CUSTOM PASSENGER VESSEL
AU $580,000 Make an offer
Length
65' 7" - 20.00m
Location
Melbourne VIC
Launch Year
1989
Hull Material
Aluminium
Description: Custom passenger vessel
A 20 MTR. CRUISE BOAT, FERRY, FUNCTION VESSEL, SIGHTSEEING TOURS, CARGO DELIVERY AND LARGE PERSONELL TRANSFERS ETC.
YES SHE IS ALL OF THOSE AND MORE.
DESIGNED BY JOHN HUNTER FOR THE YARRA AND MARYBYRNONG RIVERS - SHE IS A LOW SLUNG CRAFT TO PASS UNDER THE LOW BRIDGES DURING NORMAL TIDAL CONDITIONS.
HER WIDE BEAM ENABLES LARGE NUMBERS TO BE CARRIED TO THE UPPER DECK WITHOUT LIMITS; UP TO 100 MAY BE SEATED ON LINKED OR BUILT IN SEATING,
ONCE SEATED, BRIDGES MAY BE CLEARED IN SAFETY.
THE JOHN BATMAN NOT ONLY OPERATES ON THE RIVERS OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BUT IS ALSO STABLE AND SEA GOING ON PORT PHILLIP BAY.
HER WIDE BEAM AND HARD CHINES, COMBINED WITH LOW CENTRE OF GRAVITY AND BILGE KEELS, CREATE COMFORT AND SAFETY IN ALL THE CONDITIONS THAT THE BAY HAS TO OFFER.
THE JOHN BATMAN IS POWERED BY A SINGLE CUMMINS 6BT LINKED TO A ROBUST HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT, DEVELOPED AND BUILT BY TED HARROLD OF DRYSDALE ENGINEERING.
THE SYSTEM PROVIDES OUTSTANDING HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS IN TIGHT SITUATIONS AND EXTREME WEATHER - THE UNIT IS LOW MAINTANANCE AND IS OVER BUILT, WHICH SUPPORTS A LARGE BRONZE PROPELLER.
BOARDING CAN BE TO THE UPPER DECK AT PIER LEVEL OR ALTERNATIVLEY TO THE LOW LEVEL DIRECTLY TO THE LOUNGE AREA WHEN USING FLOATING LANDINGS.
THIS INTERNAL AREA CAN SEAT 100 GUESTS AND THE POPULAR UNDERCOVER AFTER DECK ABOUT 30. WHICH IS 200 ALL UP PLUS CREW.
THE BOW AREA IS MAINLY USED FOR STORING OF EQUIPMENT AND GOODS BUT CAN ALSO PROVIDE FOR SEATING; THE PILOT HOUSE IS COMPLETELY CLOSED, HOWEVER MAY BE OPENED IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
BELOW THE PILOT HOUSE IS A LARGE HOLD FOR STORING EQUIPMENT AND FOWARD IS STORAGE FOR CATERING SUPPLIES ETC. ADDITIONAL SEATING AND TRESTLE TABLES ARE LOCATED ASHORE.
THERE ARE FOUR (4} TOILETS AND TWO (2) WASHROOMS.
FUEL CAPACITY IS 2000 LTRS.
BUILT OF MARINE GRADE ALUMINIUM IN LAUNCESTON BY TAMAR STEEL BOATS IN 1986. SHE CROSSED BASS STRAIGHT ON HER OWN BOTTOM AND UNDER HER OWN POWER.
THIS IS A UNIQUE AND REMARKABLE VESSEL. A DEMONSTRATION CAN BE PROVIDED TO THE APPROPRIATE APPLICANTS.
*Note; Designed by John Hunter, naval architect known for performance, efficiency, stability and ease of handling.
YES SHE IS ALL OF THOSE AND MORE.
DESIGNED BY JOHN HUNTER FOR THE YARRA AND MARYBYRNONG RIVERS - SHE IS A LOW SLUNG CRAFT TO PASS UNDER THE LOW BRIDGES DURING NORMAL TIDAL CONDITIONS.
HER WIDE BEAM ENABLES LARGE NUMBERS TO BE CARRIED TO THE UPPER DECK WITHOUT LIMITS; UP TO 100 MAY BE SEATED ON LINKED OR BUILT IN SEATING,
ONCE SEATED, BRIDGES MAY BE CLEARED IN SAFETY.
THE JOHN BATMAN NOT ONLY OPERATES ON THE RIVERS OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BUT IS ALSO STABLE AND SEA GOING ON PORT PHILLIP BAY.
