Ron Given Given 1500 Modified 48 version
Superb example of naval architect Ron Given design philosophy, light, strong and performance cruising style of boat, built to cross oceans quickly and safely.
Has 9 Pacific voyages completed from NZ, last 3 were in 2023,2025 & 2026.
Well proven passagemaker and comfortable cruising platform once you arrive in Paradise.
Continuely updated 1 owner vessel in ocean ready condition.
Go to www. Changesoflatitude. Com for more information.
Has 9 Pacific voyages completed from NZ, last 3 were in 2023,2025 & 2026.
Well proven passagemaker and comfortable cruising platform once you arrive in Paradise.
Continuely updated 1 owner vessel in ocean ready condition.
Go to www. Changesoflatitude. Com for more information.
Region
North Island
Location
Thames Waikato, North Island
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2001
Hull
Composite Western Red Cedar Core with Triaxial / Epoxy laminate both sides
HIN
NZL7700
Rego
NZ780
Rego Expiry
16/01/2028
Designer
Ron Given
Builder
Carter & Smith
Length
50' 2" - 15.30m
Beam
7.4 meter
Draft
1 meter / 1.8 meter
Displacement
8500kg lightship
Keel / Ballast
Kauri beaching keel to protect hulls
Deck Material
Composite of Duracore fibreglass to upper structure, Ply / foam / Ply bridgedeck and foredecks etc
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3JH2-TE
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
47
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
3000 stb
2nd Engine Hrs
400 hrs port approx since full rebuild in 2025,3000 hrs since new approx
Fuel Consumption
3.8 ltr / hr cruising per engine
Max Speed
10.5
Cruise Speed
9.5
Drive Type
Inboard Sail Drive
Thrusters
Nil
Genset
Nil
Fuel
420 ltr
Water
800 ltr in 4 tanks
Accommodation
Sleeps 7 to 9
Cabins
2 double cabins, master with walk thru wardrobe, 1 guest double cabin and 3 single cabins.
Berths
7
Galley
Galley down in port hull, good ocean going functionality
Refrigeration
130 ltr Isotherm with ice box
Freezer
3 cubic foot freezer with BD50 compressor
Stove
2 burner with oven & grill
Water Maker
Ocean Flo 70 litre / hour (2025)
Hotwater System
Isotherm 40 litre engine / 230 volt
Shower
1 internal shower and 1 external at swimming platform
Toilet
2 toilets, 1 electric, 1 manual
Entertainment
Bluetooth receiver stereo, indoor / outdoor speakers, 32 inch LED Smart TV all 2026
Air Conditioning
Nil
Dinghy
Seafarer 3.5 RIB 2018 (Nov)
Outboard
Honda BF20 2018 (Nov)
Covers
Front & side clears, other covers for shade
Ground Tackle
Excel 6 Alloy, 100 meters Italian Chain (new in 2026), Maxwell 2200 winch
Safety Gear
All to NZ Cat 1 specs, very complete safety package.
Bilge Pumps
4 electric, 3 manual
Life Raft
2019 build, 6 person Zenhua liferaft valid packed and certified April 2026 until 2029
Epirb
406 GPS type
Life Jackets
10
Flares
NZ Cat 1 spec
Fire Protection
5 extinguishers, 2 types
Electrics
4 x 100 amp Lithium cells, external BMS, 1140 watts solar, Victron controller x 3, bluetooth meter, wind generator
Balmar Alternators x 2 at 100 amp derated to 80 amp for longevity, Balmar flat pulley system, Balmar 618 external regulators & Duo charge controllers and center fielder for dual system.
Trace 2000 watt Inverter
BEP switchboards
230 volt shorepower and lead.
Balmar Alternators x 2 at 100 amp derated to 80 amp for longevity, Balmar flat pulley system, Balmar 618 external regulators & Duo charge controllers and center fielder for dual system.
Trace 2000 watt Inverter
BEP switchboards
230 volt shorepower and lead.
Electronics
2 x raymarine Axiom 9 MFD displays, 24 mile Quantum Radar, Wind speed, Depth, Raymarine 6002 Autopilot, 4 x I 70 instruments all 2023.
NEMA 2000 backbone, Raymarine N2K backbone with ITC-5 transducer hub
Shakespeare VHF
Iridium Go with marine aerial
Starlink Mini
NEMA 2000 backbone, Raymarine N2K backbone with ITC-5 transducer hub
Shakespeare VHF
Iridium Go with marine aerial
Starlink Mini
Sail Inventory
Semi square top Main laminate sail (2019)
Self Tacking Jib (2014)
Code Zero
Gennaker
Storm Jib
Storm Trysail
Self Tacking Jib (2014)
Code Zero
Gennaker
Storm Jib
Storm Trysail
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium Mast,
Leisurefurl Boom
SS Rigging (2019)
New Dyneema Main halyard
Leisurefurl Boom
SS Rigging (2019)
New Dyneema Main halyard
Deck Gear
6 Harken Winches ( 1 electric)
All Harken big boat deck gear
Self Tacking Jib
Dyneema & Spectra Halyards
All Harken big boat deck gear
Self Tacking Jib
Dyneema & Spectra Halyards
Presentation
ABOUT THE SELLER
Owen Smith
Thames
waikato 3575 New Zealand
waikato 3575 New Zealand