'Wavelength 780' trailerable trimaran
Refurbishment Opportunity
Vessel Overview
The Wavelength 780 is a very comfortable, roomy, stable, and easily driven trailable tri, with a modern, stylish, eye-catching profile on the water and a clear cruising emphasis in construction and fit out.
A partial refurbishment and restoration are currently well underway on this Wavelength 780 trailable trimaran. Due to a recent major health issue affecting the owner, there is now an opportunity for an enthusiastic trimaran sailor to acquire the original Wavelength 780--one of only five built in Australia--and complete the refurbishment for a fraction of the effort and expense of a full new build. This vessel is the designer's own yacht and is reluctantly offered for sale.
History and Use
Since her launch and early participation in trailable yacht events on Moreton Bay and Hervey Bay, the yacht has also undertaken extended adventure cruises along various parts of the Queensland coast, including visits to offshore reefs and islands. Now, the vessel is due for a tidy up, a fresh coat of paint, partial replacement of the 'synthetic rope' rigging (originally 7mm Dynex Dux), new main wing nets, and other minor gear upgrades.
Current Refurbishment Status
At present, the trimaran is empty for refurbishment, with some hatches and deck fittings removed. Surface blemishes and scratches have been epoxy filled and sanded in preparation for repainting. Most of the touch-up undercoating is complete, ready for sanding and top coating, with the pop-top and hatch covers already fully repainted.
Trailer and Registration
The boat and trailer are both currently registered. The trailer has had all bearings replaced and the brakes serviced in preparation for on-road towing.
Additional Information
An inventory of the principal items included in the sale is available. The vessel is currently located in Priestdale, 25 km south-east of Brisbane city centre.
Vessel Overview
The Wavelength 780 is a very comfortable, roomy, stable, and easily driven trailable tri, with a modern, stylish, eye-catching profile on the water and a clear cruising emphasis in construction and fit out.
A partial refurbishment and restoration are currently well underway on this Wavelength 780 trailable trimaran. Due to a recent major health issue affecting the owner, there is now an opportunity for an enthusiastic trimaran sailor to acquire the original Wavelength 780--one of only five built in Australia--and complete the refurbishment for a fraction of the effort and expense of a full new build. This vessel is the designer's own yacht and is reluctantly offered for sale.
History and Use
Since her launch and early participation in trailable yacht events on Moreton Bay and Hervey Bay, the yacht has also undertaken extended adventure cruises along various parts of the Queensland coast, including visits to offshore reefs and islands. Now, the vessel is due for a tidy up, a fresh coat of paint, partial replacement of the 'synthetic rope' rigging (originally 7mm Dynex Dux), new main wing nets, and other minor gear upgrades.
Current Refurbishment Status
At present, the trimaran is empty for refurbishment, with some hatches and deck fittings removed. Surface blemishes and scratches have been epoxy filled and sanded in preparation for repainting. Most of the touch-up undercoating is complete, ready for sanding and top coating, with the pop-top and hatch covers already fully repainted.
Trailer and Registration
The boat and trailer are both currently registered. The trailer has had all bearings replaced and the brakes serviced in preparation for on-road towing.
Additional Information
An inventory of the principal items included in the sale is available. The vessel is currently located in Priestdale, 25 km south-east of Brisbane city centre.
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area PRIESTDALE QLD
Usage
Cruising
Launch Year
2007
Hull
Composite o Hull Material: Fully glassed internal/external, cold moulded, epoxy cedar/ply
Rego
QR316Q 5
Rego Expiry
06/03/2026
Designer
Robert Forster
Builder
Robert Forster
Length
25' 7" - 7.80m
Beam
5.54m (17'8")
Draft
0.34m; 1.5m with centreboard down
Displacement
1270Kg
Deck Material
Same as hulls with non-skid finish
Engine Make
Tohatsu
Engine
9.8 HP Long shaft 2-stroke O. B.
Fuel Type
2-stroke 50:1 petrol
Engine Hours
Same motor since launch - still runs well.
Fuel Consumption
The tri is a good light weather performer, so sails used in preference to motor where practical.
