Clipper Mk III
Currency
Length
34' - 10.36m
Vessel Location
Ballina NSW
Launch Year
1985
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
This 34ft cruiser MKIII which is the last variant & most refined of the Clipper 34 series. It has a fully single moulded fiberglass interior & cabin with all the advantages of solid fiberglass construction, semi displacement trawler hull & fully protected single shaft.
Nyamba presents very well and is easy to take pride of ownership in.
Many of these vessels have been a bareboat charter boat & have had hard lives, but not this one!
There have only been 3 owners since new.
She has been well maintained to survey standards with many contemporary improvements. Log books and receipts are available.
Clipper 34's MKIII are keenly sought after as they offer 2 fully private cabins and two full size bathrooms (both with shower & toilet).
Great for taking friends, younger and older kids out for a weekend or more!
This vessel is also a great liveaboard boat with ample amount of storage and room.
Nyamba is a good size that offers the amenities and accommodation without the unnecessary size & course of a larger vessel.
The rear master cabin provides for a much quieter and smoother sleeping quarters then on other boats this size, the twin beds are king singles with upgraded mattresses.
The teak gunwalls & safety top rail remains, as does extensive use of teak in the cabins and galley.
The exterior teak decking has recently (March 2025) been cleaned in a 2 step process and oiled. These teak decks unlike many other vessels from have been professionally installed and vac sealed to the decks meaning no screw holes and no spongey decks.
The handrails, gunwalls and all exterior timber work have recently been sanded back to bare timber and 6 coats of varnish applied.
Another great advantage of this boat is that the fully lined interior is a simple wipe to clean but there is enough maintenance free teak to give you the feel of a tradional timber interior.
The air conditioner in galley installed in the window can be used with a portable genset or whilst plugged into power.
Another benefit of the aft cabin we have discovered is that the access to the flybridge in two east & safe stages instead of a single full height and steep ladder.
The Clipper 34 is a very practical boat with great ventilation. It is a easy walk around the whole length of the boat with a full wrap around deck.
The front window and back aft door open creates a great draft to cool you and the boat down during them warmer nights.
It has the feel of a much larger boat, it feels relaxing and spacious.
The features of Nyamba are:
12mm teak decks that have been oiled, never sanded & protected by canvas covers.
New shaft, propeller & gearbox rebuild.
Interior galley upgrade, marble kitchen top and storage improvements.
New stoves and oven installation with gas alarm system.
Saniloo sewerage treatment fitted to aft WC and holding tank to Fwd WC.
Sidepower bow thruster with controls in both helms.
Cool box/esky 230lts to galley.
Full canvas covers to deck, aft cabin, flybridge, and V-birth hatch.
Stereo Bluetooth with new speakers.
Mesh screens to side Fwd windows and Velcro flyscreens for all openings.
Two pack gloss paint to hull.
More recent work includes:
Venetians installed to galley windows.
Bushmans 130x fridge freezer.
200w portable solar panel.
Coarsemaster auto pilot with rudder angle display.
Depth/fish finder sounder.
Brand new 2 x 170amp AGM deep cycle house batters.
Brand new bow thruster battery.
Brand new starter battery.
Ample amount of 12v plugs throughout the whole boat.
Sirocco fans throughout bedrooms.
3mtr polycraft catamaran tender which is powered by Yamaha 6HP 4stroke outboard.
Swim ladder deep with raised hand holds (very easy to use)
All woodwork in the galley has had marine carpet placed for protection although underneath timber work is in great condition.
Brand new Epirb.
Venetians blinds throughout the galley for privacy.
The entire boat has recently been polished from top to bottom.
Slipped & antifouled March 2025. This is the 3rd application of antifoul since it was soda blasted so there are many years of easy renewal for the new owner.
This boat has been antifouled every 12 months.
The ubiquitous Ford lehman 120HP is one of the most common and reliable engines of the era. The 6ltr naturally aspirated lightly loaded engine makes easy work at 7kts at 1600rpm.
This engine delivers 'one litre Per nautical mile' fuel economy.
These engines are known to get 10,000hours before needing an overhaul, this engine only has 6590 hours. Engine has recently had a full service (March 2025).
This fully protected shaft and propeller combined with the engine configuration, the most robust, maintenance free power boating you can get.
The yamaha 6hp outboard motor has recently had a full service.
Nyamba is turn key and ready to enjoy.
Nyamba presents very well and is easy to take pride of ownership in.
Many of these vessels have been a bareboat charter boat & have had hard lives, but not this one!
There have only been 3 owners since new.
She has been well maintained to survey standards with many contemporary improvements. Log books and receipts are available.
Clipper 34's MKIII are keenly sought after as they offer 2 fully private cabins and two full size bathrooms (both with shower & toilet).
Great for taking friends, younger and older kids out for a weekend or more!
This vessel is also a great liveaboard boat with ample amount of storage and room.
Nyamba is a good size that offers the amenities and accommodation without the unnecessary size & course of a larger vessel.
The rear master cabin provides for a much quieter and smoother sleeping quarters then on other boats this size, the twin beds are king singles with upgraded mattresses.
The teak gunwalls & safety top rail remains, as does extensive use of teak in the cabins and galley.
