Starchaser

Starchaser is a 47ft ketch and features beautiful timber decks, polished timber rails, plenty of cushioned seating, a toilet, shaded area – all the comforts needed to cater for the Top End climate.

She was launched in 1993 and has competed in several ocean races including 1st place in the Coral Sea Classic cruising division.

Starchaser was designed by a renowned Adelaide designer with an old world feel above the water, but a fast configuration under the water. Built of western red cedar, she has lovely traditional lines and is luxuriously fitted out with solid timber. Her teak decks and polished teak rails afford comfort, luxury and safety

She was built by the owner /operator with world cruising in mind and is very strong and comfortable. Her main feature is the beautiful teak timber work that showcases Mal’s workmanship and flair.

Starchaser was built in survey for passengers with the view to chartering. Her hull construction is a cedar/epoxy composite and was the first boat with this construction to achieve survey requirements in Queensland. Extensive testing of the hull construction was carried out at the Queensland University.

Starchaser’s construction is now the benchmark for vessels of her type in Queensland. She conforms to 1B survey in Australian open waters up to 200 miles offshore.

Starchaser is surveyed to carry a maximum of 24 passengers in Darwin Harbour. We choose to limit our numbers to 20-22 unless she is chartered for a party.