Carver 280 Express

1/2 Share - Carver 280 - RARE NOR Hillarys Pen + Rotto Mooring Access
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Suit FIFO couple or small family.

We are considering to offer a 50% share in our well-maintained Carver 280 Express, located in a pen at Hillarys Boat Harbour -- ideal for someone NOR who wants easy access and minimal hassle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy premium boating at a fraction of full ownership costs.

Vessel Details:

Carver 280 Express 1998 (28ft - 8.5m)
Reliable MerCruiser 8.2L Big Block V8
Bravo 3 Leg
Approx. 700 hours
Shades/covers + Flooring all just replaced. Cost over $8k
New 2.8m Tender and 2HP Honda outboard

and Heaps of extras/love.

Strong, smooth performer
Cruises comfortably 16-24 knots
Ideal Rottnest weekender
Can Sleep 6 with 3 beds (forward bed, stern bed and the table transitions into another bed)

Location & Access:

Located in a pen at Hillarys Marina
Perfect for NOR owner
Shared Rottnest mooring access (shared mooring system)
Easy run to Rotto, Seal Island, Burns Beach, Mindarie & further north

Why a Share?
Split fixed costs (pen, insurance, maintenance)
Enjoy half the usage
Structured shared-use agreement
Ideal for someone wanting Rotto access without full ownership costs
Boat presents well and runs great.

ongoing costs:
Pen: $8,000
Insurance: ~$1,500
Annual service: ~$2,000
Antifoul (averaged yearly): ~$1,000
Misc maintenance buffer: ~$1,000
Rottnest Shared Mooring: ~$1,000

Estimated annual fixed: ~$14,500 (50% = $7,250)

Serious enquiries welcome.