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  • 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch
1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch
26,332 £
Tahuata, French Polynesia
A 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sails on turquoise waters under a cloudy sky.
Sailboat "Hubecky 45 Ketch" from 1984 anchored in tropical waters with clear blue sky.
Sailing yacht "Hubecky 45 Ketch" on clear blue waters under a partly cloudy sky.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch anchored in tropical waters with palm-lined shore.
Sailing yacht "Hubecky 45 Ketch" from 1984 anchored in tropical blue waters.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in turquoise waters under a clear blue sky.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch docked at a marina, reflecting on calm water.
Aerial view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on clear blue water.
Bow view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in clear blue waters.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Anchor windlass on 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat deck, with chain and rope.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on clear blue waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat with wooden wheel and ocean backdrop.
1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat deck with turquoise ocean backdrop.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on blue waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on blue waters.
Cockpit view from 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing near tropical island.
Deck of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with lifeboat and solar panel in view.
Cockpit of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat with ocean view.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in turquoise waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in clear blue waters.
Interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden cabinetry and cushioned seating.
Cozy cabin interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden furnishings and porthole windows.
Wooden dish rack and stove in 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch kitchen.
Galley kitchen in 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with stove, sink, and wooden cabinetry.
Interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden desk and marine equipment.
Vintage 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch kitchen with wooden cabinetry and nautical decor.
Inflatable boat docked on calm blue water, near a Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch, 1984.
A 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sails on turquoise waters under a cloudy sky.
Sailboat "Hubecky 45 Ketch" from 1984 anchored in tropical waters with clear blue sky.
Sailing yacht "Hubecky 45 Ketch" on clear blue waters under a partly cloudy sky.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch anchored in tropical waters with palm-lined shore.
Sailing yacht "Hubecky 45 Ketch" from 1984 anchored in tropical blue waters.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in turquoise waters under a clear blue sky.
Custom 1984 Hubecky 45 Ketch docked at a marina, reflecting on calm water.
Aerial view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on clear blue water.
Bow view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in clear blue waters.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Anchor windlass on 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat deck, with chain and rope.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Sailing on a 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch in turquoise waters near a tropical island.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on clear blue waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat with wooden wheel and ocean backdrop.
1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat deck with turquoise ocean backdrop.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on blue waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing on blue waters.
Cockpit view from 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing near tropical island.
Deck of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with lifeboat and solar panel in view.
Cockpit of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailboat with ocean view.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in turquoise waters.
Cockpit view of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch sailing in clear blue waters.
Interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden cabinetry and cushioned seating.
Cozy cabin interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden furnishings and porthole windows.
Wooden dish rack and stove in 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch kitchen.
Galley kitchen in 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with stove, sink, and wooden cabinetry.
Interior of 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch with wooden desk and marine equipment.
Vintage 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch kitchen with wooden cabinetry and nautical decor.
Inflatable boat docked on calm blue water, near a Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch, 1984.
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1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch | 14m

Tahuata, French Polynesia

26,332 £ VAT incl.

1200 hours

engine

Engine

Ford Lehman D242

power

Total Power

85hp

engineHours

Engine Hours

1200

boatClass

Class

Ketch sailboats

length

Length

13.72m

year

Year

1984

boatModel

Model

Hubecky 45 Ketch

capacity

Capacity

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Gilles Haudrechy

+61 7 5452 5164
Mooloolaba, AU-QLD

The Yacht Sales Co.

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Boat Details

Description

Location - Marquesas, French Polynesia (Tahuata)

1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Centre Cockpit Ketch – Dr. John

Dr. John is a beautifully maintained 1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Centre Cockpit Ketch, purpose-built in San Diego as a true bluewater cruising yacht. Constructed using cold-moulded mahogany with fibreglass sheathing, she combines the warmth and beauty of traditional timber craftsmanship with the strength and durability of modern composite construction. Designed from the outset for serious offshore passagemaking, Dr. John has spent her life doing exactly what she was built to do—safely carrying her owners across oceans and through some of the world's most spectacular cruising destinations.

Purchased by her current owner directly from the original builder in 2002, Dr. John was selected specifically for her strength, reliability and offshore capability. She completed an unforgettable family voyage from San Francisco through Mexico, Central America and French Polynesia before returning via Hawaii, later spending almost two decades cruising the California coast before once again setting course for the South Pacific. Following a major refit completed in 2025, she successfully crossed the Pacific via the Galápagos and is now cruising French Polynesia.

The recent refit has transformed Dr. John into an exceptionally capable long-range cruiser. Major upgrades include a comprehensive overhaul of the reliable Ford Lehman diesel engine, new standing rigging, lithium battery bank, Victron inverter/charger, upgraded watermaker, modern Raymarine autopilot, radar, AIS transponder, VHF radio, electric windlass, new Manson M2 anchor, Takacat tender with 8hp outboard and numerous additional improvements that reflect decades of thoughtful ownership and self-sufficient cruising experience.

Below deck, the centre cockpit layout provides comfortable accommodation with three cabins, generous living spaces and practical systems designed for extended life aboard. Powered by renewable energy through twin 300W solar panels and supported by a 600Ah lithium battery bank, Dr. John offers the independence required for extended offshore adventures.

After more than twenty-five years of family ownership, Dr. John is offered for sale solely due to the owner's changing health circumstances. She represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely proven offshore cruiser with an exceptional ownership history, extensive recent upgrades and a successful Pacific cruising pedigree.

Contact The Yacht Sales Co. team for more information or to arrange a viewing.

