Norcat Challenger 1000 Flybridge

Built and launched in 1997 by Norcat Gold Coast to USL Class 2C and used as a charter vessel for fishing and tours out of Cairns until 2007. Then she was worked out of Gove until 2010 when she was hardstanded until the current owners bought her in March 2020. Whilst on the hardstand she had her starboard cylinder heads and gaskets replaced along with the injectors and a new turbo.

From March 2020 until the relaunch the Arafura II on the 3rd of January 2022, the current owners carried out upgrades and refurbishments as listed below in Gove and Townsville.

Port engine has had the coolers cleaned and gaskets replaced, The intake and exhaust gasket have been replaced along with the oil filter housing gaskets and rocker cover gaskets. The thermostat and all drive belts were replaced. The sea water pump was resealed and the impeller and pick up hose replaced. The turbo and sea water cooled exhaust elbow was also replaced along with the exhaust hose. The engine oil and filters were replaced and the coolant was also replaced at 170 Hrs (Flowscan gauge hours) The transmission oil was also replaced and the cooler hoses replaced.

Starboard engine has had the turbo, heads and injectors replaced and coolers cleaned, before the current owners purchased but had not run until we purchased. They then resealed the sea water pump and the impeller and pick up hose replaced. The drive belts and thermostat were also replaced. The engine oil and filters were replaced and the coolant was also replaced at 177 Hrs (Flowscan gauge hours) The transmission oil was also replaced and the cooler hoses replaced.

The engine driven sea water pump on the starboard side was also resealed and impeller replaced with new drive belts.

The Port and Starboard engine isolators have been replaced along with the house circuit breakers.

The Port and Starboard batteries have been replace on the 30th May 2022.

They have moved the Cat battery (Starboard start battery) which was purchased 12th June 2020

The majority of the electronic upgrades was carried out in the last month and a half of 2021, as listed below.

Simrad NSS 12 EVO 3
Airmar P79 Xsonic
Simrad 10HZ GS-25 GPS Antenna
Navionics Gold chart full Australia
Garmin 8412 XSV
Garmin GT51 Tru Hull pair Chirp with DownVu and SideVu
Garmin MSC 10 Satellite Compass
Garmin G3 Vision East Coast, Mornington Island Qld to Ceduna SA
ICOM IC-330MGE
JL Audio MM50 Media Master source unit
JL Audio 4 Channel 500W Amp
JL Audio M6 8.8" Speakers
JL Audio M3 650X-S GW Speakers
MuirStorm VCR 1250 12V Anchor winch
Rocna Vulcan 20KG anchor
Rainman Watermaker 240V PSU High Output 140LPH with control panel and Auto flush. New plastic water tanks installed to supply galley area with clean filtered water.
Great Circle Ocean Master ISO 9650-1 Over 24Hr Life raft and cradle with Hydrostatic release.
Kuuma 24L Water heater for galley and shower.
All water pumps replaced
Steering cylinders and Auto pilot pump replaced.
Hull and flybridge painted
Antifoul and prop speed applied

She looks great as can be seen in the photos and runs perfectly. To inspect and for more information please contact us.

The information contained within this listing has been compiled by TYBB from information provided by the owner, TYBB accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies which may appear in this inventory.