'SV Ocean Gypsy' has become a photographic icon of Central Coast NSW fondly watched and warmly appreciated by residents and visitors.
Launched 1990. Built more a small sailing ship in enduring sea-kindly, heavy displacement, full length keel form. Sleek 'Clipper' lines enthrall. Rugged features inspire. Graceful, willing & inherently powerful under sail. Sturdy 98hp Gardner auxiliary & ample fuel tankage. Potential 700+ Nm range.
SELLING - AUD$45,000 - NEGOTIABLE
FULL CONTACT DETAILS MUST BE PROVIDED to further discuss this opportunity. Click "Contact Owner" link at top of this page.
CURRENT PHOTO ID (Australian State Driver's License OR Australian Passport OR Australian State Government Photo ID Card) must be made available in-person, for copying and verification by the owner, prior to vessel inspection.
VESSEL INSPECTION (moored/berthed) by prior arrangement only.
FORMAL TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (NSW Registration) and release/hand-over of vessel will be completed ONLY AFTER the agreed purchase amount is paid in full, either by Cash or mutually acceptable secure bank transaction.,
Private Mooring License for existing Ettalong Beach location is NOT INCLUDED in sale, and MIGHT NOT be transferable. Contact Service NSW for further information.
DISCLAIMER. Nothing written or illustrated here or otherwise communicated elsewhere during this 'Sale by Offer' process is intended or can be interpreted as asserting inferring or representing in any way whatsoever, suitability of the subject sailing vessel 'Ocean Gypsy' for any use/activity intended and/or undertaken by potential/future owner/s. Acceptance of any offer will be on an 'as is - used condition' basis.
intended to rate, assert or infer the suitability of the subject 'used condition' sailing vessel 'Ocean Gypsy' for any/all uses/activities tended/undertaken by future owner/s.
Recently slipped (May 2025) Central Coast Marina - Antifouled primed and re-coated. All twelve (12) protective anodes replaced.
'Ocean Gypsy' is comprehensively insured for $84,930 Agreed Value.
Annual holding costs (Slipping, Insurance, Mooring Fees/Service & Registration) currently amount to approximately $10,500.
Maintenance/upgrade* work currently underway which may or may not be completed prior to sale includes:
* Framing/Cover to semi-enclose cockpit aspilothouse.
* Aft deck surface remediation.
* Nav. lights and deck lights replacement.
* Partial refit (dining) - main saloon.
* Topsides polishing.
Offers can be negotiated accordingly.
Vessel-specific operating knowledge and training could be provided during whatever hand-over period is agreed.
Below photos are of annual lift-out and slipping undertaken 2023, 2024 & May this year ('25).
SV OCEAN GYPSY - NSW Reg. XE945N
Launched 1990 - Built BHP Corten Steel
LOA 15.12m, Beam 3.86m, Draft 1.9m
Centre cockpit semi-enclosed pilothouse* Dual steering stations. Aft cabin & Deck. Sleeps four* Spacious main saloon & Galley.
Full bathroom. Fridge/Freezer* 100L 24v.
Generator: 10kva Lister. Bow thruster
Main Engine 98hp Gardner 5-cylinder diesel
Batteries: separate starting & house system
Inverter* 2000W 24v/240v
Tankage: Water 500L+. Fuel 500L+
Est cruising range under power 700+ Nm.
Sail inventory: Main - fully battened with roller bearing travel cars - Lazy Jacks, Boom Stowage & Slab Reefing. Genoa, Staysail, Yankee, Storm Jib, Storm tri-sail & MPS
HF, VHF & AM Radios Ground Tackle & more
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