Used Sail Catamaran for sale Custom Vessel Summary
$199,500 S/V The Impossible Machine
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Welcome aboard The Impossible Machine.
Originally launched in 1966, this classic wooden sailing vessel was designed by Kurt Oehlman and built at the Louw & Halvorsen shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa, to be used as a training vessel for the South African Navy.
In 2020, her current owner commissioned a major refit, transforming her into the proud ocean voyager she is today. The refit included extensive mechanical, structural, and rigging upgrades, and in 2022 her topsides and antifoul were renewed, completing her rejuvenation.
This extensive refit prepared her for the adventure of a lifetime — sailing from South Africa to Brazil to compete in the 2023 Cape to Rio Race. At the helm was her owner, Ard Matthews, renowned South African musician, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the band Just Jinjer, who then continued his voyage north to the Caribbean.
In recent years, The Impossible Machine has also served as a sailing and yacht-training platform for the Paper Boat Academy, offering aspiring mariners the skills and experience to launch careers in the yachting industry.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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