Keith Kuskopf Flybridge Cruiser 45ft

MV Jacana is a hardwood timber Kuskopf 45 foot aft cabin flybridge cruiser, built and designed by Keith Kuskopf in Hawthorne Queensland in the late 1970's. It is powered by a very reliable single shaft driven Detroit SWVS 6-71 6 cylinder diesel 2 stroke motor rated at 225 HP using approximately 15 litres per hour at 1500 RPM cruising at 6-7 knots. The vessel is a three cabin, 2 head and 1 shower with the second shower only needing a hose and shower head, and with 1 cabin being a large aft cabin. The vessel is fitted with adequate electronics, a 7.5 kW onan diesel generator and a new domestic air conditioning unit. 
The saloon is very large and has a built in galley with a sink and a new microwave convection oven. There are 2 double seats which can be used as double beds. The helm is spacious and it is easy to see how to operate the boat. The saloon has 2 sliding doors for acces outside. 
It has ample space on the front deck and it is easy to acces the aft deck and flybridge. 
The back deck is spacious and a good spot to relax in the shade on the deck chairs and have a fish. 
The large flybridge has 2 benches and a driver's seat with the dual controls for steering, anchor, bow thruster, auto-pilot and a new marine stereo. 
Over the past 5 years the boat has been lifted out 3 times for maintenance purposes, the last one being in October 2024 to fit a new bow thruster, do an antifoul and replace the anodes which cost around $25,000. We also had a new insurance risk evaluation report done, which certifies that the boat is in ship shape. 
Over the last 2 years we have also fitted a new anchor motor, a new auto pilot, 4 new large 200 AH batteries and a new refrigerator. 
To sum it up : a great reliable boat suitable as a live-aboard, cruising or fishing with the family or friends, ready to be enjoyed by the next owner(s).

Region: Queensland

Location: Rockhampton Area Rosslyn Bay, Yeppoon

Usage: Family, Leisure, Cruising

Launch Year:  1975 approximate

Hull:  Timber spotted gum

HIN:  3355845251

Rego:  APS25Q

Rego Expiry:  07/05/2025

Designer:  Keith Kuskopf

Builder:  Keith Kuskopf

Length:  45' 5" - 13.84m

Beam: 4.5 m

Draft: 1.7m

Displacement: 17 tonne

Deck Material: Marine ply/ timber/glass

Engine Make: Detroit

Engine: Detroit 6-71 2 stroke diesel Engine Number: AT121295M

Number Engines: 1

Horsepower: 225

Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine Hours: Not known

Fuel Consumption: 15-20 litres per hour

Max Speed: approx. 10 knots

Cruise Speed: 6-7 knots approx

Propulsion: Single shaft

Thrusters: EX 95S external bow thruster new

Genset: Onan 7.5 kva diesel generator

Fuel: Approximately1500 litres

Water: 1000 litres approximately

Accommodation: 3 cabins, large saloon, ample room for 6 to 8 people

Cabins: 3

Berths: 6 plus 2 in the saloon,

Galley: Single sink galley with storage for food, plates and crockery. New microwave convection, single and double outdoor cooktops.

Refrigeration: Brass monkey fridge

Freezer: Kings fridge/freezer

Stove: 2 camping gas stoves (not plumbed)

Water Maker: Yes but never used

Hotwater System: JEM 35 litre water heater, works on AC and engine heat exchanger

Shower: 2

Toilet: 2 x Toilets are electric. Front toilet has a 50-litre holding tank, Aft toilet a 40-litre holding tank.

Entertainment: 2 stereo radios, 1 tv

Air Conditioning: New domestic aircon

Dinghy: 2.7 m quicksilver rubber ducky

Outboard: 3.6 HP Parsun 1 year old

Covers: Flybridge cover and back deck covers in good condition

Ground Tackle: Muir elecric anchor winch; new motor, 65 m of 10mm galvanised chain, single galvanised 45lb plough anchor, sand anchor and reef anchor

Safety Gear: All required PFDs

Bilge Pumps: 2 bilge pumps, auto with manual overrides

Life Raft: No

Epirb: Yes

Life Jackets: Yes  11 x PFD1, 2 x PFD2

Flares: Yes

Fire Protection: Yes, engine room automatic, plus 3 fire extinguisers and a fire blanket, smoke alarms(2)

Electrics: 240 v AC, 12 v DC and 24v DC. Aircon, microwave, bowthruster, anchor motor etc, 240v to 24v charger/inverter, 240v to 12v charger/inverter, 12v to 240 v Inverter

Electronics: Raymarine C80 chartplotter, GX600 VHF radio, 2 GM stereos, 1 Coursemaster CM 950 auto pilot, Television

Deck Gear: Hooks, fenders, boat lines

Remarks: A solid reliable boat that has been used often and regularly and that has been maintained to the highest standards.
To build a boat like this now would cost in excess of $500,000.
Owner has offered to assist delivering the boat south to the Gold Coast and north to Airlie beach.

More history and photo's avail.  Contact Helen at Bosuns Locker

DISCLAIMER: Bosuns Locker 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. As the vessel is sold “As Is Where Is” Bosuns Locker highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to making an offer.