Excel 12.0 Houseboat

DECKHOUSE | 40ft Aluminium Powercat
Live aboard, entertain or create your own floating hotel.

If you've ever wanted the freedom of absolute waterfront living without the price tag of a waterfront apartment, this Deckhouse delivers something truly unique. Measuring 40 feet in length with an incredibly stable aluminium powercat platform, she offers more usable living space than most two-bedroom apartments on the market - because one entire level is dedicated purely to outdoor entertaining and open-air deck space.

Step inside and you're welcomed by a bright, residential-style interior with full-height windows, oversized lounges, a large open-plan galley and the kind of comfort you simply don't expect to find on the water. The main saloon feels more like a modern apartment than a boat, with generous seating, air conditioning, Starlink internet and multiple entertainment zones, while the expansive upper deck creates the perfect setting for sunset drinks, events or relaxed cruising with friends and family.

The layout comfortably sleeps eight overnight, with two private cabins and large convertible lounges that fold out into two queen beds, making extended stays effortless and ideal for guests.

What truly sets this vessel apart is the flexibility. Built to commercial survey, she carries 1E for up to 30 passengers and 4E hire-and-drive classification, allowing overnight accommodation for eight. This makes her perfectly suited to operate as an Airbnb-style floating hotel, private charter vessel or boutique on-water accommodation business, while still being just as enjoyable as a spacious private live-aboard. Despite the commercial capability, she has only ever been used privately, cruising Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, Port Hacking and Nelson Bay.

Mechanically and structurally, everything has already been done. She has been recently re-powered with twin brand-new Suzuki 70hp four-stroke outboards, providing outstanding fuel efficiency and reliability, and the hull ultrasound has been completed as part of survey. Antifouling was completed in November 2025, and a near-new Kohler generator, solar charging system and inverter setup allow the entire vessel to run completely off-grid. The generator powers the whole boat when needed, while the solar array runs the vessel during the day and stores energy in the batteries for quiet, silent use overnight.

Additional comforts include a full residential-style galley with fridge, freezer and gas cooking, a spacious bathroom with separate shower, dual helm stations, bow thruster, electronic throttles, Garmin navigation electronics, electric anchor, fusion sound system, new clears enclosing the top deck, luxury marine flooring throughout and a 4-metre tender with 40hp Yamaha included.

This is not just a boat - it's a floating apartment, an entertainer, or a ready-made income opportunity all in one. Few vessels offer this much space, comfort and commercial flexibility in such a turnkey package.

Available now for inspection at White Bay 6 through Luxury Marine.