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Utility / Work Boats

Australian Ex-Military Utility/ Work Boats are versatile vessels with rugged designs and robust construction making them ideal across Military maritime tasks and commercial applications.

These genuine Ex-Military Utility/ Work Boats were used in Military service to support offshore operations, marine research, coastal patrols and ferrying, renowned for resilience and performance as they continue to contribute to maritime endeavours.  In civilian settings, they offer reliability, efficiency and adaptability.

Utility/ Work Boats

Australian Ex-Military Utility/ Work Boats are versatile vessels with rugged designs and robust construction making them ideal across Military maritime tasks and commercial applications.

These genuine Ex-Military Utility/ Work Boats were used in Military service to support offshore operations, marine research, coastal patrols and ferrying, renowned for resilience and performance as they continue to contribute to maritime endeavours.  In civilian settings, they offer reliability, efficiency and adaptability.

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Mako Craft
Yahama South Wind
Kimbla
Kimbla

UTALITY/ WORK BOATS VARIANTS

Explore the range of Australian Ex-Military Work Boats made available through our auctions.

  • Make: Mankocraft
  • Cab: Centre Hard Top Cab
  • Hull: V-Hull
  • Length: 20.8 ft / 6.35 m
  • Beam: 1.5 m
  • Capacity: 7 people
  • Make: Yahama Southwind
  • Material: Fibreglass
  • Capacity: 7 people
  • Additional Features: Self Draining Deck, Centre Forward Seating, Below Deck Storage Bins
  • Name: Kimbla
  • Class: Naval Workboat
  • Built: 1980
  • Material: Hull – Fibre Reinforced Plastic
  • Length: 17.88 m
  • Bredth: 4.9 m
  • Engines: 2 x Scania Diesel Engines
  • Max Speed: 12.6 knots
  • Make: Noosa Cat
  • Model: 3100
  • Material: Fibreglass
  • Outboard Motors: 2 x Mercury Verado Supercharged 4 Stroke
  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Sleep Quarters: 2-Person
  • Additional Features: Bimini Top, GPS, Fresh Water Shower, UHF Radio, Stereo
  • Name: 40ft Workboat
  • Configuration: Mark 1
  • More Information Coming. Please check back soon.

UTILITY/ WORK BOAT VARIANTS

Explore the range of Australian Ex-Military Utility/ Work Boats previously made available through our auctions.

MAKOCRAFT
  • Make: Mankocraft
  • Cab: Centre Hard Top Cab
  • Hull: V-Hull
  • Length: 20.8 ft / 6.35 m
  • Beam: 1.5 m
  • Capacity: 7 people
SOUTHWIND
  • Make: Yahama Southwind
  • Material: Fibreglass
  • Capacity: 7 people
  • Additional Features: Self Draining Deck, Centre Forward Seating, Below Deck Storage Bins
KIMBLA
  • Name: Kimbla
  • Class: Naval Workboat
  • Built: 1980
  • Material: Hull – Fibre Reinforced Plastic
  • Length: 17.88 m
  • Bredth: 4.9 m
  • Engines: 2 x Scania Diesel Engines
  • Max Speed: 12.6 knots
NOSSA CAT
  • Make: Noosa Cat
  • Model: 3100
  • Material: Fibreglass
  • Outboard Motors: 2 x Mercury Verado Supercharged 4 Stroke
  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Sleep Quarters: 2-Person
  • Additional Features: Bimini Top, GPS, Fresh Water Shower, UHF Radio, Stereo
40FT WORKBOAT
  • Name: 40ft Workboat
  • Configuration: Mark 1 
  • More Information Coming. Please check back soon.

MARINE GALLERY

View images from the Australian Defence Libary utilising Utality/ Work Boats

Mako Craft Interior
Kimbla
Support vessel Kimbla sails during the Bluefin 9 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle operational testing and evaluation in Jervis Bay, NSW. *** Local Caption *** Australian Mine Warfare Team 16 recently conducted operational testing and evaluation of the new Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Bluefin 9 in Jervis Bay, NSW The Bluefin 9 is fitted with a Multi-Aperture sonar and camera system and can be programmed to remotely search a minefield.
Southwind
Swarbrick
Noosa Cat
CP: CIRCA undefined,Noosa Cat,3100,Half Cabin Fibreglass Boat ,Hourmeter not visible,Colour: Yellow,Rego. No: NP(209509), Unregistered,Chassis: 6T9T23WA1C0AAL006 Accessories: AM243, 2 x Mercury Verado Supercharged 4 Stroke Outboards, Bimini Top, 2 Person Sleeping Quarters, 6 Person Capacity, GPS, Fresh Water Shower, UHF Radio, Stereo System, To Be Sold With Trailer: Boomerang Engineering PTR90 Tri Axle Trailer, ATM: 9000kg, Build Date: 10/2012, Electric Winch, Gladhand Fittings, N
swarbrick
Kimbla
swarbrick

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