- Well established yacht charter business with a track record of over 16 years of operation.
- 13m Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran in commercial survey for 1E, 2D and 4D allowing both passenger day charters (30 PAX) and bareboat charters (10 PAX)
- A highly regarded experience provider with established brand loyalty (a number of repeat corporate and non-corporate clients).
- Necessary operational permits approved and in order - AMSA certificate of operation, Certificate of Survey, Moreton Bay Marine Park permit, public pontoon permits.
- Annual turnover >$300K the last 4 consecutive years
- A stable, professional team of skippers and deckhands who love spending time on the water and their hospitality roles.
- Flexibility for the new owner to be 'hands on' with skippering/bookings/business development or to engage a Caretaker to manage operations
- Marketing resources designed, produced and ready for use: Wordpress website w/ online booking system, exhibition banner, 2000 DL brochures, pontoon signage, logos, crew shirts.
- Distribution channels established with many business suppliers covering both private charters and tours. Relationships established with local Visitor Information Centres, accommodation providers, local cafes
- A 5 star rating on Tripadvisor with >100 reviews. A 4.9 star rating on Google with >100 reviews.
- Forward bookings up to 6 months in advance. Various expansion possibilities which can be disclosed with the new buyer.
- A flexible handover period allowing the new buyer time to find their feet and hit the ground running
- Ability to take the yacht to other areas for either commercial or personal use during low season - Whitsundays, Hervey Bay etc.
- A beautifully maintained vessel with periodic maintenance schedules and refurb projects undertaken on a regular basis: 3YM30 Yanmar engines and sail drives (2017) / 2 pac non-slip epoxy to top deck and back stairs (2021) / Ferrari trampoline (2023) / internal ceilings replaced (2022) / Tohatsu outboard - RIB (2022) / Raymarine Charter plotter (2021) / Headsail (2021) / mainsail (2018) / RIB Sun cover (2022) / interior timber varnished (2024) /
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Brisbane Region Moreton Bay
Usage
Charter, Commercial
Launch Year
2003
Rego
25137QD
Rego Expiry
01/08/2026
Builder
Fountaine Pajot
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Beam
7m
Draft
1.4m
Displacement
10t
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
3YM30AE
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
30HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2500
2nd Engine Hrs
2500
Fuel Consumption
2.2L/hr
Max Speed
8kn
Cruise Speed
6kn
Propulsion
SD25 saildrives
Fuel
300L
Water
700L
Accommodation
Upstairs saloon table can covert to a queen bed
Cabins
4 x double cabins
Berths
2 x vberths
Galley
Upstairs galley with generous storage space. Cutlery/crockery, mugs, water, wine and champagne glasses for 30 passenegers. Additioanal catering equipment suitable for 30 PAX.
Refrigeration
100L
Freezer
100L 240V compressor
Stove
3 burner stove top and oven/grill
Hotwater System
50L heated via engine or 240V
Shower
4 ensuite bathrooms
Toilet
4
Entertainment
Medium sized flat screen TV with inbuilt DVD
Air Conditioning
No
Dinghy
Aquapro 3.8m
Outboard
Tohatsu 6HP
Covers
Cockpit bimidy with clears that enclose the cockpit area
Ground Tackle
Maxwell anchor winch. 60LB Manson Plough anchor. 60m x 10mm chain
Safety Gear
2 x 24 PAX carly floats with sun covers
Bilge Pumps
4 x Bilge pumps on float switches in engine compartments and hulls.
Epirb
GME float free EPIRB
Life Jackets
32 x Coastal lifejackets. 10 x kid lifejackets.
Flares
Parachute, Orange smoke and Red handhelds
Fire Protection
Engine compartment fire detection system and Gaseous extringuishing system. 3 x portable extinguishe