Description: Commercial Aluminium Passenger / Transport Barge w
This 8m x 3m Aluminium plate commercial catamaran has just completed a ground up refit and comes with a Certificate of Operation for 1D for 11 passengers plus 2 crew.
The current configuration provides a fully covered layout with 12 seats, a single helm seat, drop-down front loading stairs making beach landings a breeze, and a walkthrough transom to the aft of the vessel which is convenient for diving operations.
The vessel is powered by twin 150hp Yamaha outboards fresh from a September 2024 service and check with engine diagnostic reports available for viewing.
Included in the upgrade was a full hull check, full repaint, new seats, awning, dash, plotter, deck fittings, fuel filters plus more. The sale also includes two bench seats with dive racks, perfect for commercial or tourist diving.
This vessel can be used as a work boat, dive boat or for passenger carrying. The seller is also open to discuss potential changes a buyer may like to have included.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Region Airlie Beach - Whitsunday QLD
Reference
028
Usage
Leisure, Commercial
Launch Year
2002 approximate
Rego
UVI 429928
Length
26' 3" - 8.00m
Beam
3.00 metres.
Draft
3.00 metres.
Hull Material
Aluminium 5mm to 6mm aluminium plate. Full fully checked and ready for service.
Deck Material
2mm to 3mm aluminium plate.
Engine Make
Yamaha
Engine
No: of engines: Two.
Engine make / model: Yamaha 4-stroke outboards.
Engine numbers: (P) 6060761 and (S) 6101123
Engine build year: 2002.(Vendor believes approximate model year).
Engine service info: Engines serviced September 2024. Full engine check report available.
Engine horsepower: 2 x 150hp.
Diesel / Petrol: Unleaded Petrol.
Drive type: Outboards.
Propellers: One stainless prop er outboard.
Other: Single throttle station.
Other: 4 x Yamaha gauges.
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 150hp.
Fuel Type
Unleased petrol.
Engine Hours
Approximately 2,765 hours as of November 2024.
2nd Engine Hrs
Approximately 2,683 hours as of November 2024.
Fuel Consumption
Approximately 40-50 litres per hour combined at cruise.
Max Speed
Propellers: One stainless prop er outboard.
Cruise Speed
Propellers: One stainless prop er outboard.
Propulsion
One stainless prop per outboard.
Fuel
480 litres.
Covers
Full length roof has a soft covered Bimini.
Ground Tackle
Anchors: Anchor as per survey requirement.
Chain: Anchor chain.
Safety Gear
Life jackets: As per survey requirements.
Life Ring / Buoys: As per survey requirements.
EPIRB: As per survey requirements.
First aid kit: As per survey requirements.
Flares: As per survey requirements.
V-sheet: As per survey requirements.
Bilge manual: 2 x manual bilge pumps.
Bilge automatic: 2 x 12V bilge pumps.
Manual firefighting: As per survey requirements.
Bilge Pumps
2 x manual bilge pumps. 2 x 12V bilge pumps.
Epirb
As per survey requirements.
Life Jackets
As per survey requirements.
Flares
As per survey requirements.
Fire Protection
As per survey requirements.
Electrics
Battery engine: 2 x batteries. New in 2024.
Battery house: House equipment runs off one crank battery.
Lighting: Navigation lights. Deck light.
Information: Open plan fully covered layout with seating which can be moved and or removed.
Other: 12 seats for passengers.
Other: Single helm seating forward starboard.
Other: Forward lowering boarding stairs.
Other: Aft platform to the rear of the vessel.
Other: Supplied with 2 x bench seats with integrated storage for 6-8 dive bottles.
Other: Large storage box forward port.
Other: Full length storage pockets built into both sides of the vessel.
Survey Details
Survey details: QLD Non survey vessel, approval number EX02-10547 for 11 passengers plus 2 crew.
Certificate: Certificate of Operation number COO-47954-001, expires 29/08/2029.
Class: Approved for 1D Sightseeing.