HER WIDE BEAM AND HARD CHINES, COMBINED WITH LOW CENTRE OF GRAVITY AND BILGE KEELS, CREATE COMFORT AND SAFETY IN ALL THE CONDITIONS THAT THE BAY HAS TO OFFER.
THE JOHN BATMAN IS POWERED BY A SINGLE CUMMINS 6BT LINKED TO A ROBUST HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT, DEVELOPED AND BUILT BY TED HARROLD OF DRYSDALE ENGINEERING.
THE SYSTEM PROVIDES OUTSTANDING HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS IN TIGHT SITUATIONS AND EXTREME WEATHER - THE UNIT IS LOW MAINTANANCE AND IS OVER BUILT, WHICH SUPPORTS A LARGE BRONZE PROPELLER.
BOARDING CAN BE TO THE UPPER DECK AT PIER LEVEL OR ALTERNATIVLEY TO THE LOW LEVEL DIRECTLY TO THE LOUNGE AREA WHEN USING FLOATING LANDINGS.
THIS INTERNAL AREA CAN SEAT 100 GUESTS AND THE POPULAR UNDERCOVER AFTER DECK ABOUT 30. WHICH IS 200 ALL UP PLUS CREW.
THE BOW AREA IS MAINLY USED FOR STORING OF EQUIPMENT AND GOODS BUT CAN ALSO PROVIDE FOR SEATING; THE PILOT HOUSE IS COMPLETELY CLOSED, HOWEVER MAY BE OPENED IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
BELOW THE PILOT HOUSE IS A LARGE HOLD FOR STORING EQUIPMENT AND FOWARD IS STORAGE FOR CATERING SUPPLIES ETC. ADDITIONAL SEATING AND TRESTLE TABLES ARE LOCATED ASHORE.
THERE ARE FOUR (4} TOILETS AND TWO (2) WASHROOMS.
FUEL CAPACITY IS 2000 LTRS.
BUILT OF MARINE GRADE ALUMINIUM IN LAUNCESTON BY TAMAR STEEL BOATS IN 1986. SHE CROSSED BASS STRAIGHT ON HER OWN BOTTOM AND UNDER HER OWN POWER.
THIS IS A UNIQUE AND REMARKABLE VESSEL. A DEMONSTRATION CAN BE PROVIDED TO THE APPROPRIATE APPLICANTS.
*Note; Designed by John Hunter, naval architect known for performance, efficiency, stability and ease of handling.
Region
Victoria
Location
Melbourne VIC
Usage
Charter, Commercial
Launch Year
1989
Rego
432531
Designer
John Hunter
Length
65' 7" - 20.00m
Beam
6.6m
Draft
1.2m
Displacement
40T
Hull Material
Aluminium
Deck Material
Aluminium
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
6BT5.9
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
112 (kw)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
Low
Propulsion
Custom Hydraulic leg
Genset
Kabota
Fuel
2000 litres
Accommodation
N/A
Galley
N/A
Toilet
2 washrooms / 4 toilets
Safety Gear
As per survey requirements
Bilge Pumps
Y
Epirb
Y
Life Jackets
Y
Flares
Y
Fire Protection
Sapphire system
Survey Details
Currently has completed in water and out of water 5 year survey - extensive additional works done.
Requires lightship survey to complete.
Requires lightship survey to complete.
Remarks
Extensive engineering and shipwright works have been completed to make the John Batman new owner ready. The vessel has not been painted in anticipation of new owner creating a new look - the main cabin is serviceable but lends itself to the imagination to create an updated and unique corporate / party / sightseeing space.
This vessel has been an excellent people mover - not in the least because of the large capacity open-air top deck.
Easily accomodating large and small school groups; seniors and probus and various sightseeing tours monday to friday work can be a staple business.
Whilst the set up can seem plain - she is easily corporately dressed for Melbourne Cup Day, she has starred as the "African Queen" for a corporate presentation, and has hosted many Weddings, Corporate functions, transfers and parties - dressed uniquely for each occasion.
Now looking for a new owner with inspiration as she is poised for a new entrance to the waterways!!
This vessel has been an excellent people mover - not in the least because of the large capacity open-air top deck.
Easily accomodating large and small school groups; seniors and probus and various sightseeing tours monday to friday work can be a staple business.
Whilst the set up can seem plain - she is easily corporately dressed for Melbourne Cup Day, she has starred as the "African Queen" for a corporate presentation, and has hosted many Weddings, Corporate functions, transfers and parties - dressed uniquely for each occasion.
Now looking for a new owner with inspiration as she is poised for a new entrance to the waterways!!
ABOUT THE SELLER
Ammie Nichols
Melbourne
VIC 3016 Australia
VIC 3016 Australia