Thomascraft 4500 Flybridge Just Listed

Thomascraft 4500 - The Ultimate Rottnest Weekender & Entertainer

1999 Model | Rebuilt Cat Power | Turn-Key WA Cruiser

If you're searching for the perfect Rottnest boat with serious deck space, proven offshore capability and legendary diesel reliability, this Thomascraft 4500 is the complete package.

Built on Thomascraft's renowned hull design, she offers a rare combination of comfort, range and functionality. Whether you're entertaining a crowd at anchor, cruising to Rotto for the weekend, or heading further afield, this vessel delivers confidence and capability in equal measure.

Key Highlights

- Massive aft deck - perfect for entertaining, fishing or family days

- Single Caterpillar 3408 V8 diesel - fully rebuilt by Glen Fitzpatrick, with approx. 900 hours since rebuild

- Bow thruster for easy berthing

- 2200L fuel capacity including additional fuel - excellent cruising range

- 600L freshwater capacity

- Onan 6kVA generator

- Solar panels for extended stays at anchor

- Davit crane (250kg) with plug-in remote

- Brig tender with 20hp Honda - ideal Rottnest setup

- New saloon windows and seals (approx. $7,000)

- Canvas and clears replaced approx. 4 years ago

- Covers throughout to protect and preserve the vessel

- Antifoul, PropSpeed & anodes completed March 2025

- Raymarine 9" multifunction display

- Autopilot

- Excellent visibility and practical helm layout

- Spotlight for night manoeuvring

- Galley & Living

- Well equipped for comfortable cruising and entertaining:

- Fridge / freezer

- Gas oven

- Gas cooktop

- BBQ

- Saloon couch converts to a double bed

- Accommodation & Amenities

- 2 cabins

- 3 double berths

- 2 showers

- Light-filled interior with excellent storage throughout

- Fishing & Deck Features

- Bait board

- Rod holders

- Huge, usable cockpit space

Why This Boat?

This is a rare opportunity to secure a proper WA-style cruiser with a rebuilt Caterpillar engine, exceptional deck space, excellent range and all the right upgrades already completed. Major mechanical work is done, recent underwater maintenance is complete, and the vessel is genuinely turn-key.

Ideal as a Rottnest weekender, entertainer or extended coastal cruiser -- Thomascraft 4500s in this condition are tightly held.

Inspections highly recommended.

For a viewing or more inforamtion, pleaes call TIM SWAN on Call Seller