“Aquitay” 45′ T.S.D.Y
Builder / Yard:
1976, Beechams Marine of Gloucester
Construction:
G.R.P hull with fibre glass decks to Marine ply superstructure. Alloy Marine windows. Aft Teak deck laid to upper helm station.
General:
LOA: 45’/ 13.72m
Beam: 14′ / 4.27m
Draught: 4′ / 1.22m
Valid Boat safety Certificate covering elements of Fire fighting equipment, Gas installation, fuel system, ventilation, carbon monoxide monitoring.
Engines / Technical:
Twin Ford 120hp naturally aspirated Marine diesels, hydraulic gearboxes to direct drive propeller shafts.
Electrics: A.C / D.C
24v DC System has two battery banks, House batteries and Start batteries. Full descriptive of managing this now simplified system is on board along with all manuals for multiple relevant systems. Smart gauge relay system assists automatic monitoring. In addition and linked to battery management is the on board 300 watt Solar panels / controller
12v supply managing engine instruments as well as the VHF radio, chart plotter and AIS system.
1800w quasi sine inverter installed for 230 v supply when off grid.
Victron battery charger / shoreline use.
230V AC circuit via Consumer unit supplying multiple double sockets throughout the ship. USB outlets also fitted.
Navigational aids:
Furuno Chart plotter
Simrad 17″ Chart plotter with integrated apps for remote operation
Cetrek Autopilot
DSC VHF Radio
A.I.S
Safety Equipment:
2 x Horseshoe style life rings
Seago 6 man Cannister liferaft in date until March 2028
On Deck:
From her large bow section with with Solid Hardwood safety hand rail to the entire deck. Single gaurd rail cable, Sea legs mounted to side decks forward allowing her access to drying anchorages! Fob style anchor approximately 25kg to 3/8″ galavanised chain / manual anchor windlass.
Superstructure house various deck ventilators, raised pigeon box incorporating opening Houdini style alloy hatches. Honwave 2.3m Inflatable tender with inflatable keel and solid transom.
Windscreen to lower helm has a Kent windscreen wiper. Her wide side decks make for easy and safe entry fore and aft. 3 x Trumpet horns. Aft entry to the raised Flybridge, solid hardwood handrail with teak deck, Aluminium hinged radar arch, large teak topped storage locker to starboard. Full canopy for complete weather protection and laced dodgers to cockpit wings carrying the ships name.
Navigation lights, Anchor light, 1.8m Vhf antenna, twin lazarette lockers housing gas box and central heating unit for her on board wet heating system. 3/4yrd Red ensign to flagstaff. Alloy cleats to foredeck, midships and aft on both port and starboard sides.
Upper Helm Station:
Centrally mounted helm position with excellent visibility for those close quarter handling. 6 spoke hardwood wheel, Twin morse controls with PVC cover, Full engine monitoring gauges an protected from weather by acrylic cover. Portside entry to saloon via single hardwood door and folding hatch.
Saloon:
Large saloon with oodles of natural light through the alloy framed marine windows offering either hopper style or sliding openings. L-shaped upholstered seating to her starboard side of cabin and fixed dropped leaf dining table. Hardwood built in cabinets to portside with plenty of storage within. Cabin wings also offer further storage behind small louvre doors. Single radiator. 24v recessed deck head lighting. Access to aft cabin and forward cabins are centrally located each end of the saloon. cabin sole allows for full access to engines beneath, concealed curtain rails and fitted carpet tiles complete this comfortable living space.
Lower helm station:
Chart table compliments this portside helm with the 6 spoke hardwood wheel, full engine monitoring, overhead switch gear, Navigational aids.
Galley:
Forward of saloon and spanning the full beam providing great storage beneath the built in cabinets and drawers. A retro look is on offer here as she remains original throughout. Freestanding fridge (secured) frestanding 2020 Caprice Oven (secured) grill and 4 burner hob, extraction to galley space. Twin stainless steel sink with hot and cold together with a sea water tap. 230v outlets and Solar controller unit with usb outlet. Micro-wave (secured)
Mid-ship Cabin:
A comfortable cabin with Twin offset bunks in Hardwood cabinetry and drawers for storage in addition to the 3/4 recessed hanging locker. Consealed curtain rails, 24v lighting to deck head.
Aft / Master cabin:
In keeping with the general hardwood used throughout, her Port and starboard berths, storage beneath, and superb central vanity unit makes for this light and airy cabin. Dedicated 24v reading lights to each berth and 24v recessed deck head light. Alloy escape hatch to the rear. Single radiator. Full height hanging locker.
Heads / Shower.
Again this cabin is not shy on space given the overall capacity of this 45′ cruiser. Sea toilet, chemical porta loo, wash hand basin with hot and cold supply, shower cubicle/ shower curtain, heated towel rail.
Brokers Remarks:
For those with a view to live or cruise. In our opinion, this vessel may well present as a some what “dated classic” but she retains all the simplicity to allow her proud owner to enjoy stress free ownership now that her present owners have taken to modernise where appropriate. Viewing highly recommended. Proceedable enquirers welcome to arrange viewing by appointment only.
Disclaimer:
Channel Yacht Sales Ltd 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.
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
