Murray Burns & Dovell 36 HIGHLY COMPETITIVE IRC CRUISER/RACER!

One of the most competitive yachts in the Hobart racing scene since its launch, this exceptional MBD 36 is something very special! A true cruiser/racer, the Murray, Burns, and Dovell design was the forerunner to the highly successful Sydney 36, but has the advantage of being significantly lighter thanks to its professional composite construction. This vessel also features a taller mast for superior light wind performance. Having had only 3 fastidious owners from new, the vessel has been campaigned with incredible success at the highest level both inshore and offshore. Highlights include winning the Three Peaks Race, 3 Sydney Hobart races (including a top 10 overall finish and 2nd in Division), Winning IRC, AMS, and PHS of the 2018 Melbourne to Hobart Race, Winning the 2017 Marina Island Race on IRC and AMS, and in 2022 Winning on IRC the Two Capes Race, King of the Derwent, Crown Series Regatta, and Combined Clubs Harbour Pennant. Quite simply, this vessel is rarely off the podium! Having been superbly maintained, the vessel has also been extensively upgraded in recent years to ensure its safety, capability, and performance to compete at the highest level. These major upgrades include a NEW 2017 B&G H5000 SYSTEM INCLUDING ZEUS 2 CHART PLOTTER, FULL PROFESSIONAL REWIRE OF THE 12V SYSTEM IN 2018 INCLUDING NEW BATTERIES AND LED STRIP LIGHTING (RED AND WHITE), NEW 2019 4 X HARKEN WINCHES, NEW TRAVELLER, NEW MAST BASE BLOCKS, NEW 2019 TOILET, NEW 2019 GAS STOVE WITH ALL NEW CERTIFIED GAS INSTALLATION, NEW GORI 3 BLADE FOLDING PROP WITH OVERDRIVE, NEW 2022 DOYLES STRATIS NO. 1 HEADSAIL, NEW 2022 QUANTUM NO. 3 HEADSAIL, EXTENSIVE DOYLES SAIL INVENTORY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NEW 2018 DYNEX BACKSTAY WITH INTERNAL HF ANTENNA AND CASCADE SYSTEM, AND A MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF THE GALLEY AND CHART TABLE AREA IN 2018. With every box ticked, and its exceptional winning history, this is an opportunity not to miss! Just bring the crew, step onboard, and get ready to fill the trophy cabinet!

Stepping inside, it is clear that the vessel is a great example of a true cruiser/racer. Presenting in excellent condition, with plenty of comforts, this vessel seamlessly provides the option for relaxing weekends away at your favourite anchorage! The generous saloon is light and airy, and features two comfortable settees. The well appointed galley is to port and is fully equipped with the NEW 2018 2 burner gas stove, stainless steel sink with fresh water, large top loading icebox, and plenty of storage. The accommodation is ideal for both weekends away with family and friends, and the full race crew. There is a generous double berth forward, and two double berths aft. In race mode, the backs of the settees raise giving two pipe cots, with lee-cloths for the settee berths below. There are also single pipe cots in each aft cabin, and a central lee-cloth for each double, allowing for 3 crew to sleep comfortably in each aft cabin when weight is needed aft. To starboard is a well equipped Nav table which will please any offshore navigator. The package is complete with a fully enclosed bathroom with NEW 2019 toilet, and vanity with fresh water.

On deck, the vessel has been very well set up with the NEW Harken winches, traveller, and blocks. The cockpit has excellent ergonomics for the full race crew, with the custom carbon tiller making the vessel a joy to drive. This vessel is also easily managed short handed with all lines lead aft, a removable lazy jack system, and both the mainsheet and primary winches being easily reached whilst driving. The cockpit also features the NEW 2017 B&G Instruments and compasses.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable Volvo Penta 18HP Diesel Engine. Paired with the NEW 2018 Gori 3 folding blade prop with overdrive, this provides easy cruising at 6 knots whilst having minimal drag for racing.

Whether you want to do a Sydney Hobart, the IRC Nationals, or local regattas, this is a vessel offers a rare opportunity to compete on a very well prepared vessel which ticks all the boxes. Sure to impress on inspection, this is a vessel not to miss! For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.