RANDELL 34 (A BOAT WITH AN AMAZING HISTORY)  

A BOAT WITH AN AMAZING HISTORY

RANDELL 34' HARDTOP COUPE.
"WILD OATS 2" Reg. XG802V

Originally purchased new by Bob Oatley (Chairman, Rosemount Estate Wines) in Jan 1986.
Original "Telex" of 29/1/86, confirming purchase (no email back then) is part of the ship's log.
Also, the letter (11/12/85) by Bob Oatley pre-booking his Marina pen at D'Albora Marina for "Wild Oats 2".

This is a very rare boat in that it is the only known hardtop coupe, with an enclosed cabin hardtop and also a huge cockpit for entertaining and fishing.
The well fitted out cabin is suitable for many days cruising with full bathroom facilities, (shower, toilet, handbasin and HWS).
The galley is well equipped with microwave, frig, sink and plentiful storage and bench space.
Also a 100 litre ice-box under the Port-side cockpit seat.

Bob Oatley sold the boat in July 2000 after using it for private pleasure and a "chase-boat" for his early "Wild Oats" yachts.
In 1993 a "Wild Oats" (a Farr 43) was 6th outright in the Sydney-Hobart, and won the IOR Division.
The maxi-yacht "Wild Oats XI" was launched Dec. 2005 and went on to win the Sydney-Hobart a couple of weeks later in record time.

"Wild Oats 2" went through a succession of owners until March 2018, when the boat underwent a major restructuring at Marineworks, Scarborough.
Removal of the original 2 X 165hp Volvo Penta diesel stern-drives, and the installation of a single reconditioned 2006 Volvo 350hp duo-prop Diesel Stern-drive. Model D6-350. This owner made several improvements and enjoyed the boat for the next 3 years until selling it in July 2021.

The next owner was Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, a Vietnam War hero, famous for commanding the Australian troops during the Battle of Long Tan. (18/8/66). This was the largest battle involving Australian troops in the Vietnam war. A movie of this epic event was made in 2019, much of it filmed in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. "Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan".
At the age of 90, Harry put "Wild Oats 2" up for sale in July 2023, but sadly passed away 20th August.

The current owner purchased the boat in August 2023. It had been unused for a long period and required substantial work to bring it back up to its former glory. See enclosed Survey of July '23.

Work included:
Mechanical..... (receipts for $25,000)
* Replacement of the stern-drive leg with an "As-new" unit with new trim hoses, new trim rams and steering hose, bellows and anodes. (see photo's).
New trim tabs and actuator assembly.
* Engine major service including: new sea-water pump, idler pulley, belt- tensioner, belts, filters, etc.

Non-mechanical upgrades: (receipts for $15,000+)
* Hull on the hard at Lauries Boat Services for Survey July '23.
Pressure washed and anti-fouled.
Skin fittings replaced where necessary. New Anodes fitted.
* Cabin roof re-epoxied (3 coats).
* New 65litre frig installed with cabinet cooling fan on separate switching.
* New bulk-head canopy with clears and zip doorway.
* New "mesh" cockpit side curtains.
* New shore-power socket fitted and re-wired.
* Two new 100 watt Solar panels with regulator.
* 1500 watt inverter/C-tek battery charger tested.
* HWS rewired with separate switching.
* New TV antenna. TV with DVD player.
* New teak table and deck chairs.
* Toilet operation checked & hoses replaced.

NOTE:
Fuel capacity: 800 litres (2 X 400).
Water capacity: 400 litres (2 X200).

