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38 South Yacht Sales is a yacht brokerage based in Chelsea Heights, Victoria, offering sales of new and used cruising yachts, multihulls and race boats. The company lists new Jeanneau models alongside a wide range of second‑hand brands, handles marina berth listings and advertises clothing, berthing accessories and spare parts for sale. It operates across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, the Gippsland Lakes and Brisbane and publishes local contact details for enquiries.
Service area: Melbourne; Mornington Peninsula; Gippsland Lakes; Brisbane
Address: Unit 5 227 Wells Road, Chelsea Heights, VIC, 3196, AU
Phone: 0410 551 977
Email: chris@38southyachtsales.com.au
Address: Factory 5/227 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
Phone: +61 410 551 977
Email: rohan@38southboatsales.com.au
Phone: +61 415 355 280
Email: rohan@38southboatsales.com.au
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Explore →Adelaide’s metropolitan coast fronts the eastern side of Gulf St Vincent and mixes short, sheltered bay sailing around Holdfast Bay and the Patawalonga with more exposed, open-water sailing north toward Outer Harbour and along the Le Fevre Peninsula. The area suits a wide range of activity — sheltered day sails, club and trailer-sailer racing, short coastal cruising into the Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsula, and launch-and-home-port racing — but demands local knowledge about shipping channels, tidal flows in the Port River/Outer Harbour approaches, and seasonal wind patterns.
Explore →Batemans Bay and the Clyde River form a classic NSW South Coast cruising region where a sheltered, tidal estuary meets a short, island‑dotted entrance to the Tasman Sea. It’s distinctive for easy access from Canberra, a mix of river and bay sailing, a compact marina and mooring network, and a river entrance (the Clyde River bar) that can change rapidly. The area suits day sails, weekend cruising, trailer‑boat exploration and sheltered coastal passages; offshore or long‑passage plans require careful timing and local knowledge. Preparation for tidal flow, variable southerly swells and shallow, s
Explore →A detailed cruising guide to Brunswick Heads and the Brunswick River on the far north coast of New South Wales. Covers river and harbour geography, seasonal wind and swell patterns, principal sailing areas and anchorages, approach issues at the bar, shore facilities, local hazards and the legal/regulatory environment, plus suggested day sails, weekend cruises and island circuits suitable for a range of recreational craft.
Explore →Plan the turn, move deliberately and in sequence, keep the boat balanced, trim sails smoothly and keep weight and rudder actions small so speed is preserved through both tacks and gybes.
Explore →Before your first sail in South Australian waters check the weather and tide, make sure the boat and safety equipment are fit for the trip, confirm local rules and any area-specific hazards, and tell someone your plan.
Explore →Legal safety equipment for recreational boats in South Australia depends on the type, size and where you operate; you must check the current SA government requirements for your vessel. Independently of legal minimums, carry a sensible set of recommended items (lifejackets, means of communication, signaling, fire protection, anchor and basic tools) and make them usable and maintained.
Explore →Pick a ramp that matches your boat size and trailer setup, has safe approach and exit conditions (depth, slope, surface), good onshore parking and flow, and follow simple ramp etiquette: queue, help others, rig off the trailer when clear, and secure your vessel quickly.
Explore →A practical guide to selecting and using anchorages around New South Wales for cruising sailors. Covers sheltered bays, tidal considerations, holding, approach planning, and example anchorages with local conditions to check before you go.
Explore →A practical guide to preparing, planning and executing a recreational offshore passage along the New South Wales coast. Covers route selection, weather and tidal considerations, vessel and crew checks, safety equipment, communication, watchkeeping and common mistakes, with clear pre‑departure and underway checklists.
Explore →A concise, practical introduction to the essential parts of a recreational sailing boat for beginners in Australia. Covers hull, deck, rigging, sails, steering, below-decks spaces and safety equipment, with simple explanations, common mistakes and a pre-decast checklist to help new sailors communicate and get underway.
Explore →A concise, practical guide to the points of sail and how to trim sails effectively for common Australian conditions. Learn the basics of wind angles, sail shape, telltales, reefing considerations and simple steps to improve boat speed and balance.
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Feathering propeller designed for larger cruising yachts. Diameter range 18"–25"; shaft range 1¼"–1¾"; hub lengths 120mm or 165mm (with anode). Sail drive option available.
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A 10‑year battery EPIRB with integrated GNSS (supports GPS and Galileo), infrared strobe and 121.5 MHz homing signal. Approved for worldwide COSPAS‑SARSAT operation.
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Self-contained, battery-powered plug‑and‑play autopilot designed for standard hydraulic steering systems.
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