Overview

One of NZ's best classic luxury cruisers. Lovingly restored by successive owners over many years, it is now time to hand over to the next custodian of this beautiful motor launch. Launched 1979, GRP construction and powered by a completely rebuilt 210hp Detroit diesel motor (only 900 hours use) along with a completely rebuilt gear box (in Feb 2023), the running gear on this boat is like new. "MIDAS" cruises comfortably at 10kts (averaging 10-12 Litres per hour) but is capable of 16-18 knots if needed. Interior has been professionally restored with 6.1" headroom, factory teak floor and carpeting, 2 cabins: 1 Double and the other 2 single berths, saloon fitted with a pull-out double and another single, this is a family boat comfortably sleeping 7+ people. Excellent galley, fridge, and separate freezer. Comes with 2 super-sized chilly bins for storage or big fish. Wired for shore power (EWOF 2023). Comes with microwave and numerous kitchen/dining accoutrements. Hard top flybridge offers great visibility and ample seating to enjoy. Extensive electronic list VHF, GPS, sonar, chart plotter, fish finder, stereo/CD, TV etc. There have been many upgrades on this vessel over the years more recently with the addition of a bow thruster for greater manoeuvrability. Owner has just had her in the boat builders shed spending more money getting a paint touchup etc to make her look good over and above the existing engine rebuild in 2007, the heat exchanger have just been reconditioned with a new water pump impeller. SHE ALL READY FOR THE NEW SEASON.

Features

Launched 1979, GRP construction
Completely rebuilt 210hp Detroit diesel motor (only 900 hours use)
Completely rebuilt gear box (in Feb 2023)
"MIDAS" cruises comfortably at 10kts (averaging 10-12 Litres per hour)
Capable of 16-18 knots if needed
Interior professionally restored with 6.1" headroom
Factory teak floor and carpeting
2 cabins: 1 Double and the other 2 single berths
Saloon fitted with a pull-out double and another single
Family boat comfortably sleeping 7+ people
Excellent galley, fridge, and separate freezer
2 super-sized chilly bins for storage or big fish
Wired for shore power (EWOF 2023)
Microwave and numerous kitchen/dining accoutrements
Hard top flybridge offers great visibility and ample seating
Extensive electronic list: VHF, GPS, sonar, chart plotter, fish finder, stereo/CD, TV etc.
Many upgrades over the years including addition of a bow thruster for greater manoeuvrability
Engine rebuild in 2007
Heat exchanger reconditioned with a new water pump impeller