Hitchiker 35 Blue Water Cruising Catamaran
Price AU $120,000 Huge price reduction
Price
AU $120,000 Huge price reduction
Details
John Hitch is reknowed for designing strong hardy go anywhere blue water cruising catamarans. This Hitchiker 35 is no exception. Builit professionally in Brisbane by Peter O'Brien and launched in 1991, she presnts in beautiful condition. A credit to her current owners of the last 12 years. They have meticulously maintained her. They cruised her up and down the east coast of Australia. Life moves on and the current owners have chosen to take their next adventure up a notch which makes this pleasing Hitchiker available for sale.
List of recent improvements
2023
Freshly antifouled
2022
50mt 8mm gal chain "L" Grade
New hatch over nav area
Both Aquajet pumps replaced in pressure water system
Both engines fully serviced
New control cables to both engines
2021
New TMC electric toilet
2020
New 6hp Mercury 4 stroke for...
New Quintrex Dart 3.1m tender
3 x new Full River 120amp AGM Betteries
2017
Outside hulls repainted
Rudders rebuilt
The information contained within this listing has been compiled by TYBB from information provided by the owner, TYBB accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies which may appear in this inventory.
List of recent improvements
2023
Freshly antifouled
2022
50mt 8mm gal chain "L" Grade
New hatch over nav area
Both Aquajet pumps replaced in pressure water system
Both engines fully serviced
New control cables to both engines
2021
New TMC electric toilet
2020
New 6hp Mercury 4 stroke for...
New Quintrex Dart 3.1m tender
3 x new Full River 120amp AGM Betteries
2017
Outside hulls repainted
Rudders rebuilt
The information contained within this listing has been compiled by TYBB from information provided by the owner, TYBB accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies which may appear in this inventory.
Region
Queensland
Location
Townsville QLD
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Reference
Y-538b
Year
1991
Designer
John Hitch
Builder
Peter O'Brien (not the Townsville O'Brien)
Length
35' 0" - 10.67m
Beam
6.95
Draft
1.00
Keel / Ballast
Mini Keels
Hull Material
Composite Fibreglassed sheatheed epoxy saturated marine ply
Deck Material
Fibreglassed sheatheed epoxy saturated marine ply
Engine
9.9 High Thrust Long Leg outboards in dedictaed wells. New in 2015. Recently serviced.
Engine Make
Yamaha
Horsepower
9.9
Engine Hours
906
Number Engines
2
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
917
Max Speed
8 kts
Cruise Speed
6 kts
Fuel
2 x 22.5 litre tanks plus jerrys
Water
280 litres in bladders and spare jerrys
Galley
Galley in starboard hull with galley storage in aft and rifrigeration aft and forward
Refrigeration
1 x Engel 95litre. Front opening
Freezer
Fridge/freezer In built - large Danfoss
Stove
Eno 2 burner with oven and grill and S/S BBQ on aft deck
Hot Water System
Yes 240v
Cabins
2 x double cabins. 2 x single berths forward currently used as storage.
Berths
4/6
Shower
Yes in W/C
Toilet
Electric with holding tank in bathroom in port hull aft
Entertainment
Kenwood CD/Radio. TEAC TV
Air Conditioning
2 x 240v Midea units and 12v fans
Dinghy
3.1 Quintrex Dart
Outboard
Mercury 6HP 4 stroke
Covers
Sun shades over cabin top and deck areas. Complete cockpit covers, sail covers.
Ground Tackle
Muir cougar, 45lb plough. Danforth. 50m 8mm gal chain "L"grade
Safety Gear
Up to date
Bilge Pumps
Manual
Epirb
Yes in date
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes in date
Fire Protection
Yes in date x 4
Electrics
240v/12v/Solar/Wind/Alternator on outboards/Inverter/Batteries
Wired for 240v and 12v
Wired for 240v and 12v
Electronics
Lowrance GPS Plotter/Depth, Coursemaster Autopilot, Plastimo Compass, VHF
Sail Inventory
2 x headsails on furlers
1 x main with boom bag and lazy jacks
1 x staysail
1 x storm
all 5/10
1 x main with boom bag and lazy jacks
1 x staysail
1 x storm
all 5/10
Mast / Rigging
Rigging replaced for new in 2010.