Max Speed
7 knots under motor
Cruise Speed
5-6 knots under motor
Fuel
14L fitted tank, plus additional 14L or 10 L portable tanks carried as required.
Water
S. S. Sink to port, supplied by a flexible 50 litre water tank located under the forward berth. Additional water may be carried in 20 litre plastic Jerry Cans.
Accommodation
The internal layout is designed for comfort to suit the cruiser. This includes a wide, comfortable, easily accessible "Skipper's" wing-berth to starboard with large storage lockers beneath, including storage for a dinette table and bulky items of kit such as medium-sized gear bags, sleeping bags etc.
There is a wing-berth to port and a settee, both with storage under, while the settee may also be extended, if needed, to make a child's berth. There are window views through the cabin windows from the wing-berths.
A snug double (or luxurious single) berth with comfortable sitting height, is situated forward with handy shelves and locker space. All above bunk cushions are manufactured in quality laminated foam.
Additional sleeping for one can be had under the cockpit for weekending if required. However, this area is best reserved for storage of sails, boom tent and other bulky items to keep the cabin clear on longer cruises.
Ample locker space is provided for the usual kitchen items and cruising paraphernalia. (See photos)
There is a wing-berth to port and a settee, both with storage under, while the settee may also be extended, if needed, to make a child's berth. There are window views through the cabin windows from the wing-berths.
A snug double (or luxurious single) berth with comfortable sitting height, is situated forward with handy shelves and locker space. All above bunk cushions are manufactured in quality laminated foam.
Additional sleeping for one can be had under the cockpit for weekending if required. However, this area is best reserved for storage of sails, boom tent and other bulky items to keep the cabin clear on longer cruises.
Ample locker space is provided for the usual kitchen items and cruising paraphernalia. (See photos)
Galley
There is a fitted galley with two-burner Origo metho stove to starboard.
Refrigeration
For weekends or long weekends, a well-insulated built-in 40-50 Litre icebox is located under the starboard forward cockpit seat.
Freezer
For longer cruises, a 12volt 25L Waeco portable fridge/freezer with insulating cover is available.
Shower
Basic - Saltwater swim/wash, then spray off using a pressurised 2 litre plastic garden spray pack.
Toilet
Porta Potti - can be screened off.
Entertainment
Radio, CD player and cabin speakers fitted.
Dinghy
Not included
Outboard
Optional - 3.5 H. P Tohatsu
Covers
Cockpit Awning: Blue canvas, battened. Easily rigged and fastened under the boom when at anchor.
Ground Tackle
Main Anchor -15lb Manson + 8m x 8mm chain + 50m x 12 mm nylon rode. Plus, 2m x 8mm chain + shackle reserve for heavy weather anchoring when required; Plus, Bridle (10mm silver rode) from forward beam ends for overnight anchoring; Plus, Stern Anchor - 8lb sand, 4m x 6mm chain, 50m silver rode.
Safety Gear
Originally fitted to AYF Cat 3. Some replacements required.
Bilge Pumps
Cockpit mounted for main hull, portable hand pump for floats
Epirb
: GME 406 (Registered AMSA 406 Distress Beacon)
Flares
O. O. D.
Fire Protection
Extinguisher, Fire Blanket
Electrics
Cabin lights - LED; Digital solar panel regulator, switchboard, charger sockets for mobiles etc.
Nav. Lights, forward port & starboard. (These require replacement with LEDs. ) Newly fabricated lightweight aluminium Targa bar as rear cockpit mount for 40-Watt solar panel for extended cruising - removable. Twenty W panel - cockpit push-pit rail mounted: Plus - Two x 20 W panels with leads - can be flexibly mounted either on wing-nets or pop-top to suit sun position.
Lithium-ion battery to suit the system is required. (Previously used 2 x 55AH sealed gel batteries in cruise mode. )
Nav. Lights, forward port & starboard. (These require replacement with LEDs. ) Newly fabricated lightweight aluminium Targa bar as rear cockpit mount for 40-Watt solar panel for extended cruising - removable. Twenty W panel - cockpit push-pit rail mounted: Plus - Two x 20 W panels with leads - can be flexibly mounted either on wing-nets or pop-top to suit sun position.
