Carvel Teak hull 5” x 1” planks - built pre WW2
Western red cedar varnished cabin with black aluminium marine windows
Ford Albacore 1958 model, 6 litre diesel – 1600 hours run since rebuild in 1995.
Fuel consumption - 7.5 litres per hour at 8 knots
PRM hydraulic gearbox – rebuilt 2006
Original bronze fresh to salt heat exchanger for engine cooling
2x 450 litre fuel tanks will get you to Brisbane!
Sleeps 6 – 1 double + 4 single beds
Set up as a comfortable family boat with -
Roomy aft Saloon with Teak table that can be installed into upper deck also.
Hot & cold water – engine heat exchanger – 1 hr to heat to 70 deg C
200 litres of fresh water with room to double this + 100 l hot.
Solar panel – 34 watts
Electric anchor winch
Separate shower/wash & toilet (12V electric Head)
Eutectic fridge – 2 hour running to last 48 hrs at 35C ambient.
Stainless gas 4 burner + grill “flame failure” stove
Stereo Radio/CD Player
2-way radios, AM & VHF.