KILLAWARRA
KILLAWARA (SOLD)
13.8M x 6.5M DRAFT 0.7m
45ft x 1ft Draft 2ft
A rare opportunity to own and captain this unique side wheeler paddle boat. Killawarra was built in 1989 in Moama Victoria. This 5mm steel monohull vessel is powered by a reliable Nissan 4.2L diesel motor, power glide trans, to a Volvo diff drive train, and propelled by 9 feet diameter, steel paddle wheels having solid timber floats. With a cruising speed of 8 to 9kmph using approximately 4- 5L per hour and a 200L fuel tank, she is ready to set off to explore the upper / lower Murray River, the Coorong, and lakes areas.
On entering the saloon on the main deck, you will see the magnificent, 5 feet diameter, traditional style helm combining Redgum and Brass, fronted by the engine instrumentation and controls.
This main deck incorporates a starboard side forward galley equipped with a Westinghouse 4 burner electric cooktop and Mitsubishi fridge / freezer. Two comfortable bucket seat stools and benchtop fashion as a meals area. The bathroom is located off to the port side with shower, basin, and household toilet. The central lounge offers a chaise, flat screen TV for entertainment, and two stern single beds where you can wake up with a river view.
A lower deck, forward cabin is the main bedroom, with a double bed, flat screen TV, and desk.
This vessel is fully off grid. Fitted with a 5Kw Redback Inverter, 12 x 290Kw solar panels, 24 x two-volt gel type housekeeping batteries, providing a 48volt system can run all cooking appliances, TV’s and lighting, with a back-up 13KVA diesel generator which is located below deck. Also fitted with a fiberglass 1,000L black and grey water storage tank EPA compliant, and a Rheem Metro instant gas hot water system. Comfort is taken care of via a diesel heater to the front bedroom and main living area with a refrigerated air conditioning unit for cooling. Or you could open the three rear French doors and enjoy the summer breeze.
Killawarra has impressive, glassed paddle box windows to watch the magnificent wheels in action whilst cruising.
If you’re wanting to own a paddle boat don’t miss out on Killawarra, it is in a sail away condition and is a walk in – walk out purchase. Located in the lower Murray area.
Expressions of interest invited and inspection
by appointment only.
$138,000 (SOLD)