delivery QLD East Coast dependent on timing and final price.
Antifouled December 2025 (International Ultra2)
New Saildrive seals December 2025 (7 year replacement cycle)
IRC Certificate 2005 (TCC1.093)
Waiting in Cairns, will assist in delivery QLD East Coast dependent on timing and final price.
Antifouled December 2025 (International Ultra2)
New Saildrive seals December 2025 (7 year replacement cycle)
IRC Certificate 2005 (TCC1.093)
ABOUT THE SELLER
David Pollak
CAIRNS
QLD 4870 Australia
QLD 4870 Australia