Custom Wakeling Custom

Penrith, Australia198219.96mBarge
Asking Price
$1,799,000 AUD
MakeCustom
ModelWakeling Custom
Year1982
Length19.96m
FuelDiesel600L tank
EngineNanniNanni Diesel

Overview

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 1. 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 booking already (Not including the busy Xmas season).

The Nepean Belle - a historic paddlewheeler, has been operating on the Nepean for the last 43 years and the current owners have added MV Platypus a more modern floating bar, the only one of its kinds in the area and now they are 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 2 story 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 its 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.

Specifications

The details

Vessel
MakeCustom
ModelWakeling Custom
Year1982
Dimensions
Length overall19.96m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeNanni
Engine modelNanni Diesel
Engine count2
Drive typeHydraulic
Engine hours17,628
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage600L

Features

On board

Turn key operation
Full team in place
Walk in/Walk out - Everything stays in place
Only operator on the river with no competition
Option to choose Sydney Harbour with around 400 operators
New International Airport opening in 2026 near location
Own slipway with no increased haul out costs
Huge potential for business growth
Office, Storage, Workshop and boats all at one location
Passenger boarding jetty 8 minutes away
Over $400,000 in forward bookings (excluding Xmas season)
MV Nepean Belle: historic paddlewheeler, AMSA Survey 1E, 178 passenger capacity
MV Platypus (The River Boat Bar): 2 story open-plan vessel, 160 guest capacity
Fully equipped bar and separate cocktail bar on MV Platypus
Movable seating and DJ booth on MV Platypus
Modern amenities, air conditioning, refrigeration, galley and cool room on MV Platypus
MV Platypus powered by 2 x 115 hp Honda outboards
Floating Office: 15m x 8.5m with reception, offices, staff facilities, workshop, storage
Cool room and freezer room in Floating Office
Private Slipway included for maintenance and launching
EVERYTHING
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