Sydney Harbour Charter boat - Easy to run and low cost.
AMSA Commercial Survey for 1E charter operations up to 25 passangers. 2C for 8,4C for 8 overnight
Life's Good is a well-maintained, commercially surveyed charter vessel operating successfully on Sydney Harbour. This is a turnkey business opportunity with strong forward bookings and an excellent reputation with booking agents. This boat is also a fantastic private boat if you do not want to operate charters as well.
Commercial Survey
1E Survey -- Up to 25 passengers
2C Survey -- 8 persons
4C Survey -- 8 persons (overnight) (HIRE AND DRIVE)
Survey valid until 24/10/2029 (in 2nd year currently)
Engines & Hours
New engines and gearboxes installed 2016
190hp Steyr diesel - SE196E35
Approx. 2,650 hours
Well maintained and very reliable
Both Engines recently service - approx 10hours runtime since servicing
Business Opportunity
Approx. $65,000 in contracted forward bookings for 2026/27, with NYE expected to confirm soon
Known to major Sydney charter booking agents
Easy to operate with low running costs
Perfect for an owner-operator or as a part-time income stream
Comfort & Amenities
3 Cabins, 1 Toilet, 2 showers.
Spacious layout ideal for charter groups or private family use
Large galley fridge
Large Freezer on the back deck
12V fridge/freezer on the flybridge
Flybridge includes sink and running water
Large bathroom with a generous shower area
Tecma toilet system (installed less than 12 months ago)
Comfortable cabins
Teak rear deck
Saltwater deckwash hose
Gas BBQ plumbed in
6x Aqualuma Underwater Lights blue
Electrical & Batteries
Victron Inverter battery charger
House batteries approx. 3 years old -- Top-quality DEKA Intimidator AGM 2 × 245Ah
Engine batteries approx. 2 years old -- Optima BlueTop AGM spiral-wound
Icom VHF
Garmin Chartplotter
Autopilot and handheld remote control
Docking Remote controller
*** The price is INCLUSIVE of GST ***
Serious offers may be considered
Location
Balmain, Sydney NSW
Usage
Leisure, Charter, Commercial
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Extended aft deck with teak
Engine
SE196E35 coupled to ZF gearboxes and Electronic throttles
Fuel Consumption
5lt/hr at 7.5knots
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Accommodation
2 queen size cabin & 1 double cabin
Galley
Galley stove and oven & Back deck BBQ with fitted gas line
Entertainment
Fusion sound system 6 speakers
Covers
Full Flybridge covers and full aft deck Awning
Ground Tackle
Muir Anchor windlass
Safety Gear
10 Offshore coastal lifejackets. Total 27 Lifejackets
Electrics
Victron inverter battery charger
DEKA Intimidator AGM 2 × 245Ah
Optima BlueTop AGM spiral-wound Engine batteries
Electronics
Garmin Chart plotter and autopilot with remote autopilot control
ZF docking remote controller