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Comfortable for extended cruising or living aboard.
SV Silver Queen
Irwin 52 Cutter-Rigged Ketch for Sale in Brisbane
A substantial 52-foot cruising sailing yacht, privately offered at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Manly, Brisbane.
AUD $247,500
52 ft
Perkins Diesel
4 Cabins
Bow Thruster
2 Bathrooms
Solar + Wind Power
Brisbane, Queensland
Why Silver Queen
Documented Engine Rebuild
Major rebuild with less than 650 hours on the engine and full records available.
Electronics
Includes radar, chartplotter/navigation, AIS, autopilot, HF and VHF radios, wind and depth instruments, plus a Vetus bow thruster.
Solar & Wind Power
Self-sufficient power system for off-grid cruising.
Comfortable Cruising
Well-balanced and easy to handle short-handed.
Strong Maintenance History
Meticulously cared for with detailed records and receipts.
Irwin 52 for Sale in Queensland
A 52-Foot Cruising Yacht in Manly, Brisbane
SV Silver Queen is an Irwin 52 cutter-rigged ketch for sale in Brisbane, Queensland. She combines a 15.85-metre fibreglass/GRP hull, three sleeping areas plus a dedicated storage cabin, a protected cockpit and a Perkins 4.236 diesel.
Buyers looking for an Irwin 52, a cutter-rigged ketch or a larger cruising sailing yacht can review the factual specifications, current photography, video tours and available supporting documents before arranging a private inspection.
Featured Videos
Four video tours of Silver Queen, streamed directly from YouTube.
SV Silver Queen Cockpit
SV Silver Queen Exterior
SV Silver Queen Engine, Gearbox and House Batteries
SV Silver Queen Interior
Specifications at a Glance
Dimensions
- Length 15.85 m / 52 ft
- Beam 4.67 m
- Draft 1.8 m
- Displacement 17,000 kg (approx.)
Engine & Propulsion
- Perkins 4.236 diesel engine
- Power 84 hp (approx.)
- Less than 650 hours
- Transmission BorgWarner
- Propeller 3-blade bronze
- Bow Thruster Vetus (Electric)
Tankage
- Fuel approx. 700 L
- Water approx. 700 L
- Holding Tank approx. 120 L
Accommodation
- 4 Cabins (1 used as storage)
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Heads
- 2 Showers (1 with bath)
- Sleeps 6-8 People
Electrical
- 12V / 120V / 240V Systems
- House Batteries (6 × 220 Ah / 1,320 Ah total)
- 3 Solar Panels
- Wind Generator (400W)
- Inverter / Charger 3000W
Navigation
- Chartplotter
- Radar
- AIS
- Autopilot
- VHF
- EPIRB
Rig & Sails
- Cutter-Rigged Ketch
- Aluminium Mast
- Stainless Rigging
- Furling Headsails
- Mainsail (Batts)
- Storm Jib
- Fully Maintained
Engine & Mechanical
Silver Queen is powered by a reliable Perkins 4.236 diesel engine with less than 650 hours since its documented major rebuild in 2020. The BorgWarner transmission was also fully rebuilt in 2020, and the mechanical systems have been regularly maintained for cruising.
- Perkins 4.236 diesel – 84 hp (approx.)
- Less than 650 hours on the engine
- Documented major engine rebuild (2020) with records
- BorgWarner transmission fully rebuilt in 2020
- Vetus bow thruster for close-quarters handling
- Regular servicing and preventative maintenance
Photo Gallery
Maintenance & Upgrade History
Engine Rebuild
Full Perkins 4.236 rebuild with all major components renewed. Full records available.
Rigging & Sails
Standing rigging inspection and replacement of key components. New running rigging.
Survey & Sea Trial
Comprehensive survey completed with sea trial. All systems tested and reported in good order.
Berthed at RQYS
Berthed at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Manly, and regularly checked, looked after and maintained.
Downloads
Full Specifications PDF
Detailed specifications and builder information.
DownloadEquipment Inventory
Complete list of equipment and inventory on board.
DownloadMaintenance Summary
Maintenance history and upgrade summary.
DownloadSurvey and supporting documents available to genuine buyers on request.
Arrange an Inspection
For inspections and serious enquiries, contact Murray.
Call or Text0410 831 353
LocatedRoyal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Manly
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia