A vessel that features a sea-kindly hull, an economical never-say-die engine and one of the best back decks in the bay. Anchorline is proud to present the 62´ John G. Alden Offshore Sportsfisher 'Riversong' to the market.
Built by Cec Quilkey and launched on the banks of Botany Bay in 1981,'Riversong' is a testament to craftsmanship and quality. Prior to building 'Riversong' Cec Quilkey built Love and War, Ragamuffin, Koomooloo and many other beautiful and famous yachts.
As you step aboard 'Riversong', you'll find that she comfortably accommodates 9 people. The forward cabin boasts two single berths, another two single berths in the forward companion way and the master cabins offers a large double berth. It must be noted that the settees in the saloon both convert to a single and a double berth. The master cabin is equipped with a large ensuite and the day head is located on the port side of the forward companion way ensuring privacy and convenience.
The galley is conveniently situated forward of the main saloon and is equipped with eutectic and 12v refrigeration, a Tiffany convection microwave, a Broadwater oven, grill and 4 burner cooktop that make preparing gourmet meals a delight.
Powered by a single 150hp 6LX Gardner, 'Riversong offers a cruise speed of 8 knots and ensures reliable and efficient performance. Her substantial fuel capacity of 2,200 litres and freshwater capacity of 1,200 litres allow for extended voyages. 'Riversong also features a complete suite of Raymarine electronics (depth sounder, GPS/Plotter, GPS charts, auto pilot and digital radar).
Other features include: 62´ (LOA) x 16´ (Beam) x 6' (Draft) | Construction: 3 layers of strip planked Oregon on laminated maple ribs and keel (Dynel sheaved) | Deck construction: 3 layers of ½ inch ply glassed over (renewed in '22) | Roof construction: 1 layer of ¾ inch and 1 layer of ½ inch. (renewed in '10) | Single 150hp 6LX Gardner | 8 knot cruise speed | Raymarine electronics package | SidePower bow thruster | Lister Cylinder 7.5Kva generator | Magna Sine inverter + Victron isolation transformer | C-Tec battery charger for starting batteries + Magna Sine for lighting batteries | Eutectic and 12v refrigeration | Tiffany convection microwave | Broadwater oven, grill and 4 burner cooktop | Accommodation for 9 | OC Tenders carbon fibre dinghy (new 2022) | 15 HP 4 stroke outboard (new 2022) | Davco single dinghy davit (Overhauled in '22) | Slipped and antifouled November 2023
Constantly admired for her beautiful lines, 'Riversong' is a very capable boat that has been continuously modernised and improved by all her owners. An inspection of 'Riversong' at the Gold Coast, is highly recommended and will not disappoint. Please contact our office for further information.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Gold Coast Region Anchorline Yacht Brokers
Reference
ANCH-JGA62
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1981
Rego
LY216Q
Designer
John G Alden (Boston)
Builder
Cec Quilkey
Length
62' 0" - 18.90m
Beam
16'
Draft
6'
Displacement
25T
Hull Material
Timber (Dynel Sheathed)
Deck Material
3 layers of ½ inch ply glassed over (renewed in '22)
Engine Make
Gardner
Engine
6LX
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
150hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
5072 Hours
Fuel Consumption
12 LPH @ Cruise speed
Max Speed
9 Knots (approx. )
Cruise Speed
8 Knots (approx. )
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Thrusters
SidePower bow thruster
Genset
Lister cylinder 7.5 KVA
Fuel
2,200 Litres
Water
1,200 Litres
Accommodation
4 x Single berths (plus saloon settee) + 1 x Double berth (plus saloon settee)
Cabins
2 Private cabins
Berths
Accommodation for 9
Galley
Forward, Starboard side
Refrigeration
Vitrifrigo electric fridge (12 volt) + Deep chest freezer with 6 SS baskets + Iccer drinks fridge (cockpit)
Samsung 695ml LED TV (with external antenna) | Samsung Blue-ray disc player | Am/Fm/CD player Pioneer (hooked up to Fusion)
Dinghy
OC Tenders carbon fibre dinghy (new 2022)
Outboard
15 HP 4 stroke outboard (new 2022)
Covers
Foredeck, forehatch, windscreen, side windows, life raft, teak table (fishing), cockpit
curtains, flybridge, dinghy, dinghy davit
Ground Tackle
1 x 100 pound SS Manson plough + 1 x 80 pound Manson plough | Muir electric windlass (with Helm and foredeck controls) | 100 meters of chain galvanised chain + 10 meters of chain plus 100 meters of rope
Epirb
1 x EPIRB
Life Jackets
Offshore kit
Flares
9 x Life jackets
Fire Protection
4 x 2kg Fire extinguishers
Electrics
12v / 24v / 240v System voltage | Lister cylinder 7.5 KVA generator | Magna Sine inverter (new 2014) + Victron isolation transformer | Lifeline AGM x 4 6 Volt house batteries (New Dec17 - tested May24) | 2 x 12v Jel Cell Delkor engine batteries (New Oct22) | 1 x Generator battery | Radio batteries (single) | C-Tec battery charger for starting batteries + Magna Sine for lighting batteries | 15 amp shore power conection (with lead) | Security system
Electronics
Icom VHF radio (with external antenna) | Icom IC-M801E HF radio (digital - with Backstay Antenna) | Raymarine and B&G depth sounder | Raymarine GPS / Plotter | Raymarine GPS Charts | Raymarine Auto pilot | Raymarine digital radar | Riviera Compass | Schatz clock | Schatz barometer
Deck Gear
Stainless steel standing rigging (serviced 2022) | 1 Mainsail, 1 Yankee, 1 Staysail, 1 Spinniker | NOTE: New mast, Hood Furlaway section, boom and dinghy lift pole 2009 (dimensions off
original plans)