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Fiction, KA 2153
Last update: 2025
1976 Plan Peterson, built in NZ by Cavalier Yachts imported to KA (Half Measure sister ship)

1978 October-November "Offshore",
 

1979 Bought by Gregory Blaxell, Sailed offshore and inshore out of CYCA, Sydney Harbour, in 1980s and early 1990s by Blaxell family,

1988 August "Offshore",

6 August, Sydney Gold Coast Race: ?e/??, G. BLAXELL

2015 New owned Michael Blaxell (son of Greg) and Carolyn Penford, and is currently moored in Double Bay, Sydney Harbour.
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2016 CYCA Winter Series Div G:  2nd/??

2017 CYCA Winter Series Div G:  1st/??
27 June, Picture from Sailing Anarchy Forum, "3rd generation on board last Sunday",

2018 CYCA Winter Series Div G: 3rd/6

2021 Newowner, Laurence Blaxell, the boat is mored in Woodford Bay, in Sydney Harbour.

2025 January, 1976 Cavalier Peterson 30 for sale, one of two identical built. Mast-head sloop, comes with: -2x symmetrical spinnakers -main sail (one reef) -Genoa -No 3 headsail (good condition) -No 4 jibs x2 -Storm headsail -Fenders, running lines -Standing rigging two years old with certificates -Running rigging all still functional but may need some fittings or lines replaced in the next year or two -Working Yanmar 2 cylinder diesel 2GM20F engine -Recently slipped/hull resealed and antifouled, hull surveyed, and registration renewed (launched 6 December 2024). The hull is solid. Reports available on request. -Through hull fittings recently checked while boat on hard-stand. Propellor seal replaced/is new, raw-water inlet valve for engine also replaced and new. -Can also sell the mooring licence to buyer if needed (vessel moored in Woodford Bay, Sydney) -Rego expires 30 November 2025. Work that needs doing: -Water tank and sink do not work (that was my next project but is proving impossible from long distance) -Lights mostly working. Plan was to re wire them all. They'll need to be checked and connected if needed (external mostly working, internal need connecting). -Internal sanding and painting/finishing of the cabin fitout work. I don't want to part with this boat, but due to moving interstate have no choice: am finding it difficult to keep up the maintenance from Western Australia (and to continue her restoration/improvements), and the cost of transporting her is far higher than the value of the boat. I do not want to see all the work I did to restore her be undone, so the time to sell is now. She is a great boat for an owner that is present and will enjoy her. She points higher into the breeze for less leeway than anything in her class, and is a good solid boat in rough weather.