Great comfortable Family Cruiser Straight Sharft
Had had little use but been well maintained, in great condition for age (would challenge later models)
Just antifouled (January 2025), last serviced in December 2024 and running like a charm (after spending $3000)
Australian made (Nichols Brothers)
Award Winning CRUISE CRAFT EXECUTIVE 800
8 METRES (26 feet) IN LENGTH
Plus Duckboard with ladder
FULL LENGTH FLYBRIDGE VERSION 1986
Upper & lower covers + Bimini frame (upper cover in poor condition).
3 seater padded bench that can be faced forwards or backwards on upper deck, (some small seat tears)
Recent costly and difficult work completed to replace large outlet and inlet toilet sea cocks under floor (this has resolved a common issue with this model), electric model
GENEROUS LATE MODEL PORTALOO INCLUDED FOR ENCLOSED WATERS.
DUAL CONTROLS (LOWER & UPPER DECK) - Can be driven from both upper and lower decks.
POWERED BY VOLVO PENTA DIESEL
6 CYCLINDER glycol cooled + TURBO CHARGED
136HP / 165 HP (with Turbo) in good condition
GENUINE 779 LOW HOURS ON MOTOR
MANY FEATURES
AND IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION
FEATURES:
LOCK UP CABIN FOR SECURITY
TEMPERED GLASS THROUGHOUT
SLIDING SIDE WINDOWS FLY-SCREENED
MARINE CARPET THROUGHOUT CABIN
COVERED REAR SELF-DRAINING COCKPIT AREA (with basin and hand shower)
ELECTRIC WINCH
(CABIN & TOP LEVEL CONTROLLED)
LONG ANCHOR CHAIN
& SPARE ANCHOR ROPE
COMFORTABLE BEDS (UP TO 6 BERTH) IN 3 SECTIONS
FRONT BERTHS HAVE SEPARATING DOOR FOR PRIVACY
front v-shaped bed 2 mt x 75, bed opposite bathroom 185 x 100, dining table that folds down into a bed 2 mt x 90
Cabin head room 1.9 mt
SHOWER / TOILET / SINK / VANITY CUPBOARDS
PLUS EXTRA SHOWER & SINK IN REAR COCKPIT
KITCHEN:
SINK (ALL TAPS HOT & COLD)
FRESH WATER
CAPTAINS CHAIR FOLDS DOWN TO CREATE EXTRA BENCH SPACE
2 BURNER + grill GAS STOVE & GAS BOTTLE
CUPBOARDS & DRAWERS THROUGHOUT good storage
Independent 12 VOLT BRASS MONKEY PORTABLE FRIDGE / FREEZER POWERED OFF seperate SOLAR PANEL & battery
ALSO HAS ANOTHER FRIDGE (runs off motor Will need compressor & re-gas if necessary for your requirements) can be used as cool storage
As can LARGE ICE BOX under seat.
GOOD STORAGE AND CONTAINMENT AREAS THROUGHOUT
SOLAR POWER FROM 50W SOLAR PANELS Through controller to 2 SEPARATE BATTERIES for house use and starter.
NEW MARINE PRO BATTERY 780CC
(INSTALLED Jan 2024 - 2 year warranty)
PLUS NEW DEEP CYCLE AGM 12 VOLT BATTERY. Plus seperate 100A system for brass monkey fridge/ freezer.
12 VOLT TELEVISION & FM RADIO
PLUS VHF AND 27mh MARINE RADIOS
SPOTLIGHT & HORN & WIPERS
DEPTH SOUNDER (NAVMAN)
ON BOTH UPPER & LOWER DECKS, Plus Condor Colour Fish finder.
DUEL FUEL FILTERS
110 LITRE DIESEL FUEL TANK with tap.
Fuel tank recently removed & professionally re-welded due to pinhole leak.
Also just drained 60l of fuel due to lack of use and replenished (January 2025)
REGISTRATION (December 2025)
ORIGINAL VESSEL OWNERS MANUAL
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
(Some spare parts included with sale)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
(Fire extinguishers, life jackets etc)
CONTACT: RON
VIEW BY ARRANGEMENT - Any inspection welcome
BOAT LOCATED ON MARITIME MOORING IN LAKE MACQUARIE, NSW (SWANSEA) - MOORING Needs to be applied for if required.
A dozen short walkthrough videos available via my YouTube page: Ron Barnes (link below)
https://www. Youtube. Com/@RonBarnes-q2f
Region
New South Wales
Location
Lake Macquarie Area Swansea NSW
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1986 approximate
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AUWWA038700BP7
Rego
HE168N
Rego Expiry
03/12/2025
Designer
Nichols Brothers
Builder
Nichols Bros Australia (since 1946)
Length
26' - 7.92m
Beam
2.99 metres (9 foot 10 inches)
Draft
27 inches (0.78 metre)
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Diesel - straight 6 cyclinder glycol cooled (TMD40B) WITH TURBO CHARGER
MS3B Reverse Gear
Original engine with genuine low 779 hours.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
136 or 165 with Turbo
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
779
Fuel Consumption
3 - 5 litres per hour approx
Max Speed
Approx 14 knots
Cruise Speed
Approx 7 knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with 4 blade propeller
Fuel
110 Litre
Water
390 litres
Accommodation
Sleeps up to 6 people (in 3 different sections). With door partition. Teak interior. Marine carpet throughout. Front beds 2mts mid bed1.85 dine/bed 2. Mts.
Cabins
Large interior cabin height 1.90
Berths
6
Galley
Ample cupboards, drawers and storage space. Hot and cold freshwater taps (pressurised water system). 2 burner gas stove with gas bottle.
Refrigeration
Fully independent Brass Monkey 240/ 12v Fridge/Freezer 100A battery & solar panel & controller.
Large ice box included. Fridge / freezer will require compressor and re-gas if necessary for your requirements).
Stove
2 burner+grill gas stove with bottle.
Hotwater System
Heated via engine.
Shower
Interior and exterior showers (both fresh water - both hot and cold)
Toilet
Electric marine toilet without holding tank, plus portapotti for enclosed waters
Entertainment
12 volt colour television and FM radio
Covers
Top deck skirt cover and control panel cover.
Lower deck has covers for full enclosure (3 sided).
Flyscreens on side windows.
Bimini frame without cover included for top deck. With protective top cover.
Ground Tackle
Electric anchor winch that can be controlled from both upper and lower decks.
Long anchor chain plus spare anchor rope.
Safety Gear
Lifejackets, flares, fire extinguishers and a fire blanket.
Bilge Pumps
Rear bilge pump and shower pump.
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
Dual power 240 watt and 12 volt.
Electric anchor winch can be controlled from upper and lower decks.
new Marine Pro Battery 780cc with 2 year warranty. Plus house battery
plus 100A solar battery
Electronics
Spotlight.
Horn.
Windscreen wipers.
Solar panels (2 = 50W) to 2 separate batteries (starter and house batteries). Plus Fridge battery on seperate sola panel system
Navman depth sounder (upper and lower decks).
VHF and 27mh Marine radios.
Recent costly and difficult work completed to replace large toilet sea cock and inlet seacock under floor. This has resolved a common issue found in this model.
Fuel tank recently professionally re-welded due to pinhole leak.
New Marine battery with 2 year warranty. Plus new deepcycle Plus marine 100A battery on seperate sola system. (fridge/freeza)
11 months registration.
Comes with original owners manual + parts and service manual.
In good overall condition with many features.
Phone Ron on
to arrange inspection.