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MBD 62 - Bumblebee V

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PRICED TO SELL: AUD $285,000 Firm

Built by Sydney Yachts in 1999, and overall, the winner of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2001,'Bumblebee V' is a Murray Burns Dovell 62 now for sale with YOTI in conjunction with the team at Mac Marine.

After a hugely successful race career early in her life, 'Bumblebee V' was purchased by a well-known Australian yachtsman in 2014. His brief to navel architects was to create a fast and safe 62' high quality racer cruiser that could be sailed by his family.

Accommodation was improved with the addition of a large V-berth, pressure hot water added to the galley and both heads and a jet bow-thruster fitted for easy berthing. In 2018 a new Yanmar 75hp diesel was fitted and a new sail drive added to that in 2020.

In 2015 a swept rig and single backstay were fitted, as was a bow prodder, headsail furler and an electric cabin top halyard winch. All of the instruments were replaced with a new suite of B&G and in 2017 a wardrobe of North 3Di upwind sails and 2 Asymmetric spinnakers were added to the specification.

In 2022, she was sold to her current owner who had a single purpose - to race her in the Sydney to Hobart. And so, in 2023 she was restored to her racing essence, undergoing a significant refit - including several new additions to her sail wardrobe - in readiness to compete. She was then professionally campaigned throughout 2023, achieving commendable finishes in key events, including:
o    2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - 2nd on scratch in division
o    2023 Cabbage Tree Island Race
o    2023 Sydney to Hobart - 14th on line honours

Still in top shape, 'Bumblebee V' is now set up for both racing and cruising and represents a remarkable opportunity for a discerning buyer.

For further details or to arrange inspection on Pittwater, please contact us.

Price PRICED TO SELL - $285,000 Firm AUD
Price Base PRICED TO SELL - $285,000 Firm
Brand MURRAY BURNS & DOVELL
Model 62
Length 62.00 Feet
Year 1999
Category Yacht and Sail Boats
Hull Type
Hull Style Single
Power Type Sail
Type Of Sales Dealer
Engine Make Yanmar 4JH4-TE
Engine Type Diesel 75Hp
Condition Used
State New South Wales
Suburb PITTWATER
Stock Number Bumblebee
Designer Murray Burns Dovell
Builder Sydney Yachts
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) Bladders - 1 x 100L + 1 x 150L.
Hull Construction Material Carbon/Nomex
Hull Type Monohull
Deck Construction Material Carbon/Nomex
Length (feet) 62 feet
Length (m) 18.89 m
Beam/Width (m) 4.84 m
Draft (m) 3.985 m
Keel/Ballast S/Steel fin and lead bulb (2018).
Displacement 13,437kg
Engine Notes Yanmar 4JH4-TE New Rudder (2018), New Saildrive (2020).
Engine Hours 315
Horse Power (hp) 75
Engine Room Enclosed
Number of Batteries 1 x Start, 2 x house 180 amps.
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 250L approx. Stainless steel tank.
Propeller 2 blade folding, Spare 3 blade folding prop (Not fitted).
Steering System Twin Carbon wheels.
Bow Thruster Jet Thruster Bow thruster System (Not currently fitted).
Accomodation Notes Open Layout race configuration. Carbon in-laid saloon table.
Number of Berths 8 x pipe cots, 4 x quarter berths in saloon and 1 large V berth.
Number of Showers 2 x H&C showers in enclosed heads.
Shower Type H&C pressure water system.
Number of Toilets 2 x electric marine toilets.
Stove 2 burner stove.
Refrigeration Top opening fridge.
Number of Sinks Twin Carbon sink.
Entertainment and Appliances Notes FUSION MS-UD750 with cockpit speakers.
Anchor / Winch Delta anchor with custom carbon folding anchor roller on bow with Muir electric anchor windlass. Chain and warp.
Bilge Pump Electric and manual bilge pumps.
Deck Gear 2 x Lewmar 50ST winches on Cabintop (starboard is electric), 2 x Lewmar 58ST winches on Cabintop, 2 x 3 speed Lewmar 77 primary winches, 1 x Lewmar 77ST mainsheet winch, 2 x Lewmar ST44 traveller winches, 2 x Lewmar 66ST backstay/runner winches, 6 x jammers on Cabintop.
Mast/Rigging Triple spreader swept fractional rig. Carbon mast. Carbon boom with lazy jacks. Rod rigging (2013). Carbon prodder, New Harken Head foil.
Sail Inventory 1 x Norths Main 3Di (2023), Norths 3Di Delivery main. Norths L/M 3Di (2023 - Used Once), Norths M/H 3Di (2023 - used in two regattas), Norths J4 (2023), Jib Top, J5.1 x North A2 (2017), 1 x North A4 (2023), North A5 (2017), North Code 0 (2023). Storm Jib. J2, J3 Dacron delivery sails. Headsail Furler - (Not currently fitted).
Electrics Victron invertor charger, Shore power and battery charger. Full red/white switchable interior lights. Nav lights.
Electronics Navigation B&G GPS at Navigation table. B&G Multi at Navigation table, 2 x B&G multi at companionway, 2 x B&G multi at helm. 5 x B&G Jumbo repeaters on mast, Starlink (Fitted 2023). Compass in cockpit.
Safety Gear Category 1 (Out of date). Excluding: Life rafts, sat phone, PLB/MOB devices, Check date on some Medical kit items.
Covers Boom Cover with lazy jack system, winch and pedestal cover, wheel covers, galley bench cover, saloon table cover.
Radio B&G V50 VHF at Navigation table, HF Radio (New 2025).
Remarks Fenders, Lines, Snatch blocks, Swim ladder. Hull is regularly dived but antifoul is now due.
Vessel Name Bumblebee V

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Name : Tim Vine
Phone : 0412 38 25 38
Email : info@yoti.com.au

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