RAY NORTON 15.24M TIMBER CRUISER EXPEDITION CAPABLE/EXTENDED DURATION REEF CRUISER  

Seven Star Marine Sales In Conjunction With Jim Stuart Marine Are Pleased To Bring "Desiree" To The Market And In Doing So Allowing You The Opportunity To Become Her New Custodian.

All too often the terms "Turn Key", "Expedition Capable" and "Extended Cruise Ready" are carlessley used but sadly are often not supported by what is on offer, "Desiree" on the other hand has had these attributes from the outset built into her DNA. What would your expectations of a Kimberly Capable, Long Term Liveaboard Reef Boat be, I would think they would include the following,

***** A Design Brief For an Easily Driven, High Bow (Dry Boat, Good Lift In Poor Conditions) Encompassing a Wide Beam, Plent of Outdoor Covered Areas, Huge Internal Volume, Safe Deep Walkaround Side Decks, Plenty of Opening Doors and Windows For Ventilation

***** Easily Handled By A Couple, Capable of Supporting An Extended Family Or Group Of Mates.

***** Heavy Solid Construction

***** A Stabalised Ride With The Choice A Furling Sail Combination or Extended Arms And Trawler Fish.

***** An Economical Large Capacity Engine Capable Of Acheiveing Tens Of Thousands Of Hours While Offering Incredible Reliability.

***** Powerful Bow Thruster For Close Quarter Movements.

***** A Machinery Space With Tools That Offers Great Allround Access.

***** Large Fuel Capacity of Appox 2700l offering a range of approx 1500 Nautical Miles With Approx 20% Remaining as Reserve.

***** Dual Bilge System Offered by Mechanical Engine Driven Pump System and Electric Pumps Throughout.

***** Large Water Capacity Supported By Onboard Desalination Unit.

***** Airconditioning Throughout Sleeping Quarters

***** Extensive Refrigeration With Multiple Cabinets Throughout

***** Tall Strong Stainless Davits Offering High Tender Clearance During Passage.

***** Good Foredeck And Side Deck Access With Dual Wheelhouse Side Doors.

***** Expansive Lounge Area With Large "Galley Up" Configeration, allowing Views And Interaction During Food Preperation or Entertaining..

***** Large Private A/C Master Aft Cabin With Internal And External Access.

***** No Teak Decks To Service, Maintain Or Replace.

***** Solar Array

***** In And Out Of Water Survey Available For Interested Groups, February 2024.

***** Australian Registered Vessel.

Additionally You Will Be Purchasing a Boat Whose Custodians Have Been Experienced Longterm Seagoing Folk Who Have Been In Fortunate Positions To Be Able To Understand And Provide Excellent Maintenance Regimes/Upgrades As Required.

Recent Upgrades Include, Electrical Upgrade, Ground Tackle Upgrade, Refrigeration Upgrade, Replacement Cabin Carpets. New 24v Bilge Pumps With Alarms Throughout, Engine Room And Lazzerette Strip Lighting, Full Genset Service, Steering Ram Bench Test and Refurbishment, Sunbrella Rail Covers, New After Deck Matresses and Sunbrella Covers, Aft Deck Salt Water Pump Replacement, Aft Deck Table, Main Cabin Lighting Upgrade, New Plotter, New Cooktop,

"Desiree" Awaits Your Personal Inspection In Manly, By Appointment, And Is Available At A Perfect Time To Have You Going North To The Reef, Or The Kimberley This Winter Crusing Season. Alternatively If You Have Ever Enjoyed The Wooden Boat Festival In Hobart ( February 2025) and Either Want to Visit As Part Of An Extended Tasmanian Summer Cruise Or Consider Participating, Now Is The Time To Act.

For The Less Ambitious "Desiree" Will Be The Perfect Family/Entertaining Platform For Local Cruising Anywhere In Australia, Delivery Options Available If Required.