Pleysier's sea keeping abilities are legendary. That is why many deep-sea enthusiasts aspire to own one - these extraordinary vessels are custom built classics that are irreplaceable in today's market.

Pleysier boats are some of the best performing bluewater vessels on the market. 'AVALON II' is among an elite few crafted with unique design elements by Ray Hunt Design in collaboration with David Pleysier.

Over the past ten years 'Avalon II' has benefited from two significant restorations totaling over $3 million, taking her into a league of her own. On both occasions, David Pleysier was engaged as a consultant and, following the recent upgrades, has referred to 'Avalon II' as "aesthetically timeless and irreplaceable". New decor is courtesy of AG Design House who were commissioned to deliver a seamless look with clean, crisp and functional design elements.

Avalon II History

MAJOR REFIT 2012 - 2014

By Aaron J. Goodall Shipwrights on behalf of the then owner at a cost of $1.5 Million +:

• Total strip of the Hull back to bare wood, epoxy sealed and painted
• Chines replaced
• New Tanks, Fuel, Grey, Black and Water tanks
• Total re-wire of all the boats electrics
• New Electrical mains board in main saloon and new sub-board installed on the flybridge
• Galvanic blocker was installed on the 240volt shore power feed
• Total re-plumbing of all services
• Hull was Everdured, faired and painted throughout the bilges and external hull and superstructure
• ALL fittings replaced in Heads, Galley, Main Saloon, Foredeck, cockpit and flybridge
• Two new Jabsco electric flush toilets installed
• ALL light fittings and power points replaced with LED
• $30K Marlin Board constructed of Fiberglass with Teak inlays was fitted with integrated swim ladder and lights
• Transom Door modified
• Davco Foredeck Davit was installed (551 Lbs. load)
• Flybridge helm station was rebuilt with new gauges and Miami single leaver throttles
• ALL Survey systems were renewed, Engine room Fire suppression system, engine air intake shut off flaps installed, fuel shutoff, battery shutoff
• High water alarms installed in ALL watertight compartments
• Engine driven bilge pump out system installed
• Boat was totally re-bonded
• ALL through hull fittings and ball joint valves replaced and refitted with epoxy
• ALL watertight bulk heads were made good
• New Onan 7.5 KVA was installed
• Fan(s) were installed to ventilate engine room and lazarette 
• Isotemp 20 Gallons Hot Water System installed
• Dolphin Battery charger installed
• New Vitrifrigo 24 volt two drawer refrigerator installed in Galley
• New Miele hot plates and commercial grade extraction fan fitted
• 52-Gallon an hour CITOR Automatic water maker fitted
• Relayed Teak decks in aft cockpit
• New hydraulic steering installed 
• New Four blade Mikado propellors pitched and installed 
• (2) New Cummins QSC8.3 600HP Diesels installed
• (2) New Twin Disc gear boxes installed
• New engine beds and mounts installed 
• Extra Longitudinal and lateral beams as well as beefed up knuckles were installed in the engine room to accommodate the increased horsepower from 550 HP Detroit 6V-92’s to the new 600 HP Cummins
• Engine room and ALL bilge areas faired, sealed, and repainted
• New wiring harnesses and gauges installed to suit new motors
• New Icom IC-M411 VHF radio fitted
• New Raymarine E125 (third generation) powered by Lighthouse 2
• Radar (digital), Sounder DSM 300 , GPS Plotter E22158
• (2) New Raymarine Hybrid Touch screens fitted
• Raymarine ST70 Auto Pilot fitted
• Navionics platinum charts new (2022)
• FM200 Kidde Fire Suppression System Installed

MAJOR REFIT 2021/2022: SHIPWRIGT WORKS BY ASSEGEI CUSTOM MARINE and OTHERS, PAINTING and FAIRING BY MILLENNIUM MARINE AND “OTHER CONTRACTORS" IN BRISBANE FOR PETER and PHILLIPA TOOHEY AT A COST OF $1MILLON +:

