Overview

This is a rare opportunity to buy a shaft drive Formula 4000 that has been in the same hands for over 25 years. She was professionally extended in 2003 at the same time she was converted to shaft drive with new twin Cummins 330B Diesels installed and an additional 6mm of fibreglass added to the inside of the hull for added strength. Very well maintained, she needs to be seen to be believed. The owners are very proactive with maintenance. A full repaint in 2019 (for $88k) and still looks new. Too many things have been upgraded and improved on this boat to list here!

The overall layout is great with a nice flow through from the large cockpit, into the saloon with well appointed aft galley (with a new gas oven, a microwave, double sink and 12v fridge) and plenty of comfortable seating around a large table. The starboard side settee folds out to a double bed when needed. The lower helm is well equipped and has good views forward. Going down into the cabins has a double cabin to port with ensuite including head and separate shower. The forward cabin has a double bed plus single bed, and another two more bunks are situated in the access passageway, where there is also a second bathroom/head. All 3 double beds have memory-foam built in to the upholstery. There are also plenty of good storage cupboard options throughout.

The flybridge has plenty of seating and the helm is also well laid out with great views. The cockpit benefits from a third set of throttle controls which are useful when fishing or berthing at the marina. The 12v freezer is also easy to access, as is a massive storage locker under the cockpit floor and more storage lockers throughout the cockpit and swim platform areas. A well designed pully system makes raising and lowering the included RIB tender easy.

An insurance survey from 2021 is available for reading where the surveyor noted "Upgrades and preventative maintenance had been achieved in a timely fashion to culminate in a launch far better than the original". The only recommendation in the survey was to replace the out of date flares.

May 2025 the boat has just been hauled for new antifouling, prop speed, full polish and engine service etc. Looking sharp and ready to run!

Features

Shaft drive Formula 4000
Professionally extended in 2003
Converted to shaft drive with new twin Cummins 330B Diesels installed
Additional 6mm of fibreglass added to the inside of the hull for added strength
Full repaint in 2019
Large cockpit
Saloon with well appointed aft galley
New gas oven
Microwave
Double sink
12v fridge
Starboard side settee folds out to a double bed
Lower helm well equipped with good views forward
Double cabin to port with ensuite including head and separate shower
Forward cabin with a double bed plus single bed
Two more bunks situated in the access passageway
Second bathroom/head in access passageway
All 3 double beds have memory-foam built in to the upholstery
Plenty of good storage cupboard options throughout
Flybridge with plenty of seating and well laid out helm with great views
Third set of throttle controls in cockpit
12v freezer easy to access
Massive storage locker under the cockpit floor
More storage lockers throughout the cockpit and swim platform areas
Well designed pully system for raising and lowering the included RIB tender
Insurance survey from 2021 noting upgrades and preventative maintenance achieved in a timely fashion
Recommendation to replace out of date flares
May 2025 hauled for new antifouling, prop speed, full polish and engine service