Cruising Catamaran For Sale 9.3m Fastback 32 - 30hp Yanmar Diesel

- la Rana is now sold and along with her new owners of to new adventures. Thanks to all that showed interest and all the best.

Unique go anywhere coastal cruising catamaran design ready to take you away to a new life for as long as you desire. This is a solid quality fibreglass build, easy to handle vessel well suited to coastal cruising. During a recent extended cruise of the Queensland Coast La Rana's features and design provided easy passage, comfortable accommodation and unique experiences on outer barrier reefs, tropical island beaches and secluded coastal anchorages. She is now ready to load up and go again.

Fastback catamarans were designed by John Gross to be capable, responsive and enjoyable sailing vessels and incorporate unique features and functionality to maximise your cruising experience. Limited numbers were built under John's guidance in his Brisbane based factory. La Rana is easy to handle and maintain.

La Rana's design delivers a solid strong fibreglass light displacement vessel which is responsive under sail and economical under engine power. Her sail plan includes a unique roller boom allowing the main sail to be easily furled and reefed by rolling up on the boom and a furling headsail. Beaching keels, a single starboard retractable dagger board and kick up / retractable rudders allow La Rana to comfortably sit on the beach and provide shallow draught to cross fringing reefs and coastal bars.

She is well powered with a reliable low hours ( ~370 hours ) 30 hp Yanmar diesel connected via a Yanmar SD20 Sail Drive to an extended retractable drive leg. Both the engine and sail drive are centrally mounted well above the waterline and when raised the leg is out of the water. This configuration along with the integrated through hull design is very low maintenance as when the leg is raised there are no metals in contact with the water (no corrosion/electrolysis/fouling), no sail drive water seal, all drive components can be inspected/accessed while in the water and if required the vessel can be beached for anti fouling or maintenance. The single above water centre mounted engine is easily accessed through a double cockpit hatch resulting in reduced servicing expenses. Overall a very low cost and easy to maintain vessel.

The bridgedeck cabin has a slide back roof and excellent all round views while sailing or relaxing and can be fully opened to the cockpit area. It includes an extendable 4-6 person dining table which can be converted to a single or double berth. The central steering position can be fully enclosed or open, you have good all round line of sight, and are within easy reach of sheets and winches.

The starboard side has a double berth, navigation/chart table and large bathroom, shower and toilet. The port side has a double berth, galley, and another large and comfortable dinette / or master double berth.

Both hulls have extensive storage in side cabinets and shelving and large volume forward storage. A port forward deck locker incorporates multi bottle gas storage with copper piping to the galley. A starboard forward deck locker includes anchor chain, second anchor and the house battery compartment. There is also a forward centre locker with weatherproof air vents directly to the port and starboard midship double berths.

The forward deck is expansive and provides an excellent relaxation platform. The deck can be well shaded with the full canvas shade over the timber spinnaker pole. The forward deck also incorporates inbuilt water collection piped via flush valves to port and starboard water tanks. While the well designed 12 volt solar charge control system matched with efficient iceer 12 volt refrigeration provides capacity for continuous off grid onboard living.

Well regarded John Gross design and professional build.
Low hours (~370) well maintained and good sized 30hp diesel power driving a SD20 sail drive with matched propeller offering many more years of trouble free operation.
Excellent layout and functionality.
Solid fibreglass construction.
4.9m width capable of being lifted by a standard travel lift.
500mm draft with rudders and leg up allowing easy access to better anchorages, creeks and across reefs where others can not go.
Beaching keels with kick up rudders so she can easily sit on the sand.
Two standard double berths midships one in each hull, plus convertible salon double berth in port stern, and a convertible single or double berth in the bridgedeck cabin.

Fastback 32 (similar basic design) Youtube vidoes demonstrate the ease of single handled sailing, tacking and gybing and rudders, drive leg and dagger board function.

Location: Mooloolaba for inspection please call 0403 018 055 or email david@2mor.com. For remote inspection a video call walk through may be possible.

