Dibley Yacht Design

Dibley 46' Racing Cruising Yacht

The Dibley 46 combines the accommodation, structural strength and sea keeping ability of an offshore cruising yacht with the speed and handling of an ‘around-the-buoys’ racing machine.

The deck layout is neat and uncluttered enhancing the smooth purposeful lines and ensuring shorthanded sailing is easy and enjoyable.

Twin wheels ensure maximum visibility and comfort for the helmsman while the open transom provides excellent boarding access for fishing, swimming and the transfer of people and equipment.

With all water and fuel tanks situated around the centre of buoyancy, and bulky cruising equipment kept as low as possible, uncomfortable pitching in a seaway is minimised.

First yacht of this design, sailing on the water, was ‘Macs Out’, in Auckland, New Zealand. Now owned by veteran Sydney Hobart skipper, John Cameron, ‘Fincorp More Witchcraft’ races out of Sydney, Australia.

She has completed 3 Sydney-Hobart’s and has won various races including 1st in PHS in the 2004 Ingles Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race; and 3rd in PHS in the 2005 Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race.