Custom John Hughes Bladerunner
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
| Make | Custom |
|---|---|
| Model | John Hughes Bladerunner |
| Year | 2016 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | A$325,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Catamaran |
| Length | 14.33 m |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Composite |
| Location | Hope Island, Queensland, Australia |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 14.33 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8.2 m |
| Max Draft | 0.5 m |
| Min. Draft | 0.5 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Displacement | 3500 kg |
| Headsail Area | 32 m² |
| Mainsail Area | 63 m² |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yamaha |
| Engine Model | T25 High Thrust |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2022 |
| Power | 25 hp |
| Drive Type | other |
| Engine usage (hours) | 100 |
| Designer | John Hughes |
|---|---|
| Builder | John Hughes |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 65 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 360 litres |
| Hull Shape | Catamaran |
| Liferaft Capacity | 4 |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
1987/2016 – Modified 47’ John Hughes Bladerunner | Slime
Slime represents the pinnacle of sailing performance in a minimalist, comfortable sports catamaran capable of 20+ knots, delivering moments of pure exhilaration and joy with family and friends.
Truly a work of art, designed and built by one of New Zealand’s masters of naval construction, John Hughes, Slime is based on a modified Tennant Bladerunner design.
Though originally built in 1987, very little of the original boat remains, as she was completely rebuilt, re-engineered and relaunched by Hughes in 2016.
“Setting off on Slime is akin to accelerating down the runway in a big jet. You’re thrust back into your seating position, thrilled by the raw power… Slime is a custom design and build carbon rocket ship with Hughes’ legendary innovation and ingenuity on display everywhere you look.” (Boating NZ review 2021)
No expense has been spared on this vessel that would cost well over a million dollars to build today. With its exceptional construction combining carbon, fibreglass, and Kevlar, along with Dyneema shrouds, every detail of Slime has been meticulously crafted to save weight, add strength and offer an unparalleled sailing experience.
Its legendary speed and remarkable stability make it a must-have choice for thrillseekers. Thanks to its clever design, Slime can be easily sailed short-handed, or even solo, and managed by sailors of all levels, offering total freedom on the high seas.
Her retractable rudders and daggerboards mean you can literally step off the wide transom onto the beach, or sneak up into any shallow anchorage you choose, well beyond where most sailing boats can go.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to become the next owner of Slime, an investment in adventure and maritime excellence. Contact us now to arrange a visit and let yourself be captivated by this exceptional vessel that has too may features to list here.
Inventory - Slime
Vessel Name - Slime
Make - John Hughes
Model - Bladerunner
Year - 2016
Length - 14.33m / 47ft
Beam - 8.20m / 26.89ft
Draft - 0.50m / 1.64ft
Air Height - 21.00m / 68.88ft
Displacement - 3,500 Kg
Fuel Capacity - 65 L - 1- 25 L + 2 - 20 L Possible to add more containers
Water Capacity - 360 L - 2 - 100 L + 2 - 80 L Possible to add more containers
Hull Material - Red Cedar, Kevlar, Carbon, Fibreglass
Deck Material - Foam, carbon
Keel Type - Daggerboard, carbon
Designer - John Hughes
Builder - John Hughes
HIN - AUABS058990Q24
Place of Registration - Queensland, Australia
Registration Number - BTN47Q
Registration Expiry - 27th June 2025
Number of Helms & Position - 2
Tax Status & Paid Where - Paid in Australia
Lying - Hope Island, Australia
Last Antifouling - October 2023, Jotun
General Notes - 1 Flexible tank is new 2023 starboard and 1 on portside can be changed, 1 new spare
Engines
Number of Engines - 1
Engine Make - Yamaha
Engine Model - T25 High thrust, extra-long shaft
Horsepower - 25 Hp
Engine Year/s - 2022
Engine Number - 6FMK X 1053985
Engine Hours -~ 100 Hrs
Last Service - October 2023
Fuel Consumption - 1 L for 2NM approximately
Fuel Type - Petrol
Maximum Speed - 8 Knots
Cruise Speed - 6.5 Knots
Propellers - Fixed
Drive Type - Outboard
Steering System - Rope
Notes - Possible to start manually
Accommodation
Cabins - 2
Double Berths - 2
Drop Down Saloon - Yes
Bathrooms
Showers - 1 Exterior
Heads - 1
Heads Type – 1 Jabsco manual
Notes - Interior shower is ready to connect and items bought pump, hose, shower & connectors
Galley
Galley Location - Down
Refrigeration - Waeco top load Starboard,
Stove - Dometic 3 gas burners
Sink - 1 Stainless steel
Gas Alarm - Yes
Electronics
Depth Sounder - B&G with speedometer
Autopilot - Raymarine EV-100, 2022
Wind Instruments - B&G / 2016
Chartplotter - 2 B&G Zeus 3, 12", 2024
AIS Auto ID System - Simrad RS40-Bm, 2022
GPS - 2 B&G Zeus 3 12", 2024
VHF - Simrad RS40-B, 2022
Notes - All electrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024
Batteries
Battery House - 1 Vicitron 12v 330 Ah 2022
Battery Engine - 1 Vicitron 12v 330 Ah 2022
Battery Charger - Multiplus 1500 charger / converter 2022
Notes - All eletrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024
Electrical Equipment
Generator - 2024
Genset Hours - 1 Hr
Solar Panels - 2 Solbian 125w
Alternator - Outboard alternator
Shore Power - 220v
Notes - All electrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024
Sail Inventory
Mast Material - Aluminium
Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel
Standing Rig Age - 2016
Age of Sails - 2024 Main sail, 2016 Jib and Code 0 and Gennaker
Main Sails - 63m2 Carbon Membrane Technora 2024, C-Tech Carbon Battens, old sail still ok needs reparation but possible to have it for spare
Headsails - 32m2 Carbon Membrane Technora 2016, C-Tech carbon battens
Screecher / Gennaker - Gennaker and Code 0
Bowsprit - Carbon
Furlers - Selden
Winches - 8 Andersen manual, maintenance kit end of 2023
Notes - Many spares
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual - 2
Bilge Electric - 1 Installation is required
Life Raft - Hero 4 pax, new 2024
EPIRB - Ocean Signal, RescueME
Flares - 9
Fire Protection - 2 Extinguishers on deck & 2 interior
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Aluminium Excel n°4, less than 10 Kg, new arm 2024
Chain / Rope - 8mm Chain 20m, 40m rope all new 2024
Spare Anchor - Yes
Chain / Rope - Approximately 10m
Windlass - Lone Star Marine, GX2 - HD 2024 1000w, new 2024
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender - Southern Pacific 2.40m / 7.87ft
Tender Outboard - Temo electric new 2023
Deck Shower - Yes
Bimini - Yes
BBQ - Burner removable outside
Mooring Lines / fenders - Mooring Lines new 2024, 4 Hauraki inflatable fender with cover 2022
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
