The 1995 Pelin Crusader represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned, New Zealand-built cruising yacht with genuine offshore capability. At 13.48 metres on the waterline with a 4.19-metre beam and a manageable 1-metre draft, this monohull strikes the ideal balance between interior volume and seakeeping performance — perfectly suited to the Marlborough Sounds, Cook Strait passages, and beyond. Built by Pelin, a respected New Zealand production builder known for robust, practical construction, the Crusader was designed with serious cruisers in mind.
The two-cabin layout offers comfortable long-term liveaboard potential, making her equally at home as a weekend escape or a full-time passage maker. Her relatively shallow draft opens up anchorages that deeper-keeled yachts simply cannot access — a significant advantage in New Zealand's cruising grounds. Now offered at a reduced asking price of NZD $259,000 and currently located in the picturesque port of Picton, this vessel is well-positioned for immediate use across some of New Zealand's most spectacular sailing waters.
Whether you're planning a South Pacific circuit or simply seeking a capable, well-built cruiser with Kiwi DNA, the Pelin Crusader deserves serious consideration. Inspect by appointment.
