1987 Lotus 9.5

This is a beautifully presented Lotus 9.5 — one of Alan Wright’s most respected and enduring cruising designs, and for good reason. Strong, balanced, and wonderfully forgiving, the Lotus 9.5 has long been the go-to choice for sailors who value safety, capability, and honest performance over hype. Decimal Point stands as a standout example of why.

She has clearly been loved, maintained, and upgraded by owners who cared, not cut corners. Step aboard and you’re immediately struck by how right everything feels — dry, solid, practical, and ready to sail. This is not a project. This is a boat you can provision today and cruise tomorrow.

Under power, her 18hp Volvo diesel with saildrive and folding Kiwi prop pushes her along effortlessly at around 6 knots, quiet and economical. The engine has been well looked after, with raw-water flushing after every use — the kind of detail that tells you exactly how this boat has been treated.

Electrically, she’s been thoughtfully modernised with a new switchboard (2023), LED lighting throughout, solar charging, and new start and house batteries (2022) — giving you confidence and independence at anchor or underway.

The cockpit is everything a family cruiser should be: spacious, safe, and efficient. All winches were recently serviced (2025), sail handling is simple and stress-free with a fully battened main and lazy jacks, furling headsail, and all lines led back to the cockpit — perfect for short-handed sailing.

Below deck, Decimal Point punches well above her weight. The interior is warm, practical, and surprisingly spacious, with excellent storage throughout. Accommodation is generous for her size, offering:

· A double V-berth forward

· A convertible double in the saloon

· A single saloon berth

· A large port quarter berth

Whether you’re planning relaxed weekends away, family cruising, or longer coastal adventures, this is a layout that works.

Decimal Point will impress.
More importantly, she will last.

Quality Lotus 9.5s in this condition do not sit on the market. Boats like this are increasingly hard to find — well-sorted, honestly presented, and ready to go.

If you’ve been waiting for the right Lotus 9.5, this is your moment.

📞 Contact Ashleigh Macdonald now to arrange a viewing — because hesitation is how great boats end up in someone else’s berth. Phone: 0273263486 Email: ashleigh@parkermarinegroup.co.nz