Joan Star is a 32' carvel planked timber trawler, built in Batemans Bay and launched in 1962. She fished the south coast waters for nearly 40 years and was highly regarded as a sea worthy and productive boat. Purchased by current owners in 2008 and refitted as a family cruiser, she has been extensively rebuilt from hull up whilst attempting to retain some of her classic trawler heritage. Hull and engine are original, whilst deck, cabin, water and electrics have been largely replaced. She is powered by a Detroit 130hp 2-stroke diesel that has run less than 50 hours since a complete rebuild. Cruising speed is 6kts, using approximately 3 litres per hour. Accommodation for 4 with twin v-berth and drop down saloon table. All of the hard work has been done, enjoy as is or continue improvements to your own requirements.
We have spent over $50k and put in many thousands of hours to bring this vessel back from the brink, and are reluctantly selling her due to changed circumstances.
If you're looking for a family boat, fishing platform or are just plain in love with timber trawlers, this boat will not disappoint.
Location
South Coast Area Nelligen
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1962 approximate
Deck Material
Fibreglass over ply
Engine
5047-5240 2-stroke < 50 hours since complete rebuild
Engine Hours
< 50 since complete rebuild
Accommodation
Main cabin construction is pine framing, external cladding Alucobond, internal plywood. Roof is timber frame and clad with dynel sheathed plywood. Ceiling is white gloss laminate over ply with recessed LED downlights. Walls, ceilling and floors fully insulated. New marine grade carpet, freshly painted inside with new curtains.
Cabins
Main Cabin and V-Berth in Bow.
Galley
Plywood benchtop with storage below. Sink with cold pressurised water.
Refrigeration
12V Dometic Camping Fridge/Freezer.
Stove
2 burner camping stove with internal butane cylinders
Entertainment
CD/Stereo with ceiling mounted speakers.
Dinghy
Aluminium 3.0m fair condition
Ground Tackle
Plough anchor, chain and rode.
Safety Gear
V-Sheet, 12V spotlight, Lifejackets, VHF radio
Fire Protection
Fire extinguisher
Electrics
4 x 12V AGM batteries divided into 2 banks.
Solar trickle charger for start batteries, 150W solar panel for house bank.
Deck Gear
Samson post and 2 x stern posts.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Bungendore
NSW 2621 Australia