• Hull Totally stripped to bare wood and aired for three months
• Any minor hull repairs were made with sealed plywood epoxy glued with scarf joints over multiple layers 
• Hull repairs were fibre glassed over
• The Hull was totally faired with Jotafair to a smooth "as new condition”
• Hull sealed with three coats of Everdure (epoxy) then three coats of Jotamastic (Two-part epoxy paint for underwater waterproofing) then primer and three coats of Jotun Anti-foul then applied
• ALL through hull fittings re-epoxied and ALL hull penetrations re -sealed inclusive of P-Brackets, raw water scoops and Shaft tubes 
• Rudder Posts and Blocks were rebuilt and re epoxied “chock fasted"
• ALL Shaft bearings (x4) and Rudder bearings were replaced
• Rudder shafts re-machined to a smooth finish
• New Survey grade stainless steel (205) shafts installed 
• Mikardo Props re machined and balanced
• Rudders faired and aligned before reinstallation
• New Tides dripless stern glands installed 
• Motors re-aligned to new shafts
• Motors, Generator, Water maker totally serviced (oil change, coolant change, fuel and oil filters, anodes, Impellers, Heat exchangers)
• Fuel tanks cleaned in Fremantle using a fuel polishing machine then emptied prior to transport to QLD
• ALL Racor Fuel filters cleaned with filters changed and fuel lines blown out with compressed air
• The Stainless-Steel surge boxes (installed aft of the fiberglass mufflers) have been re made and installed 
• Aft Deck teak surrounds replaced, and an epoxy cove installed to create a watertight seal
• Teak deck renewed and recorked
• Four NEW aft deck hatches have been made out of foam fiberglass over, faired and two packed, teak applied and installed 
• Aft deck and marlin board re-corked and resealed with all fittings removed or replaced then re-affixed
• U-Tectic freezer in aft cockpit has been re-skinned with new SS plates and coils (x2) and replumbed and re-gassed
• ALL NEW Full River Deep Cycle AGM Batteries x 8, new 2022
• Chubb Engine Room Fire suppression system has been checked, re-gassed and re-installed
• ALL bilges from stem to stern have been checked, (minor repairs) then epoxy sealed, faired and painted with two pack
• Anchor locker fitted with new through hull (above waterline) drains then glassed and painted
• Muir 3000 anchor winch serviced (new motor) re-chromed and re-installed
• Two NEW forward through hull fittings and Ball joint valves installed (Bronze on bronze) 
• ALL bonding renewed and audited by Brian Gatt from LOGIX
• New shaft grounding straps fitted
• New “Maddox” anode fitted
• ALL internal paintwork and varnish repainted
• ALL the Internal Vinyl walls and headliner replaced 
• The two Heads were repainted in AWLGRIP Snow White and all fitting replaced
• ALL bunks and lounges replaced and recovered as well as all soft furnishings replaced
• ALL carpet in the boat (inclusive of the Flybridge) has been replaced
• New Galley engineered “Stone” bench top (5mm thick) installed as well as a custom teak fiddle
• New Galley sink and light switches
• (7) NEW Lewmar hatches installed with two new fly screens
• ALL water and Sani hose replaced with ALL hose clips replaced or checked
• New Majestic 24 volt TV and custom retractable mounting bracket
• New Fusion integrated Sound system installed
• ALL Stainless steel fittings on the boar removed, polished and resealed with new 316 fastenings
• New Game chair base / pole and rod holders installed
• New assegai Custom teak rocket launcher and white fiberglass cockpit table
• New bait board / BBQ mount with S/S legs and brackets
• New Survey tempered and tinted glass windows installed to the main saloon sides and back bulkhead inclusive of main saloon doors
• New aft cockpit sink and taps installed
• New 'Black Marlin’ 2.36” diameter anodized aluminum tube half tower fitted to the flybridge
• New Custom fiberglass over 1 1/8” foam Flybridge hardtop installed
• New hard top VHF, TV, FM aerials
• New Radar base and plinth
• New custom fiberglass Flybridge reverse shear windshield with 6mm Perspex inlays
• Two new Pompanette ladder backed teak helm chairs
• New Flybridge overhead instrument panel 
• New Strata-glass clears (3 sided) 
• New euro style cockpit awning with s/s poles
• New 165' of stainless steel anchor chain with New Star Board chain bin
• Various new cover(s) for helm, helm chairs, seats, davit, dingy etc.
• New Brig 8'5" dinghy with a 10 HP Honda four stroke engine, electric start
• New S/S Dinghy mounting bracket on Foredeck
• Boat was totally faired, primed and re-sprayed in AWLGRIP 2000 ’Snow White’
• All non-skid replaced 
• ALL new custom air intake vents made and installed, dorade boxes modified to stop capillary action (x6)
• ALL six (6) Bilge Pumps replaced to survey spec, all hoses replaced and re-plumbed
• Black tank Vetus charcoal filters replaced x2
• New navigation lights, running and spotlights
• Stainless Steel keel strap re sealed and re-affixed 
• Numerous new Hull fittings and hardware
• Two New Polyflex flexible shaft couplings installed
• New S/S tender cradle and anchor points installed
• New Custom S/S anchor bow roller assembly and S/S deck plate installed

Vessel Walkthrough

In 2014, the then owner stripped 'AVALON II'  back to her basic components, while the current owner's 12 month bare hull restoration project, completed in April 2022, took the structural enhancements from 2014 to new heights with nothing overlooked and no cost spared for her outfitting. Craig Martin of Assegai Marine contributed his expertise to the major elements of the 2022 re-build, adding another famous boat building name to its Hunt and Pleysier heritage.

