17M 1936 ERNEST DIGBY HUON PINE HISTORICAL VESSEL  

AU $114,500
Finance
Length
55' 9" - 17.00m
Location
Hobart Region Kettering TAS
Launch Year
1936
Hull Material
Timber 50mm thick Huon Pine

Description: 17m 1936 Ernest Digby Huon Pine Historical Vessel
With its incredible history, stunning traditional aesthetics, and significant recent upgrades, "Victory" is a vessel which turns heads where ever she goes! Designed by renowned Naval Architect and Master Shipwright Ernest Digby, this vessel was built by the Melbourne Harbour Trust in 1936 as one of three tugs used to transport explosives from Altona to waiting ships anchored in Port Philip Bay. Carvel built out of 50mm thick Huon Pine, Digby's yacht racing background can be seen in the vessel's fine lines which created an easily driven and elegant hull. Built to withstand the riggers of working as a commercial tug, the hull features massive beams, closely spaced frames, and heavy bilge stringers. In 1967 Victory was sent to Western Port to carry out Port Light maintenance, before enjoyed an extensive refit in 1971 where the deck, wheelhouse, and engine were replaced. Remaining in commercial survey until 1995, the vessel has since been under private ownership. The current owner purchased the vessel in 2008 and has featured the vessel in 2017 and 2019 Wooden Boat Festivals in Hobart. He also undertook a major refit of the vessel in 2017 which included ALL NEW HUON PINE VERTICAL PLANKING ON THE WHEEL HOUSE, NEW TOUGHENED GLASS WHEELHOUSE WINDOWS, REPLACING DECK BEAMS WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REMOVED, ADDED A TRADITIONAL DRY EXHAUST STACK IN KEEPING WITH THE ORIGINAL APPEARANCE OF THE VESSEL, INSTALLED A TRADITIONAL TOWING LOOP, the list goes on! With much of the hard work done, and plenty of scope to enjoy the vessel for a range of applications, Victory is now looking for her next custodian.

Stepping inside, the stunning wheelhouse features a superb mix of NEW Huon Pine trims, and clean white finishes. With a comfortable settee, and plenty of room for additional seating, this is a great space to relax and enjoy the views. From here is the access to the interior of the vessel. This generous space offers plenty of potential to create accommodation, or simply utilise it as storage. It currently includes an electric toilet, and full access to the 114HP Gardner 6L3 Diesel Engine. Recently fitted with a new stainless steel dry exhaust, this low rev-ing engine purrs like a kitten, and provides comfortable cruising at 9 knots.

Up on deck, the cast bronze stanchions and stainless steel guard rails provide excellent protection when moving around the wide side Celery Top Pine decks. Forward is the generous Hydraulic anchor winch for easy handling of the 40kg Admiralty anchor. Aft, there is easy access to the steering system.

This stunning historical vessel is sure to delight on inspection. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the Victory's story. For more information please call Jo Breen on or John Radonic on .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.

Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Region Kettering TAS
Reference
Victory160424
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1936
Designer
Ernest Digby
Builder
Melbourne Harbour Trust
Length
55' 9" - 17.00m
Beam
5m
Draft
2m
Displacement
38 Tonnes
Hull Material
Timber 50mm thick Huon Pine
Deck Material
50mm Celery Top Pine
Engine Make
Gardner
Engine
Gardener 6L3 with 3UC Gearbox Heat exchanger cooling system with dry exhaust through new stainless funnel (made to replicate original)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
114HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
9300hrs
Fuel Consumption
9LPH
Max Speed
9.5 Knots
Cruise Speed
9 Knots
Propulsion
1.04m Prop on 75mm Stainless Steel Shaft
Fuel
60L
Toilet
Electric toilet with macerator
Entertainment
Kenwood CD Player/Radio
Ground Tackle
Hydraulic vertical drum winch
40kg Admiralty Anchor with 50m x chain and rope
Safety Gear
First Aid Kit
Spot Lights
Emergency tiller
Bilge Pumps
2 x 24V, 1 x 240V, and one x engine driven bilge pumps
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
3 x Inflatable life jackets
Flares
Coastal Flare Kit
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher
Electrics
12V and 24V Systems throughout
240V Battery Chargers
2 x 65W Solar Panels
2000W Inverter
Electronics
GME VHF Radio
Furuno 4kw Radome 36NM Radar
Digital Depth Sounder
Satellite Compass SC30
Large Monitor with Furuno Navnet 2 Black Box
Maritron multipurpose display, connected to bilge alarms and smoke detectors using NMEA2000
2 x Clear view screens
Wynn Vertical wiper
Nav Lights
Deck Gear
Cast bronze stanchions with stainless steel safety wire
Cast bronze semi balanced udder with twin hydraulic rams driven by engine driven pump


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23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia






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