DeGroote Hartley
1993 De Groot built Hartley designed Motor Yacht
Refurbished by John De Groot in 2015 (renowned ferro boat building family)
Stern Boarding Scoop and Strong Davit for a Dinghy
Full-Service History (Anodes, Engine Check-up and Antifoul every 24 months)
No-Maintenance Hull plus previous official Survey Reports (excellent)
Overall length of 32 feet (9.4 metres) with Scoop and Bowsprit
Interior Main Cabin Headroom is 6 feet 6 inches
Owner has lived aboard as a digital nomad at POWB Marina for 10 years (also wrote 5 published novels on boat) - Boat is quiet, dry and easily warmed in coldest Winter.
Full service and Insurance history (insured for 10 years with same insurer for $31,000)
19 HP Industrial Marine Diesel Engine (always starts first time) - travels at 10 knots
2 New Heavy Duty Marine Batteries and New Solar Panel Regulator for the 2 Solar Panels
Rare Tasmanian Myrtle Wood Finish inside, with Carpeted Floor
Last Antifoul / Anodes and Maintenance September 2025 (photos) Salter Marine
Bilge Pumps (manual and electric)
New Canopy over cockpit and stern
New Seat Covers (inside and outside)
Muir Electric Anchor-Chain Winch with foot control
28" Television with remote (can record and has a built-in DVD and USB and HDMI)
VHF Radio and Hand-Held Marine Radio
Dan-Buoy and Flares - 6 Life Jackets - Fire Extinguisher
Privacy Curtaining on all Windows with 3 Pull-Down Blinds
Sounder (top part not connected at present)
Microwave Oven - New 12VDC Fridge/Freezer - Sunbeam Oven - Griller - Electric Jug
Portable Gas Cooker and Gas Cans - All kitchen utensils
Built-in Cooler Box for veggies, wine etc.
Brand New - unused portable toilet (also existing fittings for a toilet with tank)
Wardrobe Area and Cupboards with Storage under all the seating
Mainsail and Foresail
Multiple Anchors - 4 Big Fenders with thick Berth Ropes
Underwater Camera (takes stills and video in night/day)
Digital Weather Station
Brass Porthole Clock and Brass Bell
Main Double Bunk at front and other convertible Sleeping Areas
Sink with freshwater and seawater taps (150 litre fresh water tank)
15 Amp Power cord for shore power and a 15m non-kink Water Hose
Refurbished by John De Groot in 2015 (renowned ferro boat building family)
Stern Boarding Scoop and Strong Davit for a Dinghy
Full-Service History (Anodes, Engine Check-up and Antifoul every 24 months)
No-Maintenance Hull plus previous official Survey Reports (excellent)
Overall length of 32 feet (9.4 metres) with Scoop and Bowsprit
Interior Main Cabin Headroom is 6 feet 6 inches
Owner has lived aboard as a digital nomad at POWB Marina for 10 years (also wrote 5 published novels on boat) - Boat is quiet, dry and easily warmed in coldest Winter.
Full service and Insurance history (insured for 10 years with same insurer for $31,000)
19 HP Industrial Marine Diesel Engine (always starts first time) - travels at 10 knots
2 New Heavy Duty Marine Batteries and New Solar Panel Regulator for the 2 Solar Panels
Rare Tasmanian Myrtle Wood Finish inside, with Carpeted Floor
Last Antifoul / Anodes and Maintenance September 2025 (photos) Salter Marine
Bilge Pumps (manual and electric)
New Canopy over cockpit and stern
New Seat Covers (inside and outside)
Muir Electric Anchor-Chain Winch with foot control
28" Television with remote (can record and has a built-in DVD and USB and HDMI)
VHF Radio and Hand-Held Marine Radio
Dan-Buoy and Flares - 6 Life Jackets - Fire Extinguisher
Privacy Curtaining on all Windows with 3 Pull-Down Blinds
Sounder (top part not connected at present)
Microwave Oven - New 12VDC Fridge/Freezer - Sunbeam Oven - Griller - Electric Jug
Portable Gas Cooker and Gas Cans - All kitchen utensils
Built-in Cooler Box for veggies, wine etc.
