FRAYED KNOT
Frayed Knot has had many significant upgrades, major improvements, and on-going maintenance to ensure trouble free cruising, this is a real benefit for the next purchaser of this charming houseboat. Excellent presentation, value for money, and turnkey ready for a new owner, is just the start of this boat’s many attractions.
On boarding Frayed Knot, the generous front deck has conveniently concealed front pump-out points, hooded BBQ, floor to ceiling glass front sliding doors, painted timber decking, solid fencing with side, rear, and front gate entry, thus allowing for easier access to boats alongside or pump-out stations.
On entering, the open plan is surprisingly very roomy and light-filled, with a portside helm featuring, Admiral Series Hydrive hydraulic steering, Mercury instrumentation, Uniden UHF radio, and Sony stereo unit. Aft is the four-person dining setting, adjacent is a lounge suite, with TV entertainment, comforts of Panasonic reverse cycle air-conditioning and Paloma floor-standing gas heating, all tastefully carpeted, for year-round comfort. Plus a bonus upright piano included with the sale.
The renovated modern ‘U’ shaped kitchen has all the necessary appliances including, Chef 4 x burner stove/grill/oven, 2 x Bushman & Artic Gas/Electric fridge/freezers, microwave oven, freshwater tap, and plenty of cupboard and drawer space provided.
Both main bedrooms have either hanging or storage space, currently have double walk around beds but can accommodate queen size if required with room to spare. There is also currently a storage room, which could be converted to a bunk room or study if needed.
The medium size updated bathroom is a pleasant surprise, with moulded/glass screen shower, marine toilet, vanity, shave cabinet, and mirror.
The stern deck allows access to the swim deck/swim ladder, also stair access to the clip-lock roof for maintenance or cleaning. It also contains the small but effective 12V solar system powering the pumps, and lights whilst off grid, with a back-up Honda 3KVA generator, lock-up storage cabinet, plus a Fisher & Paykel Quicksmart washing machine.
Key features include new steel pontoons and anodes, some replacement of ‘C’ section, new engine pod, all replaced and fitted December 2021. Plus Rinnai 16 instant gas hot water, 280L fuel tank, 580L black water, 840L wastewater storage, and storm plastic shower grey water EPA filter system.
Propulsion is by a 2021 Mercury 80Hp four stroke EFI outboard motor with only 196Hrs use, fitted and maintained by Murraylands Marine.
This is a Walk in – Walk out sale. If you’re looking for an affordable introduction to houseboating or live-aboard Frayed Knot may just be the perfect fit. Located in the lower Murray region. The current mooring is not available for lease.
Expressions of interest invited and
Inspection by appointment only.
Sale Price $160,000