Crowther Vessel designed for Filmmaker Ben Cropp
Freedom III is a 60 foot power catamaran. Cruising speed of 15 kts, top speed of 20 kts. Operating under a QLD commercial certificate of Operation for diving, charter and cruising: 1D(49 pax, 3 crew), 2B (8), 2C (20).
Originally constructed in 1994, she was extensively modified/rebuilt in 2003 with bulbous bows added, the stern extended by 2.5m and the upped deck/wheelhouse expanded to include a cabin and bathroom to the specifications of the renowned film maker Mr Ben Cropp who used herl until around 2011 as a dive support vessel for underwater documentaries on the GBR.
Since 2012 the vessel has been based in Hervey Bay working as a whalewatching boat during the season July-October, 9:30am to 3:30pm with 35-48 passengers per day and for private charters the rest of the year, typically 1-2 charters per week.
Fredom III is an easy to operate vessel, comfortable, lovingly maintained, with a low fuel consumption. Suitable for a variety of uses: Passenger vessel, commercial cruising, diving support vessel, or could be easily converted for private family cruising- a lot of boat for a very attractive price.
Originally constructed in 1994, she was extensively modified/rebuilt in 2003 with bulbous bows added, the stern extended by 2.5m and the upped deck/wheelhouse expanded to include a cabin and bathroom to the specifications of the renowned film maker Mr Ben Cropp who used herl until around 2011 as a dive support vessel for underwater documentaries on the GBR.
Since 2012 the vessel has been based in Hervey Bay working as a whalewatching boat during the season July-October, 9:30am to 3:30pm with 35-48 passengers per day and for private charters the rest of the year, typically 1-2 charters per week.
Fredom III is an easy to operate vessel, comfortable, lovingly maintained, with a low fuel consumption. Suitable for a variety of uses: Passenger vessel, commercial cruising, diving support vessel, or could be easily converted for private family cruising- a lot of boat for a very attractive price.
Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area Hervey Bay QLD
Usage
Family, Charter, Commercial
Launch Year
2002 approximate
Hull
Ply/Ply-Glass Constructed of Marine Ply gel coated with some foam core areas.
HIN
NA
Rego
442080
Rego Expiry
28/01/2029
Designer
Crowther
Length
61' 0" - 18.60m
Beam
7.16
Draft
1.35
Displacement
21GT
Deck Material
Glass reinforced marine ply
Engine Make
Iveco
Engine
Seawater Cooled Turbo Diesel
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
280 x 2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2100 (installed June 2023)
2nd Engine Hrs
11000 (installed October 2019)
Fuel Consumption
Cruising- 3.5L/Nm
Max Speed
20kts
Cruise Speed
15kts
Propulsion
Shaft
Thrusters
None
Genset
20 Kva Isuzu diesel, ( a new replacement 8Kva soundproofed unit is on order)
Fuel
850+850+1800L (total 3500L, giving a cruising range of around 1000Nm)
Water
2 x 1500L
Accommodation
Wheel house double bed plus single cot, ensuite
Cabins
2 double cabins with Ensuite.
Galley
Gally with doulbe sink, commercial electric oven, 4 ring gas hob, commercial hi-temp dishwasher, cabinets etc
Refrigeration
All 240V 2 drinks fridges with glass front, one food chiller with glass doors. Aft deck fitted chest freeder 1m cube capacity, chest fridge 1m cube capacity
Freezer
As above
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
200l 240v electic water heater with genset heat exchanger option.
Shower
3 en suite toilets with shower fitting
Toilet
W separate headswith separate black water tanks and pumps.
Entertainment
50" smart TV.
BOSE 4 zone sound system with PA option
BOSE 4 zone sound system with PA option
Air Conditioning
Saloon has 1 yr old Aircon.
Dinghy
4.2m Swift RIB
Outboard
50 HP Evinrude 2 Stroke
Ground Tackle
20Kg Plough anchor with 50m chain, hydraulic windlass. Hydraulic 'duck-deck' for the tender.
Safety Gear
AS per AMSA 2c requirements
Bilge Pumps
6 x
Life Raft
12 person
Epirb
X2
Life Jackets
55 adult, 8 child
Flares
Asa per 2c
Fire Protection
Engine room fire suppression system, various dry powder and foam exinguishers as per 2c AMSA
Electrics
3 x 1200AH lead acid house batteries
Electronics
SIMRAD system including new EVO3 MFD, AIS radios
4G Radar, autohelm, depth sounder.
4G Radar, autohelm, depth sounder.
Deck Gear
Hydraulic 'duck deck' housing 4.2m RIB, or can be changed to viwing platform with guard rail
Remarks
Fitted out for day cruises and whale watching tours for up to 49 pax, skipper and 2 crew
ABOUT THE SELLER
Mark Cooper
Hervey Bay
QLD 4655 Australia
QLD 4655 Australia