Overview
About this vessel
One of Australia's most popular flybridge cruisers, the Fairway 36 is renowned for its excellent layout, impressive performance, and versatility. Built in QLD, with an innovative round-bilge hull, the quality vessels boast excellent efficiency and offshore capability. Ideal for extended coastal cruising, the interior volume of these vessels gives them an apartment-like feel, making them a great choice for family cruising. "El Dorado" is a great example of the design, and has been significantly upgraded, and very well maintained by the current experienced owner. These significant upgrades include NEW 2025 FLYBRIDGE CLEARS, NEW 2025 PROPELLER, SHAFT BEARINGS AND SHAFT RE-ALIGNED, NEW 2025 WEBASTO DIESEL HEATER, BOW THRUSTER ADDED, NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER IN THE GALLEY, NEW 2025 50M X ANCHOR CHAIN, A NEW RAYMARINE CHART PLOTTER, the list goes on! Fully equipped with a HIGHFIELD TENDER AND 6HP MERCURY 4 STROKE OUTBOARD, PLUS ANTIFOUL AND PROP-SPEED FRESHLY DONE NOV 2025, this vessel is ready for its next adventure! Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, utilise the vessel's capability for long range cruising, or even enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, "El Dorado" can do it all in style and comfort!
Stepping inside, the panoramic visibility, and abundant natural light creates a warm and welcoming ambience. To port is the generous dinette, with seating for 6 in comfort. Opposite is the well appointed galley with excellent bench space and storage. This features a 4 burner gas stove with oven, upright fridge, and stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water. The lower helm station is well equipped with the bow thruster for stress-free berthing, NEW Raymarine chart plotter, autopilot, and VHF Radio. Moving forward, the accommodation is ideal for family cruising with a spacious offset double berth forward, cabin with two single bunks to port, plus the dinette can convert to a double in the saloon if additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with a private bathroom with electric toilet, shower, and vanity.
Outside, the versatile cockpit is ideal for either relaxing in your favourite anchorage, or has plenty of room for serious fishing! There is good access up to the flybridge which is an excellent space for entertaining or relaxing with two sun lounges adjacent to the helm seat. The flybridge is fully protected by the NEW 2025 clears, and there is also plenty of space aft to store cray pots and water toys!
This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable Perkins Sabre 225hp diesel engine. Complete with a brand new propeller, it cruises very efficiently at 8.5 knots using only 12LPH, with a top speed of 14 knots.
"El Dorado" presents a great example of one of Australia's most popular motor vessels in this class. Presenting in good condition throughout, and ready to be enjoyed, this is a great opportunity to make your boating dreams a reality!
