1980 DON BROOKE 26M PILOTHOUSE KETCH 1/2 SHARE

Few offshore sailing vessels command the presence and pedigree of a Don Brooke-designed 26.5-metre Pilothouse Ketch, and this 1980 classic represents a rare opportunity to acquire a half-share in one of New Zealand's most capable blue-water passage makers. Don Brooke was a highly respected New Zealand naval architect renowned for designing serious, seaworthy offshore vessels built to cross oceans in comfort and safety - and this ketch exemplifies that philosophy. Stretching 26.5 metres on the waterline with a generous 6.2-metre beam and 2.5-metre draft, the hull delivers exceptional stability and carrying capacity across all sea states. Accommodation is outstanding for liveaboard or charter use, comprising four well-appointed guest cabins plus a separate captain's cabin - a layout that speaks to extended blue-water voyaging with a full crew or paying guests. The pilothouse configuration provides all-weather watch-keeping comfort, making overnight passages and high-latitude sailing a pleasure rather than an ordeal. Based in Auckland, this vessel sits at the gateway to the Pacific, ideally positioned for cruising Northland, Fiji, Tonga or beyond. Whether you're seeking a liveaboard lifestyle, a shared ownership arrangement to reduce holding costs, or a platform for charter operations, this distinguished ketch warrants serious inspection. Half-share available at NZD $569,000.