41ft ferry and business

Boat Name: Miss Ida

$170,000.00

Features

Tauranga ferry business, providing a weekday ferry service within the Tauranga Harbour to Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands. Contract for school transport, also transporting seasonal workers, cultural and privately booked groups. A classic 1930’s 41ft vessel with a new interim survey (October 2025) surveyed for 60 pax plus 2 crew enclosed waters. Powered by a 5LW 20 Gardner. Vessel is loaded with history, built in the Bay of Islands and operated by Fullers for many years. Owner is retiring from this lifestyle business that could be built up if you wanted to put more time into it. Vendor would sell his Sulphur Point Marina berth if required.
Price for boat and business is $170,000 plus GST if applicable

Specifications

Specifications

  • year
    1934
  • make
    Charter Ferry
  • model
    Charter Ferry
  • stock number
    B623BW

Construction

  • Hull Construction
    Timber
  • builder
    Warne Bros Russell
  • LOA approx
    12.61 m
  • beam approx
    3.35 m
  • draft approx
    0.65 m
  • hull type
    KauriCarvel Planked

Engine

  • enginemake
    Gardner
  • engine model
    5LW20
  • engine fuel
    Diesel
  • drive system
    Shaft

Tankage

  • fuel capacity approx
    240 Litres
  • fuel tank
    1x S/Steel
  • water tank
    0x

Interior

  • headroom
    0.00m (0'0")
  • toilet
    Qty: 1, Type: Electric
  • cooking
    3 Burner/Grill

Accessories

  • safety equipment
    Lifejackets: 40 Fire Extinguishers: yes VHF: Yes
  • navigation gear
    GPS: Yes Radar: No GPS Plotter: Yes Fish finderYes
  • capstan
    Electric

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Brian Worthington

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