1976 50ft Galapagos Blue Water Ketch, EUR 49 000,-

SV Flycatcher: 50ft Steel Blue Water Ketch (Fully Refitted 2026)
SV Flycatcher is a legendary blue-water voyager, a veteran of seven successful ocean crossings, including six trans-Atlantic passages and a recent 4,000nm Indian Ocean voyage in 2025. Designed by D. Duvergie and built for extreme durability and oceanic comfort, this steel ketch is the ultimate vessel for reliable long-distance cruising.

2026 Massive Turn-Key Refit (€12,500+ Investment) Unlike many older yachts on the market, Flycatcher has just undergone a comprehensive two-month hardstand refit in Langkawi. She is 100% ready to sail anytime, anywhere, with absolutely zero yard-work required by the new owner. All work is fully documented with receipts.

• Hull & Deck: Stripped to bare metal, ultrasonic thickness tested for integrity, and fully recoated with a premium Jotun system (Jotamastic 90 primer, Safeguard Universal tie coat, and SeaForce Active antifouling). Installed 11 new sacrificial hull anodes. Freshly painted blue topsides and white deck.
• Mechanical: Comprehensive service of the reliable 80HP Ford Diesel, including valve clearance adjustment, seawater cooler cleaning, fresh oil/filters, and a new propeller shaft sealing. All seacocks inspected and replaced where necessary.
• Sails & Rigging: Brand new Genoa sail and fully serviced rigging to ensure maximum safety for the next ocean crossing.
• Electrical: Upgraded with a new Bosch T4 Mega Power N150-M starter battery and a new 2x 150AH solar/house battery bank.
• Tender: Brand new dinghy included.

Modern Electronics & Off-Grid Energy Fully modernized for global cruising, featuring over €4,400 in recent 2024/25 electronics, including Starlink Mini, Iridium GO, and a complete Timezero Navigator suite with professional routing and offline maps. The robust energy system is powered by a 600W solar array.

Layout & Comfort The interior offers a highly practical, spacious 3-cabin, 7-berth layout. It features a dedicated, separate workshop equipped with a full tool set—an absolute necessity for self-sufficient offshore cruisers.
Location & Pricing Ideally located in the duty-free hub of Kuah, Langkawi, Malaysia—perfectly positioned for immediate exploration of Southeast Asia.

Price: €49,000 — against a realistic market value of €60,000+ for a steel bluewater ketch in this condition. The boat has just completed a fully documented €12,500 hull, engine, rigging, and electronics refit, with all receipts available. A proven, fully upgraded offshore cruiser, ready to go today.

Location & The Langkawi Advantage: Ideally located in Kuah, Langkawi, Malaysia—a premier duty-free tropical hub. For a yacht owner, this means tax-free marine parts and highly affordable living. The boat is situated just minutes from the award-class Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, offering excellent amenities and easy immigration access. From here, you are perfectly positioned to cast off for a legendary, easy coastal sail up to Phuket, Thailand, or use it as your basecamp to explore the rest of Southeast Asia.