The Cavalier 32 enjoyed great success in Half Ton racing throughout the 70's. Peter Smith's own Conquero won the 200 mile South Pacific Half Ton Trophy ocean race, the Leo Bouzaid Memorial 120 mile offshore race in 1974, and sister-ship Petticoats took out the 97 mile offshore race. This brand became a lengend in its own time and till today a sought after vessel for its popular and solid desighn, speed and capabilities to handle rough seas.
Details
"Canta Libre" is a gorgeous Cavalier 975 (32feet) and has recently undergone her annual service including antifoul, propspeed (2023), new cutless bearing (2023), new steering cables and has had her rudder refurbished in April 23. She has been sitting in the river for the past year or so without any use.
She was totally repainted July 2024, Top sides and antyfouling on bottom.
These well-known production boats are popular due to their good sailing performance, seaworthiness and solid construction. A great design for coastal cruising, racers and weekend family cruisers.
All lines except for the 2nd reef come back to the cockpit. Along with lazy jacks ( In the process of replacing with a upgraded version of Lazy Jacks) and a furling jib, this makes her easy to handle for a single sailor or two people. High combing in the cockpit, numerous handholds and easy to reach boom make her a pleasure to sail.
Canta Libre is in excellent condition for a 1979 boat, having had a lot of money spent on her over the last few years to bring her to this condition. Newly painted decks (6 coats of International 2 pac), Recently added was anti-slip paint in a dove grey colour (INTERNATIONAl paint) that make her stand out. She is currently getting upgraded in so many ways as we speak.
The cockpit and interior cushions, wheel cover are all new, and a 9.8 Parsun outboard on the dinghy. Currently the Dodge cover is with the upholsterers to put new Zips as well as a front screen. Will come with fresh Sheets, The navigating front lights, as well as back lights replaced as well as rewired. A night light (360 Degrees)with a twilight switch installed. A new Airial for the sound system as well as for the Tv. A brand new 41cm Smart TV installed. A new Blackwater system and incinerator installed as well as a new electric toilet pump.
The whole of the interior is getting revamped and revarnished at this stage. All underfloor areas recoated with a durable white Norhane Finish. The Yacht was cared for which is evident in the overall condition. All Electric wiring re trunked and redone where needed. A 2200kva inverted Generator added to make things even easier.
A new mast was fitted in 2016 and the standing rigging was replaced in 2018 as well. A larger 29hp shaft driven Volvo Penta engine was installed in 2003 (approx 1000hours currently). She purrs like a kitten and just sounds great.
She also comes with a Polycraft dinghy fitted with stability collars.
For the racer, Canta Libre performs excellently as you'd expect from a boat designed by Laurie Davidson. She comes with an extensive sail kit also. See in photo section for list of extra sails.
For the cruiser, she is well equipped for overnights onboard with plenty of headroom, a double dinette berth and 3 additional single berths. She has a good galley with a 2 burner stove with oven/grill, a new 12vdc Freeztec Refridgeration and electric toilet. Currently the Benchtop is getting replaced, and new colourful splashbacks.
The forward bulkhead is positioned further forward giving a much more spacious saloon and the traditional V berth space has been converted for ample storage.
Canta Libre presents great value for money and is available at Rockhampton for inspection.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Rockhampton Queensland
Usage
Family, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1979 approximate
Rego
EK471Q
Rego Expiry
16/07/2024
Designer
Laurie Davidson/Bob Salthouse
Builder
Cavalier Yachts
Length
32' 10" - 10.00m
Beam
3 m
Draft
1.62
Displacement
4 T
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel/Lead Ballast
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Fibre/GRP
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
29 Hp, MD2030-D installed 2003
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
29
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1050
Fuel Consumption
1.8
Max Speed
6 knots
Cruise Speed
5 knots
Propulsion
Shaft-3 Blade Fixed Prop
Genset
Yes, 2200 Watt brand new
Fuel
130
Water
140 L
Accommodation
Main Settee Table converts to Double and 3 single berths
Berths
5
Galley
L-Shaped Galley with oven, 2 burner cooktop and oven and with brand new 12 volt Bench Refrigerator.
Refrigeration
12 Volt
Freezer
Bottom part of Fridge
Stove
Yes, 2 burner cooktop an Oven
Water Maker
No
Toilet
Electric, with new motor and also a new holding tank and maserator (2023)
Entertainment
Brand new Plasma 42 inch smart Tv and Fusion Sterio
Air Conditioning
No, 1 x 12 volt Fan also newly fitted
Dinghy
Smart Wave Poly
Outboard
9.8 Hp Parsun
Covers
Dodger. This is getting refurbished and not on the vessel currently
Ground Tackle
Electric Muir Winch, 40m of 8mm Galvinised Chain
Safety Gear
E-Pirb, Flares. Life Jackets, and safety Harnass, Fire Blanket, and Fire Extinguiser and Torches etc.
Bilge Pumps
2 x Electric as well as Handpumps
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
2 x 120 ah AGM Batteries, 1x Start Battery. 15 Amp Charger (New), 300 Watt Solar with 30 Amp Regulator. Shore power connection as well.
Electronics
GME VHF radio (Brand New), Raymarine Touch Screen Chart Plotter, Raytheon tridata Dept, Log and Temp. Raytheon st 4000+ Auto Pilot (sun damaged screen not working, but working well), Compass. Raymarine Seatalk backbone system for comunication between systems. All equiptment shifted back to a console at helm to make shorthanded sailing easier. Although autopilot is working fine I would say new owners should look at upgrading the autopilot, depending on their sailing needs.
Sail Inventory
2018 Tri Radial Battened Main, #2 Headsail, Storm Jib. Also see Sail Inventory in Pics.
Mast / Rigging
2018 Standing Rigging Replaced. Chainplates replaced in 2018. New Furler 2013
Brand new Halyards, sheets thats not installed yet will come with boat.
Deck Gear
Barlow Winches (with Suncovers) and easy Lock Clutches
Busy replacing the Lazy Jack with a upgraded system, Fitted a new Benchtop in Gally, Upgraded gally lights (LED), Refurbishing stairs as well as inside of Gally sink, New coat of paint, fresh decalls, The carpet in the cockpit is also upgraded to a softer carpet. All instruments moved to help to make short handed sailing easier. The Cushions, leather wheel cover and Wheel tarp is all new additions to the yacht. Newly installed Phone charging points at the Helm as well as various points inside the boat. All tired looking wood refurbished and replaced,