The Salthouse name carries serious weight in New Zealand boatbuilding circles, and this 1998 Motor Sailor represents one of the finest expressions of Bob Salthouse's craft. Stretching 13.03 metres on the waterline with a generous 4.54-metre beam, she offers the kind of interior volume that serious bluewater cruisers demand — three proper cabins that make extended passages genuinely comfortable for family or crew. The 1.5-metre draft keeps her versatile across New Zealand's coastal anchorages without compromising offshore capability.
Salthouse boats are known for their robust construction, thoughtful layouts and longevity — vessels that hold their value precisely because they were built right the first time. Currently lying in Wellington, she sits at the gateway to some of the South Pacific's most rewarding cruising grounds. With a price reduction already in place at NZD $275,000, the market has moved in the buyer's favour.
This is not a production-line boat — it's a hand-crafted New Zealand original from one of the country's most respected naval architects. Opportunities to acquire genuine Salthouse motor sailors at this price point are increasingly rare. Inspection will not disappoint.
