Keith Kuskopf Flybridge Cruiser 45ft

MV Jacana is a hardwood timber Kuskopf 45 foot aft cabin flybridge cruiser, built and designed by Keith Kuskopf in Hawthorne Queensland in the late 1970's. It is powered by a very reliable single shaft driven Detroit SWVS 6-71 6 cylinder diesel 2 stroke motor rated at 225 HP using approximately 15 litres per hour at 1500 RPM cruising at 6-7 knots. The vessel is a three cabin, 2 head and 1 shower with the second shower only needing a hose and shower head, and with 1 cabin being a large aft cabin. The vessel is fitted with adequate electronics, a 7.5 kW onan diesel generator and a new domestic air conditioning unit.
The saloon is very large and has a built in galley with a sink and a new microwave convection oven. There are 2 double seats which can be used as double beds. The helm is spacious and it is easy to see how to operate the boat. The saloon has 2 sliding doors for acces outside.
It has ample space on the front deck and it is easy to acces the aft deck and flybridge.
The back deck is spacious and a good spot to relax in the shade on the deck chairs and have a fish.
The large flybridge has 2 benches and a driver's seat with the dual controls for steering, anchor, bow thruster, auto-pilot and a new marine stereo.
Over the past 5 years the boat has been lifted out 3 times for maintenance purposes, the last one being in October 2024 to fit a new bow thruster, do an antifoul and replace the anodes which cost around $25,000. We also had a new insurance risk evaluation report done, which certifies that the boat is in ship shape.
Over the last 2 years we have also fitted a new anchor motor, a new auto pilot, 4 new large 200 AH batteries and a new refrigerator.
To sum it up : a great reliable boat suitable as a live-aboard, cruising or fishing with the family or friends, ready to be enjoyed by the next owner(s).

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DISCLAIMER: Bosuns Locker offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. As the vessel is sold "As Is Where Is" Bosuns Locker highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to making an offer.