Meridian 9.5 motorsailer ketch – long keel, BMC diesel, spacious cruiser

Meridian 9.5 motorsailer, built 1978, ketch rig with full/long keel. A solid, spacious motorsailer currently ashore at Erith Yacht Club and available for inspection. Recently purchased, but due to a change of plans she is now back on the market. She is being sold as bought, with the previous owner’s personal items removed only. No refit or rectification work has been undertaken by the current owner. An insurance dry survey was completed in September 2025. The hull was reported structurally sound, with normal moisture readings and no osmosis found. She has an encapsulated lead keel. The survey is available to serious buyers. The survey did identify safety and maintenance items typical for a vessel of this age, and these are reflected in the asking price. ### Engine and steering * BMC 1800 diesel engine, 33hp * Engine located under cockpit sole * Hydraulic wheel steering * Emergency tiller ### Rig, sails and deck gear * Ketch rig with main and mizzen * 2 Genoas * Storm jib * Main and mizzen sails * Mizzen staysail * Cruising chute in sock * Large ghoster in sock * Sheet and halyard winches on both masts * Electric anchor windlass with capstan * 35lb CQR anchor with approx. 60m chain * Danforth and Fisherman anchors with chain * Telescopic beaching legs ### Accommodation Three separate cabin areas: * Forward cabin with V-berth and storage * Aft cabin with two single berths * Saloon dinette converts to a double berth * Galley with stainless sink * Gimballed 2-burner gas cooker with grill and oven * Heads compartment with Baby Blake marine toilet and shower * Hot and cold water via engine calorifier and shore power immersion ### Systems and equipment * Diesel heating * Wind generator mounted on mizzen mast * Batteries replaced April 2024: 1 engine battery and 2 domestic batteries * NASA battery monitor * AIS Class B * Radar scanner fitted, display currently not installed — see survey * VHF * Compass * Log and sounder transducers fitted * 2 manual bilge pumps * 2 electric bilge pumps * 4-man liferaft, requires service * Honda 2-stroke generator * Fenders, mooring lines and various spares included She has mainly been cruised around the Thames Estuary and East Coast. This is a capable, characterful motorsailer with a strong inventory and a recent dry survey. She will suit a buyer looking for an honest, affordable cruising project rather than a turn-key boat. Viewings welcome by arrangement. Sensible offers considered.