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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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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 Work Boats

HOW TO BUY

All our genuine Australian Ex-Military items are sold via online auction. Auctions are held roughly once a month at various locations around Australia. 

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