1982 Custom Wakeling Custom for sale in PENRITH, New South Wales
PENRITH, New South Wales, Australia198220mBarge
Asking PriceBroker
$1,799,000 AUD
+12 moreMakeCustom
ModelWakeling Custom
Year1982
Length20m
FuelDiesel600L tank
EngineNanni,NanniNanni Diesel
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About this vessel
Turn Key Operation – Ready to go with the full team in place. You can choose to be involved or monitor it all from the comfort of your own home.
Walk In / Walk Out – Everything stays in place for you to earn from day one.
No Competition – You are the only operator on the river and no one else can come in. Or you can choose Sydney Harbour with around 400 operators to compete with.
New International Airport – The new international airport opening in 2026 is expected to see around 10,000,000 travellers passing within 15 minutes of your location in its first year of operation.
Your Own Slipway – No increased costs in haul-outs at another marina, meaning big savings in time and cost (more profit).
Huge Potential – The current business has so much room for growth.
All at One Location – Office, storage, workshop and boats all in one easy-to-access location. The passenger boarding jetty is 8 minutes away.
Forward Bookings – Over $400,000 in forward bookings already (not including the busy Christmas season).
The Nepean Belle, a historic paddlewheeler, has been operating on the Nepean for the last 43 years. The current owners have added MV Platypus, a more modern floating bar — the only one of its kind in the area — and are now ready to pass it on to the next person. With a good ROI at current trading figures and substantial room to grow, this turn-key operation has plenty of opportunity.
MV Nepean Belle: A charming paddlewheeler in fabulous condition (AMSA Survey 1E) accommodating up to 178 passengers. Experience elegance and character on the picturesque Nepean River, perfect for sightseeing and special events.
MV Platypus, commonly known as The River Boat Bar: Recently renovated, this two-storey versatile open-plan vessel is ideal for parties and private events, hosting up to 160 guests. She has a fully equipped bar running right down the middle of the vessel and a separate designated cocktail bar. Plenty of seating that can be easily moved if you need to increase the dance floor, and her own DJ booth. She is equipped with modern amenities, air conditioning, substantial refrigeration, galley and cool room. She runs on 2 x 115 hp Honda outboards.
Floating Office: A 15m x 8.5m operational hub featuring a reception area, multiple offices, staff facilities, a workshop and storage. Includes a cool room and freezer room to maintain high standards for food and beverages.
Private Slipway: Conveniently included, providing easy access for maintenance and launching of vessels.
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Vessel
MakeCustom
ModelWakeling Custom
Year1982
Dimensions
Length overall20m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeNanni,Nanni
Engine modelNanni Diesel
Engine count2
Engine hours17,628
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage600L
Features
On board
AMSA Survey 1E
fully equipped bar running right down the middle of the vessel
separate designated cocktail bar
DJ booth
air conditioning
substantial refrigeration
galley
cool room
2 x 115 hp Honda outboards
Private Slipway
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