Legend Boats 46 Twin Jet Cray & Passenger Vessel - In Survey
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Length
45' 11" - 14.00m
Vessel Location
Oceaneer Marine Brokers - New Zealand
Launch Year
2003
Hull Material
Aluminium
Built in Fremantle. Proven in New Zealand surf. Legend Boat Builders built Nor'Wester in 2003. She was purpose-built for a cray fisherman at Castlepoint, on NZ's Wairarapa coast. It's an exposed coast with no harbour. Boats run in through "The Gap". Then they come ashore onto a trailer on the beach.
She was built for exactly that.
Twin Scania diesels drive twin Hamilton Jet 322 units. She cruises at 20 knots. She tops out at 36. Her draft is just 0.7m. Shallow reef, white water and beach launches are what she's made for.
She's a slightly smaller sister to the Legend boat Legionaire, built for the same fishery. Both are known as very good sea boats.
The current owner has used her privately. Her February 2026 midterm survey found her in excellent condition inside and out, with no significant defects. Her survey was renewed in August 2026. It now runs to October 2028.
She's ready to fish. She's ready to charter. She's ready to work.
Key Features:
- 2003 Legend 46,14.0m LOA, 4.4m beam
- Marine-grade aluminium hull
- 0.7m draft
- 2 x Scania DI12 diesels, 484kW (625hp) each
- Port 6,600 hrs / Stbd 6,580 hrs (June 2026)
- 2 x Hamilton Jet HJ322, reconditioned Oct 2022, approx. 450 hrs since
- Jets serviced and front bearings checked Oct 2025
- 20 knot service speed @ 1,800rpm
- 36 knots max
- Approx. 120-150 L/hr @ 1,600rpm (16-18 knots)
- Fuel: approx. 2,500L in 2 tanks
- Water: approx. 250L
- Hydraulic pot hauler: starboard boom on roof davit, whizz wheel & capstan
- Fish room with 18 bins
- Live well
- Side screens to main deck
- Forward wheelhouse, seats 6
- 4 bunks forward + double in saloon
- Head with toilet, shower & basin
- Hot water from engines
- Pacific 4500 gas stove & oven
- Solar-connected fridge
- Raymarine plotter, Furuno radar, GPS & sounder
- 2 x VHF, Icom SSB
- 406MHz float-free EPIRB
- 6-person life raft
- Bosch 24V system with 200W solar
- GRP tender with Honda outboard
- Hull Nyalic coated 2025
- MNZ Certificate of Survey to 26/10/2028
- Fishing, Passenger, Non-Passenger & private use
- 10 passengers / 12 persons, NZ inshore limits
- Shipping to Australia available. Enquire for quotes
With her WA build, twin jets and beach-proven hull, Nor'Wester is a rare find. She suits cray, charter or private use. The paperwork is current. The surveyor's verdict was excellent.
Get in touch with the team for further details or to arrange an inspection!
Tom Lovelady:
Matt Lovelady:
Oceaneer Marine Office:
(Suit buyers of Legend, Westcoaster, Kevin Ellis, Austral, Precision, Steber, Naiad, HamiltonJet, jet boat, cray boat, rock lobster, pot/trap, commercial fishing, passenger charter, work boat, etc)
Price
AU $486,000 Plus GST if applicable
Boat Reference
2213
Launch Year
2003
Length
45' 11" - 14.00m
Beam
4.4 m
Draft
0.7 m
Vessel Location
Oceaneer Marine Brokers - New Zealand
Region
North Island
Use
Off-shore Fishing, Charter, Commercial
Builder
Legend Boat Builders, Fremantle WA
Hull Material
Aluminium
Decks Material
Aluminium treadplate
Engine
Twin Scania DI12 diesels, 625hp each, 2003. Twin Hamilton 322 waterjets, approx. 450 hours since reconditioning (Oct 2022), serviced and front bearings checked Oct 2025.
Engine Make
Scania
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
625 (each), 1,250 total
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
6,600 (Port, June 2026)
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
6,580 (Starboard, June 2026)
Fuel Consumption
120-150 L/hr at 1600 rpm (16-18 knots)
Max Speed
36 knots
Cruise Speed
20 knots @ 1800 rpm
Propulsion
Inboard Jet Drive : Twin Hamilton 322 waterjets
Fuel
2,500 L (2 tanks)
Water
250 L
Dinghy
GRP dinghy tender
Outboard
Honda outboard
Covers
Side screens for main deck area
Accommodation
Forward wheelhouse with seating for 6. Bunk room forward with 4 berths, plus a double in the saloon using the drop-down table. Mess table seats 4. Headroom 1.9m+.
