'Scraatch', a 1994 Sundeer 56 for Sale
By Owner Brian Simm

Sundeers are designed by Steve Dashew as the ultimate world circling cruiser, dedicated to long distance cruising by a couple or family in comfort and safety.

'Scraatch' has completed 2 circumnavigations and is ready for the next.

This Sundeer offers accommodation for six. A master cabin forward with island queen bed, the crew cabin aft with 2 bunks and the long salon benches converting to bunks with leecloths. The current owner and wife sleep in the cockpit on passage.

Add the huge main salon, the well arranged galley with all facilities, the large heads / shower room with space for a washing machine, the spacious hard deckhouse, the vast engine room and you have a real home at sea.

The saloon, looking forward to the owner's cabin

This fine example is for sale by the second owner who as a skilled and hands-on engineer has kept her fully maintained for the last 17 years. A large selection of spares, a comprehensive tool set and all on board extras are included in sale.

The navigation station

The well-equipped and practical galley

Totally designed for easy ocean passaging with small crew or single handed, Scraatch is rigged as a fractional sloop with optional inner cutter jibs.

• Slab reefing main, furling foresail, inner jib, light cruising foresails. All lines run back to the cockpit for safe handling on 6 winches;
• Edson wheel steering;
• Very substantial anchoring gear;
• Hard deckhouse with soft benches;
• Instruments BG Hydra;
• Navigation and Radar Furuno;
• Autopilots Simrad and WH;
• VHF, SSB, IRIDIUM etc.
• Water 360 gal. Fuel 225 gal.;
• Main engine Yanmar 4JH2 DTE, 200 hours from total rebuild;
• Separate diesel generator
• 1000w solar 1000Ah of battery;
• Comfortable interior with excellent Galley, large refrigerator and freezer;
• Toilet, hot water, shower.

'Scraatch': 57’ overall, 56ft waterline, 14ft beam & 6’6” draft.

Exceptionally designed for bluewater cruising, this sailboat beautifully blends comfort, speed, and safety. Its robust design and sophisticated functionality make it a sailing enthusiast's dream.

The Sundeer 56 offers ample room, excellent seakeeping ability, and a smooth sailing experience, ensuring every journey is one of luxury, adventure, and utter delight.

Sail beyond the horizon and make your sea-faring dreams come true with this remarkable vessel!

Asking Price & Owner's Contact Details...

Asking Price $300,000

'Scraatch' is currently berthed in Puerto Penasco, Mexico at head of the Sea of Cortez, (Gulf of California), just 3 hours drive south of Phoenix, Arizona.

If you'd like more information or want to arrange a viewing, please contact the owner here...

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