Horizon Motorsailers 36 "Meridian" JUST LISTED
$55,000
Meridian is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully built Tasmanian motor sailer with genuine cruising pedigree. Launched in 1969 and constructed from Huon and King Billy Pine by respected builder Barry Wilson (Horizon MotorSailers), she carries the charm and integrity of traditional craftsmanship paired with decades of proven coastal cruising. After 30 years exploring the east coast from Sydney, she returned home to Tasmania in 2002, where she has since been extensively refurbished and enjoyed on voyages from Wineglass Bay to Port Davey. Her full-length keel, lead ballast, and robust construction give her the steady, confidence-inspiring motion that motor sailers are loved for.
On deck, Meridian offers a generous semi-enclosed cockpit with laid teak, excellent freeboard, and the kind of sheltered space that makes year-round Tasmanian cruising a pleasure. The Ford Lees 75 hp diesel (approx. 2,800 hours) delivers reliable, economical performance at 3-4 L/hr, with a cruising speed of 6.5 knots and a top speed of 8. Her rig is simple and dependable, with a deck-stepped Oregon mast, lazy-jack-equipped mainsail and furling headsail.
Below, she is warm, inviting, and surprisingly spacious. Three steps down from the cockpit, the galley sits to port opposite a convertible dinette and settee, offering flexible sleeping arrangements in addition to the forward double cabin. Large windows and hatches create a bright, airy interior, complemented by the Eberspacher diesel heater for cooler months. A proper bathroom with hot-and-cold shower, a large eutectic fridge/freezer, SMEV stove and oven, and ample storage make extended cruising comfortable and practical.
Opportunities like this don't linger. Call Paul (0418 385 866) or Matthew (0437876775) to secure your inspection.
| Reference | 3428160 |
|---|---|
| Name | Meridian |
| PDF Attachment | Meridian – original sales brochure |
| Location | Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1969 |
| Designer | Horizon Motorsailers/Barry Wilson |
| Builder | Horizon Motorsailers/Barry Wilson |
| Length | 36′ (10.97m) |
| Beam | 11'1" |
| Draft | 4'3" |
| Displacement | 9 tonnes |
| Ballast | Full length Keel with Lead ballast antifouled Feb 2014 |
| Hull material | Timber (Triple planked King Billy and Huon Pine) – Antifouled Oct 2025 |
| Deck material | Marine Plywood GRP sheathed |
| Engine | Ford Lees 75 hp Diesel 2:1 ratio Paragon Hydraulic Gearbox |
| Engine Make | Ford Lees |
| Horsepower | 75hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | ~2800 (feb 2026) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3-4L/hr @6.5 knots |
| Max Speed | 8 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 6.5 knots |
| Propulsion | 38mm SS Prop shaft with Bronze Skeg and 3 Blade fixed Bronze Propeller |
| Fuel | 2x200L S/S tanks |
| Water | 4x 100L tanks |
| Galley | S/S sink with pressure hot & cold mixer tap. |
| Refrigeration | Large top-opening eutectic fridge/freezer |
| Stove | SMEV 3 burner LPG stove |
| Hot Water System | Hot and cold pressure water. |
| Accommodation | Large, open cockpit with excellent freeboard and generous storage. Three steps lead down to the interior, where the galley sits to port and a four-seat dinette to starboard. The dinette converts to a single berth, with an additional settee opposite that also converts to a single. Forward is the bathroom, fitted with a shower, toilet, and hand basin. The forward cabin features a comfortable double berth with good storage options. Windows and deck hatches throughout provide a bright, airy interior with plenty of natural light and ventilation. |
| Cabins | Private master cabin forward |
| Berths | 2 + 1 + 1 |
| Shower | Hot and Cold in bathroom |
| Toilet | Toilet in enclosed head compartment |
| Entertainment | Fusion MS-RA55 stereo with speakers TEAC LED TV |
| Air Conditioning | Eberspacher D1LC diesel air heater and thermostat |
| Dinghy | Highfield inflatable on davits (avail. By negotiation) |
| Outboard | Suzuki 4-stroke outboard (avail. By negotiation) |
| Covers | Cockpit awning and mainsail boom bag |
| Ground tackle | 20kg Bruce on 70m of 10mm galvanised chain 12v anchor winch with rope gypsy |
| Safety gear | Up to MAST enclosed water safety level. |
| Bilge Pumps | 1 x manual / 1 x 12v electric bilge pump |
| Epirb | 406 EPIRB |
| Electrics | 3x 12v domestic battery 1x 12v start battery BEP Marine LCD DC Meter 2x solar panels on targa bar with regulator 12v 800w Inverter 240v shorepower with charger |
| Electronics | GME GX558 VHF Wagner LX HF with Wagner AX 200 Tuner Coursemaster CM800 Autopilot Lowrance LCX 37c GPS/Plotter/Sounder Barometer and clock |
| Sail inventory | Main on boom in bag with lazy jacks in good condition Headsail on furler in good condition |
| Rigging | Oregon mast and boom, Deck stepped masthead rig with single spreader, Stainless steel chainplates and 1x19 stainless rigging Aluminium spinnaker pole |
| Deck gear | Solid dodger with large windows providing protection for helm and cockpit. 12v Deck wash pump 2x primary Barient 25 self-tailing 2-speed winches 2x halyard winches on mast Stainless steel targa arch and davits Storage under aft cockpit seat. |
| Remarks | See original sales brochure attached. |
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