Brand New - unused portable toilet (also existing fittings for a toilet with tank)
Wardrobe Area and Cupboards with Storage under all the seating
Mainsail and Foresail
Multiple Anchors - 4 Big Fenders with thick Berth Ropes
Underwater Camera (takes stills and video in night/day)
Digital Weather Station
Brass Porthole Clock and Brass Bell
Main Double Bunk at front and other convertible Sleeping Areas
Sink with freshwater and seawater taps (150 litre fresh water tank)
15 Amp Power cord for shore power and a 15m non-kink Water Hose
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1993
Hull
Ferro Professionally Built and Maintained
Rego
HT07004
Rego Expiry
31/12/2026
Designer
Hartley
Builder
John DeGroote - Launceston, Tasmania
Length
30' 10" - 9.40m
Deck Material
Ferro
Engine
Diesel Engine with full Maintenance Manual
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
800
Max Speed
10 knots
Cruise Speed
5 knots
Propulsion
Shaft-drive
Water
160 litres
Accommodation
Stern Wheel area leading to stairs to main cabin with kitchen/sink/appliances/TV. Walk-through to bow berths. Heaps of storage throughout.
Cabins
One front Cabin. One main cabin with 6ft 6inch headroom. One wardrobe area that was for built-in toilet (now a new unused portable toilet)
Berths
Double Bed and Single Bed at Bow end. Single Bed can be made from cabin bench seating
Galley
Galley facing long seating with removable table. Cool Box for veggies. 12Volt Fridge/Freezer. Sunbeam Oven. Panasonic Microwave Oven. Electric Jug. Toaster.
Refrigeration
Large 12VDC Fridge Freezer (top loaded)
Freezer
Large 12VDC Fridge Freezer (top loaded)
Stove
Gas Cooker and Gas Cans for use inside and outside
Toilet
Brand New Unused Portable Toilet Supplied. Fitting for an electric toilet (I removed it to make a storage area)
Entertainment
JVC 28" TV with built-in DVD Player and USB ports
Air Conditioning
Digital Weather Station
Dinghy
Stainless Steel Davit for a dinghy (not supplied) and a Fluted Stern for climbing aboard (with ladder)
Covers
Boom Cover - Stern Cover (new, white, waterproof, boom to davit)
Ground Tackle
Muir Electric Winch - 2 anchors - Dan Buoy
Safety Gear
Standard safety gear for coastal waters around Tasmania
Bilge Pumps
One manual, one electric
Life Jackets
6 life jackets
Flares
Pack of flares
Fire Protection
Fire extinguisher
Electrics
2 solar panels with powertech regulator/controller linked to two new heavy duty marine batteries - 15A power cord (15 metres) - power switchboard (with resettable fuse)
Electronics
Powertech regulator/controller - fuse control panel - digital weather station
Sail Inventory
One mainsail and one furling sail in reasonable condition
Mast / Rigging
Steel mast - Sail Rigging Equipment
Deck Gear
Muir Electric Winch - Anchor Bay - 2 anchors
Presentation
Remarks
This boat has served me well for over 10 years as a liveaboard and occasional sailing. It has been looked after and maintained (antifouling and anodes etc by professional Salter Marine. It travels well, having a good ballast and strong engine. It was not only built by deGroote, but also refurbished by him just before I purchased it (he visits occasionally to see it). The price has been set at $29,000 or nearest offer, in order to sell it over the summer period. It makes for a cheap accomodation if you visit Hobart and is a pleasure to take out on the Derwent River. The Prince of Wales Bay Marina (where it is berthed) is one of the best in Australia. The marina fees are paid up to March 2026 - if you get in quick you can save some money.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Stefan Nicholson
Hobart
TAS 7004 Australia
TAS 7004 Australia