1987 LOTUS 1987 LOTUS 9.5

Some boats earn reputations - others live up to them. Decimal Point is firmly the latter. This beautifully presented 1987 Lotus 9.5, designed by the respected Alan Wright, is one of New Zealand's most enduring cruising yachts: strong, balanced, and wonderfully forgiving. With a 3.35m beam and solid fibreglass construction, she offers real offshore capability with honest performance. Power comes from an 18hp Volvo diesel with saildrive and folding Kiwi prop, pushing her along at around 6 knots - quiet, economical, and well maintained with raw-water flushing after every sail. The 70-litre fuel capacity keeps range comfortable for extended cruising. Electrics have been thoughtfully modernised: new switchboard (2023), LED lighting throughout, solar charging, and new start and house batteries (2022) - providing genuine independence at anchor or underway. On deck, the spacious cockpit is safe and efficient for short-handed sailing. All winches were serviced in 2025, with a fully battened main, lazy jacks, furling headsail, and all lines led aft to the cockpit. Below, the interior is warm, practical, and surprisingly spacious with excellent storage throughout, including a convertible double in the saloon. Decimal Point is not a project - she's a boat you can provision today and cruise tomorrow. Based in Lyttelton and asking NZD $54,999, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly cared-for classic.