Norman Wright 46ft Timber Planked Cruiser

Located: Brisbane, Queensland

Waiben has been  a labour of love for the last 5 years and it is time for new owners to take over this beautifully kept vessel and enjoy this piece of history. Originally built a Survey standard the restoration has been carried through the entire boat by stripping back to bare in 2019 and some plank replacement under the water line, then the seams were raked, epoxy filled and Triaxial cloth was laid from the keel to the bump rail. The decks on Waiben have been professionally fibreglassed also.

ACCOMMODATION / GALLEY: The layout of Waiben has not really changed since it was originally built for service in North Queensland. Two sleeping cabins forward with 4 bunks in each cabin. These forward compartments both have water tight doors [still functioning]. There is a functional wheelhouse with two sliding opening doors, and then a step down into the aft cabin with galley which has been re upholstered as per the images. A new 4 burner Force 10 with oven and grill has been fitted to the galley. She offers wide side decks, ample room on the aft deck and stabilising arms when at anchor enjoying a barbecue or that cold drink. This is a head turning classic not to be missed.


Online Auction:  bidding to commence on, Friday, 21 February 2025 and will end on Thursday, 27 February 2025 at 2pm AEST.


- LOA 46 ft Beam 11ft 10 inch  Draft 5 ft 4 inch full length keel Spotted Gum Hull.


- Ford Lees  2704E 120 HP @ 2500 RPM coupled to Capitol Gearbox


- GRP Fuel Tanks 2000 Litres secured with stainless rods.


- Water 800 Litres Stainless Tank


- TMQ AP4 Auto Pilot


- JRC JMA-3300 Radar


- Lowrance Global Map 7500C Plotter


- 240 Volt Shore Power


- Comprehensive Refrigeration System


- Sleeps 8 in 4 Bunks


- Functional Galley


- Full enclosed Toilet and Shower


- Victron charger, Xantrex 1800 watt Inverter, two new batteries


- 3 x New Bilge Pumps


- 2008 Stacer 350 Proline Aluminium Tender powered by 2008 Suzuki 6HP 4 Stroke Outboard


- 5 x 80 Watt Solar Panels


For a full list of specifications, photos and an inspection contact:
Todd Anderson: Call Now
Email: Contact Seller


Online Auction Terms, Buyers Premium 7.5% excluding GST applies. 10% Deposit at the close of the Online Auction and balance of the purchase price to be paid in full at settlement on or before Thursday, 6 March 2025 to be sold in AUD DOLLARS.


DISCLAIMER: Marine Auctions offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel.   As the vessel is sold" As Is Where Is" Marine Auctions highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to bidding.