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PS JULIE FAY

PS JULIE FAY

$200,000.00Price
If you’re in the market for something special, seize the opportunity! Here is a chance to own and captain the charming, side wheeler paddleboat PS Julie Fay. This vessel is in current Class 4E Survey for four passengers through to July 2027 and earned Silver in SATC’S unique B&B accommodation award in 2019, a vessel of this calibre, rarely comes on the market..
 
Built in 1978 by Filipi Boatyard Port Adelaide S.A., Julie Fay is a well-constructed, steel monohull with five separate bulkheads and an all-steel structured vessel. Recently slipped and serviced this paddle wheeler has been well kept and maintained by the current owner with many improvements over time including carpets, combustion heater, bathroom, sofa bed, stovetop, gas heater, the list goes on.
 
Step aboard and enter the homely feel of the combined lounge, dining, bedroom, and bathroom on the lower level with magnificent 360degree river views. There is a queen walk around bed plus a fold out sofa lounge allowing sleeping for four. The modern stone benchtop kitchen with a breakfast bar, has all the conveniences including, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Bosch stove, Beko fridge/freezer, Panasonic microwave, with ample cupboard and bench space to pre-pare your meals. Entertainment with wall mounted TV plus radio/CD player. Comfort is taken care of via a cosy combustion heater, gas heater, or all year-round reverse cycle air conditioning, with Rolla blinds for privacy. Extra touches with brass clock, barometer, and kerosene lamp finish the look.
 
The bathroom has a household toilet, hand basin, large shower with Rheem instant gas hot water service.
 
The upper deck houses the fully operational wheelhouse, with a five-foot wheel with whistle, and all required instrumentation. Aft of the helm is a full marine carpeted and shaded outdoor area, with a four-person wicker outdoor setting, Webber BBQ, a special place to entertain, relax, and enjoy elevated river views.
 
Powered by a Perkins 95Hp (70KW) Marine diesel motor and propelled by nine-foot diameter, steel paddle wheels having solid timber floats. Having 1,000Lt fuel tank she has a massive cruising range.
 
This sale is offered as a going concern, enabling the purchaser to take over the operations and revenue stream at another mooring location, with everything required to continue running the business already in place. PS Julie Fay is much loved by many previous guests. Purchase for private use or both, the choice is yours. 
 
PS Julie Fay is fully Gas, Electrical, and EPA compliant. Last slipped July 2023 at the Berri slipway having the hull cleaned and re-Intertuf painted. If you’re wanting to own a paddleboat don’t miss out on PS Julie Fay, it is in a sail away condition and is a Walk in – Walk out purchase. Located at Murtho, Renmark S.A.
 
Expressions of interest invited and 
Inspection strictly by appointment only.
 
Sale Price $200,000  (ONO)

  • Length

    Length (44.6Ft) 13.6m x Beam (10.8Ft) 3.3m Plus (4.4Ft) 1.36m Swim Deck. Draft (2.6Ft) 0.8m

  • Last Slipped

    Last Slipped July 2023 at the Berrie Slipway.

    Hull Cleaned and Intertuf Painted.

    Fully Gas, Electrical, and EPA compliant.

  • Engine

    Powered by a Perkins 95Hp (70Kw) Marine diesel motor.

    Propelled by a nine foot diameter, steel paddle wheels having solid timber floats.

  • Location

    Located at Murtho, Renmark S.A.

  • Survey

    Current Class 45E survey for four passengers till July 2027

  • Extra Features

    Specs:

    Steel hull with 5 separate compartments

    Perkins diesel engine 70kW 13.6m x 3.3m

    One large room & ensuite on the lower level with 360 degree views of the river

    Full upper deck Fully operational Wheelhouse with whistle.

    Currently served by mains power with lighting supported by solar panels and batteries.

    Bilge pumps

    Certificates of compliance for waste water, power & gas.

    RCD tested annually.

    Currently registered as a Domestic Commercial Vessel for B&B purposes.

    Julie Fay is fully surveyed for 4 passengers to July 2027 and fully insured.

    Furnishings – Top Deck Upper deck is carpeted (new 2023), includes dining furniture, recliners and a weber-Q. An aluminium frame with removable canvas shade cover. Deck railings. Life buoy & rope.

    Furnishings – Lower Deck Marine carpet in the indoor living area carpet was replaced in 2021. Reverse-cycle air conditioner Combustion Heater & flue – new in 2023. New bathroom built 2016 Stovetop installed 2016. A 12V refrigerator is available to replace the mains power fridge currently on the boat. New dishwasher installed in 2016 Brass clock & barometer. Instant gas heater 2016. Queen bed. Sofa bed built for purpose in 2017. Wall-mounted TV. Downlights. Deck lights. Deck railings & gates. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm.

  • Contact

    All Enquiries Contact : Ruth & Jim Roberts

    Ruth :  0409 531 145

    Jim :  0408 503 402

  • Note:

    Photo's and information supplied by the vendor. Vessel not sighted by Mannum Anchorage.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE ABOVE PAGES IS NOT BASED ON ANY INDEPENDENT INQUIRIES OR KNOWLEDGE BY THE AGENT. THE AGENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY ARISING THEREFROM. THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BY THE AGENT AND PURCHASERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INQUIRIES AND FORM THEIR OWN CONCLUSIONS.

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