Commonly known as Aussie Maid, she has tackled races from Sydney to Hobart, to Cowes Week in the UK and Antigua Raceweek in the Caribbean, spanning a 35 year racing career. Her best results come in the Asian Regattas, winning numerous Darwin to Ambon Races and at least once in her class at the Raja Muda, Kings Cup, Rolex China Sea Race and Singapore Straits. Would be perfect for long distance racing enthusiasts and sail training classes embarking on crew training exercises. Over the years several make over’s have been preformed by replacing the keel, rudder, steering system, mast, rigging, performance yet durable racing sails and fully optimising the IRC rating to suite her age and competitiveness.
Contact allan@latitude6marine.com for further details.
AUSTRALIAN MAID - CASSIDY 55
Manufacturer : JACK CASSIDY = WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Model : 55 Center Cockpit
Specifications:
Type: Cassisdy 55 (Australaia)
Model: One-off Design
Designer: Cassidy WAFirst Launched: 1980
Length: 52.17′ / 16.79 m LOA
Beam: 14.75′ / 4.46 m
Draft: 8.08′ / 3.0 m
Keel: Fin Type
Hull: Cold molded 3 x 6mm Oregon on laminated timber frames & stringers – Coated with Dynal & epoxy resin
Rig: aluminium SloopIRC Handicap Rating: 1.169 (2013)
Water Tanks: 105 gals. / 397 ltrs.
Fuel Tanks: 119 gals. / 450 ltrs.
Cabins: Open Plan
Number of guests: up to 15 for day cruise or racingEngine: Perkins 82hp (NEW 2012)
Navigation: Autopilot, , depth sounder
Radio: VHF Radio
Generator: Kohlar 14KVa
Power: 220 volts and 12 voltsSafety Equipment: Life jackets, Fire Extingushers (all types) and man-overboard devices linked to the yachts chartplotter
Life raft: 6 man life raftSails Inventory: 10 sails, including cruising sails. New full carbon racing main, no. A1.5, A3, A7. Spinnakers, s2, s4 drifter and stormsail.