ZESTON 36 EXTENSIVE UPGRADES, EXCELLENT CONDITION!  SOLD

Designed by Joe Adams, the Zeston 36 is renowned for its innovative pilothouse design, true Bluewater capability, and impressive sailing performance. Exceptionally well built by Northshore Yachts, they provide the ultimate comfort and safety to their crew in even the most challenging conditions. This vessel is a superb example of the design. Having circumnavigated Australian shortly after its launch in 1990, it has since cruised extensively up and down the East Coast of Australia, with the current owner cruising over 16,000NM in the last 10 years. During this time the vessel has been fastidiously maintained and upgraded including a NEW 2013 VOLVO 38HP DIESEL ENGINE, NEW 2014 SELDEN BOOM WITH SINGLE LINE REEFING, NEW 2014 WEBASTO DIESEL HEATER, NEW 2014 HOT WATER SYSTEM, NEW 2015 MANUAL TOILET, NEW 2016 GAS SYSTEM, NEW 2016 HATCHES, NEW 2016 ANCHOR WINCH, NEW 2016 MAINSAIL AND HEADSAIL, NEW 2017 BIMINI, NEW 2018 LAMINATED TOUGHENED GLASS CABIN WINDOWS, 2019 THE TOP SIDES RE-SPRAYED, NEW 2020 LITHIUM BATTERIES, NEW 2021 DYNEEMA STANDING RIGGING, 2022 REPLACED ALL SKIN FITTINGS AND SEA COCKS, NEW 2023 SAILDRIVE, the list goes on! Set up to be easily enjoyed shorthanded, this impressive vessel presents an opportunity not to be missed. Whether you want to cruise the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, head off around Australia, or enjoy the live-aboard life with the exceptional views that only a pilothouse can offer, this vessel does it all in style and comfort!

Stepping inside, the light and airy saloon features exceptional panoramic visibility. The white gloss finishes pair beautifully with the Huon Pine timber trims around the new cabin windows and add to the quality feel of the vessel. To port is the generous timber dinette, and the saloon has seating for 6 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. Just an easy step down is the well appointed galley. This is fully equipped with the NEW 2021 Force 10 gas stove with oven and grill, NEW 2013 fridge and freezer, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for longer stays onboard. The main accommodation is forward with a generous double V-berth in the private cabin. There is also a comfortable mid-ship single pilot berth ideal for use on passage, and single settee berth in the saloon. The package is complete with private bathroom to starboard with the new manual toilet, H/C shower, and vanity.

There is a seamless flow out to the cockpit thanks to the one-level living of the Zeston design. The deep cockpit is well protected by the bimini and integrated spray dodger. Well set up for long range cruising, the vessel is fully equipped with heavily built aluminium dinghy davits to hold the quality Walker Bay tender and outboard, gas BBQ, solar panels, wind generator, modern B&G touch screen chart plotters, radar, and AIS. There is easy access around the wide side decks, with the high bulwarks and solid stainless steel guard rails providing additional security. Forward is the NEW 2016 Muir electric anchor winch, to easily handle the Rocna anchor with NEW 2018 50m of 10mm chain. The vessel is also well set up for easy short handed sailing with the furling headsail, single line reefing mainsail in a NEW 2023 boom bag with lazy jacks, self tailing winches, and reliable autopilot.

This vessel is powered by a 2013 Volvo Penta 38HP Diesel Engine which is paired with a NEW 2023 Volvo penta saildrive. The engine has also benefited from a NEW 2022 starter motor and alternator, and has been very well maintained. This provides easy cruising at 6-7 knots, and is easily accessed for hassle free servicing below the cockpit sole.

With their exception reputation and this vessel's significant upgrades, this Zeston 36 is one not to miss! Proudly offered as a true turn key package, it is ready to fulfil even your most ambitious sailing aspirations. For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Now or John Radonic on Call Now .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.