Santa Cruz 72
Antipodes is a Bill "The Wizard" Lee's custom Santa Cruz 72, built by prestigious US yard NEB in Newport, Rhode Island. The current owner purchased her and did an extensive re-fit in 2012 which included a new bow sprit, generator, air conditioning, all new electrical and electronics. She is the last of the big Santa Cruz's to be built. In fact, she enjoys a slightly longer waterline
and slightly wider beam than the original Santa Cruz design. Hence, being titled a Santa Cruz 72.
Antipodes has been on an exciting tour around Asia and the Pacific, competing in major races or
regattas around the region. The boat continues to be successful and currently holds the Darwin to
Ambon Race record of 52hrs, 29min set in 2016!
She is now preparing for the Sydney to Hobart Race and has a full-time, professional crew. The boat
is properly maintained which includes recent slipping and very striking new blue topsides re-paint.
With a spacious open plan below with timber and white painted interior, Antipodes is a very comfortable yacht, and with some slight conversion could be a comfortable, fast cruising boat.
We welcome both racers and cruisers to inspect this very special sailing yacht!
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney, Australia
Reference
ALR652N
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1997
Hull
Composite
HIN
NEB 0025 D 7 97
Rego
744098
Designer
Bill Lee
Builder
New England Boat Works, Rhode Island USA
Length
72' 0" - 21.95m
Beam
4.9m
Draft
3.4m
Keel / Ballast
Lead fin
Deck Material
Carbon composite
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 4JH 4 100hp (engine number E23488)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
100
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Approximately 11,000hrs
Propulsion
Shaft drive with thrust bearing, PSS seal and twin blade folding propeller
Fuel
140L
Accommodation
The interior of Antipodes is very open, light, and functional. Whilst she is set up for racing, the boat lends itself well to short-handed cruising and the accommodation is comfortable. There are two manual flush heads onboard, one forward and one in port cabin.
The saloon is set up with a lounge to starboard and dinette to port, both sides have pilot berths outboard. There is good storage under the seating groups and ventilation/ light from coach roof windows and deck hatches.
The saloon is set up with a lounge to starboard and dinette to port, both sides have pilot berths outboard. There is good storage under the seating groups and ventilation/ light from coach roof windows and deck hatches.
Berths
12
Galley
The galley is to port and aft of the saloon dinette. The space is vey functional with large preparation space, double sink, Force 10 gimballing 4 burner cooker with oven and 12V gas solenoid switch and gas detector, 12V Frigoboat Fridge/ freezer (under bench units with temp displays) and excellent storage.
Refrigeration
12V Frigoboat Fridge
Freezer
12V Frigoboat Freezer
Stove
Force 10 gimballing 4 burner cooker with oven and 12V gas solenoid switch and gas detector.
Dinghy
14ft Defender aluminium bottom RIB with 20hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard.
Covers
A cruising cockpit Bimini with clears, boom cover, boom tent etc.
Ground Tackle
1 x 34 lb CQR equipped with 10m of chain and 30m of 18mm warp. 1 x Fortress 20m chain and 80m of 18mm Warp. Utilizes a custom carbon anchor launching system and windlass for ease of use.
Electrics
Antipodes is fitted with a 12V DC electrical system for all functions onboard the yacht such as cabin and navigation lights, nav systems and communications, 12V chargers throughout the boat. She is also fitted with a 220V AC system for when on shore power or whilst running the generator. 350W Sterling Pro Power Inverter. The DC system is powered by 2 x 220 A/h AGM house batteries, plus stand alone Optima Blue 75A/h cranking engine and generator start batteries (Replaced Nov 2022). Charging is via main engine alternator (100A/h Balmar), shore power via Mastervolt 12/100A/h charge master or diesel generator, and the batteries are managed via Xantrex Link Pro battery monitor located in the nav station.
Electronics
Antipodes has a good-sized navigation station to starboard as you enter the cabin. The equipment is well laid out and this area also features a second area aft that doubles as a workbench with storage for tools and spares.
Sail Inventory
DOYLE MAINSAILS
Race Main 2018,2 reefs; Delivery Main 2013, Dacron hounds hoist; Try Sail
DOYLE JIBS
J1 LM; J2 MH; #4; Delivery Jib 2013; Dacron; Storm jib
DOYLE STAYSAILS
Genoa staysail; Spin staysail; On furler
DOYLE SPINNAKERS
Code Zero 2018, On furler; A1 2018; A2 2018; A2 2019; A3 2018; A4 2019; A5 2016, Fractional
North Delivery kite
Race Main 2018,2 reefs; Delivery Main 2013, Dacron hounds hoist; Try Sail
DOYLE JIBS
J1 LM; J2 MH; #4; Delivery Jib 2013; Dacron; Storm jib
DOYLE STAYSAILS
Genoa staysail; Spin staysail; On furler
DOYLE SPINNAKERS
Code Zero 2018, On furler; A1 2018; A2 2018; A2 2019; A3 2018; A4 2019; A5 2016, Fractional
North Delivery kite
Mast / Rigging
Antipodes is fitted with a 1997 Hall Spar 4 spreader, fractional carbon rig with jumpers and Nitronic standing rigging. The running backstays are controlled by a 3:1 purchase and the top mast backstay is hydraulically controlled.
There is a full set of custom racing running rigging plus cruising running rigging.
The boom is carbon and is set up for slab reefing. All flying sails are set from a carbon fibre bow sprit with 2 x tacklines (1 x 1:1,1 x 2:1).
There is a full set of custom racing running rigging plus cruising running rigging.
The boom is carbon and is set up for slab reefing. All flying sails are set from a carbon fibre bow sprit with 2 x tacklines (1 x 1:1,1 x 2:1).
Remarks
Spares, mooring lines and fenders, mast jack, etc to be further detailed at time of sale
ABOUT THE SELLER
Vicsail Pty Ltd
D'Albora Marina
New Beach Road
New Beach Road
Rushcutters Bay
NSW 2011 Australia
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