Cayzer Timber Motor Sailer
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Length
29' 6" - 9.00m
Vessel Location
Mordialloc VIC
Launch Year
1950 approximate
Hull Material
Timber
Classic 29' timber gaff cutter
PRICE REDUCED
Any reasonable (or even unreasonable) offer considered.
"Moonbird" is a larger than normal couta boat built by Cayzers in Queenscliff, apparently in the late 40s early 50s (although a 1973 survey indicates construction in 1963). Cayzers are unable to confirm, as their records don't go that far back
Originally an open fishing boat, she was converted for leisure use in the 70s with the addition of a cabin. I bought her in 2008 and embarked on an extensive restoration which included stripping and replacing the interior, replacing the decks and the addition of new cladding over the original cabin structure.
A beautiful classic, Moonbird is a seaworthy boat that has been to Refuge Cove on Wilsons Promontory on several occasions.
3 bilge pumps
Reliable early Yanmar 2 cylinder 20 horsepower engine
Cruises 5 kts
Hydraulic steering that can be locked out to use a tiller
Solar panel
On board battery charger
Lounges convert to generous bunks
Porta Potty in separate head
27 MHz radio
Regularly serviced and maintained
Slipped and anti fouled in February 2026
PRICE REDUCED
Any reasonable (or even unreasonable) offer considered.
"Moonbird" is a larger than normal couta boat built by Cayzers in Queenscliff, apparently in the late 40s early 50s (although a 1973 survey indicates construction in 1963). Cayzers are unable to confirm, as their records don't go that far back
Originally an open fishing boat, she was converted for leisure use in the 70s with the addition of a cabin. I bought her in 2008 and embarked on an extensive restoration which included stripping and replacing the interior, replacing the decks and the addition of new cladding over the original cabin structure.
A beautiful classic, Moonbird is a seaworthy boat that has been to Refuge Cove on Wilsons Promontory on several occasions.
3 bilge pumps
Reliable early Yanmar 2 cylinder 20 horsepower engine
Cruises 5 kts
Hydraulic steering that can be locked out to use a tiller
Solar panel
On board battery charger
Lounges convert to generous bunks
Porta Potty in separate head
27 MHz radio
Regularly serviced and maintained
Slipped and anti fouled in February 2026
Price
AU $22,000 Now reduced
Launch Year
1950 approximate
Length
29' 6" - 9.00m
Vessel Location
Mordialloc Vic
Region
Victoria
Use
Leisure, Cruising
Registration
BM 38
Rego Expiry
09/11/2026
Hull Material
Timber
Engine
2 cylinder diesel
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Max Speed
6kt
Cruise Speed
5kt
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
50 litres
Water
100 litre
Berths
2
Toilet
New Porta Potti in enclosed head
Stove
LPG
Bilge Pumps
3 automatic
Life Jackets
7
Electrics
2 batteries
Electronics / Navigation
Garmin depth sounder/GPS
Deck Gear
2 jibs
Gaff rigged main
Gaff rigged main
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Garry Black
Telephone
Mordialloc VIC
Australia
Australia