Halvorsen 38

1944 RAAF launch serviced between Papua New Guinea & Darwin during WW2.08-44 clocked the fasted speed for a nautical mile 32 kn + in 1944. This vessel has a rich history, serving the RAAF in WW2 as a sea plane recovery boat. This Halverson 38 has been lovingly restored over the past 10 years. Every board, bolt, cable and screw has been worked or replaced to offer trouble free and reliable boating.

- Davits -New stainless steel, polished and reinforced (new ropes),
- Tender -Grand Largue Morbic 8 purchased new (resprayed in two pack to match)
- Copper transom plate for outboard -New wooden oars,
- Engines -350 cheverolet 275 hp (rebuilt 5 years ago with 50 hrs)
- New heat exchanges x 2
- New scorpion electronic distributer x 2
- New plugs and leads -New wire loom for port and starboard engines
- New alternator x 2 (140amp)
- New hoses and fittings
- Cast Bronze skin fittings (18 months)
- New stuffing boxes and stern glands
- Both engines re-aligned -New gear cables serviced velvet drive gear boxes
- New oil coolers -6 New deep cycle batteries + new battery cables & isolation box
- New fuse box and all new wiring
- New x 2 Stainless steel 500l fuel tanks (new fixtures, hoses and taps)
- 2 Years old Stainless water tanks 2501 x 2,
- Custom Upholstery Kings anti-mold fabric
- Bedding custom foam anti-mold washable cover
- Oak timber lined finished with brass fixtures and fittings
- Current out of water Survey, Registration,
- Hull - Official size 38'-actual 43'
- Construction western red ceder and oregon
- Decks glassed -anti-foul and top coat paints - JOTUN
- Outboard -Seagull (with clutch) Forty Feather weight mark 2 (rebuilt),
- Butterfly hatch Custom built, brass hinges, toughened glasses built of celery top
- Winch -New Muir Storm VR 1500 -35m 10mm stainless chain -New 22 kg stainless plough anchor
- Heating -1950 Smiths fan forced (reconditioned)
- Electronics - New Raymarine Radio -New Raymarine nav unit/depth sounder -2 X TV saloon and
quarters -Mp3/Bluetooth player FUSION speakers -
- Fridge/freezer -Stove/microwave
- Hot water system instant gas
- Solar panel + victron system with Bluetooth
- Bathroom -Toilet (pump style) - Stainless steel shower base - Vintage brass taps and shower head
- Fully serviced within the last 6months, slipped, with a current survey availible on request.

This Vessel has been maticulasly restored and customised, while still retaining and celibrating its history. The layout is period influenced while still offering all the creature comforts of a classy gentlemans cruiser. The 350 chevs offer preformance with a distinctive chevy rumble. Smooth and sofisticated this Halvorsen offers more then just looks, perfect to cruise or just enjoy a glass of cognac and a cigar with good company and enjoy its ambience. Offers on $250k