We are 2 couples who have been fulfilling our dream to sail and surf some of the best and most consistent waves in the world, located in the Mentawais and Telos Islands.
Indonesia has a reputation as a surf mecca and rightly so, with an abundance of swell due to the Indian Ocean wave machine, you could probably surf every day if you wanted.
While Indo is known for barrels so big you could fit a car inside, theres also plenty of crusier waves if thats more your vibe (which is what we were chasing).
Many people say the ments is crowded so we went in expecting that, however we have mostly managed to avoid crowds by either break selection or by picking the best times throughout the day when crowds are at a minimum or non existent - you get a lot more flexibility when you're on your own private yacht.
The Yacht
Introducing S. S. V (Surfing Sailing Vessel) Ethel Rose, an Endurance 35 (35ft). This is the same make and length yacht that Torren Martin did his Indo trip on in 2022.
Yacht was sailed from Perth to Indonesia in 2020 by previous owners.
Surveyor report in 2020 positive and even said that boat was over rigged. A copy can be available to prospective buyers.
Boat flag/visa: Australian flagged yacht. Indo Boat visas last for 3 years and Ethel's expires June 2024. There are several options on how to renew which can be discussed further.
We have given Ethel Rose a lot of love by giving her cockpit and deck a paint and an all over good clean. However, every rose has its thorns and Ethel Rose is no exception. If you're after a perfectly appointed luxurious yacht, Ethel ain't the boat. But if you're looking for an affordable and practical boat that's already located in surfing mecca, then this is your boat.
As with all boats there are constant maintenance items that require attention. Currently these are:
- only 1 of 2 hob burners working
- due for new anti foul
Comprehensive handover on offer. We have done all the hard work for you and we can share our gps waypoints and tracks showing surf spots, anchorages, and even several snorkelling and spearing locations. Simply follow the yellow brick road. We are also happy to pass on all of our cruising intel we have soaked up while here I. E. Provisioning, decline, petrol, water, gas, food, etc).
We're looking for the yacht to be sold before the end of our trip (end of September 2023) so first person to commit will become the new owner. Yacht currently in Mentawais/Telos - can be flexible on handover location.
Feel free to message or ring me with questions or arrange a time to view/sail. Will consider all serious offers. Apologies for any delays in replies (some of the areas we sail to don't have reception). Contactable via WhatsApp or email. Can check out our 3 month adventure on instagram @s. V. Ethel_rose
Accommodation
Technically sleeps 6, but we'd say 4 people is more realistic. One double & 2 single bunks in the amidships. We have converted the seating for the removable dining table into a daybed/single (in the saloon). There are two small single bunks in the bow but we have used this space for storage. We've used the double, top bunk, and daybed and then had boards stored in bottom bunk.
Air-Con
4x Portable 12V fans for at night. 2x 46W AC fans during the day when suns out.
Bilge Pumps
2 x 500gph with 1/2/both valving arrangement, 1 x 3000gph with separate outlet for emergencies
Builder
Prestige Yachts Geraldton
Cabins
Main cabin (saloon / galley / dining aka daybed - entry from cockpit)
Bathroom at port bow side of main cabin
Amidships cabin with bunk beds and double bed
Foward berths
City / Suburb
Mount Maunganui
Covers
Sunbrella boom bag
Custom stainless/sunbrella bimini which can be fully enclosed on both sides
New clear professionally installed in 2021
Cruise Speed
4.5 knots average with engine and minimal wind
Deck Gear
1 x winch at rear for staysail
2 x winches and clutches for furling genoa
Sliding block and tackle for mainsheet
2 x winches on mast for hoisting sails
3 x winch handles
Decks Material
Fiberglass
Dinghy
3.3m fiberglass bottom rigid inflatable
Electrics
All electrics were installed/replaced/overhauled in 2021 by the previous owner, a professional engineer specialising in solar power systems.
The boat has a much larger than average solar power system for this size of boat (4 panels totalling 800w), designed to allow the fridge, freezer, and multiple 240V devices to operate at all times without having to charge from the engine.
12V system with 240V inverter
House batteries: 440 Ah (2 x 220Ah) AGM - note 1 x battery will require replacement soon
Starter batteries - 2 x 70 Ah AGMs
2 x 330W Jinko solar panels mounted on bimini
2 x 70W panels mounted on solar panel arch
2 x MPPT solar charge controllers (1 x 40A and 1 x 20A) - EPever brand with separate monitoring
600W Inverter
12V switch panel
Battery monitor
Electronics / Navigation
All navigation equipment that was used to sail from Fremantle to Indonesia has been throughly tested and is ready to go for navigating anywhere in the world.
Coursemaster 400 Autopilot (12V motor direct connected to mechanical steering, compass mounted amidships, control panel mounted in cockpit)
Garmin fishfinder/depthsounder/GPS
AIS
Velcro panel in binnacle with usb ports for mounting of ipad/tablet
Samsung phone with local sim with GPS and satellite imagery apps, comes with our gps waypoints and tracks showing surf spots, anchorages, and even several snorkelling and spearing locations.
Engine
New reliable 37HP 3JH5E Yanmar engine (the most fuel efficient available) installed professionally in Australia in late 2020. Engine has never skipped a beat & has been regularly serviced. Engine hours currently at 1400 hours. Economical (c. 3L per hour at 2200rpm). Auto helm is useful when motoring long distances.
