THUMBELINA

Custom built in 2013, Thumbelina is a spacious open plan, one bed, one bathroom houseboat, that will suit a buyer not wanting a large vessel but wants all the creature comforts of an off-grid, low maintenance, live-aboard floating home or weekender escape.
 
Thumbelina has long lasting, industry preferred Speight Aluminium pontoons, fibreglass roof, fibreglass interior and exterior cladding, painted hard covered timber decking, and sturdy safety handrailing, making this vessel very attractive to a new purchaser.
 
On entry to the deckhouse, there is a starboard helm with VDO gauges including rudder angle, Eagle depth finder, and GME UHF radio. There is a combined lounge / dining area, which could accommodate a sofa bed for extra guests if required. Aft is the mid-ship queen sized partitioned bedroom with plenty of storage space, plus Mitsubishi reverse cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort throughout the vessel.
 
There is a generous portside galley kitchen with a four-burner stove, grill, and oven, LG Eco Inverter 355L fridge/Freezer, with ample bench and storage space.
 
The modern large sized bathroom has a moulded shower, Thetford marine toilet, vanity, storage, and wall mirror.
 
A shaded stern deck leads to the swim deck with a heavy-duty ladder for easy access to water activities, covered and insulated generator housing. There is also a motor cover which could double as an outdoor table.
 
Many extra features include “Off-Grid 240V electric’s supply by a Enerdrive EPower 2000 inverter, OZ charger, Trakstar sunsaver solar controller, four x Full River 20Hr rate: 415amp/hr house battery’s, two x solar panels, with a back-up Honda 3.2KW generator. Plus, Rinnai 16 instant gas hot water, convenient front mounted pump-out points with Black and Grey water storage tanks, 400L fuel tank, zip-track external blinds, UV tinted windows, Weber BBQ, built-in CD stereo, roof mounted Satellite TV, registration till 30/01/2026, the list goes on.
 
Propulsion is by a Yamaha 50Hp four stroke outboard motor with under 300hrs use, last serviced by Murray Marine 2022.
 
Last out of water inspection and insurance risk assessment performed and passed April 2024 by Bill La Vars Marine Surveyor. Thumbelina is fully EPA, Gas, and Electrical compliant. If you’re looking for an entry level houseboat this could be the one for you. Located in the Lower Murray region. The current mooring is also available on application approval. Walk in - Walk out sale, everything you see is included. Don’t miss out on this very well built and maintained vessel.
 
Expressions of interest invited and
Inspection by appointment only.
 
Sale price $158,000. (Sold)