Mclaren PILOT HOUSE CRUISER Coastal Cruiser
Beautiful McLaren Pilot House Cruiser full set up for cruising or liveaboard. Currently in Cairns Marlin Marina. Cheap rent including secure access, power and car park at $460 week.
Check out this extensive recent upgrades including full epoxy sealing and painting of all decks, full electrical component anchor winch upgrade, new propellor upgrade for Sleipner Bow thruster, 2 x 3.5kw Split System A/cs fitted for those warm nights, New helm upholstery, new covers fitted to exterior of the vessel, holding tank serviced, vessel slipped in March 2025.
Survey and gas Certificate available from March 2025, new flooring to the main cabin area, protective tube mat fitted to rear deck, storage boxes fitted to the top deck, 800w solar fitted with a 1000w inverter and house bank upgrade. Starboard rear access drop in door fitted to assist with ease of access. Sliding rear door rollers upgraded to stainless rollers and new rear door lock fitted December 2025. Party size Magma round BBQ fitted. TV, VHF and Stereo fitted new in March 2025. Full maintenance and steaming log available since March 2025. Toilet thru hull valve replaced in March 2025. Gearbox selector repaired in March 2025, Jabsco impeller rebuilt with new bearings in October 2025. Engine room fans fitted in July 2025 and salt water deck hose to rear deck and anchor winch fitted in October 2025. New 24v battery charger fitted in October 2025.
Complete heat exchanger flush on main engine and generator completed in October 2025. Magma RocknRoll stabiliser fitted to the vessel. Draws fitted under port side cabin dinette. Some tools available. New poly fuel tank fitted port side in 2024, stbd tank cleaned inspected and inspection hatches fitted. Registered until Dec 2026 and fully insured. Fantastic value for money compared to others on the market. Manuals for both main engine and gearbox, bow thruster.
Can assist with delivery in Qld if required for a negotiable fee.
Check out this extensive recent upgrades including full epoxy sealing and painting of all decks, full electrical component anchor winch upgrade, new propellor upgrade for Sleipner Bow thruster, 2 x 3.5kw Split System A/cs fitted for those warm nights, New helm upholstery, new covers fitted to exterior of the vessel, holding tank serviced, vessel slipped in March 2025.
Survey and gas Certificate available from March 2025, new flooring to the main cabin area, protective tube mat fitted to rear deck, storage boxes fitted to the top deck, 800w solar fitted with a 1000w inverter and house bank upgrade. Starboard rear access drop in door fitted to assist with ease of access. Sliding rear door rollers upgraded to stainless rollers and new rear door lock fitted December 2025. Party size Magma round BBQ fitted. TV, VHF and Stereo fitted new in March 2025. Full maintenance and steaming log available since March 2025. Toilet thru hull valve replaced in March 2025. Gearbox selector repaired in March 2025, Jabsco impeller rebuilt with new bearings in October 2025. Engine room fans fitted in July 2025 and salt water deck hose to rear deck and anchor winch fitted in October 2025. New 24v battery charger fitted in October 2025.
Complete heat exchanger flush on main engine and generator completed in October 2025. Magma RocknRoll stabiliser fitted to the vessel. Draws fitted under port side cabin dinette. Some tools available. New poly fuel tank fitted port side in 2024, stbd tank cleaned inspected and inspection hatches fitted. Registered until Dec 2026 and fully insured. Fantastic value for money compared to others on the market. Manuals for both main engine and gearbox, bow thruster.
Can assist with delivery in Qld if required for a negotiable fee.
Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns Area Whitfield QLD
Usage
Leisure
Launch Year
1979
Hull
Timber
HIN
AUAAP000226QT1
Rego
RQ144Q
Rego Expiry
19/12/2026
Designer
McLaren
Builder
Mclaren
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
4.2
Draft
1.2
Displacement
16 Tonnes
Deck Material
Epoxy
Engine Make
Bedford
Engine
Bedford 170HP Diesel Engine - Spare belts, filters and jabsco impeller. Straight Six, chews no oil, easily serviced. Recent service.
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
3900
Fuel Consumption
10ltrs per hour
Max Speed
8.5kts
Cruise Speed
7kts
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Bowthruster - Sleipner recently upgraded propellor kit
Genset
Westerbeke 8kva - 1900 hours. Recently serviced.
Fuel
700 Approx.
Water
400ltrs approx.
Accommodation
Sleeps 6. Two bunks in main cabin, Double port side downstairs and v berth double in the bow.
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
U shape galley with three burner gas stove - certificate from 2025 available. Plenty of storage.
Refrigeration
1 x Isotherm Cruise 200 Fridge/Freezer
Freezer
Combined Fridge and Freezer
Stove
SMEG Gas 3 Burner with Oven
Water Maker
Nil
Hotwater System
80ltr 240v and engine heated underway.
Shower
Two - full size and seperate to Toilet. Hot and Cold water. Cold shower to rear deck.
Toilet
One electric - linked to holding tank
Entertainment
JVC 30" Television, GME Stereo and 4 x speakers
Air Conditioning
2 x 3.5kw Split systems professionally fitted in 2025. Means no pump running thru hull.
Dinghy
3.7m Ally craft available if required negotiable.
Outboard
15hp Yamaha - recently serviced.
Covers
Full set of side covers and dinghy cover with a bow awning fitted as well.
Ground Tackle
60m of 10mm Chain. Spare anchor chain and rope. Muir winch with aircraft motor recently serviced with all electricals replaced to the battery connnection.
Safety Gear
All current.
Bilge Pumps
3
Life Raft
Nil
Epirb
1 x EPIRB- Current
Life Jackets
12
Flares
Current until 2028
Fire Protection
6 x Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
Shore Power/Genset changeover - 12v and 240v lights. 12v Fans to cabins and wheelhouse.
120 ltr Deck freezer, 60ltr Deck Fridge and Caravan Washing Machine available on request if required.
120 ltr Deck freezer, 60ltr Deck Fridge and Caravan Washing Machine available on request if required.
Electronics
VHF x 2, HF, TMQ AP4 Autopilot, Remote Autopilot control, AM/FM Radio, Vessel AIS fitted and sold if required as negotiated.
Starlink Unit fitted to vessel.
Starlink Unit fitted to vessel.
Deck Gear
Nil.
Remarks
Excellent vessel that has undergone many upgrades under current owner. Beautiful sea vessel that was recently sailed from Brisbane to Cairns using only 1500ltrs.
ABOUT THE SELLER
ROBERT IBELL
Whitfield
QLD 4870 Australia
QLD 4870 Australia