In December 2018 Steve Cleary snatched this beautiful 1947 Sydney ferry known as ‘Kuringai’ from the wrecker’s jaw by re-floating her, after she broke her mooring in a gale and sunk. Steve’s mission is to save this beautiful ex-Sydney Ferry (built in 1947) and keep her gracing the waters of the fabulous Hawkesbury River for many years to come.
The interior is nearing completion and Steve is now in the final planning stage of replacing the wrecked diesel engine with an electric Solar/ battery powered system. To get this beautiful & historic boat back to its former glory Steve has set up a gofundme page and is very grateful for any and every contribution no matter how big or small.
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Motor / Controller Kit (Netgain HyPer9 AC Motor/Controller from EVolution Australia)
COST
$7995
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Sync Belt Drive changeable ratio: Approx 5:1 (from Naismith power transmissions)
COST
$950
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Mounting plate & thrust Bearing (Laser cut stainless steel)
COST
$1200
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Lithium Battery pack and BMS 120v 100Ah (40 x CALB LiFePO4 cells from EV Works)
COST
$8000
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Battery charger (from Evolution Australia)
COST
$950
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
Cableing terminals & fixings etc
COST
$800
GOFUNDME ITEMS OF NEED
TOTAL
COST
$19,895