Contact Information
Please contact Gilles Haudrechy at +61 (0) 7 545255164
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Inventory

Vessel Specifications

Vessel Name – Dr. John

Make – Custom Hubecky 45

Model – Ketch

Year – 1984

Length – 13.72m / 45.00ft

Beam – 3.75m / 12.30ft

Draft – 1.68m / 5.50ft

Air Height – 15.24m / 50.00ft

Displacement – 11,793 Kg / 26,000 lb

Fuel Capacity – 340 L / 90 gal

Water Capacity – ~379 L / 100 gal

Hull Material – Composite - Cold-Molded Mahogany

Deck Material – Fiberglass over marine plywood

Keel Type – Full keel

Designer – Richard Anderson Naval Architect

Builder – Hubecky Woodcraft

HIN – D110011H884

Place of Registration – Fairfax, California, USA

Registration Number – 675164

Registration Expiry – 31st July 2028

Number of Helms & Position – 1, Center Cockpit

Tax Status & Paid Where – US Registered / Tax Paid

Lying – Tahuata, Marquesas

Last Antifouling – May 2025

 

Engines

Number of Engines – 1

Engine Make – Ford Lehman

Engine Model – D242

Horsepower – 85 Hp

Engine Year/s – 1984

Engine Number – D4 242

Engine Hours – 1,200 Hrs since complete overhaul

Last Service – 10th May 2026

Fuel Consumption – 2.65 L / Hr

Fuel Type – Diesel

Maximum Speed – 7 Knots

Cruise Speed – 6 Knots

Propellers – 3 Blade fixed

Drive Type – Shaft drive

Steering System – Hydraulic

 

Accommodation

Cabins – 2

Single Berths – 1

Double Berths – 3

Drop Down Saloon – Yes

Head Height – 2.00m / 6.56ft

 

Bathrooms

Showers – 1

Heads – 1

Heads Type – Manual

Holding Tanks – 40 L / 10 gal

Hot Water Capacity – 23 L / 6 gal

 

Galley

Galley Location – Saloon

Refrigeration – Top-loading

Freezer – Top-loading

Stove – Force 10 2-burner

Oven – Force 10 2-burner

Sink – Stainless steel twin basin

Gas Alarm – Yes

Microwave – Yes

 

Electronics

Depth Sounder – Yes

Log – Yes, requires repair

Autopilot – Raymarine Evolution P70R

Radar – Furuno DRS4W

AIS Auto ID System – Em-Trak B923

GPS – Garmin GLO 2 / Quark WiFi via Standard Horizon VHF

VHF – Standard Horizon GX2410GPS with remote station

 

Batteries

Battery House – 600 Amp/Hr lithium, 2 x 205 Amp/Hr flooded

Battery Engine – 205 Amp/Hr flooded

Battery Charger – Victron MultiPlus II 120v

 

Electrical Equipment

Watermaker – US Watermaker with spare membrane

Generator – Honda EU2200i

Genset Hours – 15 Hrs

Solar Panels – 3 - 2 fixed 300w + portable 250w

Air Conditioning – Portable ducted

Inverter – Victron MultiPlus II

Alternator – Balmar 6 Series 100A

Shore Power – 110v

 

Sail Inventory

Standing Rig Material – Aluminium

Standing Rig Age – Renewed in 2025, 1 year old

Age of Sails – ~20 Years, restitched in 2025, proven on passage from Costa Rica - Marquesas

Screecher / Gennaker – Asymmetric with new sock collar, turtle bag

Bowsprit – Yes

Furlers – ProFurl

Winches – 7 - 3 cockpit, 3 mast, boom

 

Safety Equipment

Bilge Manual – 2

Bilge Electric – 3

Life Raft – Viking L006D00015AF1

Life Jackets – 6 inflatable

Life Ring – 1

EPIRB – 1

Flares – 6

Fire Extinguisher – 3

 

Ground Tackle

Anchor – Mantus M2 25 Kg

Chain / Rope – 300 ft of 3/8 in high-tensile chain

Spare Anchor – CQR 29.5 Kg

Chain / Rope – 100 ft of 3/8 in chain + 200 ft of rode

Windlass – Lofrans Tiger 12v

 

Deck Gear & Accessories

Tender – Takacat 300LX

Tender Outboard – Tohatsu 8 Hp 2-cylinder

Deck Wash – Cockpit

Deck Shower – Cockpit

Bimini – Dodger with detachable cockpit shade

Air Compressor - Hooka dive

Mooring Lines / fenders – 6 Fenders,10 mooring lines from 12 ft to 85 ft

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Propulsion

Engine Make:Ford Lehman

Engine Model:D242

Engine Year:1984

Total Power:85hp

Engine Hours:1200

Engine Type:Inboard

Drive Type:Direct Drive

Fuel Type:Diesel

Propeller Type:3 Blade

Measurements

Speed & Distance

Cruising Speed:6kn

Max Speed:7kn

Dimensions

Length Overall:13.72m

Min Draft:1.68m

Beam:3.75m

Cabin Headroom:2m

Miscellaneous

Windlass:Electric Windlass

Liferaft Capacity:1

Electrical Circuit:110V

Hull Material:Composite

Hull Shape:Monohull

Keel Type:Other

Tanks

Fresh Water Tank:379 l

Fuel Tank:340 l

Holding Tank:40 l

Accommodations

Cabins:2

Heads:1

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Gilles Haudrechy

+61 7 5452 5164
Suite 1, Mooloolaba, AU-QLD, 4557, Australia

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1984 Custom Hubecky 45 Ketch | 14m

Tahuata, French Polynesia

26,332 £ VAT incl.

1200 hours

Gilles Haudrechy

+61 7 5452 5164
Mooloolaba, AU-QLD

The Yacht Sales Co.

United Kingdom
The Yacht Sales Co.

The Yacht Sales Co.

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Trusted Partner | 5+ years
129
Active Listings
141
Sold Listings
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