SUNBIRD. Stunning Off Grid Move in Ready Houseboat Just Listed

This 1976 custom built houseboat Sunbird, has undergone many renovations, upgrades, and improvements overtime, thus now appearing as a much younger / newer vessel. Fabulous appliances, ample storage, "Off Grid" electrics, and perfect presentation is just the start of this boat's attraction. All the maintenance and hard work is done, just hop aboard and enjoy this immaculate vessel right from the start.

Sunbird has a great foundation with Industry preferred Speight Aluminium pontoons. Last slipped at the Morgan Waterfront Marina in September 2022, insurance risk assessment performed and passed by marine surveyor Leo Vette. Pontoons cleaned / assessed, maintenance painted, weather shield protected, and under vessel pest sprayed.

On boarding this boat, you instantly notice the stained hardwood decking is in great order throughout, with marine carpet on the sponson decks and stern deck for those hot days as it is way more comfortable to walk on. Large fully shaded front deck, solid handrailing with front and rear side gates, two front storage boxes and a BBQ, "tick, perfect".

On entering the attention to detail is evident right away, beautifully decorated and furnished, this vessel is a Walk in - Walk out sale and live-aboard ready. The helm has all standard Yamaha instrumentation, CD stereo, and responsive direct drive shaft steering. At the helm there is also a remote powered retractable TV lift that neatly stows away when not in use. Comfy corner sofa, four-person dining, carpeted throughout, comforts of Bonaire evaporative air conditioning and diesel heating for all the seasons.

The modern kitchen with island bench has ample drawers and cupboards, stone laminate benchtops, Chef four burner stove/grill/oven, 7-star Hisense 417L fridge/freezer, and plenty of bench space to prepare meals as you entertain.

Two bedrooms, the primary queen having a clever barn door side entry, no trouble making the bed from both sides, plus storage / hanging space. The second bunkroom has storage also.

The bathroom is roomy, with a moulded shower and glass door, vanity, also comes with a small twin tub washing machine. Aft is a handy separate marine toilet room.

The large stern deck has all weather blinds, wash trough, corner seating, and leads onto the swim deck. Plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy happy hour drinks with magnificent river views.

Many key features include, Full 'Off Grid' 240V electrics with a Victron Multiplus 3000W/70amp Inverter, Victron smart charger, four x 330W solar panels, two x 160amp Full River House batteries, and a Honda EU221 2KVA back-up generator = no power bills. Plus PowerTek Cel-Fi phone booster, Rinnai Infinity instant gas hot water, 2 x 45Kg gas bottles, 2 x 200L fuel tanks, 600L black and 400L grey water storage.

Propulsion is by a Yamaha 60Hp High Thrust fuel injected four stroke outboard motor with only 778 hrs use. Last fully serviced by Murray Marine April 2023.

A perfect entry level houseboat for a couple or family. Located in the Mid-Murray region. This vessel is fully Electrical, Gas, and EPA compliant. Don't miss-out on this much loved houseboat. Current mooring available upon application and approval.

Expressions of interest invited and
Inspection by appointment only.

Sale price $200,000