Chuck Paine 34
Currency
Length
34' - 10.36m
Vessel Location
Gladesville NSW
Launch Year
1997
Hull Material
Timber 6 oz glass plain weave cloth sheathing all over
Beautiful wooden Yacht with fibreglass sheathing all over
Owner/Builder's Comment
King Billy is a custom build based on the very successful Victoria 34 built in fiberglass by Victoria Marine (UK). Around 70 Victoria 34s were built.
The Chuck Paine design has a modified keel and rudder.
King Billy has been a family cruising boat for 27 years with sailing on Sydney Harbour, regular extended cruising in the Hawkesbury area and Lake Macquarie. The yacht has never been raced.
- Construction
1. Wood Engineering by Rob Widders - Mech Engineer and Naval Architect - approved by Chuck Paine.
2. Structure - Oregon backbone, sheer clamp and bilge stringer
3. Hull -4 layers
o 3/4-inch (20mm) strip plank Oregon
o 2 x 1/8-inch (3mm) King Billy Pine Veneers
o 6 oz glass plain weave cloth sheathing
o 2 laminated Mahogany bow frames
o Laminated Mahogany Keel floors
o West System Resin used throughout
4. Fitout - including deck and cabin
o Mahogany Marine Ply Bulkheads: 3/4 inch (20mm), ½ inch (12mm) and 3/8 inch (10mm)
o Cabin sides - 3/4-inch(20mm) Mahogany Marine ply; 6 oz glass external
o Cabin top - 2 layers of 1/4 inch (6mm) marine ply laminated in place
o Deck -1/2-inch (12mm) marine ply, 6 oz glass cloth, 1/4-inch (6mm) teak overlay
o Hatches - 3 Lewmar Opening hatches; 10 round opening ports in cabin sides
- Engine + Systems
1. Nanni 390 Heat Exchanger 21 HP. Installed by Gary Wark: January 1997 2. PSS Shaft Seal
3. 2 blade Porter's Propellor (new 2012)
4. Henderson double action Bilge Pump. Rule Automatic Bilge Pump. Cockpit Bilge Pum
Recent Upgrades
1. Complete Engine Service - Nuts and Boats Marine Services December 2023
2. Engine Mounts renewed - January 2024
3. New PSS Shaft Seal- January 2024
4. New stern tube bearing - January 2024
- Electrics/Electronics -Installation/Maintenance by licensed Marine Electricians
1. Autohelm Bi-Data Speed and Depth (needs replacement)
2. GME VHF Radio
3. GME AM/FM Radio CD player
4. GME EPIRB
5. Voltmeter/Ammeter
6. 2 x AGM House Battery
7. 1 x AGM Starting Battery
8. LED Navigation lights
9. Refrigeration system by Moorebank Marine Refrigeration 2004. Compressor driven by batteries
10. Blue Seas Switch Panel 11. Solar charge Anchor Light.
- Sails - Sails by Adam South -Advantage Elvstrom - 1996
1. Mainsail - 5 full length battens with lazy jack stowing in boom sail cover.
2. 2 Headsails - Solent Jib and Staysail
3. MPS spinnaker
Spars/Rigging - New alloy Mast and Boom 2011 by RiggTech Marine, Newport.
All rigging renewed in 2011 by RiggTech Marine.
Stove
LPG Broadwater Stove-2 burners with grill and oven. Gas line installed by Licensed plumber.
Gas Monitor alarm - line renewed February 2025.
- Tankage
There are 2 stainless steel tanks situated amidships under the main saloon settee berths:
Diesel Tank - (Port side) Approximately 80 Litres. Portable 20L tank for refills.
Water Tank (Starboard Side) Approximately 130 Litres.
- Dinghy 1.7 ft fiberglass dinghy
Dinghy stowage provision on foredeck of yacht when offshore.
- Upgrades
Recent upgrades have included:
1. New head gate valve -2017
2. New seawater gate valve for engine cooling -2019
3. New Tallowwood Toe Rail and Rub Rail -2018
4. New engine mounts - January 2024
5. New PSS shaft seal -February 2024
6. New outer bearing for stern tube -February 2024
Please call Christian on to discuss or arrange an inspection
Owner/Builder's Comment
King Billy is a custom build based on the very successful Victoria 34 built in fiberglass by Victoria Marine (UK). Around 70 Victoria 34s were built.
