STEWART BUILT HUON PINE 49FT CRAYBOAT/MOTORSAILOR!  SOLD

Exceptionally well built, this stunning Cray boat really is something special! Constructed of thick Huon Pine hull and deck, over a single piece Jarrah keel with steel slipper and Kauri Pine ribs/stringers/deck beams, it presents in excellent condition throughout. This vessel has enjoyed a successful working life as a cray boat and shark fishing vessel off the coasts of Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Very well equipped with a highly regarded 8LXB Gardner diesel engine, and with a full wet well and ice room, it will please even the most discerning fisherman. It also presents an excellent opportunity to be converted to an incredibly seaworthy live aboard, long range cruiser, or even enjoyed as a unique family motor sailor. Freshly painted and antifouled, this vessel is ready to be enjoyed now and is sure to impress on inspection!

Stepping inside the wheelhouse, the vessel is both comfortable and well set up for extended time at sea. The visibility from this area is excellent and it has a charming traditional ambience. With all the electronics and navigation equipment at your finger tips, a comfortable helm seat, and plenty of space to friends and family to relax, the wheelhouse is ideal for Tasmanian conditions. To port is the dinette which doubles as a chart table, and has seating for 4 in comfort. The galley is aft and features a 2 burner gas stove, upright fridge, and stainless steel sink. There is also a skippers single berth in this area. The remaining accommodation is forward in the Foc'sle. This includes 3 bunks (2 x Doubles 1 x Single), and a shower bay.

On deck, the space is truely impressive. This is a great area to pull out a deck chair, relax on a bean bag, and enjoy the sunshine. It is also doubles as an ergonomic work space for the serious fisherman. Midships is a large wet well currently with excellent storage for fenders and lines, forward is a massive ice room complete with brine coils. There is also a hydraulic pot hauler, heavy duty stainless steel davits, extensive deck lights, and enclosed duckboard. This vessel is also equipped with an Oregon mast and boom complete with mainsail and furling headsail, and operations capably as a motor sailor.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained Gardener 8LXB 173HP Diesel Engine. Long regarded as the very best diesel engine available, it provides excellent performance, reliability, and economical running. This provides easy cruising at 7 knots in any conditions.

Having operated commercially in survey until Nov 2020, this vessel could certainly continue its working life with a new owner. Alternatively it would make a stunning live aboard and long range cruiser for anyone looking for an exceptionally well built and capable vessel. With unlimited potential, and its excellent condition, this is a vessel not to miss. For more information please call John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.