The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dudley Dix Custom 65 Blue Water Cruiser

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  267761
  • Length  ·  65'0"
  • Year  ·  1998
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  10
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 100hp, 4JH2 / 4JH3 (1998)
  • Lying  ·  Phuket / Thailand
Boatshed Phuket
Boatshed Phuket

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Dudley Dix
Builder Force Marine S.A.
Lying Phuket / Thailand
Fuel capacity 440.0 USG Total - 4 Tanks
Water capacity 352.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 11.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 100hp
Engine make and model 4JH2 / 4JH3 (1998)
Engine Hours engine1= 4039
engine2= 950
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade Fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 7.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 10.5 knots
Generator output 10KVA
Generator Hours 6000
Engine spares
Water-maker

Both engines were originally 100hp 4JH2's but one engine was replaced with a new unit in 2012 in Australia with the later model a 4JH3 75hp. Both engines have the standard 12 volt alternator plus a second 'Mastervolt' 24 volt alternator.

Dimensions

Length 65'0"
LWL 59'1"
Beam 17'9"
Draft Max 7'7"
Airdraft 95'2"
Displacement 88,200.0lbs
Headroom 6'3"
Storage On marina

Rig

Cutter rigged Rondel Aluminium spars (1998) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2000)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Quantum - Inmast (2013)
Headsail Quantum - Furling (2012)
Other sails Furling stay sail (1998)

Triple spreader keel stepped aluminium mast. Hydraulically furling mainsail. Deck flood lights. Spreader lights. Spinnaker pole.

Electrical Systems

12 / 24 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 10 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator 220, 24 & 12 volt systems. 24 volt bank of 6 x AGM 8D batteries, 12 volt bank of 2 x AGM 8D batteries, 2 x 8D main engine start batteries, 1 x 4D generator battery, 2 x 'Mastervolt' 24 volt 100 amp battery chargers, 12volt battery charger, 5 kw Inverter ( 2021 ). DC charging via 12v alternators, 24v alternators and 'Aerogen 6' wind generator.

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Steel round bilge.
Hull 4mm.
Deck 3mm.
Keel 10mm.

Corrosion protection
Exterior: Airless sprayed Zinc.
Interior: Epoxy Tar.

Foam insulation.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 10
No. of double berths 4
No. of crew berths 2
Cabin(s) 5
Sink 4
Shower 3
Air conditioning 2 Air conditioning Units
Heads 3 heads (Manual)

All the way aft the two double cabins share a central heads / shower. Then moving forward is the galley & dining area with dining table for eight.
The saloon has a u shaped settee & coffee table facing the port side and a motorized flat screen TV rises and descends from the cabinet opposite. On the port side of the saloon is the interior helm position. Moving forward again there are two double cabins. The starboard one having a bathtub and washing machine in the bathroom.
The two berth crew cabin forward with deck access is currently used as storage.

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Drapes
Air conditioning
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing Machine

All the way aft the two double cabins share a central heads / shower. Then moving forward is the galley & dining area with dining table for eight.
The saloon has a u shaped settee & coffee table facing the port side and a motorized flat screen TV rises and descends from the cabinet opposite. On the port side of the saloon is the interior helm position. Moving forward again there are two double cabins. The starboard one having a bathtub and washing machine in the bathroom.
The two berth crew cabin forward with deck access is currently used as storage.

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Bimini
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure
Bimini

2 halyard winches
7 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans Super Ercole windlass
3 anchors
(180 Lb CQR / 110 Lb Bruce / Fortress)
328'1" of chain
AB dinghy (2010)
(RIB)
15hp outboard, Yamaha 2 stroke, Short shaft (2010)
Additional Yamaha 2 Hp 2 Stroke Outboard.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
SSB
SSB Modem
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Emergency steering

5 bilge pumps (2 manual / 3 electric)

Broker's Comments

Built for her current owners, who have now been sailing for over 40 years, the design brief was "a high level of comfort in a go-anywhere cruiser" the result was this beautiful round bilge, steel, blue water cruiser built in Port Elizabeth, South Africa under the supervision of the Designer, Dudley Dix, to Lloyds construction certificate standard. Particular attention was applied to corrosion resistance and Zinc epoxy was applied to the hull exterior and epoxy tar applied to the interior after blasting. Fit out took place in Johannesburg by a team of professionals and a project manager.
Twin engines, Twin helm positions, Twin cockpits plus a windlass and anchor that look like they should be on a super tanker, everything was over specified at the build stage and she is equipped with everything that makes extended periods at sea a pleasure.
The solid American white oak interior has 4 double cabins, 2 seating areas and a spacious galley, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, 4 burner stove, A / C, Water maker, Generator Fridge and Freezer etc.
Hydraulic winches and an all furling rig mean she is easily handled by a couple, which has been the case for most of the last 20 years.
Averaging 180 nautical miles / day under sail, the owners consider 160 a very poor day, A maximum distance of 220 nautical miles / day is achievable.
The time has come however, after 20 years aboard and many adventures along the way, for the owners to swallow the anchor and return to dry land. We at Boatshed are proud to offer this exceptional vessel for sale at a very realistic price.

Recent repairs and upgrades include:
Stb'd Yanmar engine replaced 70hp, 2012
Mainsail replaced, 2012
Standing rigging 2010
Genoa replaced, 2010
Main battery bank 24v, 2016
Backup 24 charger, 2017
12v charger, 2017
Saloon windows, 2016
Hull spray job, 2016
Windlass controller, 2017
Internal window surrounds, 2016
All internal doors revarnished, 2016
Re-upholstered all through, 2014
Saloon table revarnished, 2015
Motor drive TV lift and table top, 2015
Generator 10 KVA Stamford, 2016
Canvas awning and dodger, 2015
Canvas forward cover, 2017
Forward cabin carpets, 2015
BBQ, 2016
Saltwater pumps x 4, 2017
Bilge system and pumps, 2017
Steering gearbox and motor, 2010
Yamaha 15hp engine, 2010
Yamaha 2hp engine, 2010
4m dinghy NAB, 2010
Water maker membranes x 2, 2017
New anchor chain 2020
New batteries 2020
New 5 Kw inverter 2021
New For'd A/C unit 2021.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Dudley Dix Custom 65 Blue Water Cruiser has been personally photographed and viewed by Alan Giles of Boatshed Phuket. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

20 Years

Why are you selling her?

Missing the grandchildren.

Where have you sailed her?

Around the world.

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