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Nepean Launch
 
Introduction
 
Outline Specifications
Length Overall: 30'Displacement: 5 ton
Beam: 11'4"Engine: Yanmar 4JH series, 54hp-74hp
Draft: 3'1"Speed: Max 8.5 knots Cruise 7.5 knots
The Nepean Launch is a traditionaly built  30' carvel launch. The Wooden Boatshop has now sold many of these boats, to both Sydney and Melbourne
The extensive options list allow you to pack your boat full of features and comforts usually available only on vessels of much larger dimensions
With the choice of three  Yanmar engines, these boats are smooth, quiet and easy to handle.  
To view features, specifications, or a complete gallery of the finished fleet of Nepeans, click on the links in the menu at left.
  • Construction: click here to view a comprehensive stage by stage photo diary of a Nepean Launch construction.
  •  Nepean fleet: See the ever growing fleet.
Features
Experience the warmth and beauty that is a wooden boat.

Nepean Console

Clearview spinner
Lewmar sliding pilot hatches allow light and ventalation into the flying bridge

The galley incorperates a two burner alchahol stove,
sink, plenty of storage and includes cutlery

Cup holders fitted throughout
 

Cockpit table

Table stowage

Boat hook and flag staff stowage

Automatic anchoring with bronze bowsprit and fairleads

Bronze marina cleats

African Teak Swim Platform

Comfortable bunks with personal reading lights.
clear and open to the fore peak

Clean spacious enclosed head
 

Clarion Stereo

Hella red and white touch lighting

Sunbrella sun awning is quick to set up

Wine rack

Yanmar engine
Three Models of Yanmar engine to choose from
  • 3JH4    -   40HP at 3000 RPM
  • 4JH4E  -   54HP at 3000 RPM
  • 4JH4TE-   75HP at 3200 RPM
Gallery
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