For Sale

The Don Senior design is highly regarded as one of the finest examples of New Zealand designed boats. Having been kept in the MYSC 250 Point Service Plan, you’d be hard pressed to find a better example.

The helm station has been thoughtfully designed to provide the skipper with outstanding visibility, comfort, and control whether cruising offshore or manoeuvring in close quarters. A modern suite of Garmin multifunction displays delivers comprehensive navigation, vessel monitoring, and fish-finding capability at your fingertips, ensuring confidence in all conditions. Complementing the electronics package are Humphree Active Trim Tabs, which automatically optimise the vessel’s running attitude, improving ride comfort, fuel efficiency, and overall handling by actively responding to changing sea conditions. Power comes from a pair of reliable Volvo Penta 480HP diesel engines, delivering a combined 960HP for effortless cruising, strong offshore performance, and the dependability that Volvo Penta is renowned for throughout New Zealand’s boating community. Together, this package provides a capable, user-friendly helm experience that perfectly matches the Don Senior’s blue-water pedigree.

Below deck, the accommodation layout is both practical and comfortable, making the vessel equally suited to extended cruising or weekends away with family and friends. Sleeping arrangements comprise two well-appointed queen cabins alongside a twin single bunk cabin, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. Two separate heads provide added convenience and privacy, ensuring the layout remains functional and enjoyable whether hosting guests onboard or embarking on longer coastal adventures.

The vessel is powered by twin Volvo Penta 480HP diesel engines, providing reliable propulsion and straightforward servicing. A Kohler generator supplies onboard AC power when away from shore, while a Bauer dive bottle compressor adds practicality for owners who enjoy diving and underwater exploration. Comfort onboard is enhanced by a 5kW diesel heater, making year-round cruising more enjoyable. Hot water is supplied via an 80-litre hot water cylinder, which can be heated by the generator, the main engines while underway, or the diesel heating system, providing flexibility and reducing reliance on shore power. For extended cruising capability, the vessel is also equipped with an AquaPlumb water maker, allowing fresh water to be produced onboard and reducing dependence on marina facilities during longer trips away.

The cockpit is equipped with game poles, electric game fishing reel outlets, and ample working space for offshore fishing. An ADC davit is fitted for launching and retrieving the tender. The layout provides good access around the cockpit and swim platform, making it practical for fishing, diving, and general boating activities. The combination of these features makes the vessel well suited to game fishing, cruising, and extended time on the water.