"Marloo" is widely recognised as the first of the iconic Herreshoff designed H28 ketch to be built. These full keel classic yachts are renowned for their beautiful lines and sailing prowess in both light and heavy conditions. "Marloo" was lauched in early 1945 and has enjoyed a long history of good maintenance. Down below she has two decent settee berths which convert to a full width double. The galley area has a 2 burner metho stove with grill, stainless sink with pressurised water and a 12v chest fridge. Up in the foc's'le is a porta loo and storage for anchor etc, plus a table which mounts in the saloon. She has low hours on her 3 cylinder Yanmar diesel, and has two sets of sails, one of which is new. Inventory also includes auto-pilot, sounder, VHF radio, solar charging, Bluetooth sound system and a full boat cover.
Last slipped for antifoul Feb 23.
Region
Victoria
Vessel Location
Gippsland Region Metung VIC
Reference
Marloo
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1945
Rego
ME25
Designer
Francis Herreshoff
Builder
John Dingle - Melbourne
Length
28' - 8.53m
Beam
8'9"
Draft
3'6"
Keel / Ballast
Full length
Hull Material
Timber
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3YM20
Horsepower
Approx 20 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
322 at listing
Propulsion
2 blade feathering prop
Fuel
Approx 50 lt stainless
Water
Approx 50 lt stainless
Berths
2
Refrigeration
12v chest fridge
Stove
2 burner metho/grill
Toilet
Portable
Entertainment
Fusion BT
Covers
Full boat cover
Ground Tackle
Admiralty anchor with ample chain/warp
Safety Gear
Lifering
4 x jackets
dry powder extinguisher
fire blanket
inshore flares
Bilge Pumps
Manual + auto
Electrics
2 x 12v batteries
3 x portable solar panels
Electronics
Navman sounder
GME VHF radio
tiller auto-pilot
Sail Inventory
Main, mizzen, furling genoa, spinnaker + pole
New set - main, mizzen, genoa
Mast / Rigging
Timber spars, stainless rigging
Deck Gear
2 x sheet winches + haliard winch
boarding ladder
Remarks
Built of NZ kauri planking with jarrah stem. Teak doors and panelling on cabin. Spotted gum rub strakes.