DRAGONFLY

Are you ready to cruise the Mighty Murray in this deeply historical paddle wheeler houseboat? This beautifully appointed, two decked craft is a great weekender, holiday getaway, live-aboard, the choice is yours
 
The second houseboat built by Liba Liba of Renmark in 1964, she was the original “Queen of the Fleet”.  This vessel has been solidly constructed and originally built to a survey standard. Dragonfly was re-fitted with new pontoons in 1994, is beautifully kept and maintained throughout, with all its original charm, quality, and many modern improvements, she now appears as a much younger vessel.
 
Upon entering the interior from the foredeck, you are presented with a spacious forward lounge, dining, helm area, with a well-appointed, large, portside galley kitchen.
 
This houseboat offers two bedrooms, one double, and one queen, both walk around in size, with plenty of storage areas. 
 
The bathroom is spacious and modern with a fully glassed / moulded shower, marine toilet, and curved corner vanity.
 
On the rear deck the magnificent paddle wheel is exposed to see its full action. There is also a stair to the shaded fiberglassed sealed sundeck with more storage and a six-seater outdoor setting, a great place to entertain whilst enjoying elevated river views and beyond.
 
Many additional features include off-grid electrics with a near new Victron 3Kw Multiplus inverter, four housekeeping battery’s 560amp/hr fitted December 2023, two x solar panels 400w, with a Yamaha EF7200e back-up generator. UV privacy tinted windows, Rinnai V1200 instant gas hot water, forward sofa bed to cater for extra guests, diesel heating, Hydrive hydraulic steering, Hummingbird depth finder, VDO instrumentation, the list goes on.
 
Powered by a reliable Holden 173 six-cylinder motor driving an efficient stern paddle wheel, well maintained, and serviced by current owner.
 
Last slipped in 2021 at Greenings Marina, all pontoons cleaned and prepared, all railings and pontoons fully Intertuf painted.
 
Paddle driven vessels are economical to run and maintain. The drive system used, are proven to be reliable and give years of trouble-free cruising. They are still building paddle boats!  People love the sound and feel, also the romance of a paddle wheel vessel.
 
Dragonfly is a nicely appointed houseboat at an affordable price and a must see. This is a Walk in – Walk out purchase. Just hop aboard, relax, and enjoy!
 
Expressions of interest invited and 
Inspection by appointment only.
 
Sale Price $185,000   (Under Contract)