VESSEL DETAILS

WOODEN TUG BOAT

LEO

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VESSEL DETAILS

WOODEN TUG BOAT 'LEO'

Old world charm and style in a rare and unique package. 

Built in 1882 for service as a sugar cane tug a living testament to quality  workmanship of days gone by.  A total restoration of the vessel completed in 1999 has ensured the vessel still has many years of service in front of it. This is a unique opportunity to own and enjoy a piece of Australian maritime history. 

IF HISTORY AND WOODEN BOATS ARE FOR YOU - DON'T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFE TIME CHANCE! 

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VESSEL DETAILS
Boat Name :	Leo
Registration :	CC180S
Year :	1882 (restoration completed 1999)
Manufacturer :	William Ford Sydney (Ex Ballina cane Tug Boat).
Length :	17.5m
Beam :	3.25m
Draft :	1.2m
Construction :	Carvel Planked of 120 x 35 huon/oregan. Ribs 75mm x 30mm hardwood.
ENGINEERING
Engine :	6LXB Diesel Gardner
Horse Power :	100hp
Fuel :	Diesel
Gearbox :	Hydraulic /  or manual gear box plus 3:1 reduction box
Running Gear :	Shaft driven 36" bronze propeller with one main support bearing plus stuff box Bronze skeg and rudder
Engine Bearers :	220mm x 180mm hardwood
Fuel consumption :	(speed moderate to high) 4-6.5 Litres/per hour
Speed :	1000 rpm  15 km/hr  10mph 8.5 knots
NAV/COMMUNICATIONS/SAFETY
Equipment :	GME 27 MHz AM/SSB Marine transceiver FUSO-320 depth sounder & fish finder Battery Charger fully automatic GME AM/FM radio PALOMA LP gas instantaneous hot water heater NOCCHI 240v submersible high volume bilge pump Flares, life jackets, bailing bucket, life buoys, anchors, large boat hook, (original) small boat hook
PUMPS
Auto Bilge :	Yes
ELECTRICAL
Electrics :	24 Volt start with ignition operated automatic 12/24 volt series parallel switch. 240v wired on board meter, for shore power serving power points, lights, microwave, fridge, emersion 240v back up bilge pump.
Batteries :	2 x deep cycle batteries for start / lights complete with inline automatic 240/1 charger plus 12v engine alternator. 1 deep cycle battery with inline solar panel & alternator charging for 12v automatic bilge pump.
Charger :	Solar and mains
ACCOMMODATION
Doubles :	2
Make up :	1
Toilet :	Yes
Shower :	Yes
GALLEY
Fridge :	Yes
Stove/oven :	Gas
Microwave :	Yes
Water Service :	Pressurized Hot and cold
Gas :	2 x 25lb external mounted gas bottles, serving HWS & heater outlet.
Water :	Plumbed for shore supply with switch over system for river pressure pump.
TANKS
Fuel :	Main - 378 litres (84gal) Reserve - 68 Liters (15gal) Total - 446 litres (100gal)
Waste tank :	Large capacity with external pump out fitting 585 litres (130 gal)
EXTRAS
	Brass hand laid lantern Oleograph prints of seascapes

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