Vessel Details

Name: La Rana
Make: Fastback 32
Designer: John Gross
Builder: John Gross
Queensland Registration: LR111Q to July 2022

Construction Specifications

Hull: Solid fibreglass with beaching keels, build Date: 1996
LOA: 9.8m / 32ft
Draft: 0.5m dagger board, leg and rudders up, 0.9m leg and rudders down, 1.2m with dagger board down.
Beam: 4.9m
Hull Headroom: 1.9m
Light Displacement: 2500kg
Heavy Displacement: ~3500kg
Sail Area: Head 32.5m2, Main 16.4m2, Total 48.9m2
SA/D 26.0 a light quick easy to move design.
Maximum Hull Speed: 7.2 knots

Design

Low profile streamlined forward and side elevations to minimise windage both underway and at anchor.
Beaching Keels with retractable centre board and kick up spade rudders.
Centre console cable drive wheel steering. Stainless steel wheels (600mm and 300mm).
Two electric bilge pumps with automatic float switch and manual over ride.
Inbuilt water collection from large forward deck area piped via flush valves to port and starboard water tanks.
Full shade canopy/boom tent covering cabin and cockpit.
Timber spinnaker pole with spring loaded clips.
Canvas forward deck shade/weather canopy.
Shade protection for all windows and hatches.
Well ventilated via forward hatches though hulls to double stern ports in each side.
Good light and views throughout hulls with fixed hull side panels and hatches
Open plan bridgedeck saloon with surrounding windows provide excellent visability and amenity.
Independently sealable and lockable hulls.
All weather ventilation via forward centre hatch to berth side vents in each hull.
Glassed integrated through hull penetrations requiring no skin fittings or sea cocks.
Main sail roller boom furling providing ease of sail setting and reefing.
Sealed flotation chambers in forward, aft and mid section of hulls.

Sails and Rigging

2013 Furlex Furling head sail ~130% - good condition.
2013 Mail Sail with boom roller - good condition.
2013 Storm Jib - as new unused.
2013 Asymmetrical Spinnaker - excellent condition hardly used.
Aluminum 11.6m mast and aluminum roller boom.
2015 New Stainless steel standing rigging.
2015 New running rigging.
Folding Mast Steps.
Two Anderson 28 Self Tailing two speed deck winches.
Two Anderson 16 two speed mast winches.

Engine and Drive

30 hp Yanmar Diesel 2003, 3 cylinder 3GM30, raw water cooled, current hours ~370h. Serial number E29549.
Manual engine crank brace and handle provide a back up starting option.
Engine cruise speed ~6 knots @ 2500rpm.
Fuel Consumption ~2 litres per hour.
Fuel ~100 litres in stainless steel forward tank.
Engine Cruise Range ~300nM (555km), 50 hours.
Yanmar Sail Drive SD20 with retractable leg extension and matched 3 fixed blade aluminum propeller.
Roomy engine compartment with easy top access.
Centre wheel cable steering with auto helm.
Supplementary electric water pump acts as raw water pump backup and auxiliary raw water supply source.

Ground Tackle

30lb/13kg galvanised Manson plough anchor with ~ 40 metres of 8mm galvanised chain.
34lb/15kg galvanised Manson ray anchor with ~ 5 metres of 8mm stainless chain and 40m of nylon rode.
Two direction, 12 volt anchor winch with 2 way cockpit switch and forward deck foot switch.
Recessed bow anchor roller and 5m nylon bridle with snubber hook.
Solid large volume forward anchor hatch.
Muir Vertical Windlass 12 volt. Two 2 way cockpit switch and deck foot switch. Manual release handle.
Sea drouge moulded plastic with 40m nylon rode.
Fenders, mooring lines, springs.

Layout

Large curtained dining area port stern convertible to large double berth master bedroom.
Two double berths midships port and starboard hulls, one double port aft (converts to dining table), one single or double berth midships bridgedeck cabin, two small quarter berths/storage areas forward.
Hanging space in forward hulls with under berth and seating storage, shelving and sliding door side storage.
Bridgedeck cabin and cockpit encloseable with canvas shades, slide back roof.
Removable carpeting in both hulls.
Removable weather proof carpeting in cockpit and bridgedeck.
Rear duckboard and swim platform.
Weatherproof lounge cushioning.
Extensive forward deck area for lounging.
Flip down stainless steel stern ladders on each hull and fold down duckboard provide ease of access from tender and water.
Canvas and shade cloth covers for windows and hatches to control light and sun exposure.
Extendable and removable bridgedeck cabin dining table capable of seating 4 to 6 people. Convertible to a double or single berth.

