Whiting 29

She's been a great first keelboat, it’s time to upgrade so she has to sell first. I purchased her in October 2022 and since then have done two trips from Lyttelton to the Sounds, Abel Tasman, D’Urville and back, also Akaroa, many nights at Pidgeon Bay and Port Levy, many fine days enjoying Lyttleton Harbour. Much of that has been solo, and crews of 2/3 have been ideal for the coastal trips.

Main upgrades completed during my time:

• New standing rigging and chainplates 2024
• New mast lights and wiring 2024
• Bukh DV10 engine rebuilt 2023, annual service since
• New windows and hatch 2024 – no leaks!
• Last haulout, antifoul November 2025
• New toilet (manual Jabsco), holding tank and hoses 2023
• Cockpit drains, fuel, bilge pump hoses new 2024
• New house and start batteries 2023
• New depth sounder 2023

Other info:

• Fractional 7/8ths rig
• Sails – x2 mains, No.1, 2, 3 headsails, storm jib, trysail, spinnaker
• x2 anchors, >20kg plough and 10kg Rocna, x2 chains, 17m and 15m
• Bosuns chair, jackstays etc
• Full standing headroom in galley, saloon and head
• Galley has gas oven/stove, pressure fresh water
• 80L fresh water, 30L diesel, 15L holding tank
• Sleeps up to 6 but 2 – 4 is comfy. Double V berth, settee table drops to form double, single in saloon, quarterberth. Good length berths – I am 5’11 and fit fine
• Motors at 5 knots, max 6 knots. Burns approx. 1.5L/hr. Fixed prop.
• x2 large solar panels, solar regulator and VSR keep the batteries charged
• Maxxon roll up inflatable and Yamaha 2HP outboard
• Hull professionally inspected when I purchased, no issues with osmosis then and none observed on annual haulouts since.
• Berthed in Te Ana Marina, Lyttelton. Berth available to new owner subject to approval from Te Ana Marina
• Fully insured with Nautical Insurance Christchurch

I’ll be out enjoying the boat until she sells. Enquiries, inspections and sea trials welcome for serious buyers. Open to assisting with delivery to the Sounds/Nelson/Wellington areas.