AKUNA AMPHIBIOUS SIDE PADDLE WHEELER 

78' x 16' (35') x 2.6' 

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VESSEL DETAILS

AKUNA AMPHIBIOUS SIDE PADDLE WHEELER 

78' x 16' (35') x 2.6' 

 

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE, HISTORIC, LUXURY PADDLE WHEELER

FOR THE DISCERNING PERSON WHO WILL ONLY SETTLE FOR THE BEST

You must read the following.

Between June 1999 and October 2002, 42,000 hours of labour were put into the rebuilding of part of Australia’s riverboat history. Originally built in 1875 in Melbourne, the 70 tonne side-wheeler has now been rebuilt to beyond its former glory. The following are excerpts taken from the owner’s public letter of appreciation to all those who made this boat possible:

‘….all wall frames and fitted internal and external wall lining which included 460 face metres of triple A Marine ply, 810 metres Cyprus Matchboard and 400 m Western Red Cedar Matchboard panelling, 650m Western Red Cedar architrave and 900m Western Red Cedar ceiling scocia.

‘…16 weeks in the shed sanding all timber before clear finishing or oiling’

‘Laid 1,000m of Teak timber decking and used 400 tubes of Sika Flex to seal the decks.’

‘Constructed the helm out of 100 year old Jarrah and Iron Bark with brass inlays. It took 280 hours to complete.’

‘Used 1,450m of Western Red Cedar Matchboard for the ceiling panels. Used 460m Tasmanian Oak flooring to construct the false floors in the hull…’

‘…constructed a Morse control system inside a brass Telegraph..’

‘…two pack cleared the copper sinks, copper walls and ceiling mini aube, Jarrah bench tops and the helm.’

‘….all the recycled timber, 1,126m of Jarrah and 2392m of Oregon.’

‘…hand made copper sinks.’

‘…poxy resined all surfaces of the marine ply then resined 150 face metres of cotton cloth on the roof and walkways.’

‘…laid 450m x 125mm x 65mm recycled Oregon decking secured with 1,200 galvanised 50mm x 10mm coach screws. Rebuilt hull with 580m x 250mm x 65mm spotted gum and secured with 2,200 galvanised hand made bolts.’

‘…1,000 litres of clear finish, oils and paints were used on the boat timbers.’

This superb example would be the best in Australia and is powered by a Perkins 120 hp diesel through a Paragon marine gearbox to Cat D4 dif.

Accommodation comprises the Captain’s Stateroom, 2 guests bedrooms, atmosphere-laden saloon and all copper galley with old and new blended to avoid modern day intrusion (except when needed). Huge and private toilet and bathroom.

DO NOT MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!

 

 VESSEL DETAILS 

GENERAL

78 Foot Paddle Wheeler built 1875

Rebuilt 2000 - 2002 - 45,000 hours labour

Displacement 72 tonnes

Draught 2 foot 6 inches

Beam Hull 16 foot

Across Paddle boxes 35 foot

POWER

120 hp 6354 Perkins (rebuilt) into Paragon marine gearbox into Cat D4 dozer diff electronic clutches and brakes

Morse gear / throttle control

7kw Onen generator into a one tonne 24 volt battery pack 800 amp hours capacity into 2 x 2.5KVA inverters

Ducted water cooled reverse cycle air conditioning into main saloon and two cabins

COMMUNICATION

Satellite phone

UHF

CDMA in wheel house and office area

CDMA computer modem in the office

ACCOMMODATION

Three cabins each with a queen size bed

GALLEY SALOON

Polished jarrah bench tops

Polished copper mini AUB splash areas

Polished cedar ceiling and walls

Wood stove and gas burners

Two fridges

Polished copper sinks

Polished jarrah floor boards

Lead light windows

Dining - seats 8

Bose sound system with radio and CD

Flat screen TV and video

Leather lounge

SERVICE CABIN (On the Weather Deck)

Auto washing machine and dryer

Ice maker

Two freezers

Tool box

Ironing board

Wardrobe and cupboards

2 x 2.5 KVA inverters

Polished cedar walls and ceilings with polished Oregon floor

ENGINE ROOM

Polished Australian Oak floor boards

Double bed with hydraulic lift covering engine access

Air compressor and three tanks for whistle

400 litre pressurized rain water tank

1,000 litre black water storage tank

2 x 400 litre diesel tanks

7 KVA Onen Gen'Set

WHEEL HOUSE

All polished timber cedar / jarrah

Six foot polished helm with brass inlay

Open back to the gallery saloon

Air bag assist chain steering

Depth / fish finder

Sat / Nav

Full instrumentation

HULL

Rebuilt 2000 - 2001

New hull plankks 2.5 Inch spotted gum

New keel, keelson, sister keelson, chines and ribs

DECK

New deck beams and deck, 2.5 Oregan

SUPER STRUCTURE PADDLE BOXES

All new with shower in one paddle box cabin and toilet in the other with polished copper sinks and polished copper mini AUBwalls

Custom canvas covers for the decks and super structure