2012 Gunboat 60
2012 Gunboat 60 60' 18.29M
Newport, United States
MOONWAVE is the first of Nigel Iren's Gunboat series which were built at what is now the HH Catamarans factory between 2012 - 2018 and arguably the most special, with her unique electric propulsion system and her operator-friendly setup for relaxed world cruising.
Flag of Registry: Virgin Islands, British
- MOONWAVE
- Power
- Used
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: GB6003
FEATURES:
- Full rig-down inspection June 2025
- Battery & power pack components replaced in stages 2019-2024
- Solar panels replaced in 2024
- Sails replaced between 2022-2023
- Standing rigging updated 2023-2024
- Notable Upgrades:
- Tender:
- Toys:
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# Highlights at a Glance
- Model: Gunboat GB60
- Performance: best-in-class
- Refit: millions in upgrades
- Layout: operator-friendly for world cruising
- Systems: Torqeedo Deep Blue electric propulsion
- Ownership: one owner, two captains
- Location: Newport, RI
Broker’s Note
MOONWAVE represents a unique opportunity to own the first of the new generation Gunboat GB60, designed by the renowned Nigel Irens. With only one owner and two captains over 13 years, this vessel has been meticulously maintained and upgraded, featuring a state-of-the-art Torqeedo Deep Blue electric propulsion system. The impressive solar array provides exceptional autonomy, allowing for extended periods without docking. Notably, MOONWAVE is equipped with a vertical dagger board, enhancing performance and maneuverability. This catamaran is competitively priced and easy to view in Newport, RI. Don't miss the chance to experience the quality and performance of this exceptional yacht. Contact the listing broker for further details or to arrange a showing.
Description
The renowned British multihull designer Nigel Irens was tapped to draw the third generation of the Gunboat series which were built at what is now the HH Catamarans factory between 2012 - 2018. Plenty has been said and written about the best-in-class performance, quality, durability, and aesthetics of the Gunboats and if you’re reading this you most likely are already familiar… so I’ll spare you the marketing fluff and focus on MOONWAVE specifically. MOONWAVE is the first of this new generation and arguably the most special, with her unique electric propulsion system (*note, not hybrid) and her operator-friendly setup for relaxed world cruising.
Despite being the first GB60, MOONWAVE has only had one owner and only two captains in her 13 years on the water. She has benefited from millions of dollars’ worth of upgrades and refits throughout those years including three different power packs - she’s now on her third and by far the most refined iteration, the increasingly popular (with superyachts) Torqeedo Deep Blue system which powers the engines and nearly every system on the boat. Her enormous solar array coupled with this advanced power pack and management system allows for incredible autonomy; the boat once spent 116 days straight without tying to a dock (passage days + anchor days). Beyond the modern power pack MOONWAVE also benefits from the nearly-compulsory vertical dagger board upgrade which proved to be a far superior setup vs the standard swinging centerboard that came from the factory. (MOONWAVE’s draft with board up is 3.9’, with board down is 11.5’)
Other notable, pricey, and recent upgrades and updates are listed herein. MOONWAVE is immaculately maintained, competitively priced, and easy to see in the water in Newport, RI. Please reach out to the listing broker for more details, questions, or to set up a showing.
