1997 Real Ships Islander 61 for sale in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia199718.6m
Asking PriceBroker
$1,150,000 AUD
+6 moreMakeReal Ships
ModelIslander 61
Year1997
Length18.6m
FuelDiesel
EngineCaterpillar3116 TA
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About this vessel
Presenting INDIGO! The yacht that sips fuel like a trawler with her ultra-dependable, fuel-stingy 250 hp Caterpillar diesels, and lives like a much larger, spacious, and luxurious motor yacht with her extra-wide 20-foot-plus beam.
This unique and special vessel boasts a long list of recent upgrades and newer equipment. As of the end of June, the starboard engine is being completely rebuilt with a new short block, so the buyer of this great vessel will be getting new or newer engines and generator! INDIGO is now an even more fantastic deal.
She has a number of features that you usually only find on larger vessels, including prop protection, serious ground tackle capability, a true king size bed in the master, a galley that rivals that of many luxury homes, and so much more.
Recent works and refits 2024-2026
As it can be seen, this unique and special vessel boasts a long list of recent upgrades and newer equipment.
She has a number of features that you usually only find on larger vessels, including prop protection, serious ground tackle capability, a true king size bed in the master, a galley that rivals that of many luxury homes, and so much more.
Fully imported into Australia AUD $1,150,000.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeReal Ships
ModelIslander 61
Year1997
Dimensions
Length overall18.6m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model3116 TA
Engine count2
Engine hours38
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
(4) New AGM Group 27 starter batteries
All batteries replaced including 20 AGM 6V batteries in-house and battery bank 2024
Hull's soda blasted to bare metal, re-primed, and bottom painted Dec. 2024
New exhaust risers Dec. 2024
New Tide Seals with spare on Shafts Dec. 2024
Newer battery charger, switches, and breakers installed in 2024
Northern Lights generator, 20kW new in January 2026, with 20 hours
Port Main Engine rebuilt Dec. 2024 (38 hours currently)
Water maker high-pressure pump rebuilt in 2024
(5) Solar panels, rigid mono crystalline added to the Bridge roof
3-Ton AC System
8-inch Layered latex King Mattress replaced in 2020
11.5-foot West Marine hard-bottom inflatable dinghy, new in 2022
20 HP Honda outboard motor included with the dinghy
12V/50-amp Battery Charger
Air-conditioning system new in 2022
Magnum MS 4024,4000-Watt 24V Inverter /105-amp PFC Charger
Naiad Stabilizers rebuilt in 2022
New inverter in 2022
Victron Blue Smart Bank 120 V charger
Maytag Large Commercial Washer and Dryer new in 2021
Garmin satellite weather radio antenna
Newer Garmin 1243 12-inch chart plotter
Newer Garmin 7412 12-inch chart plotter
Newer Garmin autopilot
Newer Garmin GC 290 Marine camera
Newer Garmin GMR phantom 48 24-inch radar
Newer Garmin weather station
72-inch Samsung TV, Jan. 2025
All new appliances in Galley
Crew New electric Saniflo toilet with Macerator 2024
Cupboard doors, and drawers all refinished
Master New electric Saniflo toilet with Macerator 2024
Maytag Washer and Dryer full-size commercial
New Denton 2CM Galley Countertops
New power recliner
New Tables and Couches
New Teak table and chairs
Fuel manifolds, etc., for transfer system blue fuel lines
High water alarms and switches
Hydraulic steering
New 20-gallon hot water heater
New MSD tank
New MSD type ii 12-Man USCG approved with aerator pump
Ultraviolet water purifier filter for whole boat water purification
Water maker repair and upgrade NS 800 with automatic flush
Whole boat water filter system
Full beam master
Large King size bed
Newer 8-inch Layered latex King Mattress
Green sofa at the foot of the bed
Large window in stern
Double doors leading out to swim platform balcony
Mirror above bed
Port side TV
Fwd. on the starboard side, two large cedar full-length hanging lockers
Hanging locker
4 big shelves in: Stbd. Closet
8 large drawers
4 Drawers
Stbd. side office desk with drawers
Massive crawlspace bilge under master stateroom
New MSD tank in bilge
Electric Saniflo Head W/Macerator
Large, tiled shower
Large vanity top with sink
Mirrors
Storage cabinets under sink and to the side
8-inch Memory foam Mattresses replaced in 2020
Closet
Separate shower and head
Separate sink and vanity with drawers beneath
