For Sale: Jinky Bella - Island Gypsy Newport 500
Step aboard Jinky Bella, a stunning 2023 Island Gypsy Newport 480 that combines refined cruising comfort with robust build quality and thoughtful features. Designed for effortless long weekends or extended coastal adventures, this near-new sedan cruiser offers a rare opportunity to skip the wait for a custom build and enjoy turnkey luxury right now.
Whether you're hosting family and friends or cruising as a couple, Jinky Bella delivers the ideal balance of style, seaworthiness, and simplicity. All wrapped in Island Gypsy's renowned craftsmanship.
What I Love About This Vessel - As a Marine Specialist
As a marine specialist, what impresses me most is the functionality beneath the luxury. The extended swim platform with a custom electric tender lift makes launching your tender effortless, a premium feature typically reserved for larger motor yachts. The thoughtful layout, from the twin Raymarine displays at the helm to the easy-access engine room with Cummins' reliable power, reflects a build focused on both owner comfort and operational ease.
Features Tailored for You
Spacious Saloon and Cockpit Flow:
The open-plan layout connects the saloon and cockpit through wide sliding doors, creating one cohesive, light-filled living space. It's ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing with a glass of wine and sea breeze.
Dual L-Shaped Lounges with Folding Tables:
Enjoy two comfortable lounge zones on the aft deck, each with folding teak tables and under-seat storage. The perfect setting for long lunches or sunset drinks.
Cummins 660HP Shaft Drive Engine (85 hrs):
Offering strong, quiet performance and excellent fuel efficiency, this engine pairs beautifully with the vessel's semi-displacement hull for smooth cruising at 10-12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.
Effortless Docking:
Equipped with Lewmar 24V bow and stern thrusters, this yacht handles tight marina spaces with ease and precision perfect for owner-operators.
7-Berth Accommodation with Thoughtful Design:
Accommodates up to 7 across two cabins: a forward master with island bed and ensuite, and a starboard guest cabin with double and overhead single bunk, plus saloon bed conversion.
Air Conditioning Throughout:
Stay cool in any climate with separate 18,000 BTU and 10,000 BTU air conditioning units in the saloon and cabins.
Entertainment-Ready:
Features a Fusion Bluetooth stereo and mounted TV viewable from both the saloon and cockpit. Perfect for movie nights onboard.
Premium Navigation Suite:
Enjoy confidence at sea with twin 16" Raymarine Axiom touchscreens, chart plotter, radar, autopilot, VHF, and electronic throttle control.
Tender Package Included:
Sirocco 3.9m centre console tender with 30hp Honda Four Stroke. Iideal for beach runs, fishing, or exploring quiet anchorages.
A Legacy You Can Trust
The Island Gypsy name has been synonymous with classic styling, seaworthiness, and reliability since the 1970s. Built to deliver durability and comfort over decades of cruising, the Newport 480 represents the evolution of this legacy, bringing together traditional craftsmanship with modern systems and smart design.
Jinky Bella is a standout example of what Island Gypsy does best: a refined cruising yacht made for owners who value performance, usability, and timeless design. Whether you're planning coastal weekends, liveaboard escapes, or entertaining on the water, this vessel is built to deliver from bow to stern.
Location
Gold Coast Area Hope Island, QLD
Reference
TYB-IG-JB-NP500
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Deck Material
GRP with teak in aft deck
Engine
660HP single inboard diesel, shaft drive with ZF gearbox and Python Drive
Thrusters
Lewmar 24V bow & stern thrusters (95kgf)
Accommodation
7-berth layout including a forward master with island bed and ensuite, guest cabin with double and overhead single bunk, plus saloon bed conversion. Air-conditioned throughout with separate saloon and cabin units.
Galley
Modern galley with induction cooktop, microwave, fridge/freezers, and ample storage space.
Refrigeration
2 x 140L fridge/freezer combo
Entertainment
Fusion Bluetooth stereo, TV in saloon & master
Air Conditioning
Yes - 18,000 BTU (saloon), 10,000 BTU (cabins)
Dinghy
Sirocco 3.9m centre console
Outboard
30hp Honda Four Stroke
Covers
Full cockpit covers with breezeways
Ground Tackle
Lewmar windlass with helm & foot controls
Safety Gear
Fire extinguishers, blankets, EPIRB, flares
Bilge Pumps
3 with high water alarms
Electrics
Batteries, Onan 11kW generator
Electronics
Twin 16" Raymarine Axiom hybrid touch displays, radar, GPS, chart plotter, autopilot, VHF, electronic throttle, Lewmar AA560 chain counter, HydroTab auto-trim tabs
Deck Gear
Yes (Rod holders, cleats, storage lockers)
ABOUT THE SELLER
The Yacht Business
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