DAVID PAYNE CUSTOM  

This Classic Riverboat build based on a David Payne design was started in the 70s in Perth (photos available). As Bob's creation, he painstakingly commissioned her over a long period in South Yunderup with the help of his friends. Bob named the boat after his mum and 'Lady Ita' was first launched in 2017. An eye-catcher, the gracious lady likes to look the part.
In recent years Lady Ita fell into my hands... Peter... The finishing stayed with the theme, and I spoiled her mod cons as well to the best of his ability... With that however, the finish is OK, very practical and serviceable... Finnish on a boat like this is however dependent on the owner's skills and budget, so if a new owner was so inclined it could be more skilfully upgraded... Hence bargain price. The build had cost around 200k plus. I modernised a few essentials and fitted a new 85 hp Lomatec Diesel 2 years ago... Recently serviced she has only done 100 hrs. With a quality new Bow thruster fitted a year ago she is easy to manoeuvre and lots of fun. Built for the Mandurah estuary and canals, she has a draft of 750mm, a broad central keel and role stabilizers... At 10 m long, 3m beam and weighing 6 ton the Ideal cruising speed is 7 knots and 9 knots sprint.
'Lady Ita' is more than a party boat; she is an overnighter as well. With:
-Cosey sleeping for 4 adults and 2 children there.
- A fully equipped head with a hot water shower and toilet.
- Small kitchen with microwave and a new full-sized fridge.
- 190 litres of water, 100 litres of Diesel.
- 2 new 120-amp hr house batteries a cranking battery and 2 235 watts solar panels.
- waterproof Lomar low-line hatches.
- Fairweather fun deck with seating and Bimini.
- safety gear... Radio, flares, lifejackets, fire extinguisher.
I am moving on and cannot take the 'Lady Ita' with me, so I am accepting expressions of interest and offers over 50k for a while to 'test the water'. This is an amazing opportunity to own this iconic boat. I am happy to discuss any aspect and demo ride with interested parties... The boat a modern build is relatively low-maintenance and fun to own... It has been great for me as I live on the canals in South Yunderup, but it could easily be put on a truck at Mandurah Marina boat lifters and sent east by road rail or ship.
Phone Peter Call Now . A serious interstate buyer can be picked up at the airport and treated to a comfortable weekend stay at our Airbnb where the boat is moored.