1961 Norman Wright 45 Sedan Cruiser for sale in Gold Coast QLD
Gold Coast QLD, Australia196113.7m
Asking PriceBroker
$185,000 AUD
+8 moreMakeNorman Wright
Model45 Sedan Cruiser
Year1961
Length13.7m3.6m beam
FuelDiesel840L tank
Cabins4 berths
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Offered for sale is Hi Moon, one of Moreton Bay's most recognised and admired timber cruisers. Designed by legendary Queensland naval architect Norman Wright Jr. and built by Thomas & Catterson, Bulimba, in 1961, Hi Moon represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Australian classic with documented provenance and over six decades of continuous care.
Beautifully proportioned and unmistakably elegant, Hi Moon combines the charm of traditional timber boatbuilding with practical cruising capability, spacious accommodation and dependable twin diesel power.
Hi Moon is a beautifully preserved Norman R. Wright timber cruiser and a genuine piece of Moreton Bay maritime history. Built in 1961 and cared for by only six ownership groups throughout her lifetime, she combines classic craftsmanship, proven cruising capability and timeless elegance. With twin Detroit Diesels, spacious accommodation and an enviable provenance, Hi Moon presents a rare opportunity to become the next custodian of one of Queensland's most admired classic timber vessels.
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Vessel
MakeNorman Wright
Model45 Sedan Cruiser
Year1961
Dimensions
Length overall13.7m
Beam3.6m
Draft1.2m
Accommodation
Berths4
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeDetroit
Engine modelTwin GM Detroit Diesel 3-53 marine diesel engines renowned for their simplicity, reliability and longevity. Freshwater cooled and coupled to Borg Warner hydraulic gearboxes, providing dependable displacement cruising ideally suited to Moreton Bay and coastal Queensland waters
Engine count2
Drive typeInboard Shaft Drive
Engine hours3,831
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage840L
Features
On board
Twin Detroit Diesel engines
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