1946 RT Searles & Sons 63 Ketch for sale in AIRLIE BEACH, Queensland
AIRLIE BEACH, Queensland, Australia194619m
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$550,000 AUD
+6 moreMakeRT Searles & Sons
Model63 Ketch
Year1946
Length19m
Fuel800L tank
EngineGardner
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About this vessel
An outstanding opportunity to enter the thriving Whitsundays charter market with the long established 'Summertime Whitsundays' business. At its heart is 'Summertime', a beautiful 63 foot timber ketch, handcrafted in 1946 and combining timeless character with modern comforts, including air conditioning and upgraded B&G navionics.
Operating from Coral Sea Marina, the business offers memorable sailing, snorkelling and kayaking experiences throughout the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including overnight tours and private charters. The vessel is surveyed for 1C operations with 16 passengers and 1D operations with 43 passengers, providing excellent flexibility across multiple charter formats.
With an established presence, distinctive vessel and proven tourism offering, Summertime represents a rare opportunity for an incoming operator seeking an exciting foothold in one of Australia's premier charter destinations.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeRT Searles & Sons
Model63 Ketch
Year1946
Dimensions
Length overall19m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeGardner
Drive typeInboard / Shaftdrive
Engine hours2,050
Fuel tankage800L
Features
On board
Timber ketch (1946)
Air conditioning
B&G Navionics
Jacuzzi
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