If the ultimate classic Moreton Bay Cruiser is what you're after, then the gorgeous "Thora" built by Millkraft and powered by a 4LW Gardner ticks a lot of boxes. She's cruised the Queensland coast over her lifetime and has always been admired for her sleek lines, stability and the way she effortlessly cuts through the water.
Thora has a sharpie hull form featuring a single chine and is longitudinally planked above the chine and transversely planked below the chine. Planking is Oregon laid on 100mm x 50mm sawn and gusseted Spotted Gum frames set at 650mm centres. The decks are fibreglass sheathed ply wood set on hardwood deck beams at 400mm centres. The cabin sides are splined Silky Oak finished externally in enamel. Thoras construction is robust and has stood the test of time.
Once stepping aboard Thora, the open plan layout is best described as spacious with nearly 7foot of headroom in the saloon and large windows allowing plenty of natural light. This area is finished in Silky Oak which compliments nicely to the forward cabin area finished in Qld Mahogany. The centre engine box has a large table top perfect for entertaining and meals with drop down sides to allow ease of access through the vessel.
The fully covered rear deck area has large port and starboard seating that also can be used as day beds for that afternoon snooze on the water.
Thora has recently undergone refurbishment including but not limited to, new upholstery throughout, new carpet, antifoul, full topside and cabin paint and new non skid to the decks. She is a simple and reliable vessel, perfect for those looking for a versatile timber cruiser that caters for the solo boater right through to those that like the company of a large group of friends or family.
The current berth at Manly Harbour is also available to rent if required by the new owner.
For a private inspection, please call John on
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Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Manly, Brisbane QLD
Reference
MB-1142
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1958 approximate
Rego
PA000Q
Rego Expiry
14/08/2025
Designer
Millkraft
Builder
Millkraft
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
3.81m
Draft
1m
Displacement
12000kgs
Hull Material
Timber
Deck Material
Ply/glass
Engine Make
Gardner
Engine
4LW
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
54
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
5lph
Cruise Speed
8knots
Propulsion
Shaft driving 3 blade bronze propeller
Genset
5kva Onan
Fuel
700 litres
Water
600litres
Accommodation
4 single bunks fwd, 1 large single stb midship
Berths
5
Galley
Midship galley
Refrigeration
200litre 12volt built in
Stove
Portable, and Convection Microwave
Hotwater System
240volt electric
Shower
Hot and cold
Toilet
New electric macerator toilet
Entertainment
Stereo, Smart TV
Ground Tackle
60lb anchor, 80meters 12mm gal chain
Safety Gear
Life jackets, life rings
Bilge Pumps
Automatic electric 12v
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Fire Protection
Portable extinguishers
Electrics
12volt DC and 240VAC, shorepower and generator
Electronics
Raymarine sounder/ plotter, Raymarine Radar
Remarks
Classic low maintenance cruiser in good condition from Millkraft boatbuilders in Brisbane