The Details
The Rum Runner is for sale, with or without existing bookings.
(I am happy to assist with existing bookings, and/or training as required.)
In accordance with ATO rules regarding GST :-
If the vessel stays in the same operating area (Brisbane/Gold Coast waters) there is no need to add GST to the price offer.
If the vessel is moved to another operating area, GST will apply.
The Rum Runner is less than 12 metres LOA , can be operated by a Coxswain, and comes with all survey documentation.
The boat is priced to sell. Scroll down for pics and equipment list etc.
Call me on 0412072985 for any additional information.
Cheers
Henk
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The MV Rum Runner
The Rum Runner is a Nustar catamaran built by the late Nelson Raebel at Behm Creek near Jacobs Well in Queensland. She was launched in 1997 and has been in continuous 1E smooth water survey to carry 49 passengers plus 3 crew (max 52) since that date. The current Certificate of Operation expires on 19 May 2022. The Rum Runner was last slipped, anti fouled and fully serviced including the Honda engines in May 2018. Service included new clears on the back deck and new marine carpet on the back deck.
The design features 2 external 250 litre fuel pods on which the engines are mounted. Originally launched with 2 X 50 HP 4 stroke outboards, it operated for many years with 2 X 75 HP Honda outboards and currently has 2 X 150 HP Honda outboards (approx 2100 hrs each which includes considerable idling and trolling hours and less than 30 hrs each at WOT). At 6 knots the engines are barely doing 2500 RPM. At cruise speed doing 10 knots, with a boat full of passengers, they are running at around 3500 RPM. Doing film work etc they spend many hours just idling.
The boat will operate as both a displacement and planing vessel. It will get up on the plane at around 12 knots and cruises comfortably at 15 knots with anything up to 12 or 15 people on board, with the engines running at around 4000 RPM. The maximum recorded speed with the current engine configuration is 23 knots recorded while testing different propellers.
The ability to get up on the plane, means it can travel reasonable distances, economically and in good time, with just the crew on board. This is particularly useful to get to various locations to do film work or pick ups. The back deck is configured to carry passengers or luggage comfortably and is fitted with a toilet. The boat also has a 400 litre roof mounted freshwater tank to gravity feed water to the galley and toilet basin. The toilet has a holding tank and pump out facility.
With a full load of 49 passengers and 3 crew, the boat cruises in displacement mode at around 10 knots. The Honda engines are quiet, reliable and efficient. The two engines mounted almost 5 metres apart allow for "split stick" operation to make the boat extremely maneuverable. Fitted with Solas stainless steel propellers, the engines are completely clear of the water when they are tilted up and sitting on their stands.
The boat is fitted with a Garmin GPS, programmed with the various routes the boat operates on. This provides current speed, ETA, distance to destination, current location, trip distance, the current heading and displays markers and other information. The Honda gauges include litres of fuel being used per hour, total hours, engine temps, voltage etc. A rear mounted camera provides a picture of following traffic. An independent Echo sounder with the transducer mounted on the inside of the hull gives an accurate reading of the depth of water under the boat. The shallow draft and outboard engines means that very few places are inaccessible to this boat.
The design features 2 external 250 litre fuel pods on which the engines are mounted. Originally launched with 2 X 50 HP 4 stroke outboards, it operated for many years with 2 X 75 HP Honda outboards and currently has 2 X 150 HP Honda outboards (approx 2100 hrs each which includes considerable idling and trolling hours and less than 30 hrs each at WOT). At 6 knots the engines are barely doing 2500 RPM. At cruise speed doing 10 knots, with a boat full of passengers, they are running at around 3500 RPM. Doing film work etc they spend many hours just idling.
The boat will operate as both a displacement and planing vessel. It will get up on the plane at around 12 knots and cruises comfortably at 15 knots with anything up to 12 or 15 people on board, with the engines running at around 4000 RPM. The maximum recorded speed with the current engine configuration is 23 knots recorded while testing different propellers.
The ability to get up on the plane, means it can travel reasonable distances, economically and in good time, with just the crew on board. This is particularly useful to get to various locations to do film work or pick ups. The back deck is configured to carry passengers or luggage comfortably and is fitted with a toilet. The boat also has a 400 litre roof mounted freshwater tank to gravity feed water to the galley and toilet basin. The toilet has a holding tank and pump out facility.
