Sayer 12

"RYUJIN" ? Sayer 12 | Proven Offshore Weapon | Double-Handed Superstar

Based at Southport Yacht Club Marina, Gold Coast

After an incredible few seasons, RYUJIN is on the market!

Built by Jon Sayer for the 2007 Melbourne-Osaka Race, where she won her division, RYUJIN is a full Carbon/Kevlar, foam-core race yacht with a serious offshore pedigree. Carbon mast, rod-to-rope refit, refined systems, and a sail wardrobe ready to go -- she's fast, tough, and exceptionally well sorted.

Highlights
o Full Carbon & Kevlar construction
o Carbon mast, alloy boom
o Rod standing rigging (Rope Solutions, 2020)
o Deck fittings removed & decks repainted, 2020
o Extensive 2020 refit incl all new wiring and electrics, deck sprayed
o Only 2 owners

Electronics (B&G suite)
o Zeus plotter
o Triton displays
o NAC autopilot + 2x B&G remotes
o AIS VHF + repeater handset
o Raymarine autopilot ram
o Cel-Fi Go

Sail Inventory
o 2022 North Offshore Main (very light use)
o 2021 North Offshore Main
o 2014 Quantum Inshore Main
o 2025 GS | 2024 FRO
o J2 / J4 (2022)
o A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / A1.5
o Spin staysail + multiple older sails
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o Current Cat 2 (expires after Easter 2026). Includes 6 man liferaft in service.
o Yanmar Diesel Engine 3YM30,2007. Well maintained & regularly Serviced. Hours not known.
o SD20 Saildrive with a 2 blade folding Gori prop.
o Water Ballast: 650L per side. Gravity tack transfer, pump to fill. 4 tanks
o 4,485kg Dry

Ratings
AMS 1.024 | ORC 1.27 | IRC 1.174
(Capable of good results, the IRC has not been optimised at all)

Results speak for themselves
o Winner Victorian Offshore Championship
o 1st Line Honours Melbourne-Hobart
o Multiple overall wins double-handed (M2H, B2G, Flat Rock)
o Repeated podiums ORC, AMS, IRC, PHS
o Countless trophies with ORCV, RMYS & SYC

RYUJIN has spent the last four years racing hard in Victoria, before returning to Southport in early 2024 -- and continues to deliver elite results right through 2025.
Just lifted at The Boat Works (January 2026) antifouled, rudder bearings replaced, paint repairs & polish, prop out, seacocks etc checked, new starter battery put in.
Boat located at Southport Yacht Club Marina. Inspection by appointment only. Serious enquiries welcome, call Broker Helen on Call Now .

Perfect boat for those considering racing two handed in the Race Around Australia in 2028 or Rolex Sydney Hobart etc.

For more information and to book a viewing appointment, contact broker, Helen James Call Now at Bosuns Locker, Suthport Yacht Club, Gold Coast