King Canute is an exceptionally well-presented 1986 Spacesailer 27 that has benefited from a comprehensive professional refit and continuous maintenance. Combining proven offshore capability with modern systems, a recent Volvo Penta diesel and an extensive sail wardrobe, she offers an outstanding opportunity to step aboard and start cruising or racing immediately.

Unlike many yachts of this age, King Canute has been actively sailed, professionally maintained and continually upgraded, eliminating the catch-up maintenance and refit work often associated with older boats. Reproducing this level of equipment, presentation and recent upgrades in another Spacesailer 27 would require a significant additional investment.

Powered by a Volvo Penta 18hp diesel with saildrive and feathering propeller fitted in 2019 (approximately 600 hours), she has been professionally serviced throughout her life. The standing rigging has been progressively replaced between 2020 and 2024, with new halyards fitted in 2026. Recent maintenance also includes antifoul, Propspeed, hull polish, winch servicing and engine servicing, while the yacht has been cared for by respected WA marine businesses including Perth Shipwrights, Bay Marine, Rigging WA and Clough Marine Electronics.

King Canute is equally at home cruising the coast or competing around the race course. She carries an ORCi Stability Index of 120.5, making her suitable for offshore racing, and comes complete with an extensive sail inventory including Triradial CDX, Carbon Liteskin and Dacron sails, along with multiple symmetric spinnakers to suit a wide range of conditions.

Electronics have been comprehensively upgraded with a B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter, Triton instruments, AIS, VHF radio, Simrad tiller pilot, Precision-9 compass and a fully integrated NMEA network with laptop connectivity for Expedition navigation software. Three AGM batteries, shore power, battery charger and professionally installed electrical systems complete a very capable onboard setup.

Accommodation is comfortable and practical, offering full 6ft headroom throughout, sleeping for up to six people, a separate toilet compartment with electric toilet, functional galley with sink, stove and large icebox, LED lighting throughout, Fusion stereo and a spacious saloon suitable for weekends away or extended cruising.

Highlights:

Comprehensive professional refit with documented maintenance history
Volvo Penta 18hp diesel with saildrive and feathering prop (2019)
Standing rigging replaced between 2020 and 2024, halyards new in 2026
Extensive Triradial CDX, Carbon Liteskin and Dacron sail wardrobe
B&G electronics package with AIS, VHF, tiller pilot and integrated NMEA network
Three AGM batteries, shore power and battery charger
ORCi Stability Index 120.5 – suitable for offshore racing
Australian Sailing Category 2 safety equipment
Full 6ft headroom with accommodation for six
Professionally maintained by leading WA marine specialists

King Canute presents in exceptional condition and is ready to cruise, race or head offshore with her next owners. A rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest and most comprehensively upgraded Spacesailer 27s available.

Inspection is welcomed for genuine buyers, with a comprehensive documented refit and maintenance history available.