Lithium-ion battery to suit the system is required. (Previously used 2 x 55AH sealed gel batteries in cruise mode. )
Electronics
Ray Marine Bi-Data, Autohelm 1000, GME VHF Radio with cockpit-mounted & masthead aerials; Radio/CD player plus aerial, cabin-mounted speakers.
Sail Inventory
Main - Full batten - Smoked Pentex, double reef points (23.8m sq approx. )
Jib/ Genoa - Smoked Pentex (12.4m sq); Jib - Heavy weather - Dacron - hardly used; Furling Screecher plus Harken furler (28m sq); Cruising Spinnaker (35m sq);
Large lightweight Spinnaker (55m sq) for light wind conditions
(Sails in fair condition for cruising)
Jib/ Genoa - Smoked Pentex (12.4m sq); Jib - Heavy weather - Dacron - hardly used; Furling Screecher plus Harken furler (28m sq); Cruising Spinnaker (35m sq);
Large lightweight Spinnaker (55m sq) for light wind conditions
(Sails in fair condition for cruising)
Mast / Rigging
10.2m aluminium Windrush rotating wing section (195 x 90mm) with nested diamonds, fitted with masthead VHF aerial; Rigging: Fractional, with a wire forestay. Soft shrouds, (Dynex Dux, 7mm) attached with aluminium Precourt fittings - shrouds due for replacement - Halyards - Spectra/ Vectran; Bowsprit: For running Spinnakers & Screecher -
Boom: Fitted with Jiffy Reefing, Lazy Jacks; Rudder: NACA Cad cut, carbon fibre reinforced, balanced rudder for finger-tip control.
Boom: Fitted with Jiffy Reefing, Lazy Jacks; Rudder: NACA Cad cut, carbon fibre reinforced, balanced rudder for finger-tip control.
Deck Gear
Harken 16 winches (4), cockpit traveller & car, assorted clutches, cleats, leads, blocks, spinnaker beam strops etc, for sheets and other lines.
Wing Nets: Black Fablok, U. V. Treated, open weave with Black Vinyl edging. (Some wear - due for replacement)
Bow Safety Nets: Black Polyester, open weave mesh - good condition.
Wing Nets: Black Fablok, U. V. Treated, open weave with Black Vinyl edging. (Some wear - due for replacement)
Bow Safety Nets: Black Polyester, open weave mesh - good condition.
Trailer
Tandem Galvanised custom trimaran trailer
Trailer Make/Model
BELCO F-24
Trailer VIN
6TGBELCO 16B000003
Trailer Registration
815QMA
Trailer Rego Expiry
18/02/2026
Remarks
To assist the new owner with completing the refurbishment, a full set of Builder's Plans, together with a comprehensive Builders Manual, photos and specifications, will come with the sale. These will be supplied in digital format on a USB.
Plus - Historical newsletter and other published articles on adventure cruises undertaken by Wavelength and sister ships will also be included on USB.
Other Accessories: S. S. Cockpit rail mounted Magma charcoal BBQ; Bosuns Chair; Fenders x 2; Float mounted boarding swim ladder.
Modified Acro Props x 4 - (Situated for support under beams of 'opened out' floats of the vessel on the trailer, either for convenient main hull/float maintenance, or to raise the main hull sufficiently to remove the trailer from under the main hull. )
Plus - Historical newsletter and other published articles on adventure cruises undertaken by Wavelength and sister ships will also be included on USB.
Other Accessories: S. S. Cockpit rail mounted Magma charcoal BBQ; Bosuns Chair; Fenders x 2; Float mounted boarding swim ladder.
Modified Acro Props x 4 - (Situated for support under beams of 'opened out' floats of the vessel on the trailer, either for convenient main hull/float maintenance, or to raise the main hull sufficiently to remove the trailer from under the main hull. )
ABOUT THE SELLER
Robert K Forster
PRIESTDALE
QLD 4127 Australia
QLD 4127 Australia