Austral Clubman 8
Crosswind, sail number 8006, is for sale for only the third time. She has the tall mast, a Witchard/Profurl furler and an optional self tacking setup. There is an extensive sail wardrobe (Jib, Genoa, 2 mains, (one racing and one fully battened) and Spinnaker all made by Ray Brown except for the one made specifically for the self tacker by North. There is a boom tent with optional curtains to complete the enclosure. It is powered by a Honda 10hp and a spare motor is included. There is a Raymarine ST1000 auto pilot, 12v fridge, 60l water tank with 12v pump, Raymarine depth/speed, Lowrance chart plotter, GME VHF radio, 110 watt removable solar panel, Fiamma porta potty and electric winch for the drop keel.
The rigging is new (February 2025).
The Mackay trailer is in excellent condition and has brand new springs and renewed wheel bearings May 2024.
The rigging is new (February 2025).
The Mackay trailer is in excellent condition and has brand new springs and renewed wheel bearings May 2024.
Region
New South Wales
Location
Lake Macquarie Area Buttaba NSW
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1994
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AU-WWA109936A02
Rego
ADF73N
Rego Expiry
30/05/2025
Designer
Adrian Keough, Scott Jutson
Builder
Austral Yachts
Length
26' 9" - 8.15m
Beam
2.45m/8.0ft
Draft
9 inches or 6 ft (1.83m) with centreboard down
Displacement
1250kg/2756 lbs
Keel / Ballast
380kg
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Honda
Engine
BF10D
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
10
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Consumption
1.5l/hr
Water
60l tank
Accommodation
V berth almost double, large double in stern and 2 quarter berths.
Berths
Sleeps 6
Galley
Sink with running water, cooled storage enclosure next to fridge, extensive under and behind seat storage.
Refrigeration
12v
Freezer
If turned up
Stove
2 burner metho stove,
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
Billy on stove.
Shower
12v Hand held.
Toilet
Porta Potty
Covers
Has original fitted cover, and two large tarps.
Ground Tackle
1 plough anchor with 16m chain and 1 Danforth with 12m chain
Safety Gear
Life ring, throw line, Epirb
Bilge Pumps
Manual
Life Raft
No
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
2
Flares
No
Fire Protection
2 Extinguishers and fire blankets
Electrics
House and motor batteries 110ah gel and recently renewed. 12amp motor charging. House lights mostly LED.
Electronics
Lowrance chart plotter. 10 watt solar panel (with regulator) always on. Removable 110 watt panel (with Victron MPPT regulator) for cruising. Raymarine depth/speed and ST1000 auto helm, VHF radio, mounted compass.
Sail Inventory
See text
Mast / Rigging
See text
Deck Gear
2 self tailing Anderson sheet winches. 2 cabin top wiinches with clutches on all lines. The starboard one has 12v power to raise the Centreboard.
Trailer
Four wheel disk brakes with breakaway switch. Good condition.
Trailer Make/Model
Mackay Y6593A
Trailer VIN
6FYY6500TPM659211
Trailer Registration
U29562
Trailer Rego Expiry
09/10/2025
ABOUT THE SELLER
Graeme Schubert
Buttaba
NSW 2283 Australia
NSW 2283 Australia