Discovery 1 - Luxury 72ft Waikato River Boat in Charter. Price $1,500,000
Discovery 1 - Luxury 72ft Waikato River Boat in Charter. Price $1,500,000
Lifestyle – A luxury home on a picturesque river – Or AN EXCITING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
The choice is yours.
“Discovery 1” is a 22 m luxury houseboat in charter as a passenger vessel with overnight accommodation for up to 12 guests and 30 guests on a day cruise.
The vessel operates from a landing on the lower Waikato River, and passengers and guests can enjoy a unique venue and a scenic journey on a part of a river rich with history, yet tranquil and quiet.
The vendors are eager to discuss the purchase of Discovery 1 or a joint venture operation with a suitable buyer keen on investing in a change of lifestyle in an interesting and different location.
The vessel, location and riverside facilities are all included in the offer and are in great condition, with Maritime NZ, local authority and community approval secured and renewable. And only an hour or so to Auckland or Hamilton.
OR – Discovery 1 can bring to you a superb lifestyle home in a very special location.
Discovery 1 is well maintained, very well equipped and has recently undergone a number of upgrades to keep her in top condition.
The supporting mooring, service pontoon and long driveway to the riverbank is a major investment that ensures safety and security of operation, and is included in the offer.
Recently renewed Resource Consents for the operation for a further 15 years. Copies of these can be provided to a suitable buyer.
For more information or an appointment to view contact: Janis Marler, Ph 021 658 668 or Email: janis.marler@cityofsailsmarine.co.nz
The vendor or his or her agent has supplied the above information to City of Sails Marine. City of Sails Marine makes no claim to the condition of the vessel above. City of Sails Marine is acting as a broker by passing on information supplied to them.*
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Description: Luxury commercial Houseboat
Date Launched: 2008
Length 22m (72ft2in)
Beam: 8.5m (27ft 11in)
Draft: 1m (3ft 3in)
Location: Lower Waikato River
Price: Owner seeking expressions of interest to purchase
Displacement: 43 tons dry & 53 tons loaded
Helm Station: Located on Main deck portside front of saloon with a complete set of engine controls & gauges
Registration: Maritime Safety # 135519
Current MOSS and Number: MTOC-2521-01
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Construction:
A custom designed and Professionally built steel hulled houseboat from the well-respected Australian company Houseboat Concepts. A company that specializes in designing and building houseboats used for charter in Australia.
The completed hulls and superstructure components were shipped to New Zealand. Construction was then finished by Houseboat Concepts and the interior fit out completed at Mercer on the Waikato River.
Hulls are steel with alloy cross beams, superstructure alloy framing and protective coated marine ply. Exterior walls with extensive glassed panoramic windows and alloy sheeting over the closed in areas. Decking is finished in Kwila hardwood.
There are extra steel reinforcing or "wear" strips on the sides and keels for added protection when in shallow waters. The Vessel is in MSA survey.
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Engines:
2 x Honda Model: BF90’s 90 hp outboards in barge configuration.
Fuel Consumption Cruising 7 knots: 9L per hour per engine. Hours 1,280hrs
Propellers: 4 blade High thrust barge type under large Perma trims.
Fuel Capacity: Steel fuel tanks. Diesel 350 L. Petrol 720 L.
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Accommodation: Four cabins {4 Queen or 8 Single} each with en-suite bathrooms. 2 aft lounge areas can also be used as additional double cabins offering a total of 12 overnight berths. Separate Day head & Shower.
Galley / Kitchen / houseware: Including Fridges 2 x 240V, Freezers, Ice Maker, Hot Water Systems, Gas Hobs/Electric Oven 4 burner, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, bar fridge on upper deck, Heating System Reverse Cycle Aircon Crockery/Cutlery/Pots/Pans/Electric Jug/Electric Toaster etc
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Water Capacity: Two Coated Steel water tanks in the pontoons. 5,600 lts
Water Heating: Gas
Black Water: Two x 95Olts holding tanks. Gray water tank 26001ts.
House Batteries: 24 x 2-volt bank of deep cycle Sonenshein providing 48 volts to the inverter
Start Batteries: Outboards -2 x12 volt, Generator 1x12volt, winches 3 x 12 volt, 2 for 12-volt system
Electrical Supply: Vessel is supplied with 240 volts by both a 13.5kw Cummins Onan generator set & a very sophisticated automatic self-starting, high-capacity inverter that also provides power to 12- and 24-volt chargers that power items using those voltages.
Electronics: Depth Sounder Furuno LS-6100 and Chart Plotter:
GPS navigation system with full location charts - registered EPIRB
Entertainment: Sky TV Electronics in all cabins and lounges areas.
Lounge: Spacious area including formal table setting, electronics for entertainment and business conferences.
Anchors: Bow 120 kg Stern 60kg Danforth sand anchors & electric anchor winches.
Winches: 2 Electric Muir S4500 Stern/Bow Lofrans, Falkon
Tender: 12-foot punt with outboard
Safety: 32+ lifejackets to survey standard, Bilge Pumps x 2, Life Buoy x 2, Fenders x 6. Three powder fire extinguishers, fire Blankets to survey standard plus fire buckets and water hose.
Riverside landing base: Includes a resource consented Floating pontoon with loading gangway & connection utility hoses for fuel and waste
5-ton forward mooring with a deflection buoy for protection from floating debris. 3-ton rear mooring. Private Driveway and ample parking adjacent to the boarding pontoon.
