Ex NZ Navy Patrol Boat HDML Kuparu
Description
NOTE!!
This sold under Auction, The buyer had not and has not looked at the vessel, And did not purchase. Just told sorry I cant complete the sale! If you are going to bid, please know what you are doing, or ask your partner for permission FIRST :-)
UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!
Currently about 2,000L of fuel in her tanks too!!! That's a bloody good start.
Are you ready to own a piece of history?
Motivated Seller: Reserve price is $50,000
Located: Dargaville, Kaipara Harbor, New Zealand
Features:
Includes the 2025 3.4m Zodiac rhib and Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard , with two fuel tanks .
- 11 berths, 4 separate sleeping cabins, 3 toilets
- 72' waterline, 76' overall length
- Lowrance GPS and fish finder
- Good-sized fridge freezer
- Loads of storage
- Supercharged Foden MK6 2-stroke diesels (economical and powerful)
- Cruises at 8.5 knots, max 12-14 knots
- 4,500L fuel tanks, 1,300L water tanks
- New hydraulic pump for the hydraulic anchor winch. Manual backup too.
- Includes everything in the gally , cups, plates knives n forks, pots n pans etc.
Recent History:
- 6-7th Dec 2025 trip out to Poutou Point overnight and back. Trouble free
- Feb 2025, 800nm trip from Kaipara Harbor to Bay of Islands and back, trouble-free
- Engines reconditioned and 2 new gearboxes fitted by the Navy in the 1990s
- Rebuilt in 2016-2017, 4,000nm since, engines only 700 hours
Don't Miss Out! This is a rare opportunity to own a historic vessel with incredible capabilities. Make an offer today!
Contact: P3563.kuparu@xtra.co.nz
Also there are 4 spare motors and gearboxes, and loads of spares that can also be negotiated separately
Note: ,Being sold As is where is . Lots of jobs to do and reflected in the price. Mostly cosmetic work required. I would happily deliver her to The South island . or anywhere in New Zealand by sea. You cover the fuel cost and Crew time. She's never let me down yet.
Get ready to set sail on an adventure of a lifetime! ??
Questions & Answers
Didnt this just sell recently? What was the reason for the sale falling through? ski3r (42 • 10:18 pm, Mon, 23 MarYes as per notes in the description. Boat sold under Auction . Buyer never viewed the boat , bid on the auction and won the auction. He called me just as the auction was closing to cancel his bid. I asked why and he refused to answer. I was driving a truck down the motorway, so unable to cancel anyway. He obviously didn't ask his partner or bid after a few drinks as he would not follow through. So please, if you bid, make sure you ask the wife 😅😂 makarauvalley (66 • Monday, 23 March 2026
$50,000
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