Noelex 25 NX990

Noelex 25 NX990 - Late-Build Trailer Sailer, Ideal for Moreton Bay & Gold Coast Seaway

Overview

One of the later-built Noelex 25s (NX series #990) -- a beautifully balanced, versatile trailer sailer renowned for performance, comfort, and ease of handling.
Perfectly suited to exploring Moreton Bay, Gold Coast Seaway, and coastal estuaries thanks to its shallow draft swing-keel design and roomy interior.

This example has been well looked after, with good rigging, a full set of sails, a solid hull/keel, and a reliable 8 hp Yamaha outboard on a road-registered trailer.


Key Specifications

Make / Model: Noelex 25 NX 990 (late production)

Year: 1990 (one of the last factory builds)

Hull Type: Fibreglass trailer sailer, swing keel

Draft: Approx. 0.3 m keel up / 1.4 m keel down -- ideal for shallow cruising

Engine: 2002 Yamaha 8 hp four-stroke (outboard, low hours)

Trailer: Galvanised 1990 dual-axle trailer - roadworthy and functional

Sails: Full set (main, genoas, spinnaker) in good condition

Rigging: Standing & running rigging in good order

Accommodation: 4 berths plus galley and portable toilet space

Electrics: Navigation lights, bilge pump, depth sounder (new unit, wiring needs attention)

Registration: Boat and trailer current


Features & Highlights

Late NX build - modernised layout and finish compared with early models

Shallow draft swing keel - excellent for beaching, gunkholing, and exploring Moreton Bay sand flats

Spacious cabin with comfortable berths for weekend getaways

Lightweight, easy to launch and retrieve single-handed

Full set of sails + good rigging - ready to sail with minimal setup

Yamaha 8 hp outboard - low hours, easy to service, pushes the boat well

Trailer included - tow home or launch anywhere in Queensland


Perfect for:

Couples or families wanting a safe, comfortable trailer sailer

Weekend adventurers exploring the Broadwater, Pumicestone Passage or Moreton Bay islands

Anyone seeking a proven, highly respected design that can be towed and stored at home


Condition Notes

Overall very solid boat in good order.
Depth sounder wiring needs minor repair. Trailer and outboard function well but would benefit from routine maintenance (service & check). Hull and keel sound and well maintained.


Location: Brisbane - available for inspection by appointment


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