The main salon is entered via bi-fold doors leading from the cockpit. The salon is flooded with natural light from large frameless windows and is a versatile space for guests to enjoy a meal, drinks or a movie. An L-Shaped settee surrounds a large hi-lo table to port with another L-Shaped lounge on the starboard side. This is a comfortable space to sit back and relax between destinations or at the end of the day when tall tales are told over a couple of drinks.

The galley is yet another area of the boat that exceeds expectations with a well thought out design and functionality. Portholes have been replaced with overhead hatches providing significantly more light and ventilation. The galley fiddle is crafted teak that has been moulded into shape and covered with a 5mm Caesarstone benchtop providing a durable and stylish working space.

Appliances include a Vitrifrigo 24-volt two drawer refrigerator, Siemans hot plates and commercial grade stainless steel extraction fan housed in a discreet cupboard. There is plenty of storage throughout the galley with cupboards, a pull-out pantry and soft-touch lockable drawers. In addition to her 80 gallon water tank a CITOR automatic water maker has been fitted making 52 gallons of filtered fresh water in an hour.

Accommodation consists of a double berth in the main cabin with an ensuite and a V-berth housing four single bunk beds - with the lower bunks converting to a double bed when required. All vinyl, head-linings, teak trims and carpets are new, as are the LED light fittings and hatches to promote light and airy accommodation. The two heads have been modernized, cupboards faired and repainted along with non-skid floors resurfaced. The Two Pack finish is flawless giving a luxurious finish and offering durability and longevity.

The huge teak laid cockpit is an entertainers dream with a centrally mounted table for meals, interchangeable with a new Assegai custom teak rocket launcher along with a 55 gallons U-Tectic freezer, sink and tackle station. Shade is provided by a new custom Euro style removable awning. The new tender is well out of the way of fishing adventures positioned on the foredeck on a new cradle and tie-down points and easily deployed via an ADC 550LB Davit to the port side.

Up on deck, Assegai Marine were the craftsmen behind the completely customized flybridge and hard top. The owner's vision was to design a unique bridge that complimented the vessel. Accessed via a solid stainless- steel ladder in the cockpit, the flybridge is fitted with two new imported Pompanette teak ladder backed helm chairs and comfortable lounges forward and starboard of the captain.

The helm station is uncomplicated and practical with every gauge needed to monitor the boat's performance including two Raymarine hybrid touch screens. The Miami single lever throttles are a nice custom touch, making maneuverability in close quarters a dream. The flybridge is protected by a new custom fiberglass over 1 1/4" foam hardtop and reverse shear windshield with 1/4" Perspex inlays all sealed up with new Strataglass clears and Custom Black Marlin anodized aluminum half tower frame, in itself a work of art and functionality.

Her engine room is a work of art. Delivering outstanding performance and enhanced fuel efficiency, 'AVALON II'  is powered by twin Cummins QSC diesel engines that each produce 600hp. They are in pristine condition having logged a low 475 hours. A lot of work has gone into upgrading the structural elements of the hull to accommodate the increased horsepower with the extra lateral and longitudinal hull stringers being added. Both David Pleysier and the current owner agree that the hull is "bullet proof". Everywhere you look you get a sense of the effort and resources that have gone into ensuring the space is optimal.

With her hull shape and reliable Cummins propulsion systems, 'AVALON II'  will take you to the depths of the ocean in a fraction of the time cruising at a comfortable 21 knots @ 2,500 RPM (burning 34 GPH). Additionally, she has a top speed of 29+ knots achievable @ 3,000 RP. Her 1003 gallons fuel capacity gives her an amazing 600+ nautical mile range at cruising speed. It must be noted that all 'AVALON II'  systems and hull are built to survey standards. All bulkheads throughout the vessel are watertight. Every inch of the hull has been inspected and repainted to the highest standard. It is no overstatement that 'Avalon II' presents in 2024 condition.

With basic equipment additions 'AVALON II' can be made ready for commercial use. This extraordinary vessel will impress those who appreciate attention to detail and have an adventurous spirit. In addition to offshore fishing adventures, she is equally at home cruising the harbor with family and friends or for extended family cruising.

'AVALON II'  is the perfect example of stylish simplicity. Not a single detail has been overlooked in her internal design and restoration.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.