1978 YOUNG 1978 YOUNG 43

Panekaca is no ordinary 1978 Young 43 - she is a masterwork of modern craftsmanship laid over a legendary Jim Young design. Rebuilt from stem to stern by renowned craftsman Roy Davies, this 13.76m sloop has been intelligently reimagined without compromising her iconic soul. The mast has been relocated aft 450mm and converted to a deck-stepped configuration, reducing mainsail area and dramatically improving sail handling ease. The traveller now sits atop a hard dodger, freeing the cockpit and enhancing safety. A larger-diameter steering wheel delivers relaxed, confident helming, while a beautifully integrated walk-through transom with boarding platform adds modern usability with seamless aesthetics. Below decks, everything forward of the saloon bulkhead is entirely new - a superbly executed fitout featuring new heads and a warm forward double berth, finished to a standard you simply feel as much as see. The 62hp Perkins 4.236M diesel provides reliable auxiliary power, backed by 300 litres of fuel capacity. With 6 berths, a beam of 3.75m and a 1.8m draft, Panekaca is built for serious offshore cruising. Lying in Kerikeri and offered at NZD $149,000, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a truly exceptional piece of New Zealand sailing heritage.