Southern Cross Wooden Yacht For Sale

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Southern Cross Wooden Yacht For Sale

“Southern Cross” — the only registered yacht under this name in Australia.

Features her original red ensign with the bullet under the mast — a true piece of maritime history.

15/01/2026

Calling on the sailing community 🤍
We’re looking for a little help finding the right next captain for Southern Cross — a 1926 classic carvel-planked wooden yacht with a long Australian story behind her.

If you’d like more details, photos, or to chat about her, feel free to message us anytime.

If you know someone who’s been dreaming of a proper timber boat, or you’re part of a community that values craftsmanship and heritage, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could share this or spread the word.

She deserves a skipper who understands her history and will keep her sailing for the next chapter.
Thank you — sailors helping sailors means more than you know ⚓️

14/01/2026

Happy New Year from Southern Cross ✨
We hope everyone managed to get out on the water over the Christmas–New Year break — whether it was a long sail, a quiet anchorage, or just time aboard with good people.
Here’s to more sunsets, sea miles, and simple moments afloat in the year ahead ⚓️

12/12/2025

There’s something special about the Whitsundays…
And something even more magical when the sunset hits Southern Cross just right. 🌅✨

These photos were taken out on the islands — golden hour wrapping the timber in warm light, the water turning glassy, and the whole boat glowing like she’s alive.

This is what life onboard feels like:
✔ quiet anchorages
✔ slow mornings and pink sunsets
✔ the kind of peace you can only find out on the water
✔ and a boat that becomes part of the landscape, not just sitting in it

Southern Cross has spent years exploring these islands — and she wears every memory with pride. The afternoon light really brings out the craftsmanship: the hand-varnished rails, the solid Queensland timber, all the details Dad poured his heart into.

If you’ve ever imagined anchoring off hidden beaches, cooking dinner as the sun drops behind the hills, or waking up to water this blue…
She’s ready to take you there. ❤️⛵️

If you’d like more photos, details, or to arrange an inspection, feel free to message me anytime.

11/12/2025

“Sea Fever has always lived in my hull.”
This poem captures everything Southern Cross stands for — the quiet longing, the call of the tide, the wind in the rigging, and the freedom only a classic wooden yacht can offer.

She isn’t just a boat.
She’s a companion to the sea — built for those who hear that same call.

10/12/2025

They say every classic yacht deserves a moment in the spotlight…
So Southern Cross tried her hand at modelling today 😎📸
Next stop: Hollywood.
Or… your marina? 😉

09/12/2025

Engine Update 🚤
Southern Cross is powered by a 30hp Nanni diesel installed in 2018, with extremely low hours and immaculate condition.
Starts instantly, runs smooth, and has been maintained with care.
A reliable, modern engine in a classic wooden hull — the perfect combination.

👉 Full listing: https://www.dbyboatsales.com.au/listing/carvel-full-cabin-wood-yacht/

08/12/2025

Spa day for Southern Cross!
Up on the hard for a clean bum, antifoul, and a full check-over.
She’s looking sharp and ready to sail for her next owner.⛵️

07/12/2025

A Boat Built to Be Used — And Loved

Southern Cross was never a boat that sat still.
She was used exactly how a classic wooden yacht should be — steady coastal trips, calm river cruises, afternoons on the water, and slow days spent on deck soaking up the sun.

use her for:
✔ Relaxed day sails
✔ Overnight trips in sheltered bays
✔ Fishing runs
✔ Quiet sunrise mornings on the water
✔ Teaching friends and family how to handle a real timber yacht

Despite her age, she has always been reliable — her diesel engine starts beautifully, and her stability makes her an enjoyable boat for new and experienced sailors alike.

If you’re looking for a yacht that has been properly maintained, gently used, and deeply appreciated, Southern Cross is exactly that.

06/12/2025

A Labour of Love — The Rebuild of Southern Cross

For years, Southern Cross was more than just a boat to my dad — she was a passion project, a reminder of what true craftsmanship looks like.
He rebuilt her slowly, with patience and pride, making sure every piece of timber, every frame, every bolt was done properly.

Countless weekends were spent sanding, varnishing, restoring the hull, and bringing the timber back to life. He always said:

“If you respect a wooden boat, she’ll look after you.”

Southern Cross carries the touch of someone who truly cared.
Her restored hull, strengthened structure, and warm cabin interior reflect the hours of dedication poured into her.

This isn’t just a vessel.
It’s a piece of craftsmanship brought back to life with love.

Address

Bowen, QLD

Website

https://www.dbyboatsales.com.au/listing/carvel-full-cabin-wood-yacht/

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