Chock full of character and filled with beautiful features, Sunbird has fabulous appliances, ample storage, "Off Grid" electrics, and comes highly recommended. All the maintenance and hard work is done, just hop aboard and enjoy this immaculate ready to cruise vessel right from the start. This houseboat is bound to impress the hardest of critic's upon inspection.
Sunbird has a great foundation with long lasting Industry preferred Speight Aluminium pontoons. Last slipped at the Morgan Waterfront Marina in September 2022, insurance risk assessment performed and passed by Marine Surveyor Leo Vette. Pontoons cleaned / assessed, under vessel weather shield protected, and pest sprayed whilst on the slip. This vessel is fully Electrical, Gas, and EPA compliant. Comments on last insurance report :
Houseboat "Sunbird" has been well maintained and is in a good trim. Both pontoons are without damage and there were no signs of water in compartments. The house is sound, no evidence of structural damage nor water ingress through the roof / ceiling.
On boarding this boat, you instantly notice the stained hardwood decking is in great order throughout, with marine carpet on the sponson decks and stern deck for those hot days as it is way more comfortable to walk on. Large fully shaded front deck, solid handrailing with front and rear side gates, two front storage boxes and a BBQ, "tick, perfect".
On entering the attention to detail is evident right away, beautifully decorated and furnished, this is a Walk in - Walk out sale and live-aboard ready. The helm has all standard Yamaha instrumentation, CD stereo, and responsive direct drive shaft steering. At the helm there is also a remote powered retractable TV lift that neatly stows away when not in use. Comfy corner sofa, four-person dining, carpeted throughout, comforts of Bonaire evaporative air conditioning and diesel heating for all the seasons.
The modern kitchen with island bench has ample drawers and cupboards, stone laminate benchtops, Chef four burner stove/grill/oven, 7-star Hisense 417L fridge/freezer, and plenty of bench space to prepare meals as you entertain.
Two bedrooms, the primary queen having a clever barn door side entry, no trouble making the bed from both sides, plus storage / hanging space. The second bunkroom has storage also.
The bathroom is roomy, with a moulded shower and glass door, vanity, also comes with a small twin tub washing machine. Aft is a handy separate marine toilet room.
The large stern deck has all weather blinds, wash trough, corner seating, and leads onto the swim deck. Plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy happy hour drinks with magnificent river views.
Many key features include, Full 'Off Grid' 240V electrics with a Victron Multiplus 3000W/70amp Inverter, Victron smart charger, four x 330W solar panels, two x 160amp Full River House batteries, and a Honda EU221 2KVA back-up generator = no power bills. Plus PowerTek Cel-Fi phone booster, Rinnai Infinity instant gas hot water, 2 x 45Kg gas bottles, 2 x 200L fuel tanks, 600L black and 400L grey water storage, the list goes on.
Propulsion is by a 2017 Yamaha 60Hp High Thrust fuel injected four stroke outboard motor with only 778 hrs use. Last fully serviced by Murray Marine April 2023.
A perfect entry level houseboat for a couple or family. Located in the Mid-Murray Region. Don't miss-out on this much loved houseboat. Current mooring available upon application and approval.
Expressions of interest invited and
Inspection by appointment only.
Sale price $190,000 (All reasonable offers considered)
Region
South Australia
Location
Adelaide Area MORGAN SA
Reference
SUNBIRD
Usage
Family, Leisure, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1976
Hull
Aluminium Speight Pontoons Renmark Industry preferred.
HIN
AUTSA 038 798 EK1
Rego
MX34S
Rego Expiry
01/05/2025
Designer
Custom
Builder
Custom
Length
54' 2" - 16.50m
Beam
6.5m Plus 0.75m Swim Deck
Draft
0.5m
Deck Material
Hardwood Timber Decking, Marine Carpeted
Engine Make
Yamaha
Engine
2017 Yamaha 60Hp High Thrust Fuel Injected Four Stroke Outboard Motor with only 778Hrs use. Last Serviced by Murray Marine April 2023
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
60Hp
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine Hours
778
Propulsion
Propeller
Genset
Honda EU221 2KVA Generator
Fuel
200l
Water
NIL
Berths
Sleeps 6
Refrigeration
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Chef 4 x Burner stove / Oven / Grille
Hotwater System
Rinnai Infinity 16 instant gas hotwater (Near New)
Shower
Molded floor shower within bathroom
Toilet
Seperate Marine type
Air Conditioning
Evaporative
Remarks
Length 16.5m x Beam 6.5m plus 0.75m Swim Deck Draft 0.55m
This vessel is fully Electrical, Gas, and EPA compliant.