S.Y. WAKAYA Cutter rigged sloop – Registered in Part A of the NZ register of ships.

Price (NZD) : 25,000
Location : North Island
S.Y.Wakaya. 42′ x 12′ x 6’8. Launched 1946. Heart kauri and pohutukawa ribs. Well constructed. Full keel. 60HP ford diesel. Paragon gearbox 2-1 reduction. 20 x 20 prop. Electric anchor winch. 3 anchors &chain / chain and warp. Full set of sails. Triple reefing main. 5-8 berths. Fridge/freezer-motor driven compressor. HF receiver-can receive weather faxes on ocean passages. VHF radio and also hand held. GPS. Solar panel. Inverter. 2 diesel tanks- 120L and 200L. 2 watertanks- 200Leach. Owner/builder cruised her for 38 years. Present owners for another 38 years. She has been a amazing yacht for family holidays and overseas cruising. Would love a new family to enjoy her as much as we have. Hauled out in October for annual clean and antifoul.
Call Geoff on 0210644140 or email

Geoff Wooding
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