1987/2016 – Modified 47’ John Hughes Bladerunner | Slime

Slime represents the pinnacle of sailing performance in a minimalist, comfortable sports catamaran capable of 20+ knots, delivering moments of pure exhilaration and joy with family and friends.

Truly a work of art, designed and built by one of New Zealand’s masters of naval construction, John Hughes, Slime is based on a modified Tennant Bladerunner design.

Though originally built in 1987, very little of the original boat remains, as she was completely rebuilt, re-engineered and relaunched by Hughes in 2016.

“Setting off on Slime is akin to accelerating down the runway in a big jet. You’re thrust back into your seating position, thrilled by the raw power… Slime is a custom design and build carbon rocket ship with Hughes’ legendary innovation and ingenuity on display everywhere you look.” (Boating NZ review 2021)

No expense has been spared on this vessel that would cost well over a million dollars to build today. With its exceptional construction combining carbon, fibreglass, and Kevlar, along with Dyneema shrouds, every detail of Slime has been meticulously crafted to save weight, add strength and offer an unparalleled sailing experience.

Its legendary speed and remarkable stability make it a must-have choice for thrillseekers. Thanks to its clever design, Slime can be easily sailed short-handed, or even solo, and managed by sailors of all levels, offering total freedom on the high seas.

Her retractable rudders and daggerboards mean you can literally step off the wide transom onto the beach, or sneak up into any shallow anchorage you choose, well beyond where most sailing boats can go.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to become the next owner of Slime, an investment in adventure and maritime excellence. Contact us now to arrange a visit and let yourself be captivated by this exceptional vessel that has too may features to list here.

Vessel Name - Slime

Make - John Hughes

Model - Bladerunner

Year - 2016

Length - 14.33m / 47ft

Beam - 8.20m / 26.89ft

Draft - 0.50m / 1.64ft

Air Height - 21.00m / 68.88ft

Displacement - 3,500 Kg

Fuel Capacity - 65 L - 1- 25 L + 2 - 20 L Possible to add more containers

Water Capacity - 360 L - 2 - 100 L + 2 - 80 L Possible to add more containers

Hull Material - Red Cedar, Kevlar, Carbon, Fibreglass

Deck Material - Foam, carbon

Keel Type - Daggerboard, carbon

Designer - John Hughes

Builder - John Hughes

HIN - AUABS058990Q24

Place of Registration - Queensland, Australia

Registration Number - BTN47Q

Registration Expiry - 27th June 2025

Number of Helms & Position - 2

Tax Status & Paid Where - Paid in Australia

Lying - Hope Island, Australia

Last Antifouling - October 2023, Jotun

General Notes - 1 Flexible tank is new 2023 starboard and 1 on portside can be changed, 1 new spare

Engines

Number of Engines - 1

Engine Make - Yamaha

Engine Model - T25 High thrust, extra-long shaft

Horsepower - 25 Hp

Engine Year/s - 2022

Engine Number - 6FMK X 1053985

Engine Hours -~ 100 Hrs

Last Service - October 2023

Fuel Consumption - 1 L for 2NM approximately

Fuel Type - Petrol

Maximum Speed - 8 Knots

Cruise Speed - 6.5 Knots

Propellers - Fixed

Drive Type - Outboard

Steering System - Rope

Notes - Possible to start manually

Accommodation

Cabins - 2

Double Berths - 2

Drop Down Saloon - Yes

Bathrooms

Showers - 1 Exterior

Heads - 1

Heads Type – 1 Jabsco manual

Notes - Interior shower is ready to connect and items bought pump, hose, shower & connectors

Galley

Galley Location - Down

Refrigeration - Waeco top load Starboard,

Stove - Dometic 3 gas burners

Sink - 1 Stainless steel

Gas Alarm - Yes

Electronics

Depth Sounder - B&G with speedometer

Autopilot - Raymarine EV-100, 2022

Wind Instruments - B&G / 2016

Chartplotter - 2 B&G Zeus 3, 12", 2024

AIS Auto ID System - Simrad RS40-Bm, 2022

GPS - 2 B&G Zeus 3 12", 2024

VHF - Simrad RS40-B, 2022

Notes - All electrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024

Batteries

Battery House - 1 Vicitron 12v 330 Ah 2022

Battery Engine - 1 Vicitron 12v 330 Ah 2022

Battery Charger - Multiplus 1500 charger / converter 2022

Notes - All eletrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024

Electrical Equipment

Generator - 2024

Genset Hours - 1 Hr

Solar Panels - 2 Solbian 125w

Alternator - Outboard alternator

Shore Power - 220v

Notes - All electrical cables, marine and NMEA are new 2024

Sail Inventory

Mast Material - Aluminium

Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel

Standing Rig Age - 2016

Age of Sails - 2024 Main sail, 2016 Jib and Code 0 and Gennaker

Main Sails - 63m2 Carbon Membrane Technora 2024, C-Tech Carbon Battens, old sail still ok needs reparation but possible to have it for spare

Headsails - 32m2 Carbon Membrane Technora 2016, C-Tech carbon battens

Screecher / Gennaker - Gennaker and Code 0

Bowsprit - Carbon

Furlers - Selden

Winches - 8 Andersen manual, maintenance kit end of 2023

Notes - Many spares

Safety Equipment

Bilge Manual - 2

Bilge Electric - 1 Installation is required

Life Raft - Hero 4 pax, new 2024

EPIRB - Ocean Signal, RescueME

Flares - 9

Fire Protection - 2 Extinguishers on deck & 2 interior

Ground Tackle

Anchor - Aluminium Excel n°4, less than 10 Kg, new arm 2024

Chain / Rope - 8mm Chain 20m, 40m rope all new 2024

Spare Anchor - Yes

Chain / Rope - Approximately 10m

Windlass - Lone Star Marine, GX2 - HD 2024 1000w, new 2024

Deck Gear & Accessories

Tender - Southern Pacific 2.40m / 7.87ft

Tender Outboard - Temo electric new 2023

Deck Shower - Yes

Bimini - Yes

BBQ - Burner removable outside

Mooring Lines / fenders - Mooring Lines new 2024, 4 Hauraki inflatable fender with cover 2022

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.