Cabins
1
Berths
6 (4 bunks + double)
Shower
Yes, with hand basin
Toilet
Yes, with 50 L holding tank
Galley
Alley with bench, sink and cupboards. Mess table with seating for 4.
Refrigeration
Fridge, solar connected
Stove
Pacific 4500 gas stove, 2 burners + oven. Gas detector fitted.
Hot Water
Hot water cylinder heated from engine
Ground Tackle
Danforth anchor with chain and rope, spare plough anchor
Bilge Pumps
2 x Jabsco engine-driven pumps to bilge manifold, 2 x submersible pumps in engine room. Automatic op
Electrics
Bosch 24V system, 200W solar panels, 12V lighting
Electronics / Navigation
Navigation and communications include a Furuno radar, Furuno Navigator GP32 GPS, Raymarine plotter, Furuno FCV-1100L sounder, GME VHF radio and Icom IC-M710/RT SSB radio.
Deck Gear
Hydraulic pot hauler on a starboard boom and davit off the roof, with whizz wheel and capstan. 18-bin fish room. Live well. Large work deck with bulwarks.
Survey Details
MNZ Certificate of Survey valid to 26/10/2028, covering Fishing, Passenger and Non-Passenger use. Activities include cray potting, passenger charters, recreational fishing and private use, with up to 12 persons under NZ inshore limits. At her February 2026 midterm survey, she was found to be in "excellent condition internally and externally". Australian buyers intending to operate commercially will need to arrange AMSA domestic commercial vessel certification.
Remarks
LEGEND 46 TWIN JET CRAY & PASSENGER VESSEL - WA BUILT, READY TO COME HOME
Built by Legend Boat Builders in Fremantle in 2003, Nor'Wester is a purpose-built 14m twin-jet cray and passenger boat. She was built to New Zealand survey for cray fishermen at Castle Point, a rugged east-coast spot known for its hard conditions. She has proven herself a very capable sea boat.
Her current owner has used her privately and kept her immaculately maintained. At her February 2026 midterm survey, the surveyor found her in "excellent condition internally and externally", noting that the maintenance system "appears to be very well executed". She also completed a sea trial, where she "performed as expected".
Twin Scania DI12s and Hamilton 322 jets give her a 36 knot top speed and a 20 knot cruise. With just 0.7m draft, she's ideal for shallow reefs, lagoons and beach work. She has a hydraulic pot hauler, an 18-bin fish room and a large work deck, with comfortable accommodation for longer days on the water.
Ideal for Abrolhos and WA cray operators, charter and dive operators, or anyone wanting a fast, shallow-draft, go-anywhere workboat.
The vessel is located in New Zealand. Buyers intending to operate commercially in Australia will need to arrange AMSA domestic commercial vessel certification. Oceaneer Marine Brokers can assist with inspection, transport and survey enquiries.
For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Matt Lovelady on .
All information is provided in good faith. Buyers should verify all details by inspection prior to purchase.
Built by Legend Boat Builders in Fremantle in 2003, Nor'Wester is a purpose-built 14m twin-jet cray and passenger boat. She was built to New Zealand survey for cray fishermen at Castle Point, a rugged east-coast spot known for its hard conditions. She has proven herself a very capable sea boat.
Her current owner has used her privately and kept her immaculately maintained. At her February 2026 midterm survey, the surveyor found her in "excellent condition internally and externally", noting that the maintenance system "appears to be very well executed". She also completed a sea trial, where she "performed as expected".
Twin Scania DI12s and Hamilton 322 jets give her a 36 knot top speed and a 20 knot cruise. With just 0.7m draft, she's ideal for shallow reefs, lagoons and beach work. She has a hydraulic pot hauler, an 18-bin fish room and a large work deck, with comfortable accommodation for longer days on the water.
Ideal for Abrolhos and WA cray operators, charter and dive operators, or anyone wanting a fast, shallow-draft, go-anywhere workboat.
The vessel is located in New Zealand. Buyers intending to operate commercially in Australia will need to arrange AMSA domestic commercial vessel certification. Oceaneer Marine Brokers can assist with inspection, transport and survey enquiries.
For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Matt Lovelady on .
All information is provided in good faith. Buyers should verify all details by inspection prior to purchase.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Oceaneer Marine Brokers
Telephone
Address
86 Southside Drive
Hillarys Marina
Hillarys
Perth WA Australia
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Hillarys
Perth WA Australia
Website
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