Galley

Well appointed galley midship port hull with good light, ventilation and views.
Pantry, shelving and ample bench area with timber edging.
Two stainless steel sinks.
Broardwater gas oven, grill, and 2 burner stove.
2 x 3.7kg gas bottles with vented forward compartment storage and safety shut off plumbed to galley.
Fridge/Freezer Iceer 100 litre. Extremely efficient low power demand 12volt 5a/6h/day = 30 ah / day.
Stainless Steel Magna Marine rail mounted gas BBQ.
Galley manual and electric water pumps with carbon inline filter.
Water ~200 litres in 2 x 100 litre fibreglass tanks.

Bathroom

Large volume doored bathroom with extensive storage area and aft roof solar ventilator.
Stainless steel basin and large counter.
Basin tap and retractable shower head with electric pressure pump.
Mirrored cabinet and shelving.
Curtained internal shower with gas hot water external feed or cold 12 volt pressure pump showerhead and electric gulper sump pump.
2019 gas instant heat Hot Water system.
Additional manual pressurised spray shower.
2008 Jabsco salt water head with 12 volt macerator and 90 litre flexible holding tank.

Electrical

240 watt targa bar mounted Solar Panels (2 x 120w), new December 2017.
Solar Panel PV Charge Controller SBC-7108 / 7112 / 7120 with programmable night load switch to automate anchor light display.
675 CCA / 85 amp hour sealed no maintenance 12 volt Start battery, Power Crank NS70 SMF, new Febuary 2020.
260 amp hour sealed AGM Deep Cycle House Battery NPD122600 12V260AH, new 2014.
DVSR (digital voltage sensing relay) to optimise charge between start and house batteries.
55 amp alternator.
Two level 12 volt lighting in galley and cockpit.
Multiple 12v outlets.
12 volt stereo radio/cd with wired speakers to cockpit and starboard hull berth.

Instruments

Raymarine RC435i GPS/Plotter.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Depth Sounder.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Vessel Speed Display.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Auto Helm/Flux Compass
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Wind Speed / Direction Display.
Instrument covers.
Helm mounted damped compass (small fluid leak).
VHF Dual watch GME radio.
27mHz two way radio.

Safety

Full safety lines, stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and bow seats, stanchions with 2 runs of stainless steel wire.
Boat hook, lines, fenders, fuel level dip stick, assorted engine spares.
EPIRB.
Life Jackets open water as new.
Safety grab bag, 2 floating rescue lights, v sheet, torch.
Flares.
Fire blanket and fire extinguishers (require inspection).
Life buoy ring, stern mounted.

Tenders

2.5m inflatable tender, Aquacraft 250SD Slat Deck Inflatable, new Nov 2019.
Targa bar with stainless steel cross bar/davits and lifting pulleys.
Outboard motor 3hp 2 stroke Yamaha, new propeller 2019,due for service.
Second back up tender 2.8m Surfsea GT280 inflatable air floor 350kg 10hp max. This item has a split seam air leak.

