CHARMING TRADITIONAL CONVERTED CRAY BOAT


Price
AU $54,500
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
34' - 10.36m
Vessel Location
Bellerive TAS
Launch Year
1967
Hull Material
Timber Timber 38mm Kauri Planking of Traditional Timber Hull Construction

With its stunning traditional lines, seagoing heritage, and spacious interior, this converted cray boat is sure to impress! Built to a high standard out of Kauri, the vessel features an aluminium cabin and wheel house. The charming interior has been superbly finished and presents in excellent condition throughout. This vessel has also benefited from from a major refit from 2020 to 2022. These upgrades include NEW 100L STAINLESS STEEL FUEL TANK, NEW ELECTRIC TOILET, NEW 12V UPRIGHT FRIDGE, NEW BATTERIES, NEW DIESEL HEATER, 3/4 OF THE SACRIFICIAL KEEL REPLACED WITH SPOTTED GUM, THE HULL WAS STRIPPED AND NEW CORKING APPLIED, THE DECK RESEALED AND FOAM MATTING FITTED, NEW TASSIE OAK GUNWALE WITH ALL NEW STAINLESS STEEL GUARD RAILS AND GATES, NEW ANCHOR AND CHAIN, NEW SOLAR PANEL, the list goes on! With so many upgrades, and its excellent presentation, this vessel is something special. Ideal for cruising the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania with family and friends, or even as a comfortable liveaboard, the vessel ticks all the boxes.

Stepping inside, the interior is a lovely mix of traditional timber, white finishes, and luxurious green velvet upholstery. The pilothouse features a generous saloon with U-shaped settee with seating for 6 in comfort around the new dinette. Forward is the helm station, with excellent visibility, and electronics close at hand for easy navigation. Just a few easy steps down leads to the galley to starboard. This is well appointed with a NEW two burner gas stove with oven, stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and excellent storage. The accommodation is ideal for two couples or a family to enjoy weekends away. There is a double (or two singles) in the v-berth forward, and a midships double berth opposite the galley. The package is complete with private bathroom with NEW 2022 electric toilet, vanity, and separate shower bay.

Outside, there is excellent walk around access with the wide side decks and NEW 2022 bulwarks and guard rails. The covered aft deck is a great space to relax, and features the NEW 2022 stainless steel davits, and an inflatable tender. Forward is an electric anchor winch with NEW 2022 anchor and chain.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable 135HP 6 cylinder Perkins diesel engine. This provides easy cruising at 7 knots. There is also easy access to the engine from the midships steps for hassle free servicing.

With its charming traditional aesthetics, and significant upgrades, this vessel is ready to be enjoyed! For more information please call Jo Breen or Jack Allison on .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.


Price
AU $54,500   
Vessel Name
Nautilus III
Boat Reference
NautilusIII170725
Launch Year
1967
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.81m
Draft
1.58m
Vessel Location
Bellerive Tas
Region
Tasmania
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Builder
Payne, Eagle Point, Victoria
Hull Material
Timber Timber 38mm Kauri Planking of Traditional Timber Hull Construction
Decks Material
Celery Top Pine planked deck
Engine
Perkins 6354.4M 6 Cylinder Diesel engine with Capitol gearbox
Engine Make
Perkins
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
135HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Propulsion
NEW 2020 48mm Stainless steel shaft with 3 Bladed Bronze propeller
Fuel
2 X 350L Steel tanks and NEW 1 X 100L Stainless steel tank
Water
350L approx. In 3 X Plastimo bladders
Dinghy
Hand crafted Timber Tender with wooden oars on Stainless Steel Davits
Covers
Dinghy Cover
Accommodation
Excellent family accommodation including a double (or two singles) berth in the forepeak, and midship double berth opposite the galley.
Berths
4
Shower
Separate H/C Shower bay in bathroom
Toilet
NEW 2020 Electric Toilet
Entertainment
Pioneer Radio
Air-Con
Diesel Heater
Galley
Well appointed galley mid-ships including a NEW Gas Stove / Oven, Stainless steel sink with pressurised H/C Water, generous upright fridge, and excellent storage
Refrigeration
NEW 2020 12V Upright Fridge / Freezer
Stove
NEW 2 Burner gas Stove and Oven, Stainless Steel BBQ with spare gas bottle on pushpit
Hot Water
Instant gas hot water system
Ground Tackle
Muir Cougar Electric anchor winch
NEW 31lb Plough Anchor with approx. 66m of NEW 10mm Chain
Spare Fisherman's Anchor
Safety Gear
Gas Alarm x 2
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Bilge Pumps
2 X 12V Electric Bilge pump with Automatic / Manual switching
Epirb
GME Epirb
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher and fire blanket
Electrics
12V and 24V Electrical system with Fuse board and Isolator
NEW 2020 6 X 12V Batteries
240V Battery charger
NEW 2020 100W and 250W Solar panels on Pilot house top
Interior lights
Electronics / Navigation
Coursemaster 550 Hydraulic Autopilot
Raymarine panther colour Radar
GME GX558A VHF Radio
Stingray 120 HF Radio
JRC JMA 2112 Radar
Lowrance GPS / Plotter
Riviera dome Compass
Barometer and Clock
Navigation lights
Deck Gear
Small Timber Mast on Tabernacle with 5mm 1 X19 Stainless steel rigging
NEW Stainless Steel guard rails with chain gates
NEW 2020 Stainless Steel davits
NEW 2020 Stainless Steel Boarding Ladder to duck board
2 x Boat Hooks
Remarks
Major Improvements since 2020:
- 3/4 of the sacrificial keel was replaced with Spotted Gum
- The hull was striped back and new corking applied
- Decks sealed (Ply with fiberglass and matting on top)
- NEW stainless steel fittings for water and diesel inlets on deck
- Gunwale reinstated with Tassie Oak
- NEW stainless steel rails including chain gates

CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Derwent Boat Sales
Telephone
Address
Derwent Sailing Squadron Office:
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart TAS Australia


CONTACT THE SELLER
We take your privacy very seriously - your contact details are never shared!
MORE BOATS FROM DERWENT BOAT SALES