Design flaw affecting some Halvorsen boats

If you own a Halvorsen 40, 42, or 44 boat, you should be aware of a design flaw.

Read about the coronial findings below.

Coronial findings

On 26 January 2020, a boating accident off the New South Wales (NSW) coast caused a death.

As a result, a NSW Coroners Court inquest was held in Newcastle on 12 to 14 September 2023.

The inquest found that the vessel, a Halvorsen 42 Coastal Cruiser, had a design flaw.

It caused the vessel to capsize in mild conditions, leading to loss of life.

Evidence at the inquest also shows that the same design flaw affects another model - the Halvorsen 44.

It may also affect other models.

Halvorsen 42 Coastal Cruiser - Image courtesy NSW Coroners Office

What you should do

Read the coronial findings and be aware of the facts.

Read more about the inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Allan Beeby on the Coroners Court of New South Wales website.

Contact

To find out more, contact Marine Safety NT:

• phone: 08 8924 7100
• email: marinesafety@nt.gov.au.