Combine Riverboat Charm with Houseboat Luxury

MV EROS
17.6M x 5.4M DRAFT. 7M PLUS 1M SWIM DECK

Want to cruise the length of the Mighty Murray? Eros is built to take on everything from extended cruising upriver or the lakes and Coorong in comfort and style.

MV Eros was built in 1996 by well known and respected steel boat builder Peter Vickers of Bumble Bee Houseboats, who was renowned for the quality and fairness of their vessel builds.

A unique opportunity to acquire and captain your own miniature ship, Eros is magnificent both in proportion and appeal, which is sure to delight the most fastidious buyers. A solidly built, 5mm steel monohull offers the combination of shallow draft and rigid construction. The current proud owners have kept this vessel in immaculate condition throughout and this is a walk in - walk out purchase.

Upon entering Eros you are presented with a beautiful modern and well equipped galley, magnificent warm timber finishing throughout, and a small stairway to the helm /main saloon.

This space offers stunning panoramic views, is light filled with a warm inviting feel and has a custom-made lounge with a 6-person extension dining table, TV's x two, and stereo entertainment. It is gas heated with evaporative cooling and ample built-in storage. The helm area is a "showcase, " equipped with Hydrive hydraulic steering, full instrumentation, safety alarms and all controls at easy touch.

Accommodation for 8 is provided in three very comfortable double cabins and 2 single bunks. The master cabin on the main deck has an ensuite, with the two other bedrooms below deck that have access to another bathroom. All cabins have plenty of hanging space and storage areas.

The stern deck accommodates a swim platform, a Ziegler & Brown Family BBQ, a top loader washing machine, main and spare gas bottles, and full under floor access to meticulously maintained engine bays. From the stern deck there is a stair to upper deck with a Bimini Roof (not currently fitted) and outdoor setting.

Propulsion is by twin Volvo Penta aftercooled and turbocharged diesel engines of 165Hp with only1800Hrs. Eros can cruise at 7-8Kmph and return a 4-5Lt per hour economy with 1800L diesel tanks capacity.
This vessel has many more features including:

*Gas, Electrical & Wastewater Compliances. *500L black, 1,000L grey & 500L freshwater capacity *Honda 3Kva key start generator *Solar Magnum 4000W inverter. Panels 2 x 275W-12Volt. 4 x 190W-24V. 2 x 40W-Starting *Security System *Electronic winch anchor.

Well priced in the current market and located in the Lower Murray area.

Expressions of interest invited and inspection by appointment only.
$298,000