Storage drawers beneath
Two twin beds
Black marble head
Black marble sink with ornate fixtures
Green marble floors
2 Twin beds with Newer 8" memory foam
Chain locker access doors
Closet with sliding door
Drawers beneath the bed
Island style cabinet
Saniflo head
Shower with glass door
Vanity sink with mirror and storage beneath
Large commercial Maytag dryer
Large commercial Maytag washer
Large shelving area with spares and tools
Port side, two freezers, and large air handler
Shelving for laundry
Large full beam salon
72-inch Smart Samsung TV 2025
Bose Acoustimass surround sound
Denon receiver
Gorgeous turtle coral lamp
6 seat, Silestone dining table
Black sunblock pull-downs on all salon windows and the door to the aft deck
2 wood lamp tables
Large corner plant
Ocean wave clock
Power recliner December 23
Sony 4K UHD Blu-ray player
The port side of the built-in buffet is a pass thru to the Galley
Turtle lamp
Two couches
Windows throughout the boat have been tinted at 20%
(2) Stainless steel kitchen sinks
Chest freezer GE 5 ft. ³
Chest freezer Magic Chef 2 ft. ³
Denton 2 CM countertops
Large cabinets and drawers for storage, all refinished
Large entrance way watertight double doors to starboard
Large full-beam galley with plenty of working space
Massive storage for provisions
Maytag dishwasher
Microwave
Stainless steel side-by-side whirlpool refrigerator 21.4 cubic feet
Stove Frigidaire with five burner self-cleaning
Trash compactor
2 Generators - Northern Lights generator, 20kW new in January 2026, with 20 hours and a Mase model 145 generator, 12.5kW
All batteries replaced including 20 AGM 6 V batteries in-house and battery bank 2024
(4) New AGM Group 27 starter batteries
Victron connect blue smart bank 120V charger
Pro mariner, pro sport HD 20+ battery charger
Mastervolt battery charger
12V/50-amp Battery Charger
Magnum MS 4024,4000-watt 24 V Inverter/105-amp PFC Charger
AC power breakers
12V DC breakers
Battery isolation switches
5 Solar panels, rigid mono crystalline
All outside lights 10 replaced on all levels with LED Nautical Cast Aluminum with powder coat white finish and thick frosted glass
20 Hp Honda outboard (serviced top to bottom 1/24)
3 ton AC Amana model ASX160371AB
5 solar panels, rigid monocrystalline
Davit Marquip 1500lbs
Garmin GC 290 marine camera
Large dock box 80x29x33
Large open flybridge
Liferaft Switlik 8 man
Life jackets and lines in dock box
Two Perception kayaks in custom racks
West Marine 11.5 ft hard bottom inflatable - New 2022
(3) Garmin GMI 20 Marine instrument display
Accu - Steer Hydraulic heavy duty power pack tank model
Bow Thruster
Capilano Helm
Caterpillar engine tacks
Garmin 1243,12-inch chart plotter with US, Canada and Bahama blue charts
Garmin 7412,12-inch chart plotter
Garmin autopilot
Garmin electronic compass
Garmin GMR Fantom 48 24-inch radar
Garmin GMS 10 Network Port Expander
Garmin sounder, rudder feedback
Garmin transceiver
Garmin VHF
Garmin weather station
Globalfix V4 GPS E. P. I. R. B. Category 2
Gyro compass
Expansion tank
Hydraulic steering
Kobalt Jog lever
Naiad Stabilizer control panel
Power steering assist
Throttle controls
Weems and Plath Bluewater Time and Tide Barometer/Thermometer
Dock box 78x32x30
Fortress FX 125 anchor 200 ft 5/8 rode with 35ft of chain
Large bollard
Lewmar size 70 deck hatch
Mantis anchor and swivel 200 ft 3/8 chain
Windlass
Caterpillar 3116 TA Port Engine 38 hrs SMOH (6 cylinder, 4 cycle diesel FWC with saltwater heat exchangers)
Caterpillar 3116 Starboard Engine 1700 hrs (6 cylinder, 4 cycle diesel FWC with saltwater heat exchangers)
Transmissions twin disc MG 506 Ratio 2.96
12 V DC breakers
2nd Garmin marine camera
2 x Racor
4 AGM. Group 27 starter batteries
6 drawer tool chest
AC power breakers
Battery isolation switches
Fuel manifold for transfer system
Fuel polishing system
Freshwater pump with accumulator tank
2 Generators - Northern Lights generator, 20kW new in January 2026, with 20 hours and a Mase model 145 generator, 12.5kW
High-pressure pump rebuilt 2024
Makita 2G Quiet compressor for toilets in the day head and guest bathroom
Master Volt battery charger
Micro Commander control box
Naiad Bow thruster header tank
Naiad stabilizes rebuilt 2022
Pro mariner, pro sport HD 20+ battery charger
Prop four-blade
Reverse osmosis of South Florida Water Maker
Shaft 2 inch
Ultraviolet water purifier filter for the whole boat
Workbench with Vice and Grinder
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