The Chuck Paine design has a modified keel and rudder.
King Billy has been a family cruising boat for 27 years with sailing on Sydney Harbour, regular extended cruising in the Hawkesbury area and Lake Macquarie. The yacht has never been raced.
- Construction
1. Wood Engineering by Rob Widders - Mech Engineer and Naval Architect - approved by Chuck Paine.
2. Structure - Oregon backbone, sheer clamp and bilge stringer
3. Hull -4 layers
o 3/4-inch (20mm) strip plank Oregon
o 2 x 1/8-inch (3mm) King Billy Pine Veneers
o 6 oz glass plain weave cloth sheathing
o 2 laminated Mahogany bow frames
o Laminated Mahogany Keel floors
o West System Resin used throughout
4. Fitout - including deck and cabin
o Mahogany Marine Ply Bulkheads: 3/4 inch (20mm), ½ inch (12mm) and 3/8 inch (10mm)
o Cabin sides - 3/4-inch(20mm) Mahogany Marine ply; 6 oz glass external
o Cabin top - 2 layers of 1/4 inch (6mm) marine ply laminated in place
o Deck -1/2-inch (12mm) marine ply, 6 oz glass cloth, 1/4-inch (6mm) teak overlay
o Hatches - 3 Lewmar Opening hatches; 10 round opening ports in cabin sides
- Engine + Systems
1. Nanni 390 Heat Exchanger 21 HP. Installed by Gary Wark: January 1997 2. PSS Shaft Seal
3. 2 blade Porter's Propellor (new 2012)
4. Henderson double action Bilge Pump. Rule Automatic Bilge Pump. Cockpit Bilge Pum
Recent Upgrades
1. Complete Engine Service - Nuts and Boats Marine Services December 2023
2. Engine Mounts renewed - January 2024
3. New PSS Shaft Seal- January 2024
4. New stern tube bearing - January 2024
- Electrics/Electronics -Installation/Maintenance by licensed Marine Electricians
1. Autohelm Bi-Data Speed and Depth (needs replacement)
2. GME VHF Radio
3. GME AM/FM Radio CD player
4. GME EPIRB
5. Voltmeter/Ammeter
6. 2 x AGM House Battery
7. 1 x AGM Starting Battery
8. LED Navigation lights
9. Refrigeration system by Moorebank Marine Refrigeration 2004. Compressor driven by batteries
10. Blue Seas Switch Panel 11. Solar charge Anchor Light.
- Sails - Sails by Adam South -Advantage Elvstrom - 1996
1. Mainsail - 5 full length battens with lazy jack stowing in boom sail cover.
2. 2 Headsails - Solent Jib and Staysail
3. MPS spinnaker
Spars/Rigging - New alloy Mast and Boom 2011 by RiggTech Marine, Newport.
All rigging renewed in 2011 by RiggTech Marine.
Stove
LPG Broadwater Stove-2 burners with grill and oven. Gas line installed by Licensed plumber.
Gas Monitor alarm - line renewed February 2025.
- Tankage
There are 2 stainless steel tanks situated amidships under the main saloon settee berths:
Diesel Tank - (Port side) Approximately 80 Litres. Portable 20L tank for refills.
Water Tank (Starboard Side) Approximately 130 Litres.
- Dinghy 1.7 ft fiberglass dinghy
Dinghy stowage provision on foredeck of yacht when offshore.
- Upgrades
Recent upgrades have included:
1. New head gate valve -2017
2. New seawater gate valve for engine cooling -2019
3. New Tallowwood Toe Rail and Rub Rail -2018
4. New engine mounts - January 2024
5. New PSS shaft seal -February 2024
6. New outer bearing for stern tube -February 2024
Please call Christian on to discuss or arrange an inspection
Price
AU $59,000
Vessel Name
KING BILLY
Launch Year
1997
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.3m
Draft
1.4m
Vessel Location
Gladesville Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Hull Material
Timber 6 oz glass plain weave cloth sheathing all over
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Hallett Boat Brokers
Telephone
Address
140 Louisa Road
Birchgrove NSW Australia
Birchgrove NSW Australia
Website
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