With a full load of 49 passengers and 3 crew, the boat cruises in displacement mode at around 10 knots. The Honda engines are quiet, reliable and efficient. The two engines mounted almost 5 metres apart allow for "split stick" operation to make the boat extremely maneuverable. Fitted with Solas stainless steel propellers, the engines are completely clear of the water when they are tilted up and sitting on their stands.
The boat is fitted with a Garmin GPS, programmed with the various routes the boat operates on. This provides current speed, ETA, distance to destination, current location, trip distance, the current heading and displays markers and other information. The Honda gauges include litres of fuel being used per hour, total hours, engine temps, voltage etc. A rear mounted camera provides a picture of following traffic. An independent Echo sounder with the transducer mounted on the inside of the hull gives an accurate reading of the depth of water under the boat. The shallow draft and outboard engines means that very few places are inaccessible to this boat.
The Honda BF150 HP V-TEC engines
These engines can develop 197hp at 7000rpm in a Honda Accord Euro car, so the marine version that is the Honda BF150 outboard motor is very under-stressed for its output.
The Honda BF150 outboard motor has VTEC or variable intake valve timing which holds the intake valves open longer to increase airflow into the combustion chambers and substantially increases top-end performance over its de-rated BF135 counterpart. The VTEC system combines with Honda’s Variable Air Intake System also used in the BF135, which lengthens the air intake flow at low speeds to increase bottom-end torque, but shortens the flow above 4000rpm to improve engine ‘breathing’ and increase power.
Midrange fuel efficiency is very good due to the lean burn air/fuel ratios, up to 18:1 between 2000 and 4000rpm, while the cooling system has three circuits to maintain consistent engine temperatures. The cylinder head thermostat opens at 50°C with the cylinder block thermostat opening at 60°C and the exhaust manifold cooled directly by unheated water.
Like the Honda BF135, the Honda BF150 outboard motor has chain-driven camshafts with the chain running in an oil bath and the flywheel at the top of the powerhead instead of at the bottom as with the BF115 which has a belt-driven camshaft, even though it’s a 16-valve engine.
The camshaft chain on the Honda BF150 outboard motor also drives twin counter-rotating balance shafts, as the old rule of thumb with four-cylinder petrol engines — which essentially are two twin-cylinder engines joined together — is that above 2.2lt of displacement the out-of-balance forces are too great for just crankshaft counter balance weights to handle effectively.
Having chain drive is a real benefit for reliability as the engine is an interference type where, should a camshaft belt break, the valves could contact the piston crowns and result in expensive repairs.
The only belt drive for the BF150 is the alternator, which produces 30amp at 1000rpm and 40amp from 2000rpm to Wide Open Throttle. However, about five amps are used to run the engine management system and EFI, which increases the ignition timing advance for more power and torque when higher-octane petrol is used.
The engines are serviced regularly by Honda mechanics. They were last serviced in May 2018. Apart from oil and gear box oil, all fuel and oil filters were replaced, spark plugs replaced, water pump impellers replaced, anti corrosive treatment done etc.
The Honda BF150 outboard motor has VTEC or variable intake valve timing which holds the intake valves open longer to increase airflow into the combustion chambers and substantially increases top-end performance over its de-rated BF135 counterpart. The VTEC system combines with Honda’s Variable Air Intake System also used in the BF135, which lengthens the air intake flow at low speeds to increase bottom-end torque, but shortens the flow above 4000rpm to improve engine ‘breathing’ and increase power.
Midrange fuel efficiency is very good due to the lean burn air/fuel ratios, up to 18:1 between 2000 and 4000rpm, while the cooling system has three circuits to maintain consistent engine temperatures. The cylinder head thermostat opens at 50°C with the cylinder block thermostat opening at 60°C and the exhaust manifold cooled directly by unheated water.
Like the Honda BF135, the Honda BF150 outboard motor has chain-driven camshafts with the chain running in an oil bath and the flywheel at the top of the powerhead instead of at the bottom as with the BF115 which has a belt-driven camshaft, even though it’s a 16-valve engine.
