'Waywitch' was built by Roy Bliss at his premises at Bulimba on the Brisbane River & launched in 1962. She has been well maintained by her previous owners and underwent a massive refit in 2015. This included a new Vetus 4 cyl diesel engine that has only done approx 300 Hours. She is currently stored on a hardstand cradle and comes with a recent survey report. The current owner has installed a fresh water flush system for the engine. She is well set up for overnighting and would suit coastal cruising / fishing expeditions.
Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area Bundaberg QLD
Usage
Family, Leisure, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
1962
Hull
Ply/Ply-Glass
HIN
AUAEG000002QTO
Rego
HK860Q
Rego Expiry
24/04/2026
Designer
Roy Bliss
Builder
Roy Bliss
Length
28' - 8.53m
Beam
2.8 Mtrs
Draft
. 800
Displacement
4 tonne approx
Deck Material
Marina Plywood GRP over
Engine Make
Vetus
Engine
M4 17 4 Cyl Diesel rated @ 40 HP (30.9 Kw)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
40 HP 30.9 Kw
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
300 approx
Fuel Consumption
4 LPH @ 2800 RPM
Max Speed
10 Kts
Cruise Speed
8 Kts
Propulsion
Three bladed bronze propeller
Fuel
80 Lt
Water
200 Lt
Accommodation
Double bunk forward with two singles aft
Cabins
One
Berths
Four
Galley
Single stainless steel sink with H&C pressure water. M
Refrigeration
Vitrifrigo 12V
Freezer
Vitrifrigo 12V
Stove
Microwave.
Hotwater System
Duoetto Mk 2 unit runs off 12V or 240V 10 Lt
Shower
Fully enclosed with electric head & vanity.
Toilet
Fully enclosed with Shower & vanity
Ground Tackle
Manson supreme with 8 mm gal chain & 20 Mtrs warp.
Safety Gear
Regulation Inshore
Bilge Pumps
1 X Rule 1500 GPH & Manual mounted in cockpit.
Epirb
TBA
Life Jackets
Four type PFD
Flares
Regulation inshore
Fire Protection
1 x 1 KG dry powder
Electrics
12V & 240V Two X 80 Watt solar panels with regulator.