"FRANKIE BEE" Beautifully River Wren Houseboat ** NOW SOLD **

Have you ever dreamt of cruising the length of our Mighty Murray? Frankie Bee is a vessel fit for the challenge having the advantages of a shallow draft monohull and rigid steel construction. The functional style, comfortable floorplan, "Off Grid Electrics", loads of storage space, panoramic windows to maximise views, is just the start of this intimate river traveller's many attractions.

Professionally built to a survey standard by Bumble Bee Boats Murray Bridge in 1999, has sturdy hand-railing so you can walk around this vessel's entirety, easy to board from the bank, the River Wren boats are comfortable to manage by one or two people.

The deckhouse has a forward helm with Hydrive Admiral series hydraulic steering, Honda instrumentation, Garmin depth and GPS speed finders. Aft is the four-person booth style dining area that if required can be converted to a double bed to cater for extra guests. The galley kitchen has a four-burner stove and grill, 95L 12V fridge/freezer, microwave, all with ample bench, drawer, and cupboard space. Comforts include economical diesel heating, 12V Kogan TV/DVD, and Kenwood Bluetooth stereo sound system for entertainment aboard.

There is a comfortable main double bed, also two single beds. The forward helm bed also doubles as a winter sun lounge.

At the stern starboard side is a bathroom with moulded shower and hand basin, opposite is the separate marine toilet.

The roomy rear deck is hard covered with all-weather pull-down blind protection and a plumbed in BBQ.
June 2021 fitted 240V Off Grid Electrics include Victron Phoneix 3KVA inverter, Victron Energy smart solar controller, DC to DC charger on engine, three x 100amp/hr AGM batteries, and four x 330W solar panels, no problem powering this boat whilst moored or cruising (No shore power required). More features include Rinnai B16 instant gas hot water with controller, 500L black storage, 30L fresh water, Country Blinds / rolla blinds throughout, registered till December 2025, plus lots more.

Propulsion is by a 2017 Honda 60Hp Power Thrust EFI four stroke outboard motor with only 2,136Hrs use, last fully serviced by Jesse of Riverside Marine June 2022. Fuelled by two built-in 150L fuel tanks allowing a massive cruising range.

This is a Walk in - Walk out sale. The current berth may be available upon application and approval. Last slipped May 2025, with a current Insurance Risk Assessment performed and passed by Marine Surveyor Bill Leonard. Hull was last fully machine cleaned and Marine Intertuf painted July 2024, prior to that in August 2020. Decking was non-slip re-painted February 2025. Frankie Bee is a fully Electrical, Gas, and EPA compliant vessel. This is a well loved and maintained boat and is sure to impress upon inspection.

Expressions of interest invited and
Inspection by appointment only.

Sale Price $120,000 (Sold 1st Inspection)

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