Halvorsen 42 Bridgedeck An Australian classic rich in history


Price
AU $119,000
Finance
Currency
Length
42' 11" - 13.08m
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Vessel Location
Motoryachts Unlimitred | South Fremantle WA
Launch Year
1934
Hull Material
Timber New Zealand Kauri carvel plank

Classic boats and classic cars go hand in hand. I often find that an owner of a classic boat also has a classic car parked in their garage. The pleasure of restoring something unique and irreplaceable into that which looks new is only equalled by the enjoyment and pride you feel when people point and stare, enviously admiring the finished product. If you can ever bare to part with your classic, your hope is that her next owner will maintain and love her the way that you have. You are never an owner but a custodian of a classic.

Putting all of this aside, 'Avonita' is a functional and practical two cabin, two bathroom boat perfectly placed for river cruising or trips to Rottnest and Mandurah on the right day.

'Avonita' is rich in Australian history. Launched in 1934 and originally named 'Pollyanna II', she cruised the waters surrounding Sydney until 1936 when she was sold to a Perth local and shipped west to Fremantle where she resides to this day.

Like many other Halversons, in1942 during WWII she was seconded by the Royal Australian Navy, modified to accommodate a machine gun and depth chargers, and used to patrol our waters.

A dozen successive custodians have loved 'Avonita', each person contributing to her upkeep and enjoying owning a part of history and being admired by those on and around as she cruises past.

About forty years ago she was repowered with her third set of engines, this time Chrysler slant six petrol engines which still propel her to this day. Her latest refit was completed between 2010 and 2011 by her current owner where she was stripped by a team of shipwrights and tradesman who meticulously rebuilt her to last another 75 years. Some modification and ergonomic improvements were made during this time. A photographic record of her refit and other works has been maintained and will go with the vessel.

Structurally, after the time and effort put in by her current owner, I would be surprised if 'Avonita' was not better than new. Cosmetically - a handful of weekends and a little elbow grease would bring her back up to scratch.

Recent works include:
* Last antifouled June 2022
* Carburettors reconditioned 2022
* Both engine heat exchangers serviced
* Hydraulic steering ram reconditioned
* Ball valves and skin fittings replaced December 2020
* Two new propeller shafts in 2020
* New keel bolts made and fitted
* New teak swim board - copied from original and increased in size
* Transom shower fitted
* New clears fitted by John Davies 2020
Between 2010 and 2011:
* Corian bench tops installed in galley and both heads
* Flybridge windscreen completely re-manufactured to original specifications
* Anchor winch reconditioned
* 50m of 10mm anchor chain added
* LED lighting installed
* New teak toe rails and cover boards around the gunwales from stem to stern
* Saloon roof replaced
* Teak decks all replaced and fitted on top of new 2 x 9mm marine ply
* Deck beams replaced where required

After 23 years, Avonita's current owner has decided it's time for him to pass the baton on and let another family enjoy this magnificent craft.

Length overall 46FT
Last antifouled May 2023

Contact:
Brendon Grieve
Peter Milner
Renee Noack

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Price
AU $119,000   
Vessel Name
Avonita
Boat Reference
MU2244 Halvorsen 40 3424
Launch Year
1934
Length
42' 11" - 13.08m
Beam
3.49m
Draft
1.3m
Displacement
18 tonne
Vessel Location
Motoryachts Unlimitred | South Fremantle Wa
Region
Western Australia
HIN
AUTWA033912AG5
Registration
3424
Designer
Halvorsen
Builder
Halvorsen NSW
Hull Material
Timber New Zealand Kauri carvel plank
Decks Material
16mm Burmese teak over 2 x 9mm marine ply
Engine
Slant 6's Serviced by Mobile Marine Australia (Peter Griffiths) and more recently Wes Davies - Swansea Marine
Engine Make
Chrysler
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 150HP
Fuel Type
ULP
Engine Hours
Approx 2467
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
Approx 2467
Cruise Speed
7.5 knots
Propulsion
Twin direct shaft drives. Shafts replaced in 2020
Fuel
2 x 175L tanks - total 350L
Water
2 taks - total 500L
Dinghy
Zodiac 2.3m Air floor inflatable - Excellent condition
Outboard
3HP Yamaha 2 Stoke - Approx 30 hours
Covers
Storm covers new in 2020 - John Davies
Accommodation
Forward cabin with three single berths
Aft cabin with two single berths
2 x small single casual berths in saloon
Cabins
2
Berths
5
Shower
2 showers, one hot shower in forward head and one on the swim board
Toilet
Separate toilet stalls in the bow and aft bathrooms. Manual toilets - new pumps in 2022
Galley
Lower galley forward of lower helm
Gas instantaneous hot water system
Stainless steel sink
Lots of for prep space
Refrigeration
Fridge / Freezer
Stove
3 burner gas stove and gas BBQ which sits on the rear deck
Hot Water
Gas instantaneous
Ground Tackle
1 x CQR anchor with 50m of 10mm galv chain
1 x Admiralty
1 x Plough anchor
Bilge Pumps
2 x auto electric. 1 x engine driven Jabsco pump
Electrics
2 x HD engine start batteries
2 x deep cycle house batteries
2 x negative isolators
89W solar panels installed in 2006 to run the fridge and charge the house and port engine battery banks - no need to plug into shore power
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