Vessel Details

A vessel that features a sea-kindly hull, an economical never-say-die engine and one of the best back decks in the bay. Anchorline is proud to present the 62´ John G. Alden Offshore Sportsfisher ‘Riversong’ to the market.

Built by Cec Quilkey and launched on the banks of Botany Bay in 1981,’Riversong’ is a testament to craftsmanship and quality. Prior to building ‘Riversong’ Cec Quilkey built Love and War, Ragamuffin, Koomooloo and many other beautiful and famous yachts.

As you step aboard ‘Riversong’, you’ll find that she comfortably accommodates 9 people. The forward cabin boasts two single berths, another two single berths in the forward companion way and the master cabins offers a large double berth. It must be noted that the settees in the saloon both convert to a single and a double berth. The master cabin is equipped with a large ensuite and the day head is located on the port side of the forward companion way ensuring privacy and convenience.

The galley is conveniently situated forward of the main saloon and is equipped with eutectic and 12v refrigeration, a Tiffany convection microwave, a Broadwater oven, grill and 4 burner cooktop that make preparing gourmet meals a delight.

Powered by a single 150hp 6LX Gardner, ‘Riversong offers a cruise speed of 8 knots and ensures reliable and efficient performance. Her substantial fuel capacity of 2,200 litres and freshwater capacity of 1,200 litres allow for extended voyages. ‘Riversong also features a complete suite of Raymarine electronics (depth sounder, GPS/Plotter, GPS charts, auto pilot and digital radar).

Other features include: 62´ (LOA) x 16´ (Beam) x 6’ (Draft) | Construction: 3 layers of strip planked Oregon on laminated maple ribs and keel (Dynel sheaved) | Deck construction: 3 layers of ½ inch ply glassed over (renewed in ’22) | Roof construction: 1 layer of ¾ inch and 1 layer of ½ inch. (renewed in ’10) | Single 150hp 6LX Gardner | 8 knot cruise speed | Raymarine electronics package | SidePower bow thruster | Lister Cylinder 7.5Kva generator | Magna Sine inverter + Victron isolation transformer | C-Tec battery charger for starting batteries + Magna Sine for lighting batteries | Eutectic and 12v refrigeration | Tiffany convection microwave | Broadwater oven, grill and 4 burner cooktop | Accommodation for 9 | OC Tenders carbon fibre dinghy (new 2022) | 15 HP 4 stroke outboard (new 2022) | Davco single dinghy davit (Overhauled in ’22) | Slipped and antifouled November 2023

Constantly admired for her beautiful lines, ‘Riversong’ is a very capable boat that has been continuously modernised and improved by all her owners. An inspection of ‘Riversong’ at the Gold Coast, is highly recommended and will not disappoint. Please contact our office for further information.