HAPPY DAYS

Have you ever dreamt of owning one of the luxurious Entertainer Series Concept Houseboats? These vessels are striking and a stand-out as they cruise the Mighty Murray. First launched in 2001, Happy Days was built by the award-winning manufactures Houseboat Concepts in Mannum S.A. and is excellent value in the sub $600K price point. This comfortable 12-berth 4E Class vessel is under current commercial survey and presents an exciting opportunity to own and use privately, continue as a hire drive business, or both, the choice is yours.
 
On boarding, you will notice the heavy-duty low maintenance vertical stainless safety fencing and handrails fitted throughout, hardwood timber decking, large esky, Webber BBQ and conveniently placed front pump-out points.
 
Entry is via the dual, port or starboard sliding doors. The forward lounge, dining, kitchen and helm area has light-filled floor to ceiling glass; this continues throughout the vessel. The helm has all standard Yamaha instrumentation with Hydrive Admiral Series hydraulic steering. Modern ‘L’ shaped kitchen with island bench comes complete with gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, coffee machine, plus a large 690L fridge/freezer. Also, a 10-seater dining setting, modular corner lounge and comforts of reverse cycle air conditioning with-in this large space to entertain/relax whilst cruising or parked up on the banks of the Mighty Murray.
 
Offering four primary queen size walk-around bedrooms, all with queen zip-apart beds, loads of storage and hanging space, all rooms having sliding door sponson’s deck access. A fifth queen zip-apart bed is located at the portside stern, opposite is also a sofa-bed in the rear starboard lounge, both having concertina partition privacy doors. Thus, allowing sleeping for 12 guests in comfort, or providing another entertaining area for the children perhaps.
 
Two modern large bathrooms separate the bedrooms, all having large glass screen door showers, marine toilets, vanities plus the starboard side bathroom accommodates a washing machine and dryer.
 
The gated stern deck allows easy access to the 1.8m swim platform, also a stair that leads to the large shaded upper sundeck. Featuring an eight-person spa, outdoor dining setting, layboys and a bar fridge. Here you can relax and enjoy elevated river views.
 
Many more key features including off-grid electrics with Selectronic 6.5Kw inverter, 12 x AGM house batteries bank, 12 x solar panels, Victron chargers, back-up Onan marine diesel generator and 360L diesel tank. Plus, 840L black and 840L grey water waste tanks, 400L freshwater tank, 720L engine fuel tank, Bluetooth sound system, the list goes on.
 
Last slipping and pontoon maintenance was performed in July 2024 at Mannum Slipway. Happy Days is fully gas and electrical compliant. Next out of water survey due 06/07/2027.
 
Propulsion is by two Yamaha 60Hp High Thrust fuel injected four stroke outboard motors with ‘S’ 3,053 & ‘P’ 7,314Hrs. Last serviced by Murraylands Marine.
 
This is a Walk in – Walk out sale. There is also a website and booking system with some future bookings. This houseboat presents a lucrative business opportunity for a new purchaser. Hire information / income and costs available for serious buyers who want to continue ongoing hire drive operation. No G.S.T. applies to the purchase price.
 
Expressions of interest invited and 
Inspection by appointment only.
 
Sale Price $590,000