Pahi 63 for sale (ref 1464)
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Asking €130,000 |
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General +
Ruawaka is a 63-foot Wharram cruising catamaran that has undergone a substantial refit in New Zealand in 2025.
The refit took approximately five months and included work on the hulls, decks, masts, paintwork, hatches, rigging and other systems in preparation for a long ocean passage.
Following the refit, we sailed Ruawaka from Dunedin / Port Chalmers, New Zealand, to Fiji and subsequently to Vanuatu.
She is currently actively sailed and maintained. -
Overall condition +
In good overall condition.
The boat is currently in active cruising use. The bilges are dry.
As with any older cruising yacht, there are areas where further cosmetic or preventative maintenance can be carried out.
These are described below. -
Hulls and decks etc +
2025
New paint below the waterline, with five coats.
Two coats of International antifouling.
New paint above/below the rail area, with approximately five coats.
New hatches for storage compartments.
Large hatches on the port hull replaced with plywood and fitted with one modern hatch per compartment.
Two additional small hatches installed in the forward cabins to improve ventilation.
Additional modern hatches installed to improve ventilation.
One to two coats of epoxy applied to exposed/bare wood surfaces i.e. in the lockers fron and aft to improve water resistance and protection.
2026
One additional coat of International antifouling applied.
Condition: Good.
The sides would benefit from another coat of paint for cosmetic and protective purposes.
Condition: Good. -
Rig and Rigging +
Existing galvanized steel standing rigging retained.
Forestays replaced with Dyneema in 2026.
New running rigging throughout in 2025.
Three additional winches installed.
Sail brake installed for foresail halyards.
Condition: Good. -
Sails +
The original sail inventory is in good condition.
In 2026, the sails were restitched and reinforced in Fiji by Marshall Sails. Sails are consistently stored using sail bags and covers.
Current sail inventory:
Yankee
Jib
Main
Mizzen
Storm jib
Two small light-wind sails
One larger light-wind sail
The additional light-wind sails provide several options depending on conditions and point of sail.
Condition: Good. -
Engines +
2 × Tohatsu 20 HP four-stroke outboard engines
Both engines are from 2025.
Condition: Good. -
Electrics/Navigation +
CPT autopilot
ICOM VHF radio with AIS receiver (display works but no backlight)
AIS transmitter (Fishnet Finder buoy)
2 × 650 W solar panels
2 × Victron solar charge controllers
4 × 110 Ah 12 V LiFePO4 batteries
Victron 220 V battery charger
Victron battery separator
2 × inverters: 2,000 W and 3,000 W
Trilight on fron mast.
Fore and aft deck lights
Compass
Condition: Good. -
Ground Tackle +
Main anchor: 30 kg, with 50 m chain and 80 m nylon rope
Secondary anchor: 25 kg, with 15 m
100 m roll of nylon
Aft anchor: 12 kg, with rope
Various additional mooring and warping lines -
Safety +
8-person HAF life raft – next service due 2027
3 safety harnesses
2 automatic life jackets
Condition: Excellent. -
Galley +
The galley is well equipped for extended cruising:
Double gas stove and oven
12 V cooler/freezer
Sink with freshwater
Approximately 200 litres freshwater capacity in 8 × 25 L containers
Extensive storage
Outside gas stove / BBQ
Blender
Water filter
Pots, pans, dishes and general galley equipment
Additional 100L cooler (220V incl 300W inverter) and 45L Freezer (12V) in one of the cabins
Condition: Good. -
Heads +
1 electric toilet
1 dry toilet, available for use where discharge overboard is not permitted
2 sinks with freshwater
2 showers
1 saltwater shower on deck
Approximately 150 litres freshwater capacity in three tanks
Condition: Good. -
Dinghy +
AB 2.7 m aluminium hard-bottom dinghy
2 HP Yamaha outboard
Condition:
The dinghy itself needs replacement.
The 2 HP Yamaha outboard is in good condition. -
Fenders buckets etc +
6 fenders
Various buckets and general deck equipment
Condition: Good. -
Misc Equipment +
1 manual bilge/whaler pump
1 electric 220 V pump
3 × 30 m electrical cables
2 × 30 m garden hoses
8 kW diesel heater, currently not installed
New bimini
New sunshades
6 garden chairs and table
Drinking water stored in 10 L and 20 L containers
Condition: Good. -
Watermaker Project +
All parts here but
HP pressure not working yet.
Victron 12-24V Charger
Victron Smart SHunt
4x100Ah 12V Battleborn LiFePo4 Batteries
3 Membranes, 2 membrane Cases
Condition: needs finishing. -
History & extra info +
Ruawaka is a fast and capable cruising catamaran. During our current cruising, she has reached speeds of approximately 13 knots on a reach.
As is typical for a Wharram catamaran, the boat has some movement between the hulls and beams, and this can produce noticeable noises while sailing. The boat can also be wet when sailing in strong winds or waves.
The aft mast is not constructed according to the original Wharram plans. It is constructed using a stainless-steel/wood core with Styrofoam and fibreglass to form a round section. It is currently in service and functioning, but a future owner may eventually wish to replace it with a more conventional mast. The mast is positioned aft of the steering pod, as shown in the photographs.
Ruawaka is currently sailed by two people. I am able to raise and lower all sails single-handed, although additional crew naturally makes sail handling easier and safer.
We normally sail with the autopilot engaged, which allows us to spend considerable time on other activities such as cooking and relaxing while underway.
The boat has been actively cruised following the 2025 refit, including the ocean passage from New Zealand to Fiji and onward to Vanuatu. -
Photos coming +
Photos will be posted soon but if you can't wait, email Scott
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