The exterior teak decking has recently (March 2025) been cleaned in a 2 step process and oiled. These teak decks unlike many other vessels from have been professionally installed and vac sealed to the decks meaning no screw holes and no spongey decks.
The handrails, gunwalls and all exterior timber work have recently been sanded back to bare timber and 6 coats of varnish applied.
Another great advantage of this boat is that the fully lined interior is a simple wipe to clean but there is enough maintenance free teak to give you the feel of a tradional timber interior.
The air conditioner in galley installed in the window can be used with a portable genset or whilst plugged into power.
Another benefit of the aft cabin we have discovered is that the access to the flybridge in two east & safe stages instead of a single full height and steep ladder.
The Clipper 34 is a very practical boat with great ventilation. It is a easy walk around the whole length of the boat with a full wrap around deck.
The front window and back aft door open creates a great draft to cool you and the boat down during them warmer nights.
It has the feel of a much larger boat, it feels relaxing and spacious.
The features of Nyamba are:
12mm teak decks that have been oiled, never sanded & protected by canvas covers.
New shaft, propeller & gearbox rebuild.
Interior galley upgrade, marble kitchen top and storage improvements.
New stoves and oven installation with gas alarm system.
Saniloo sewerage treatment fitted to aft WC and holding tank to Fwd WC.
Sidepower bow thruster with controls in both helms.
Cool box/esky 230lts to galley.
Full canvas covers to deck, aft cabin, flybridge, and V-birth hatch.
Stereo Bluetooth with new speakers.
Mesh screens to side Fwd windows and Velcro flyscreens for all openings.
Two pack gloss paint to hull.
More recent work includes:
Venetians installed to galley windows.
Bushmans 130x fridge freezer.
200w portable solar panel.
Coarsemaster auto pilot with rudder angle display.
Depth/fish finder sounder.
Brand new 2 x 170amp AGM deep cycle house batters.
Brand new bow thruster battery.
Brand new starter battery.
Ample amount of 12v plugs throughout the whole boat.
Sirocco fans throughout bedrooms.
3mtr polycraft catamaran tender which is powered by Yamaha 6HP 4stroke outboard.
Swim ladder deep with raised hand holds (very easy to use)
All woodwork in the galley has had marine carpet placed for protection although underneath timber work is in great condition.
Brand new Epirb.
Venetians blinds throughout the galley for privacy.
The entire boat has recently been polished from top to bottom.
Slipped & antifouled March 2025. This is the 3rd application of antifoul since it was soda blasted so there are many years of easy renewal for the new owner.
This boat has been antifouled every 12 months.
The ubiquitous Ford lehman 120HP is one of the most common and reliable engines of the era. The 6ltr naturally aspirated lightly loaded engine makes easy work at 7kts at 1600rpm.
This engine delivers 'one litre Per nautical mile' fuel economy.
These engines are known to get 10,000hours before needing an overhaul, this engine only has 6590 hours. Engine has recently had a full service (March 2025).
This fully protected shaft and propeller combined with the engine configuration, the most robust, maintenance free power boating you can get.
The yamaha 6hp outboard motor has recently had a full service.
Nyamba is turn key and ready to enjoy.
Price
AU $130,000
Vessel Name
Nyamba
Launch Year
1985
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.5m
Draft
. 85 m
Displacement
6.7 tonnes
Vessel Location
Ballina Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Cruising
Registration
AML009N
Designer
Clipper yachts
Builder
Clipper yachts
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Teak on top of Fiberglass
Engine
Ford 120HP Lehman
Engine Make
Ford
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
120hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
6590
Fuel Consumption
7 litres per hour
Max Speed
8kts
Cruise Speed
7kts
Propulsion
Enclosed shaft and single prop
Thrusters
Bow sidepower
Genset
No
Fuel
450ltrs
Water
500ltrs
Dinghy
Polycraft catamaran 3mtr
Outboard
6hp Yamaha 4 stroke
Covers
Full canvas covers
Cabins
Fwd cavin with 2 singles and self contained WC and shower. Main cabin helm stations, dinette, galley and day lounge over ice box. Dinette can drop down to make a double bed. Aft cabin with twin king singles with new mattresses, self contained WC and shower.
Berths
4 fixed and the dinette coverts
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Entertainment
Marine stereo with Bluetooth
Air-Con
Yes
Refrigeration
12v Bushmans 130x fridge and freezer
Stove
2 burner gas stove with oven
Hot Water
Waste engine heat system
Safety Gear
Two cabin side life rings with line and light.
Bilge Pumps
With float switch in bridge, manual override. Shower sump also has a float switch
Life Raft
N/a
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
4 life jackets and 2 inflatable
Flares
Inshore kit
Fire Protection
Fire blankets and 2x fire extinguisher
Electrics
Original installation
Electronics / Navigation
VHF, fishfindwe depth sounder and GPS
Deck Gear
Boat hook, fenders, davits, swim platform with excellent ladder. Timber table and padding for Flybridge seating.
Remarks
Nyamba is a bay cruiser that has all the practical benefits of solid fiberglass construction eith the look and feel of a timber vessel.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Luke Maitland
Telephone
Ballina NSW
Australia
Australia