Price reduced to USD 195,000
Previously USD 350,000
Location: Ocean Marina, Na Jomtien, Thailand
UK Registered – London
Big Buzzard is not a marina ornament. She’s a proper offshore yacht with real race history and the refit work already done. Designed by Rob Humphreys and professionally built by Hi-Tech Yachts (Australia), she won the 1996 King’s Cup and has since been upgraded into a fast, capable bluewater cruiser that can still perform when pushed.
Between 2018 and 2023, the owner invested heavily to modernise the boat from stem to stern. Rig, systems, electronics, interior, and energy setup have all been addressed. What you get today is a turn-key 50-footer that’s ready to sail offshore without excuses or immediate spend.
Below deck, the layout works for long passages or living aboard. Three cabins and two heads offer comfortable accommodation, while the interior refit gives the boat a clean, modern feel without losing her purposeful character. This is a yacht built to sail fast, sail far, and look after her crew.
On deck, she’s set up for serious sailing. Staysail rig, hydraulic backstay, deep sail inventory, and a cockpit that works offshore. Below the waterline, systems have been upgraded with reliability in mind, not shortcuts.
Power comes from twin Yanmar 75HP diesels with a Max Prop, offering redundancy and confidence when manoeuvring or motoring long distances.
This is a lot of yacht for the money — and the price reflects motivation, not condition.
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Highlights
• 50ft custom cruiser/racer, Rob Humphreys design
• Built by Hi-Tech Yachts, Fremantle, Australia
• Winner of the 1996 King’s Cup
• Staysail-rigged sloop, offshore capable
• 3 cabins, 2 heads
• Twin Yanmar 75HP diesels (approx. 6,600 hrs)
• Large sail wardrobe by Doyle & US Sails
• Fully updated B&G electronics suite incl. radar, plotter, AIS, autopilot
• 1000W solar + 950Ah gel batteries + inverters
• Watermaker, upgraded galley, extensive spares
• Air conditioning (new units 2023)
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Major Refit Work (2018–2023)
• New mast & standing rigging
• New shaft & Max Prop
• Full electrical and solar upgrade
• Interior repaint, new headliners, Corian counters
• Deck rebuild
• New cockpit & interior cushions
• New B&G instruments, radar, plotter
• New A/C units
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USD 195,000
Previously USD 350,000
At this price, you will not find another fully refitted, offshore-ready 50ft performance yacht in Thailand that comes close.
Contact us to arrange a viewing:
info@seasearchermarine.com
+66 85 287 2957 (add us to WhatsApp)