The camshaft chain on the Honda BF150 outboard motor also drives twin counter-rotating balance shafts, as the old rule of thumb with four-cylinder petrol engines — which essentially are two twin-cylinder engines joined together — is that above 2.2lt of displacement the out-of-balance forces are too great for just crankshaft counter balance weights to handle effectively.
Having chain drive is a real benefit for reliability as the engine is an interference type where, should a camshaft belt break, the valves could contact the piston crowns and result in expensive repairs.
The only belt drive for the BF150 is the alternator, which produces 30amp at 1000rpm and 40amp from 2000rpm to Wide Open Throttle. However, about five amps are used to run the engine management system and EFI, which increases the ignition timing advance for more power and torque when higher-octane petrol is used.
The engines are serviced regularly by Honda mechanics. They were last serviced in May 2018. Apart from oil and gear box oil, all fuel and oil filters were replaced, spark plugs replaced, water pump impellers replaced, anti corrosive treatment done etc.
Rum Runner Equipment List
MV Rum Runner registration 12305QE
Hull FRP length 11.6 Metres Beam 5.00 Metres Draft 0.6 Metres
Survey Class 1E to carry a maximum of 52 persons and a maximum of 49 passengers.
Current Certicate of Operation expires 19 May 2022
Operational Area Defined Smooth waters of Brisbane and Gold Coast
Built in 1997 by Nustar Catamarans
Initial Survey by Waterways (NSW) Surveyor A.I Blakelock 13 March 1997
Stability approved and Stability Book issue 27 March 1997 and is included in the current documents aboard ship.
Waterways Authority vessel permit 21212 granted 8 May 1997
Queensland Transport Certificate 12305QE issued 2 June 1997 and has remained current ever since.
HULL
Fibre Reinforced Plastic HIn AU-NSTF9638B787 (Plate affixed on first bulkhead back from transom)
Construction to Australian Standard AS4132 Part 3
Bulkheads in both hulls are at 1.2 metre intervals. Deck beams are spaced at 60 centimetre spacings.
PROPULSION MACHINERY
Two Honda BF150 2354 cc 4 stroke, long shaft, outboard engines. Dual binnacle control at helm.
Gauges with over temperature alarms, oil pressure alarms, low voltage alarms, litres fuel/hr, total hours, engine temps, RPM etc.
Trim/tilt controls at helm.
FUEL TANKS
Two externally mounted aluminium fuel tanks serve as the engine pods. They incorporate filler necks, filler cap and vents, emergency shut off valves and CAV filters to trap water and particles. Each tank is a separate fuel supply for each of the two engines. They hold approx 250 litres each.
FRESH WATER
Roof mounted 400 litre fresh water tank. Gravity feeds to the galley and toilet wash basins.
STEERING
Seastar twin outboard 2 cylinder hydraulic steering system.
Helm pump is an axial piston pump, Seastar model 291502 front mount helm 4.9 turns lock to lock.
Cylinders 2 X 291003 front mount cylinders with dual engine fluid link.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
2 Deep cycle marine batteries switchable to Port, Starboard or both via 150 Amp isolator swiches.
Batteries are housed in polypropylene boxes impervious to battery acid.
A spare deep cycle marine battery is maintained at full charge for emergency use.
Primary fuses and isolation switches for both batteries and the toilet are located in the locker on the aft deck.
Sub circuit boards are located at the helm position with switched/fused sub circuits.
Sub circuits are wired in twin white sheathed tinned copper electric cable rated at 15 Amps with flexible marine stranding and V75 high temperature PVC insulation.
Starter, iginition systems and emergency cut outs for the Honda engines are mounted in the Honda control panels at the helm.
Sub circuits include horn, windscreen wiper, cabin lighting, port and starboard running lights, anchor light, remote spot light, fan, compass, GPS and Radios, echo sounder and floor lights.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Bilge pumps, anchor and 30 metres of chain, centre mounted compass, GPS, ships clock, horn, torches, echo sounder.
Life buoys, Life jackets, Karlie Floats, Flares, First Aid Kit, Fire Buckets, Fire Extinguishers as per requirements for Class 1E to carry a maximum of 52 persons.
