Ladybird Ketch 9.4m - Manu-Iti 'Manu-Iti' is a beautifully crafted 9.4-metre Ladybird ketch, offering timeless character, solid timber construction and practical cruising capability. Built in kauri pine with epoxy Dynal-sheathed decks over ply, she represents the warmth and strength of traditional boatbuilding combined with thoughtful upgrades for comfortable coastal cruising. With her 3.4m beam, 9-tonne displacement, and 1.8m draft, along with a full keel, she is a capable and reassuring vessel at sea. The ketch rig provides versatility and balance under sail, allowing for manageable short-handed sailing and multiple sail combinations in varying conditions. Construction & Rig: - Kauri pine hull - Epoxy Dynal-sheathed decks over ply - Oregon mast and boom - Standing rigging replaced September 2022 - Furlex 200S headsail furler Sail Inventory: - Mainsail - 150% Genoa - Storm Jib - Mizzen Mainsail - Self-tacking Mizzen Staysail - Spinnaker Her ketch configuration, combined with a self-tacking staysail on the removable inner fore stay, makes her particularly well-balanced and easy to handle. Machinery: - Powered by a reliable 4-cylinder Nanni diesel, she offers dependable auxiliary performance for coastal cruising and marina manoeuvring. - New nautical classic style timber steering wheel Electronics & Navigation: - Garmin GPSMap - Airmar sonar - Navman 5110 tracker - Raymarine wind instruments - Autohelm 5000 belt drive autopilot - B&G VHF with AIS Class B and GPS Systems & Comfort - 1 cabin layout with 6 berths - 2-burner gas cooktop with grill - Wood hotbox (Davey & Co, England) - 60W solar panel (Sept 2022) - 2000W inverter Below deck, Manu-Iti offers warm timber finishes and a practical cruising layout. One cabin and six berths provide comfortable accommodation for family cruising or extended stays aboard. The saloon is inviting and reflects the charm that only a classic timber yacht can deliver. The addition of the Davey & Co of England, wood fire box is a fabulous addition offering warmth and a cozy atmosphere on a cold night. Ladybird ketches are respected for their sea-kindly nature, strong build quality and forgiving handling characteristics. Manu-Iti is an appealing option for those seeking a capable, character-filled cruiser with proven offshore credentials and recent rigging upgrades already completed.
Call Cath on 0402 135 442 for more information and to organise a viewing of this classic Ketch.