Could this be our next boat? Today we inspect a 50ft steel trawler transformed and designed for long-range cruising and life for full time liveaboards.
After weeks of searching for the right vessel for our family's next adventure, we're stepping aboard another serious contender. With 5,000 litres of fuel capacity, 1,800 litres of freshwater, two cabins, two bathrooms, a watermaker, huge storage capacity and a proven steel hull, this vessel certainly looks impressive on paper.
But as we've learned throughout our boat search, photos and specifications only tell part of the story.
Join us as we take a full tour of this boat, explore her layout from top to bottom, discuss her cruising potential and see whether she could be the boat that takes our family on our next chapter. We love how much fuel she carries = long term off grid cruising!
Would you live aboard a steel trawler like this? Let us know in the comments below!
Link to Moondarra:
https://yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/-moondarra-steel-trawler/331913
Chapters
00:00 - Could This Be Our Next Boat?
01:38 - Arriving at Rivergate Marina
03:46 - First Look at Moondarra
05:22 - Stern & Tender Setup
06:25 - Aft Deck & Entertaining Area
07:04 - Bow & Anchoring System
08:34 - Roof Deck & Tender Storage
09:33 - Bathroom & Laundry
10:28 - Galley Tour
11:25 - Helm Station & Electronics
12:18 - Forward Cabin
12:44 - Master Cabin
13:13 - Master Ensuite
13:30 - Hidden Storage Compartment
14:23 - Would You Live on This Vessel? Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
Thanks for following our family's journey as we search for the right vessel for our next big adventure.
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🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series
⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS
https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc
⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES
https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs
⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN
https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo
⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN
https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg
🚤 NEW HERE?
Check out our boat tour:
https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M
Or our previous monohull:
https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4
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Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings.
Check it out here:
https://truekit.net/en-au
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