Custom Cruiser


Price
AU $140,000 Ono
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
53' - 16.15m
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Queensland
Launch Year
1960 approximate
Hull Material
Timber Carvel Planked - Solid Spotted Gum

Classic Timber Cruiser - Comfortable Liveaboard | Priced to Sell

Step aboard this beautiful classic cruiser offering exceptional stability, charm, and comfort. Designed for relaxed coastal living and extended adventures, she has explored the East Coast with genuine character, from leisurely Broadwater weekends to unforgettable journeys beyond the Whitsundays.

This vessel has been the backdrop for memorable family holidays and special moments with friends, offering generous space from the forward deck through to the expansive aft deck, perfect for entertaining.

As a thoughtfully converted liveaboard, she features durable beech flooring that adds warmth underfoot while remaining practical and easy to maintain. Whether you're casting a line from the swim platform, enjoying a sunset drink, or unwinding with a book, there's ample room to relax and enjoy life on the water.

Comfortable for entertaining and extended stays, the vessel includes an outdoor BBQ along with a functional galley equipped with a cooktop and convection microwave oven. A full dining table provides comfortable seating for shared meals onboard, making it easy to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

With a well-laid-out interior and practical inclusions throughout, every trip onboard is comfortable, easy, and built for real use.
Having owned and enjoyed this vessel for over 10 years, this is a genuine and reluctant sale. She's ready for her next chapter with new owners.

Powered by a reliable and efficient 170hp Cummins main engine, this vessel is perfectly suited for long-range cruising or peaceful liveaboard life.

Key Features:
o Spacious aft master cabin with walk-around queen-sized bed
o Generous bathroom featuring a large Planus toilet
o Fully equipped galley with convection oven/microwave
o Comfortable accommodation for 6+, including additional lower cabin bunks
o Modern touch-panel dimmable lighting throughout
o Vetus hydraulic bow thruster for effortless docking
o Expansive rear deck--ideal for entertaining or relaxing
o Bright, airy interior with large windows and central skylight
o Impressive 1000L diesel capacity for extended cruising range
o Solar system plus 9 KVA generator--reliable off-grid power
o Hydraulic windlass for easy anchoring
o Aft Deck Soverign BBQ with designated light for night time cooking
o Underwater transom lights--perfect for ambience and night fishing
o Recently slipped with full antifoul system completed in December 2025

This is a rare opportunity to secure a timeless timber cruiser that blends classic character with modern liveability. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape or a full-time floating home, this vessel is ready to go.

Enquire now--your next adventure awaits.


Price
AU $140,000 Ono   
Vessel Name
Driftwood
Launch Year
1960 approximate
Length
53' - 16.15m
Beam
5.5M
Draft
1.7M
Displacement
18 Tonnes
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Queensland
Region
Queensland
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Registration
VM181Q
Rego Expiry
17/06/2026
Designer
Custom
Builder
Custom
Hull Material
Timber Carvel Planked - Solid Spotted Gum
Decks Material
Beech Interior/Glass over Beech Exterior
Engine
Big Cam N855
Engine Make
Cummins
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
170
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
800
Fuel Consumption
8lts/hr cruise 7knts - 14lts/hr full 10knts
Max Speed
10-11 knts
Cruise Speed
7-8 knts
Propulsion
Prop & Shaft
Thrusters
Vetus Hydraulic
Genset
Kohler 9 KVA
Fuel
1000lts
Water
1000lts
Dinghy
3.5M RIB
Accommodation
Large Mian Cabin with Queen Bed, Bunk Cabin Port Side Fore peak twin bunks with a double available below.
Cabins
3 Seperate Cabins
Berths
6 + 2 (available)
Shower
Full tilled Shower
Toilet
Planius Toliet
Entertainment
TV and Fusion Sterior with interior & exterior split speakers.
Galley
Fully fitted out with cooktop, convection oven microwave & fridge.
Refrigeration
Galley fridge.
Freezer
Chest Freezer
Stove
Two Burner
Hot Water
Dux ProFlo Unit
Ground Tackle
Hydraulic Windlass /Chain/Anchor
Safety Gear
General Safety Gear
Bilge Pumps
Manual & Auto Bilge Pumps throughout.
Life Jackets
6 Lifejackets
Flares
Flares
Fire Protection
Extinguisher & Fire Blanket
Electrics
4 x 200 Amp/hr Lifeline Battery House Bank & 2 x Amp/hr Start Bank, Solar equipped & 240V 3000-Inverter. 9KVA Gen Set to top up. GPO's & USB's throughout. Touchpad dimable lights.
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine Chartplotter & Depthsounder, Rudderangle Indicator, RAY218E VHF, Victron Digital Multi Control & Battery Monitor.
Remarks
Solid & Seaworthy, Mechanically Mainteained ready for cruising.

CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Levi Duncan
Telephone
Gold Coast Queensland
Australia


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