1975 RO 1975 JACK BROOKS MOTOR SAILOR

Meet Chia - a lovingly maintained 1975 Jack Brooks Motor Sailor that stands as the ultimate family cruiser. Designed by Jack Brooks and built with C-flex reinforced fibreglass 9mm thick, this seakindly sloop has been cared for by the same owner for 20 years and is ready for her next chapter. The powerful 65hp Ford D-Series 271E 4-cylinder diesel was fully reconditioned approximately 350 hours ago, giving reliable and confident passage-making ability with speeds readily reaching 7 knots under sail. Recent upgrades include a full exterior repaint with all deck fittings removed and resealed, plus freshly resealed windows. Accommodation is exceptional, with 7 berths across multiple zones: a spacious aft cabin with large double berth and full-headroom shower, 2 single berths in the saloon, a table that converts to an artist's easel, an inside helm, a fully equipped galley to port, electric head to starboard, a single berth under the saloon, and a forward double V-berth. The roomy cockpit features tiller steering and a walk-through transom with swimming platform. With 200 litres of fuel capacity and space for the whole family, Chia is exceptional value at NZD $29,990, listed in Christchurch.