Details
The Flinders 'Bug' is a custom built, aluminium, canal, houseboat. It is a commercially registered 4E houseboat currently operational and part of the Bribie Houseboat holidays fleet on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage. Keep it in the fleet for a passive income or take it out - the choice is yours.
The boat sleeps 4, but is registered to carry up to 8 passengers for day trips. It offers a unique experience for couples, fishing buddies and families.
For the fisherman, there is a depth finder, GPS, rod holders, bait board, auto winch anchor and comes with a tender for safety and exploring further from the main vessel. The boat has a low draft of 0.4m allowing access to difficult spots.
LAYOUT:
The boat features a large back deck with easy entry through the side door. The deck has plenty of room for entertainment, and includes seating, a gas BBQ and 2 burner stove, fridge, baitboard and access to the bathroom, which features a head, sing and hot water shower. It is sheltered by a hardtop roof and is fully fly screened, and has roll down sun blinds that can be lowered to enclose the entire area, keeping you safe and protected from any unexpected weather.
Through the door on the starboard side, you find a bench top with a sink, and storage below full of all the necessary kitchenware. Just forward, you have a couch running down both port and starboard, seating 4 each comfortably. For sleeping, the port couch folds down into a double bed, and the starboard couch cleverly converts into a bunk bed, creating room for 4 to sleep. Just forward of the couch on the starboard side is the helm with all the necessary navigation equipment, and a TV and Bluetooth stereo to port. Access to the bow is possible through the large forward window.
FEATURES
2x Yamaha 9.9 Hp, high thrust 4 stroke long leg motors- newly installed May 2022, Fresh water capacity 300L, Automatic grey water pump out, 2x cassette porti pottis, Fuel capacity of 48L, Gas hot water boiler for showering, Twin Lpg gas cooker Marine bbq, 65L 12v fridge, GPS navigation, Nav magnetic compass, Lewmar automatic winch, Anchor with 20m of 6mm short link chain, 2 x fire extinguishers+Fire blanket, TV 12 volt - Google chrome cast and wifi, Marine sound system with bluetooth, Life jackets x 8, Suitable cooking pots, cutlery glasses, Linen etc, 3 x solar panels, 2 x 160 amp batteries + 1 starter battery, VHF radio, 4.2m aluminium Tinny 3 person, evinrude 6 hp 4 stroke motor +fuel drum, anchor, oars, bilge.
All Marine 504 Operation Manual given and transfer survey of Flinders to new owner. Survey valid until 2025 Comes with custom alloy trailer in good condition.
For more information on 'Flinders', please contact Tyson on 0425121001.
Usage
Family, Cruising, Charter
Builder
Mcdonald Smith Marine Design
Displacement
1.4 tonne approx, trailer is 1 tonne
Hull Material
Aluminium Flat bottom canal boat
Engine
4 Stroke, High Thrust Long Leg - NEW in May 2022
Engine Hours
150 hours (approx)
Engine Hours (2nd Engine)
150 hours (approx)
Fuel Consumption
4-L/h total
Galley
Contains cooking pots, cutlery, glasses.
Freezer
Mini freezer in fridge
Stove
2 burner gas stove and Marine BBQ
Hot Water System
Gas hot water system for shower and sink
Toilet
Porta potti with macerator and holding tank
Entertainment
TV runs off 12V with Google Chrome Cast and Wifi, Marine Sound System with Bluetooth
Dinghy
4.2m Aluminium Tinny with anchor, oars and bilge
Outboard
Evinrude 6hp, 4 Stroke motor with fuel drum
Ground Tackle
Lewmar Automatic Winch, Anchor with 20m of 6mm short link chain
Safety Gear
Buoyancy foam
Fire Protection
2 x Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blanket
Electrics
3 x Solar Panels, 2 x 160amp batteries plus start battery, Lewmar automatic winch, USB charging ports, TV, Bluetooth stereo
Electronics
Garmin Echomap 70DV plotter/fishfinder, Lowrance Elite 5 plotter/fishfinder, Nav Magnetic compass, VHF radio,