INVENTORY

MAKE: Randell 34.
MODEL: Hardtop Coupe.
NAME: "Wild Oats 2"
Length: 34' (10.36 metres).
Beam: 3.45 metres.
Draft: 0.85 metres.
Cruising speed: 16knots. Max. Speed 28 knots.
PRICE: $85,000.
Location: Mooloolaba. Qld.
Construction: Hull: Fibreglass.
Deck: Fibreglass.
Year: 1985.(Original purchase invoice incl. )
Displacement: 8 tonne (est. ).
Designer: Len Randell. Builder: Precision Marine.
Rego: No. XG802 V (Victoria).
Engine: Volvo D6 350: Duo Prop Stern-Drive.
Engine Hours: TBA
Stern-Drive: 1 hour use.
New hydraulic trim tabs
Fuel consumption: See chart for estimates. Indicative; 30litres/hr. @16 knots (2300rpm)
Fuel Capacity: 2 X 350 litres. Aluminium tanks with isolating valves.
ACCOMMODATION:
Large V berth in bow. If settee installed in main cabin; 2 more berths.
Shower & hand-basin: hot and cold via Engine & 240 volt HWS (new).
Toilet: Electric with Macerator. ( new outlet hose, valve & skin fitting).
Entertainment: Flat screen TV with new external antenna. Sony stereo radio & CD player.
Refrigeration: New Brass Monkey (LG) 65 litre 12v. With freezer.
100L icebox under portside cockpit seat.
Stove: Microwave. Also portable gas burner for cockpit use. Water capacity: 2 X 225 litre aluminium tanks.
Bilge pumps: 2 X automatic (Rule) and one manual. EPIRB: Yes: expires 11/28.
Life Jackets: 3 X Hutchwilco. 2 X Marlin.
Flares: Yes. New expires 5/27.
Fire Extinguisher: Three: 1 in cupboard in galley, 1 in engine room. New 2.5 kg unit being fitted.
ELECTRICS:
New 240V shore power fitted with changeover switch.
2 X 200 AH 12V house batteries & 2 X 200 AH 12V engine batteries. Separate master switches.
2 X 100 watt Powertech solar panels (new) with 20A Powertech controller.
1500 watt inverter.
Battery charger via C-tek 30A controller.
ELECTRONICS:
Raymarine Sounder and Chart plotter.
Raytheon speed and depth gauge.
Full range of instruments plus anchor chain switch and chain counter.
Ground tackle: 35lb. Manson Plough anchor, approx. 40 metres 8mm, close link galv. Chain.
Windlass: Lofrans electric with foot control and "Quick" dash switching & counter.
Covers: Cockpit canopy. New mesh side curtains. New bulkhead with clears and zipper doorway. Also mesh external clip-on windscreen cover with returns.
Other items: Duckboard: full width fibre-glass with SS frame and fold-down boarding ladder.
Game fishing outrigger poles
Bimini: Yes.
Fire extinguishers: 3.2 X 1kg. And 1 X new 2.5kg.
Compass: On dash.
V sheet: Yes.
BBQ: No, but portable single burner stove for cockpit use. Opening
Port-holes: 4. One over galley, one in bathroom, two in V berth. All with fly screens.
Main cabin has large sliding windows.
Steering: Hy-Drive hydraulic. New ram and hoses fitted. Barometer and clock on galley bulkhead.
Sink in galley (hot and cold).
Cockpit shower.
Hand -held 5W VHF.
Standard Horizon Floating HX300
Head room: Main cabin: 2metres. Fwd cabin: 1.8 metres. Interior finish: Carpet head lining, floor carpet.
Walls: white panel with timber trim and timber cupboards. (oil finish).
NOTES:
Original Volvo engines and stern-drives were removed in March 2019 by Marine Works, Scarborough, and the current engine 2006 Volvo D6 350 installed.
This engine, whilst not needing reconditioning, had a major service and any components requiring replacement were done.
The stern-drive leg was apparently a reconditioned unit. When the current owner bought the boat, the leg required attention, so he replaced it with an "as-new" unit in August 2023,.
The current owner has had the engine serviced by the Volvo agent (Aug. '23) whereby the seawater pump was replaced as were several other items over and above the normal Major service requirements.
The current owner has receipts for the original motor installation and it is understood that the electronics were installed at that time.
There are receipts for over $40k spent on mechanical and electrical upgrades in 2023.
The boat has had a hull clean recently and all anodes were checked as OK.
All new items have been duly noted in the foregoing notes. Insurance: Comprehensive insurance with Nautilus Insurance.
Marina berth: Purchaser may lease the berth at Marina market rates or negotiate a purchase of the berth if required.
Boat History: Separate document available of notable owners.
Original Owner's Manuals are included for Volvo engine, and all equipment, as well as electrical and electronic items.