Living the Polynesian Dream Package
2 seafront island plots, 33ft yacht & complete off-grid setup
for only $39,630USD
Reduced Pricing - Please Inquire for Info!
Off-grid, self-sustainable living on the island of Hunga is the dream come true
for those who seek solace on deserted sandy beaches, a deeply sheltered mooring
set amid the glittering lagoon, a swim with the gentle Humpback whales and their newborn calves
as they pass close to shore or exploring the many caves and history-laden shipwrecks
within the coral islands atolls. The dense “bush” or jungle forests boast an array of fresh fruit trees
and fragrant blossoms, and the warm salty waters provide a haven for over 100 different types
of tropical fish, giant clams, marlin, manta rays, sea turtles and spinner dolphins.
Two waterfront plots of land on Hunga Island:
lot 44 (900sq m) & plot 45 (758 sq m / 8,159 sq feet) of home building area with 750 more sq meters (8,072 sq feet) of water frontage safely situated above the inter-island sea below, all with stunning views of the Vava’u Island Group. 99yr lease with H.H. Lord Fulivai - with 98 years remaining.
Vava’u is Tonga’s northern-most island group consisting of 61 different islands crested by coral atolls and waters of crystal-clear visibility for up to 30 meters
Antares - the 1964 33' Pearson Vanguard
(specsheet can be found here: http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1112 )
The Vanguard was designed at the beginning of the mass-produced fiberglass boat age. Boats of this period were designed as if they were going to be built of wood but were built of fiberglass instead. Since no one had a clear idea of the strength of fiberglass, the designers and builders stuck as close to wood scantlings as feasible. This resulted in a thick hull, known dimensions for a desired boat length, and a conservative approach to the entire project. This vessel is well known for her high level safety, durability and steady sailing. Worthy of mention, the owners have 2 mooring spaces for their boats in the lagoon near the wharf of Vava’u-Hunga.
The Antares was also recently “imported” to Tonga, meaning the yacht does not have to leave the country every 11 months, i.e. she has permanent residence status! This leaves successful viability to rent her out on platforms such as www.airbnb.com as a bed&breakfast or for a venture in chartering/day sails.
Vital statistics
Builder: Pearson Yachts
Dates: Between 1963 and 1967 About 400 boats were built.
Prices: They range from a low of $8,000 to over $30,000 for a fully upgraded boat.
LOA: 32 feet 6 inches
LWL: 22 feet 4 inches
Beam: 9 feet 3 inches
Draft: 4 feet 6 inches
Sail area: 470 square feet with a 100 percent foretriangle
Displacement: 10,300 pounds when new
Displacement-to-length ratio: 413
Sail area-to-displacement ratio: 15.8
Ballast-to-displacement ratio: 0.41
Capsize screening value: 1.7 ( below 2.0 is recommended for offshore sailing)
The extras: 3 mainsails, 3 foresails, 1 spinnaker, 250W inverter, electric Honda generator, snorkeling gear, XL hammock, 5-6 adult life jackets, 2 young child life jackets, electric winch system for the main anchor, additional anchor plus a lot of chain and ropes, a lot of fuel tanks, many unused spare parts and tools, VHF, depth sounder, wood-bottomed rubber dinghy plus 2 pairs of oars, 15hp Yamaha Outboard, Tonga import certification, plates, cups, cutlery, pots & saucepans, built-in single gas cooker plus 2 additional filled small gas tanks, 4 cotton pillows, 2 goose feather pillows, 1 silk fibre filled (summer tog) silk duvet, 1 set of bamboo bedding, and even more gear!
Interesting fact: the protected waters of Hunga Lagoon have been known to sailors for centuries
as the safest harbor in the South Pacific. The year-round summery climate and steady trade winds are ideal
for snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking or sailing.
The Terra & Complete Off-Grid Setup:
Plot 44 is exceptional in size & landscape due to the furrow that runs through the property and a small, mature fruit plantation consisting of pineapples, papayas, lychee & moringa olifera trees. The foundation and beginning walls for earthbag guest home Panta Rei (ancient Greek for “everything flows”) and the camp setup are also on plot 44. The trench on Plot 44 allows for easier access to build stairs into the coral rock directly down to the ocean, where the owners received planning permission to build a floating dock in order to access the property from the ocean. Another unique feature of this setup is the adjoining plot 45, providing greater possibilities with substantiallly more space and freedom to build.
The added bonus in this unique package deal is the ability to step right into living the dream without the arduous and costly ordeal of shipping goods from overseas and paying high tariffs to Customs officials.
● Earthbag house details & inventory: 1m foundation dug for 8 x 3.5m guest home and 15+ layers of tempered bricks and barbed wire already laid - 400+ bags, spool of barbed wire, 100m chicken coop wire, 5 sheets of 10ft tin roofing, guttering system (3m downpipe, rain head, stop end, 2x3m guttering) 10x40kg Portland cement, galv roofing nails, 20m mosquito net fibre;
● Off-Grid total energy setup: 7 Solar panel charge controllers, one 2000W inverter, 4 200W solar panels, 1 280W flexible solar panel, four gel batteries 12 volts x 90 amp each. (insulated and sealed individually.) Wiring cables, modified extension cables for universal multi-plug use in home, 20m water mains tubing, 20x1.5m PVC piping;
● Camp setup: 2x6 person (2 room) tents, 1 2 person tent, 2 water collection systems (1 7x4m tarp & 1 6x4m tarp, food grade 200L barrel) single gas cooker, large Gas tank from Homegas Ltd, 3 plastic chairs, double foam mattress & single foam mattress;
● An array of tools: sledge hammer, 1 hand axe & 1 large axe, large tool box with screw drivers, wrench, hammers etc; several sizes of Canadian hand saws, iron spade, shovel, several pairs of gloves, 8 machetes of various sizes;
● And many extras such as: Gazebo frame with canvas, water pipes and connections, saucepans, cups, cutlery, kitchen utensils, waterproof sheets/tarpaulin, screws, drill bits. Bearings and shaft. Belt pulley, 12 volt. Led lights in two pack, Wiring cable connector blocks and more!
Explanation of Land Lease Conditions: Tonga has land laws not unlike most of the Island countries in the South Pacific. The basics of the land laws can be summed up into one sentence. You cannot own land, you can only lease land. The consciousness of leasing land is much like leasing a car, but you have 99-years with land. Foreign investors in Tonga are welcomed and encouraged to lease land. One can achieve basically the same rights of ownership in a lease as one might ever wish for in any land purchase, and with some advantages.
You can buy and sell, swap, construct at your pleasure and grow about anything that is legal upon your leased land. The only real issue is one has to renew their lease every 99-years. We don’t get to do that even once in our normal lifetime, but given the land lease is transferable and inheritable, your heirs may have that option.
