Halvorsen At45 A full description of the history behind this beautifully restored vessel is available upon request but a brief snapshot has the boat built in Sydney by Lars Halvorsen in 1958 and named her MacPete and was used to tow barges around Sydney waters. In 1960 she was renamed George H Weyerhauser. In the 70's she was used as a tug boat then in the 80's she was used to tow barges to Brisbane. In 1997she was purchased by Mick Doohan (ex Grand Prix motorbike rider) who had her transformed into a double decker luxury cruiser. 2005 saw her sold and refitted again removing the upper deck and extending the wheelhouse. In 2009 she was lovingly restored again and now named MV George, is the envy of those who behold her at the Wooden Boat Festivals or simply admire her in passing on the Harbour. In more recent times the addition of Air Conditioning has made this a vessel for any location. This part of the Sydney Harbour Boating History is again available for sale and can be viewed through our Mosman office. Current survey done June 2018.   Contact Contact   Ensign Yachts Phone   1300 609 900 Website  https://ensignyachts.com.au Email   enquiries@ensignyachts.com.au Details Reference   EPM 536 Price   AU $149,000 Reduced Vessel Name   George Year   1958 Length   45' - 13.71m Beam   14' Draft   7' Displacement   35,000 Kg   Designer   Army Tug Converted Builder   Bjorne Halvorsen Hull Material   Timber Spotted Gum Decks Material   Oregon Engine   Single Caterpillar 3306 Turbo Diesel 250 HP Engine Engine Make   Caterpillar Horsepower   250 HP Fuel Type   Diesel Fuel Consumption   13 Lph Max Speed   8.5 Knots Cruise Speed   7 Knots Propulsion   4-Blade 42" x 22" Bronze Genset   Caterpillar, 12 Kva Fuel   4,000 Litres Water   1,000 Litres in Stainless Steel tank Dinghy   1 x 8 ft Fibreglass Clinker & 1 x Inflatable Outboard   2.5 HP Suzuki Covers   Windows Berths   5 Shower   Yes Toilet   Electric plus Holding Tank Galley   MICROWAVE: Yes Refrigeration   Yes Freezer   Yes Stove   Electric Hot Water System   Yes Ground Tackle   ANCHOR WINCH: Muir Thor REMOTE: Yes ANCHOR: 45 lb Plough CHAIN: 100 m x 10 mm Safety Gear   SPOTLIGHT: Yes Bilge Pumps   Yes Life Raft   6-Man (Out of survey) Epirb   Yes Life Jackets   Yes Flares   Yes Fire Protection   Extinguishers / Fire blanket Electrics   LIGHTING: 24V LED SHORE POWER: Yes INVERTER: Yes - Heart SOLAR PANELS: Yes Electronics   SOUNDER: Yes RADAR: Raymarine AUTO PILOT: Yes RADIOS: 2 x VHF / 24 Meg Remarks   #