Fishing trips for the disabled
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of $28,600 targetyrs ago
Closed on 18th May 2016 at 12:58AM.
Construction of the Corio Princess, a boat capable of carrying up to 55 passengers, is almost complete.
The Corio Princess has a niche - larger than the small fishing charter operators yet smaller and more agile than the likes of the large catamarans. It will be a significant tourist attraction for both locals and those travelling from afar to experience the beauty of the Bellarine waterways.
It has been customized specifically to cater for the disabled market and there is significant interest from retirement villages, Probus, nursing homes and other clubs.
The vessel will be strategically located in Corio Bay , Geelong, and there has been strong interest from the NDIS where the head office is also in Geelong.
There is no other vessel of it's type in Australia. and it is anticipated that the model can be duplicated to cover the waterways of the entire country
Upon completion of vessel and sea trials it is intended to take representatives from Nursing Homes and Retirement Villages on a 2 hr familiarisation cruise so they can understand at first hand just what goes on. The same trips will be done with Motels and Caravan operators, then Hotel Managers and their social club representatives. Then Bowls Clubs and Golf Club reps.
Upon completion of the above trips we will do the same with the secondary colleges for biology and science teachers, this will take place at mid term.
We shall have many more areas, particularly Probus and lots of tour companies doing mystery tours. The plan is also to do evening BBQ’s.
The Corio Princess has a niche - larger than the small fishing charter operators yet smaller and more agile than the likes of the large catamarans. It will be a significant tourist attraction for both locals and those travelling from afar to experience the beauty of the Bellarine waterways.
It has been customized specifically to cater for the disabled market and there is significant interest from retirement villages, Probus, nursing homes and other clubs.
The vessel will be strategically located in Corio Bay , Geelong, and there has been strong interest from the NDIS where the head office is also in Geelong.
There is no other vessel of it's type in Australia. and it is anticipated that the model can be duplicated to cover the waterways of the entire country
Upon completion of vessel and sea trials it is intended to take representatives from Nursing Homes and Retirement Villages on a 2 hr familiarisation cruise so they can understand at first hand just what goes on. The same trips will be done with Motels and Caravan operators, then Hotel Managers and their social club representatives. Then Bowls Clubs and Golf Club reps.
Upon completion of the above trips we will do the same with the secondary colleges for biology and science teachers, this will take place at mid term.
We shall have many more areas, particularly Probus and lots of tour companies doing mystery tours. The plan is also to do evening BBQ’s.
How The Funds Will Be Used
Requirements Costs $
2xHonda 90HP motors – secondhand 13,000
Hydraulic Steering 2,100
Gas Hot Water Service & Installation 2,000
Light Fitting & Wiring 1 800
Disabled Toilet Cassette 1,500
Welding – Labour 1 600
Aluminium 1 100
Painting & Paint 400
Final fitout of of galley, till etc 1,800
Supply and fit hand rail 300
Rope 1 000
Fuel Tanks, gas cylinders x 4 800
Deck Head midships 400
Music and amplifier 600
Total 28,600
2xHonda 90HP motors – secondhand 13,000
Hydraulic Steering 2,100
Gas Hot Water Service & Installation 2,000
Light Fitting & Wiring 1 800
Disabled Toilet Cassette 1,500
Welding – Labour 1 600
Aluminium 1 100
Painting & Paint 400
Final fitout of of galley, till etc 1,800
Supply and fit hand rail 300
Rope 1 000
Fuel Tanks, gas cylinders x 4 800
Deck Head midships 400
Music and amplifier 600
Total 28,600
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