


High Octane – 1996 Wagstaff 12m
Description
High Octane is quick, reliable and fun to sail. Perfect for cruising the Hauraki Gulf or harbour racing. She offers the best of both worlds. A true sailing boat.
High Octane has been well looked after all her life. She has had a new Volvo engine, new mainsail and hull scraped back to original in recent years.
Ready to step aboard and go sailing. Equipped with a full of wardrobe of sails for cruising and racing and detachable prod - giving you lots of options.
Inside she has a bright open interior with three roomy double cabins and can sleep 9. She has an easily accessed spacious head and a comfortable saloon with table. There is plenty of space to enjoy weekends away with family and friends.
Powered by a reliable new Volvo sail drive 30 hp diesel engine with only 360 hours and a folding prop.
Much admired lines and design by noted marine architect Hal Wagstaff. Built for Richard Endean with uncompromising attention to strength and quality.
Draft 2.3m Beam 4m.
Launched in 1996 with the appropriate sail number of NZ9696.
Lightly raced – consistently good performances in Coastal Classics (Div 2), Bay of Island regattas (Island division) and Commodores Cups (Div 2) , 3 x Te Kouma race winner.
This is a great chance to own a 40 foot yacht which is ready to race or enjoy fast, comfortable cruising. High Octane will impress.
Get in touch with the owners for more information or to arrange viewing 021827626 or 021897672.
Questions & Answers
Hi. What is her weight? Dean seadog666 (2 • 10:28 am, Fri, 31 Oct )5 tonnes. Thanks for the interest. We have the original construction plans for you to have a look. krisp923 (171 • Friday, 31 October 2025 )Any interior photos? graeme-m (56 • 12:18 pm, Fri, 31 Oct )I've just added 5 to the listing :-) krisp923 (171 • Friday, 31 October 2025 )Whats the hull and decks made from? resmassive (142 • 6:16 am, Fri, 5 Dec )Construction design by High Modulus: heart macrocarpa around keel, jarrah floors and cedar hull Fibreglass and foam core above waterline. Draft 2.3m Beam 3.98m In March 2024, the hull was faired to original substrate by Above and Below, Hobsonville. Old antifoul paint removed and new antifoul applied. krisp923 (171 • Friday, 5 December 2025 )



















