Woollacott Ladybird 34 Ketch

Ladybird Ketch - 'Manu-Iti'

'Manu-Iti ' is a beautifully crafted 9.4 m (LWL) Ladybird ketch, offering timeless character, solid timber construction and practical cruising capability. Built in kauri pine with epoxy Dynal sheathed decks over ply, she represents the warmth and strength of traditional boatbuilding combined with thoughtful upgrades for comfortable coastal cruising.

With her 3.4m beam, 9-tonne displacement, and 1.8m draft, along with a full keel, she is a capable and reassuring vessel at sea. The ketch rig provides versatility and balance under sail, allowing for manageable short-handed sailing and multiple sail combinations in varying conditions.

Construction & Rig:
- Kauri pine hull
- Epoxy Dynal-sheathed decks over ply
- Oregon mast and boom
- Standing rigging replaced September 2022
- Furlex 200S headsail furler

Sail Inventory:
- Mainsail
- 150% Genoa
- Storm Jib
- Mizzen Mainsail
- Self-tacking Mizzen Staysail
- Spinnaker

Her ketch configuration, combined with a self-tacking staysail on the removable inner fore stay, makes her particularly well-balanced and easy to handle.

Machinery:
- Powered by a reliable 4-cylinder Nanni diesel, she offers dependable auxiliary performance for coastal cruising and marina manoeuvring.
- New nautical classic style timber steering wheel

Electronics & Navigation:
- Victron Battery Charger
- Garmin GPSMap
- Airmar sonar
- Navman 5110 tracker
- Raymarine wind instruments
- Autohelm 5000 belt drive autopilot
- B&G VHF with AIS Class B and GPS

Systems & Comfort
- 1 cabin layout with 6 berths
- 2-burner gas cooktop with grill
- Wood hotbox (Davey & Co, England)
- 60W solar panel (Sept 2022)
- 2000W inverter

Below deck, 'Manu-Iti' offers warm timber finishes and a practical cruising layout. One cabin and six berths provide comfortable accommodation for family cruising or extended stays aboard. The saloon is inviting and reflects the charm that only a classic timber yacht can deliver. The addition of the Davey & Co of England, wood fire box is a fabulous addition offering warmth and a cozy atmosphere on a cold night.

Ladybird ketches are respected for their sea-kindly nature, strong build quality and forgiving handling characteristics. 'Manu-Iti' is an appealing option for those seeking a capable, character-filled cruiser with proven offshore credentials and recent rigging upgrades already completed.

Call Cath on Call Now at CB Yacht Sales for more information and to organise a viewing.