Maintenance and Equipment Upgrades

2020 - Hulls/rudders/centre board professionally anti fouled with International Micron Extra 2.
2020 - Engine oil and anodes replaced.
2020 - Engine cooling system flushed and water jackets treated.
2020 - Engine raw water pump replaced.
2020 - Engine raw water non return valve.
2020 - Engine raw water pump and alternator belts replaced.
2020 - Engine service.
2020 - Sail drive SD20 oil replaced.
2020 - Anchor Bridal/Snubber replaced.
2020 - Deck winches serviced.
2020 - New 675 CCA / 85 amp hour Power Crank NS70 SMF sealed no maintenance 12 volt Start battery.
2019 - New 2.5m inflatable tender, Aquacraft 250SD Slat Deck Inflatable.
2019 - New alternate 400mm diameter Stainless Steel Wheel, this is an addition to standard 600mm diameter stainless steel wheel.
2019 - New Safety Harness.
2019 - New replacement Yamaha outboard propeller.
2018 - New Gas instant heat hot water system Portable Gas Hot Water Heater with Pump-GK-12-C.
2018 - New 2 x 120w Solar Panels (replaced 2 x 75 watt) and solar controller installed.
2017 - Professional out of water survey.
2015 - New Stainless steel Standing rigging.
2015 - New Running rigging.
2014 - New 260 amp hour sealed AGM House Battery NPD122600 12V260AH.
2013 - New Furlex Furling head sail 130%.
2013 - New Mail Sail for boom roller operation.
2013 - New Storm Jib.
2013 - New Asymmetrical Spinnaker.
2008 - New Electric head with 12v macerator, replaced manual system.
2008 - New 90 litre flexible holding tank installed.
2003 - New Yanmar 3 cylinder 30hp 3GM30C Diesel Engine installed. Current hours ~370h. Serial number E29549. Replaced smaller 10hp diesel.
2003 - New Yanmar Sail Drive SD20 installed.

Inventory

Mail Sail (on rolling boom).
Boom Sail cover.
Jib and sail bag.
Storm Jib and Sail bag
2 x Self Tailing 2 Speed Anderson 28 deck winches
2 x 2 speed Anderson 16 Mast winches.
2 Winch handles.
Winch covers.
Bousons chair.
Safety harness.
30 hp 2003 Yanmar 3 cylinder 3GM30C Diesel, current hours ~370.
100 litre stainless steel fuel tank.
3 fixed blade aluminum propeller.
Engine crank handle.
2 x 100 litre fibreglass water tanks.
30lb/13kg galvanised Manson plough anchor with ~ 40 metres of 8mm galvanised chain.
34lb/15kg galvanised Manson ray anchor with ~ 5 metres of 8mm stainless chain and 40m of nylon rode.
Fold up tender anchor.
2 way Electric Muir Windlass/anchor winch with cabin and deck switch. Manual clutch handle operation.
Broadwater Twin burner gas stove with full size oven and griller.
100 litre 12 volt Iceer Fridge / Freezer.
Double Stainless Steel Sink with electric and manual water pressure pump.
Extendable dining table, convertible to a double berth.
Upholstered lounge with cushions.
Cabin carpet.
Insect screening on hatches and cockpit.
Cockpit all weather carpet.
Custom Boom Tent Shade and fore deck canvas weather cover on timber pole.
Stainless steel fold down swim ladders.
240 watt Solar Panels (2 x 120w).
Solar Panel PV Charge Controller SBC-7108 / 7112 / 7120
675CCA / 85 amp hour 12 volt sealed AGM start battery.
260 amp hour 12 volt sealed AGM Deep Cycle house battery.
GME VHF radio.
27 MHz radio.
Raymarine RC435i GPS/Plotter.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Depth Sounder.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Auto Helm/Flux Compass.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata Wind.
Instrument covers.
Helm mounted compass (small fluid leak).
Stereo.
4 Speakers.
Chart table
Brass Barometer
2 x Electric bilge pumps with automatic float switch and manual over ride.
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions with 2 runs of stainless steel wire.
Stainless steel side boarding step/ladder.
Magna Marine gas BBQ.
Life jackets (4), as new.
1 fire blanket.
Life ring.
V sheet.
Fire extinguishers (require inspection).
Coastal flares.
Safety Grab Bag.
Boat hook.
Mooring lines.
Fenders.
Australian Flag and pole.
Fuel level dip stick.
Fuel containers
Basic engine tools including oil extraction pump.
Assorted engine spares.
Assorted hose spares.
Stainless Steel Rod holders.

Ownership History

2002 - Morgan Grant
2017 - David Morcom

Fastback 32 (similar basic design) Youtube vidoes demonstrate the ease of single handled sailing, tacking and gybing and rudders, drive leg and dagger board function.

Location: Mooloolaba for inspection please call 0403 018 055 or email david@2mor.com. For remote inspection a video call walk through may be possible.