"HOBO" is an exceptional example of a classic Crowther 48. She was professionally constructed by Beach Marine with foam Sandwich GRP laminate and fitted with a custom quality teak interior undertaken by local Sydney based tradespersons.
The vessel was built in an era when craftmanship was at the at forefront of Australian Boatbuilding, the teak joinery is solid and in beautiful condition.
Offered for sale for the very first time, Hobo has been with the same family since its launch.
An extensive refit completed in 2023 including 2 x new Volvo Penta D2-40hp engines, electronic & electrical systems, Solar Panels & management system, batteries, mast / rigging and sail wardrobe has brought the vessel up to date.
Hobo was recently Slipped at Boatworks in April 2024 where the hulls were wet rubbed, re- antifouled, both, rudders removed, and bearings checked and serviced. 3 blades feathering Propellors removed and serviced along with shafts and cutlass bearings for servicing and Volvo seals replaced.
Full engine and generator service undertaken by Douglas Marine in Oct 2024.
This vessel is definitely worth an inspection.
Please call us to arrange a time.
Region
New South Wales
Vessel Location
Sydney Region Bayview, Pittwater
Usage
Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1997
Rego
HoboN
Designer
Crowther
Builder
Beach Marine
Length
48' - 14.63m
Beam
7.0mt
Draft
1.4mt
Displacement
14,000kg
Keel / Ballast
N/A
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Fibreglass Foam Core
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
D2-40 Replaced in 2020 s/s shafts and 3 blade feathering props
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 40hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
540hrs
2nd Engine Hrs
540hrs
Fuel Consumption
2lt/hr ea @ 2000rpm
Max Speed
9kts
Cruise Speed
7kts
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Thrusters
N/A
Genset
Fisher Panda 10KVA 2014
Fuel
800lt
Water
700lt
Cabins
4 Cabin Layout
Berths
8 (4 x Double)
Galley
Port side galley with S/S twin bowl
240 vlt coffee maker, toaster, kettle run from inverter
Hutton Electric Windlass, 25kg Manson Plough, 100mt 13mm Grade L short link chain
Safety Gear
Extensive safety gear package, inclusive of EPIRB, man overboard recovery systems,
Bilge Pumps
Manual and Electric
Life Raft
New 8-man life raft mounted on aft rails in cockpit
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
6
Flares
Current Inshore Flare Pack
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers
Electrics
Victron 3000w inverter fitted with new charging system, Electrical system fully overhauled and updated to latest technology, 600w of Solar panels and charging system installed
Electronics
Raymarine electronics installed with 9'' Light House Plotter in Wheelhouse, Lighthouse plotter connects to 43'' flat Samsung smart TV in saloon
Raymarine Doppler radar fitted, New Raymarine auto pilot with hydraulic steering
Sail Inventory
2022 - Brand new Main and Furling Headsail fitted, Asymmetrical Spinnaker in Sock
Mast / Rigging
2020 - Mast re rigged / new halyards, running rigging, reef lines etc
Deck Gear
Combination of Ronstan and Lewmar
Remarks
Hobo has an inventory to large to list. Engine and system spares. Since 2020 most systems have been replaced or fully overhauled.