MISCELLANEOUS
Toilet system with macerator, holding tank etc.
12 Volt 240 Volt inverter, amplifier system, speakers, microphones, radio/CD with MP3 input.
Electrical spares, fuses bulbs, specialised tools
Stools, chairs, vacuum cleaner, brooms, brushes, cleaning utensils, buckets, mops, carpet squares, rubbish bin etc.
Cups, trays, kettles, tea and coffee pots.
Ropes, fenders, bar fridge, hot water flasks.
Hull FRP length 11.6 Metres Beam 5.00 Metres Draft 0.6 Metres
Survey Class 1E to carry a maximum of 52 persons and a maximum of 49 passengers.
Current Certicate of Operation expires 19 May 2022
Operational Area Defined Smooth waters of Brisbane and Gold Coast
Built in 1997 by Nustar Catamarans
Initial Survey by Waterways (NSW) Surveyor A.I Blakelock 13 March 1997
Stability approved and Stability Book issue 27 March 1997 and is included in the current documents aboard ship.
Waterways Authority vessel permit 21212 granted 8 May 1997
Queensland Transport Certificate 12305QE issued 2 June 1997 and has remained current ever since.
HULL
Fibre Reinforced Plastic HIn AU-NSTF9638B787 (Plate affixed on first bulkhead back from transom)
Construction to Australian Standard AS4132 Part 3
Bulkheads in both hulls are at 1.2 metre intervals. Deck beams are spaced at 60 centimetre spacings.
PROPULSION MACHINERY
Two Honda BF150 2354 cc 4 stroke, long shaft, outboard engines. Dual binnacle control at helm.
Gauges with over temperature alarms, oil pressure alarms, low voltage alarms, litres fuel/hr, total hours, engine temps, RPM etc.
Trim/tilt controls at helm.
FUEL TANKS
Two externally mounted aluminium fuel tanks serve as the engine pods. They incorporate filler necks, filler cap and vents, emergency shut off valves and CAV filters to trap water and particles. Each tank is a separate fuel supply for each of the two engines. They hold approx 250 litres each.
FRESH WATER
Roof mounted 400 litre fresh water tank. Gravity feeds to the galley and toilet wash basins.
STEERING
Seastar twin outboard 2 cylinder hydraulic steering system.
Helm pump is an axial piston pump, Seastar model 291502 front mount helm 4.9 turns lock to lock.
Cylinders 2 X 291003 front mount cylinders with dual engine fluid link.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
2 Deep cycle marine batteries switchable to Port, Starboard or both via 150 Amp isolator swiches.
Batteries are housed in polypropylene boxes impervious to battery acid.
A spare deep cycle marine battery is maintained at full charge for emergency use.
Primary fuses and isolation switches for both batteries and the toilet are located in the locker on the aft deck.
Sub circuit boards are located at the helm position with switched/fused sub circuits.
Sub circuits are wired in twin white sheathed tinned copper electric cable rated at 15 Amps with flexible marine stranding and V75 high temperature PVC insulation.
Starter, iginition systems and emergency cut outs for the Honda engines are mounted in the Honda control panels at the helm.
Sub circuits include horn, windscreen wiper, cabin lighting, port and starboard running lights, anchor light, remote spot light, fan, compass, GPS and Radios, echo sounder and floor lights.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Bilge pumps, anchor and 30 metres of chain, centre mounted compass, GPS, ships clock, horn, torches, echo sounder.
Life buoys, Life jackets, Karlie Floats, Flares, First Aid Kit, Fire Buckets, Fire Extinguishers as per requirements for Class 1E to carry a maximum of 52 persons.
MISCELLANEOUS
Toilet system with macerator, holding tank etc.
12 Volt 240 Volt inverter, amplifier system, speakers, microphones, radio/CD with MP3 input.
Electrical spares, fuses bulbs, specialised tools
Stools, chairs, vacuum cleaner, brooms, brushes, cleaning utensils, buckets, mops, carpet squares, rubbish bin etc.
Cups, trays, kettles, tea and coffee pots.
Ropes, fenders, bar fridge, hot water flasks.