32 Timber Steam Ferry
Price AU $150,000
Price
AU $150,000
Details
This marvellous piece of History has been pain strikingly restored. ' Kestral. Originally named Ethal ploughed the Hawksberry River as one of the First Steam ferries in 1895, taking First Class and economy passenger up and down the river.
Today she is in as new condition. With her magnificent Cabin lounge and secondary seating midships to stern. The Vosper Steam Engine made in Portsmouth has only run 8 Times still in excellent Condition.
The Owner has made the decision that its time for a new owner to be custodian of the vessel. He is selling at a very low price nothing compared to what has been spent bringing her back to life.
Call Glenn on 0414 988 273
Today she is in as new condition. With her magnificent Cabin lounge and secondary seating midships to stern. The Vosper Steam Engine made in Portsmouth has only run 8 Times still in excellent Condition.
The Owner has made the decision that its time for a new owner to be custodian of the vessel. He is selling at a very low price nothing compared to what has been spent bringing her back to life.
Call Glenn on 0414 988 273
Special Presentation
Region
New South Wales
Location
Toronto NSW
Usage
Family, Leisure, Commercial
Reference
32 Timber Steam Ferry
Year
1895
Length
32' - 9.75m
Beam
8'
Draft
2' 6"
Displacement
2 T
Hull Material
Timber keel Hardwood and Iron Bark above waterline New Zealand Kauri.
Deck Material
Teak
Engine
Vosper Steam Engine made in Portsmouth only run 8 Times still in excellent Condition
Fuel Type
Coal
Number Engines
1
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Accommodation
4 First Class seats in rear coach house
12 Passenger seats around side
12 Passenger seats around side
Entertainment
The sound of the steam engine.
Covers
Hard top solid roof
Safety Gear
12 Life jackets, Fire extinguisher
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Flares
12
Electrics
1 Battery for Bilge pumps
Deck Gear
Seating, Cleats, Bollards and beautiful teak finises.
Remarks
This boat was wonderfully Restored in 2000 by renowned Ship Builder Phil Heaney at Alkira Boat shed on Lake Macquarie.
She is a real Show Boat, This boat is being sold at a price that is only a fraction of what it cost. But the Owner is getting to an age he wants to find this History Piece a new Owner that can look after her for the next generation.
Call Glenn on 0414 988 273
DISCLAIMER: Buyaboat offers the details of this vessel in good faith but can not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires. This vessel is offered subject prior to sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
She is a real Show Boat, This boat is being sold at a price that is only a fraction of what it cost. But the Owner is getting to an age he wants to find this History Piece a new Owner that can look after her for the next generation.
Call Glenn on 0414 988 273
DISCLAIMER: Buyaboat offers the details of this vessel in good faith but can not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires. This vessel is offered subject prior to sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.