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Wharrams in Australia

Hi All,

Recently joined the forum, just wondering if there’s any Aussie Wharram owners (particularly of Narai MKIV) on here who wouldn’t mind me having a look at their boats. 

Im looking at buying a completed Wharram and would like to get the feel of the space in a 42fter or similar size Wharrams.

Always happy to crew and contribute to costs if anyone reasonably local needs a hand for a sail.

Cheers,

Quinn.

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Permalink Reply by Graham Jackson on March 7, 2019 at 1:50am

Gidday Quinn ,

I have recently joined Wharram Builders and Friends. I live in Queensland and have a Hinemoa afloat on the Burrum River . I acquired the Hinemoa from another WB&F member Lisa Powell . I would also like to connect to other Australian Wharrm enthusiasts but until now did not know how to go about this task . Looking at the members list does not work too well as many have not posted for a long time. Also I would be keen to find someone interested in swapping their Tiki 26 for my other cat , a Seawind 24. A few months ago there was a Queenslander trying to sell a Narai needing work on Gumtree , maybe in Mackay I think.

Anyway I look forward to some feedback from other Aussie members

Graham

Permalink Reply by QD Hart on March 8, 2019 at 9:02pm

Hi Graham, great to hear from you mate. Yes I followed the rebuild of that Narai on another site. There was a lot to do though and some questionable mods when sold. I’m looking at one in the states currently but thought it would be nice to sail on a MKIV down here before flying over for a look. Hopefully we’ll get some more replies 

Permalink Reply by Iain & Cherry Mae Cairns on March 12, 2019 at 10:18pm

G'day QD Hart,,, would you by any chance have a link to that site.

Muchas Gracias.

Permalink Reply by Graham Jackson on March 14, 2019 at 1:43am

Just spotted a new ad online :-

warram fiber glass catamaran 12.60mts Gumtree Ad ID 1212763299

He describes it as 41 feet long - probably a Narai It is located in Bundaberg , expensive at $60 K but probably could be bargained down. Spelling standard will deter casual lookers !

Worth an investigate.

Graham

Permalink Reply by QD Hart on March 14, 2019 at 2:25am

I messaged him for more pics etc but I have a feeling it’s one that was last advertised for $29K.... It was solid fibreglass if I recall rightly. Last advertised 6 months ago. Anyway will see what I can find out thanks for the heads up mate.

QD

Graham Jackson said:

Just spotted a new ad online :-

warram fiber glass catamaran 12.60mts Gumtree Ad ID 1212763299

He describes it as 41 feet long - probably a Narai It is located in Bundaberg , expensive at $60 K but probably could be bargained down. Spelling standard will deter casual lookers !

Worth an investigate.

Graham

Permalink Reply by QD Hart on March 14, 2019 at 2:28am


Try this link guys I’ve been having trouble posting to this site today but seems to be working now. Was a good buy at the price he was asking! Narai

QD


Iain & Cherry Mae Cairns said:

G'day QD Hart,,, would you by any chance have a link to that site.

Muchas Gracias.

Permalink Reply by Graham Jackson on March 15, 2019 at 10:02pm

I have spoken to Lloyd a couple of times regarding his fibreglass Narai-like catamaran . He is not certain that the boat is really a Narai , although the general size is correct for a mark IV . He is living aboard near Bribie Island in the Pumicestone Passage. I reckon that he would prefer a smaller Wharram as at to plus years old the Narai is too big for him to handle. Someone here in Australia should be able to work out a deal with him. This reminds me of another fibreglass Wharram-esque catamaran that I saw located near Gympie , called "Fringdwella" .

Graham Jackson

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Permalink Reply by QD Hart on March 15, 2019 at 11:48pm

I’ve asked for some more pics but he is having trouble sending them etc. Hard to know what condition the boat is in, from the chat I had with Lloyd but if I can get some more info I may fly up for a look.

cheers

Quinn

Graham Jackson said:

I have spoken to Lloyd a couple of times regarding his fibreglass Narai-like catamaran . He is not certain that the boat is really a Narai , although the general size is correct for a mark IV . He is living aboard near Bribie Island in the Pumicestone Passage. I reckon that he would prefer a smaller Wharram as at to plus years old the Narai is too big for him to handle. Someone here in Australia should be able to work out a deal with him. This reminds me of another fibreglass Wharram-esque catamaran that I saw located near Gympie , called "Fringdwella" .

Graham Jackson

Permalink Reply by Graham Jackson on September 3, 2019 at 5:31pm

Lloyd is again advertising his Wharram Narai look-alike on Gumtree . (Sept 4th 2019) The advert is helpfully titled 'Boats Yacht' but this time has pictures ! The cat is located in Tin Can Bay.  Speaking to Lloyd he mentions that it has a recent 30 HP outboard (Not shown in ad) Anyway here are a couple of pictures.

graham

QD Hart said:

I messaged him for more pics etc but I have a feeling it’s one that was last advertised for $29K.... It was solid fibreglass if I recall rightly. Last advertised 6 months ago. Anyway will see what I can find out thanks for the heads up mate.

QD

Graham Jackson said:

Just spotted a new ad online :-

warram fiber glass catamaran 12.60mts Gumtree Ad ID 1212763299

He describes it as 41 feet long - probably a Narai It is located in Bundaberg , expensive at $60 K but probably could be bargained down. Spelling standard will deter casual lookers !

Worth an investigate.

Graham

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