Entertainment
23 inch computer monitor on swing-out stand
600W inverter provides 240V power - Typically around 10 devices are plugged in at any one time (laptops, phones, powerbanks, cameras etc)
Fire Protection
3 x fire extinguishers
Freezer
80L Freezer (the stainless unit in photo) can be used as either a fridge or freezer
Fuel
70L diesel tank (Plus 120L diesel jerry cans & and 90L of petrol jerry cans)
Fuel Consumption
C. 3L per hour at 2200rpm
Galley
Separate salt and fresh water taps at sink
All cutlery/crockery/cookware etc required
Large amount of food storage and bench space
Ground Tackle
Sarca Excel # 5 (22kg), purchased new in 2020.50m of 10mm chain purchased new in 2021.25m of 10mm chain age unknown.
Anchor system runs an electric Orca windlass to bring up and manual to put down. We have never dragged anchor.
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Solid fiberglass hull with 3/4 built-in keel
Keel / Ballast
3/4 inbuilt keel, lead shot with resin
Life Jackets
6 x lifejackets
Location
Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast, deck mounted with internal compression post.
Aluminium boom.
Standing rigging: Heavy 1x19 stainless rigging with rear stay, 6 x shrouds, an inn er forestay, and an outer forestay.
Stainless chainplates through-bolted to hull.
Chainplates inspected 2021 and found to be in excellent condition.
The boat is 'over rigged' according to the surveyor at the time of purchase in 2020.
Max Speed
6.5 knots average with optimal wind
Outboard
15 hp yamaha 2 stroke
Refrigeration
80L Freezer (the stainless unit in photo) can be used as either a fridge or freezer (we run it as a fridge).
70L yellow chilly bin (aka esky) - no electric cooling.
Remarks
As with all boats there are constant maintenance items that require attention - currently these are:
- 1 stove burners require replacement - note one burner still works and is maintainable
- 1 x 220 Ah, 12V battery will require replacement in future
- Could do with an antifoul
The boat comes with a full suite of all tools required, including battery power tools (drill, sander, grinder, impact driver, circ saw etc), a comprehensive socket/spanner set, a comprehensive electrical toolkit, fiberglass materials and tools, building materials (plywood, aluminium), bolts/screws/fixings, and a host of other miscellaneous tools - essentially almost everything that we needed to repair/install/modify anything on the boat.
Safety Gear
Epirb
Liferaft stored under double bed
Flares
Sail Inventory
Mainsail - good condition, very heavy fabric, kept in boom bag when not in use
Headsail - furling genoa - fair condition
Staysail - Hank on, heavy fabric
Aluminium spinnaker pole - used with the genoa to goose wing when sailing downwind, or to mount the modified boom tent for shade on the front deck when at anchor.
Both sails were professionally inspected and serviced in 2021.
There has been no issues with sail integrity since the boat was purchased - despite some heavy storms encoutered along the WA coast and throughout the Indonesian wet season.
Shower
None - salt water wash down hose on deck
Stove
Devanti double burner LPG stove (note - 1 burners requires repair)
Toilet
Electric macerator toilet installed new in 2020.
Water-Maker
None (water maker not needed - plenty of storage and good freshwater options in Ments & Telo)
We are 2 couples who have been fulfilling our dream to sail and surf some of the best and most consistent waves in the world, located in the Mentawais and Telos Islands.
Indonesia has a reputation as a surf mecca and rightly so, with an abundance of swell due to the Indian Ocean wave machine, you could probably surf every day if you wanted.
While Indo is known for barrels so big you could fit a car inside, theres also plenty of crusier waves if thats more your vibe (which is what we were chasing).
Many people say the ments is crowded so we went in expecting that, however we have mostly managed to avoid crowds by either break selection or by picking the best times throughout the day when crowds are at a minimum or non existent - you get a lot more flexibility when you're on your own private yacht.
The Yacht
Introducing S. S. V (Surfing Sailing Vessel) Ethel Rose, an Endurance 35 (35ft). This is the same make and length yacht that Torren Martin did his Indo trip on in 2022.
Yacht was sailed from Perth to Indonesia in 2020 by previous owners.
Surveyor report in 2020 positive and even said that boat was over rigged. A copy can be available to prospective buyers.
Boat flag/visa: Australian flagged yacht. Indo Boat visas last for 3 years and Ethel's expires June 2024. There are several options on how to renew which can be discussed further.
We have given Ethel Rose a lot of love by giving her cockpit and deck a paint and an all over good clean. However, every rose has its thorns and Ethel Rose is no exception. If you're after a perfectly appointed luxurious yacht, Ethel ain't the boat. But if you're looking for an affordable and practical boat that's already located in surfing mecca, then this is your boat.
As with all boats there are constant maintenance items that require attention. Currently these are:
- only 1 of 2 hob burners working
- due for new anti foul
Comprehensive handover on offer. We have done all the hard work for you and we can share our gps waypoints and tracks showing surf spots, anchorages, and even several snorkelling and spearing locations. Simply follow the yellow brick road. We are also happy to pass on all of our cruising intel we have soaked up while here I. E. Provisioning, decline, petrol, water, gas, food, etc).
We're looking for the yacht to be sold before the end of our trip (end of September 2023) so first person to commit will become the new owner. Yacht currently in Mentawais/Telos - can be flexible on handover location.
Feel free to message or ring me with questions or arrange a time to view/sail. Will consider all serious offers. Apologies for any delays in replies (some of the areas we sail to don't have reception). Contactable via WhatsApp or email. Can check out our 3 month adventure on instagram @s. V. Ethel_rose
Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia.
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