Custom Fred R. Parker
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
| Make | Custom |
|---|---|
| Model | Fred R. Parker |
| Year | 1972 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$299,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser (Sail) |
| Length | 65 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Location | Phuket, Thailand |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 64 ft 12 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 17 ft 2 in |
| Min. Draft | 8 ft 4 in |
| Displacement | 40000 kg |
| Headsail Area | 110 m² |
| Mainsail Area | 66 m² |
| Cabin Headroom | 6 ft 1 in |
| Engine Make | General Motors Detroit Diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | Model 3 cylinder-53 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1972 |
| Power | 101 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 560 |
| Designer | Frederick Robert Parker |
|---|---|
| Builder | George Nulson & Co. Pty Ltd |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1400 liters |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 2 x 400 liters |
| Holding Tanks | 250 liters |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
1974 Fred R. Parker Custom | DreamCatcher
Step aboard DreamCatcher and enter the golden age of sailing. Designed in 1969 by the legendary Frederick R. Parker and launched in 1974 by George Nulson & Co. in Western Australia, this 65-foot steel ketch blends timeless style with robust offshore capability.
With just two owners since her launch, DreamCatcher has sailed through the decades with enduring grace. Her broad 5.23-metre beam—generous for her era—provides impressive stability under sail, and she was previously certified for commercial use: accommodating 12 guests plus 2 crew overnight (200 NM offshore) or up to 51 guests in partially smooth waters. Built not just to impress, but to perform.
Constructed with a solid steel hull and deck, DreamCatcher features a beautifully appointed interior with rich jarrah timbers throughout. She is currently laid out with two spacious cabins and convertible berths to accommodate up to 12 guests. A third cabin can be reinstated by simply reinstalling a removable partition. Two electric bathrooms, a fully equipped galley with 680L of refrigeration, and air conditioning in the owner’s suite deliver comfort rarely found in yachts of this vintage.
The powerplant is a fully overhauled 101hp GM Detroit diesel with just 560 hours, paired with 1,400L of fuel and 800L of fresh water, offering strong autonomy for bluewater cruising.
While DreamCatcher would benefit from updates to her electronics, some cosmetic refinements, and light electrical work, her fundamentals remain sound. Currently on the hardstand in Phuket, she awaits a discerning new custodian to write her next chapter.
For those with a passion for classic vessels, DreamCatcher presents a rare and rewarding opportunity—to cruise, host, or compete on the international classic yacht scene.
Enquire now with The Yacht Sales Co. to arrange your inspection.
Inventory
Vessel Name - Dream Catcher
Make - Designed by Fred R. Parker
Model - Custom
Year - 1972
YATCO - Main Category - Classic Yacht
YATCO - Sub Category - Cruising Ketch
Length - 19.80m / 64.96ft
Beam - 5.23m / 17.16ft
Draft - 2.54m / 8.33ft
Air Height - 25.50m / 83.66ft
Displacement - 40,000 Kg
Fuel Capacity - 1,400 L
Water Capacity - 800 L - 2 x 400 L
Hull Material - Steel
Deck Material - Steel
Keel Type - Internal Keel Concrete/Ballast
Designer - Frederick Robert Parker
Builder - George Nulson & Co. Pty Ltd
Place of Registration - Australian Registry of Ships, Cairns QLD
Registration Number - 385943
Registration Expiry - No expiry
Number of Helms & Position - 1 Aft cockpit
Tax Status & Paid Where - Australian
Lying - Phuket, Thailand
Last Antifouling - February 2020 - Jotun SeaForce Active
General Notes - Only 2 owners since built (1st owner 1974-1996, 2nd owner 1996-…)
Engines
Number of Engines - 1
YATCO Production Type - Custom
Engine Make - General Motors Detroit Diesel
Engine Model - Model 3 cylinder-53, 101 Hp
YATCO Manufacturer - Detroit Diesel
Horsepower - 101 Hp
Engine Year - 1972
Engine Number - TBC
Engine Hours - 560 Hrs
Fuel Type - Diesel
Maximum Speed - 7.5 Knots
Cruise Speed - 5.5 L/Hr at 5.6 Knots 1,200 rpm and 7.5 L/Hr at 7.0 Knots 1,500 rpm
Propellers - Fixed 3 blades
Drive Type - Shaft
Steering System - Chain and cable over quadrant with emergency tiller
Accommodation
Cabins / YATCO Staterooms - 2
Single Berths - 5, 2 Convert to double
Double Berths - 1
Drop Down Saloon - L Shape sofa convertible to double bed
Head Height - Min 1.85m / 6.06ft - All through the entire vessel (flush deck)
Bathrooms
Showers - 2
Heads - 2
Heads Type - Electric / TMC
Holding Tanks - ~250 L Poly
Hot Water Capacity - 35 L Electric 220v
Galley
Galley Location - Down
Refrigeration - 680 L Combo Fridge/Freezer Top Load Custom
Stove - SMEV - 4 burner gimballed propane range with oven and grill
Oven - SMEV
Sink - Stainless steel
Microwave - Yes
Electronics
Depth Sounder - B&G Network depth sounder
Log - B&G Network log
Autopilot - Navman G3100 with Whitlock Direct Drive system connected to quadrant
Radar - Furuno
Chartplotter - Garmin GPSMAP 3205
AIS Auto ID System - Matsutec Class B - HP33
GPS - Garmin GPSMAP 3205
VHF - Uniden 750
Stereo - Kenwood, with 4 JBL speaker and subwoofer
SSB Radio - Barret 550 HF incl. antenna amplifyer
Batteries
Battery House - 2 House 12v battery banks, 440 Amp Hrs each 4 x 110 Amps
Battery Engine - Engine 12v battery, 220 Amp Hrs
Battery Charger - Alternator on the engine with 100 Amp output + charging from generator
Notes - 12v Battery for SSB radio
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker - 400 Gallon /day Reverse osmosis watermaker, to be installed
Generator - 8.5 Kw Diesel generator, Seawasp - Kubota D950
Genset Hours - 2,500 Hrs
Wind Generator - Air Breeze - 12v 20A
Solar Panels - 2, Flexible 150w each incl. 2 solar chargers
Air Conditioning - KoolMan Domestic - 9200 BTU, master cabin only
Transformer - ELECTRO BC 1230 - 30A
Shore Power - 220v
Sail Inventory
Mast Material - Approx. 23.80m main, 15.80m Mizzen, Aluminium - rooled sleeved and riveted, tabernakle
Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel wire, oversized wire thickness,19mm main stays
Age of Sails - 4,000 miles, 14 Years
Main Sails – 66m2
Headsails - 110m2
Spinnaker - 427m2
Furlers - Profurl N52 and Profurl NC42
Winches - 2 Barlow 36 (genoa), 2 Lewmar (secondary), 2 Lewmar (mizzen mast halyard), 2 Lewmar (main mast halyard for mainsail and spinnaker), 4 additional Gibb main mast winches, 2 Gibb (boom reefing, mizzen boom reefing), 2 Arco 48 (self-tailing)
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual - Whalegusher
Bilge Electric - Several 12v, 220v DC diven pump aslo serving deck wash
Life Jackets - 16 SOLAS Lifejackets
EPIRB - RLB-32 Satellite EPIRB
Ground Tackle
Anchor - 100lb CQR
Chain / Rope - 16mm Galvanised general link, 330ft
Spare Anchor - 100lb CQR, 35lb Danforth reserve, 100lb sand anchor
Chain / Rope - 16mm General link 200ft, 2” anchor warp 330ft, 3/4 nylon anchor rode 100ft
Windlass - MUIR Windlass - hydraulic
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender - Classic style 8ft sailing dinghy GRP built
Tender Outboard - 9.9 Hp Honda 4-stroke
Deck Wash - Sea water
Deck Shower - Fresh water
Bimini - Aft cockpit
Air Compressor - Bauer Capitano 3-stage, to be electrically reconnected
Mooring Lines / fenders - Available
Disclaimer
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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
