The Discovery 55 stands as one of Britain's most respected bluewater cruising yachts, built to a standard that serious offshore sailors demand. This 2008 example — now price reduced to NZD $430,000 — sits at 16.76 metres on the waterline with a generous 4.77m beam, delivering the kind of interior volume and stability that makes extended passagemaking genuinely comfortable rather than merely survivable. Three well-appointed cabins make her ideal for couples sailing with guests or a small crew, while the deep 2.23m draft tells you exactly what this yacht was built for — holding course in open water, not pottering around a marina.
Discovery Yachts built their reputation on hulls that go to sea and come back safely, with structural integrity and finish quality that outlast lesser production boats by decades. Currently berthed at Marsden Cove, one of Northland's premier marinas, she's positioned perfectly for cruising the Bay of Islands or pointing north toward the Pacific. At this price point, the Discovery 55 represents exceptional value in the premium bluewater market — a yacht that punches well above her asking price in build quality, offshore capability and sheer sailing pleasure.
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