VIYB Ltd is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wellington Yacht Partners. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: GB6003
LOA: 60 (18.29 Meters)
Type: Used
Year: 2012
Beam: 28
Draft Max: 11
Cabins: 1
Heads: 4
Fuel Type:
Hull Material: Carbon Fiber
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance:
Fuel Tank: 192 Gallons (899.98 Liters)
Fresh Water: 139 Gallons (1560.01 Liters)
Holding Tank: Gallons (254.99 Liters)
Dry Weight:
Builder: Gunboat
Queen Berths:
King Berths:
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Torqeedo
- Engine Model: DB25SD
- Engine Year: 2012
- Engine Type: Electric
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- Engine Quantity: 2
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- Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): 192
- Water Tank Capacity (Gallons): 139
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- Power (HP): 0.00
- Power (kW): 0.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Torqeedo
- Engine Model: DB25SD
- Engine Year: 2012
- Engine Type: Electric
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- Engine Quantity: 1
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- Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): 192
- Water Tank Capacity (Gallons): 139
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- Power (HP): 0.00
- Power (kW): 0.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Lombardi
- Generator KW: 0.00
- Generator Hours: 337
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 07/29/2025
Full Details
RECENT / NOTABLE UPGRADES AND UPDATES
- Standing rigging updated 2023-2024
- Full rig-down inspection June 2025
- Battery & power pack components replaced in stages 2019-2024
- Lorima carbon fiber Park Avenue boom new 2018
- Mast & boom repainted in 2022
- Running rigging regularly replaced as needed (much of it < 2yrs old)
- Solar panels replaced in 2024
- Daggerboards new in 2018
- Lorima carbon rudders new 2018
- Sails replaced between 2022-2023
- Longeron repainted in 2022
- Hull repainted with Alexseal Dolphin Blue in 2018
- Trampoline replace 12/2023
- Steering redesign and refit in 2017
- Titanium rudder bearings new in 2019
- Titanium saildrives new in 2019
- Navigation instruments upgraded between 2018-2023
- Dinghy tubes replaced in 2022
- Dinghy outboard replaced in 2021
- Hydraulics upgraded in 2019
- New watermaker in 2018
EQUIPMENT LIST
MECHANICAL
- Generator *2024: Lombardini LDW1404m/Torqeedo 20 kW variable speed DC; 337hrs (8/25)
- Engines: (2) Torqeedo DB 25SD w/ Titanium sail drives made by OMS
DECK HARDWARE
- Anchor and Tackle
- Lewmar v5 24v
- Rockna 150 lb anchor
- 250 feet of 3/8 G4 SS chain
WINCHES
- 2x Harken 80 3-speed S/T radial AL
RIGGING & SAILS
- EC6 Standing rigging (carbon)
- New sails (Main, J1, small A2, big A2 - 2021/2022) (Solent - 2023)
B&G H5000 Performance Package
- (2) B&G Glass Helm displays showing radar, charts, and sailing info
- B&G dual autopilots
ELECTRICAL
- 32 custom Solbian panels 3500 watts *2024
- 30x Genasun GVB-8 Boost reprogrammed to charge until 29.05V *2024)
- Torqeedo Deep Blue power pack
- BMW i3 400v 40.9kWh main battery
- Torqeedo Power 24V bank ; 422.4Ah 10.9kWh
- 15kW inverter (2024)
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Moonwave offers four guest cabins + a crew cabin.
- In the starboard hull there is a guest cabin aft with its own private (detached) head amidships. The owner’s suite is forward, with a spacious ensuite head and shower.
- In the port hull there are aft and midships guest cabins with a shared head in between. The crew cabin is found forward of the guest cabins and has its own head.
- There are cavernous storage lockers in both bows accessible from the interior.
GALLEY
- Miele electric oven
- Bosch 5-burner induction stove
- Quooker pro3 and cube
- (4) Vitrifrigo DW180 fridge
- Vitrofrigo DW180 freezer
INSTRUMENTS
- (2) Zeus3S GH MFD 16
- (2) Nemesis 9 inch
- Garmin Zeus 9 inch slaved to Torqeedo
- (4) Garmin GNX120 cockpit displays
- (2) Diverse yachts hybrid load cell amplifier
- V100 AIS/VHF
- NRS-2 VHF DSC-AIS AUDIO
- HALO radar
- ORCA core 2.0
- Sentinal marine monitoring
- SEA.AI
- (2) B&G zeus 3s mfd PILOT control
- Precision 9 compass
- ZG100 Compass/gps
- YellowBrick Tracker
- Peplink cell + wifi antenna mobility 42g
- Peplink MAX BR1 PRO
- Starlink flat high performance
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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