Bristol 45.5 Centre Cockpit
Currency
Length
45' 3" - 13.80m
Vessel Location
Sandringham VIC
Launch Year
1985
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The Ted Hood designed Bristol 45.5 is a comfortable and roomy traditional blue water cruising yacht that has been well maintained and thoughtfully upgraded to make cruising as easy and convenient as possible. This is a classic yacht for the serious blue water cruiser. Solidly built in the USA she has been cruised extensively by her current owners since 2015 with passages up the Australian east coast, twice around Tasmania, across to NZ, around the North Island and return with much of her travels sailed two-handed. During this time virtually all of her electrical, mechanical, structural and navigation systems have been upgraded or refitted to ensure a safe, reliable and seaworthy passage maker, ready to embark on new adventures with her next owner. Her upgrades include furling headsail and in-mast furling mainsail for the ultimate in sail handling convenience, a powerful new Yanmar 80hp diesel engine installed in 2020, a Fischer-Panda genset and a fully enclosed cockpit providing complete protection from the elements in all weather. Down below you'll find plenty of living space with two private sleeping cabins, each with ensuite. The inviting main cabin with large saloon table, well equipped galley and proper chart table for the navigator will impress.
Solidly rigged for offshore sailing, she has a good wardrobe of sails in great condition. Her lifting centreboard allows ready access to shallower waterways. With the centreboard lowered you will enjoy efficient upwind sailing and comfortable passage making. She is an Australian Registered vessel so she is ready to sail out into the the Pacific or anywhere you may choose to sail.
If you are looking for a serious blue-water passage maker then this attractive Bristol 45.5 is one you should inspect. For further information or to arrange an inspection at Sandringham VIC, please contact Chris Furey on O4IO 55I 977 or complete the on-line enquiry foirm
Price
AU $195,000
Vessel Name
La Boheme
Boat Reference
B455-LB
Launch Year
1985
Length
45' 3" - 13.80m
Beam
4.00m
Draft
From 1.50m to 3.40m with centreboard
Displacement
16,000 Kgs
Keel / Ballast
Moderate shoal draft fin keel with swing centreboard to enhance performance. Centreboard raised and lowered with dedicated Wichard winch in cockpit
Vessel Location
Sandringham Vic
Region
Victoria
Use
Cruising
HIN
AU-WWA167012001
Registration
ON 860 426
Designer
Ted Hood USA
Builder
Bristol Yachts USA
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP sandwich with balsa core
Engine
4JH80 4 cylinder Turbocharged and Intercooled, 2 Litre displacement Installed new in 2020 and in as new condition
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
80
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
518 at end August 2024
Max Speed
7.5 Knots
Cruise Speed
6 Knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with dripless shaft seal and 4-blade propeller, matched to the new Yanmar diesel engine in 2020.
Thrusters
Nil
Genset
Fischer Panda Mini 8 PMS 110v, mounted in engine bay forward of main engine
Fuel
2 X 250 Litres pluss further 150 Lts in auxiliary tanks, Tanks are S/S, mounted under floor.
Water
600 Litres in 3 x S/S tanks
Dinghy
Nautilus 3.1m Inflatable tender with alloy hull 4/2019 stows on pivoting davit and cradle with electric winch for easy launch & retrieval.
Outboard
Tohatsu 9.8HP outboard new 4/2019, stows on stern rail mount bracket
Covers
Centre cockpit has a full framed hard top cover with solar panels mounted above and all-round clears, new in 2024, with zip opening sections for access and ventilation. Centre cockpit is completely weatherproof in all conditions - owner hasn't needed wet weather gear in last 9 years!
Accommodation
Forward V-berth cabin, either double berth or 2 x singles with excellent stowage and ensuite bathroom with wash basin and toilet.
Aft owners cabin with athwartships King sized berth, excellent stowage and ensuite bathroom with toilet and wash basin and a separate shower compartment.
Access from main cabin to owners aft cabin is via a walkway on the port side. Walkway contains Navigation area, radios, switch panels, engine panel and engine and generator access.
Main cabin with settee berth to starboard and L shaped settee with a drop-side folding saloon table to port. Table can be lowered to form an additional double berth when required. Stowage under settees and behind seat backs. Good light and ventilation via hatches and opening ports and excellent headroom throughout.
Aft owners cabin with athwartships King sized berth, excellent stowage and ensuite bathroom with toilet and wash basin and a separate shower compartment.
Access from main cabin to owners aft cabin is via a walkway on the port side. Walkway contains Navigation area, radios, switch panels, engine panel and engine and generator access.
Main cabin with settee berth to starboard and L shaped settee with a drop-side folding saloon table to port. Table can be lowered to form an additional double berth when required. Stowage under settees and behind seat backs. Good light and ventilation via hatches and opening ports and excellent headroom throughout.
Cabins
Two private sleeping cabins plus main cabin. Attractively Teak trimmed with traditional timber flooring
Berths
6-7
Shower
Fully enclosed hot & cold in a separate compartment in aft cabin ensuite.
Toilet
Forward toilet is electric Vacuflush, Rear toilet is vented composting type with zero emmissions.
Entertainment
Kenwood AM FM with Bluetooth and Aux inputs connected to amplifier. Selectable cabin and/or cockpit speakers.
Galley
To starboard, well designed and effective for use at sea. Plenty of storage capacity
Refrigeration
Top loading galley fridge, Isotherm with new 12v compressor in 2016
Top loading saloon fridge, Isotherm with new 12v compressor in 2016
Top loading saloon fridge, Isotherm with new 12v compressor in 2016
Stove
Force Ten with 3 burner gas stove and oven. Gas safety shut off solenoid. External rail mounted Gas BBQ
Hot Water
Raritan 45 Litre, heated via generator
Ground Tackle
Maxwell 2200 vertical windlass in forward anchor well. New electric motor in 2022.
Rocna HD primary anchor - 84m 5/16 G43 ISO chain new in 2017
Fortress second anchor stowed on coach-roof. Spare chain and warp stowed in forepeak
Rocna HD primary anchor - 84m 5/16 G43 ISO chain new in 2017
Fortress second anchor stowed on coach-roof. Spare chain and warp stowed in forepeak
Safety Gear
Includes Sea anchor with rode, first aid kit, life ring, LPG safety gas shut-off. Boarding ladder. Flashlights.
Bilge Pumps
3 electric bilge pumps with float switches
Life Raft
Waypoint 6 person with hydrostatic release, stows in deck mount frame. Due for servicing.
Epirb
Resqme 406 MegHz
Life Jackets
5 inflatables with harnesses & tethers. 4 basic PFDs.
Flares
3 x Red Para flares, 3 x Orange smoke flares, 3 x Red hand flares, 1 x White collision, all in date.
Fire Protection
4 x Fire extinguishers, Fire blanket, Smoke and CO Alarm
Electrics
2 x 220AH AGM House supply batteries, new in 11/22.1 x 200 AH AGM engine start battery. Xantex Truecharge 2 battery charger, Victron battery monitor.
LED and incandescent interior lights. LED Masthead tricolour navigation lights. 12v and 240v switch panels. 120v generator, 125 Amp main engine alternator, portable 12v inverter at chart table to charge laptops. 240v shore power with new Galvanic Isolator. 2 x 150 watt solar panels on Bimini top charging via Victron MPPT Smart solar controller.
LED and incandescent interior lights. LED Masthead tricolour navigation lights. 12v and 240v switch panels. 120v generator, 125 Amp main engine alternator, portable 12v inverter at chart table to charge laptops. 240v shore power with new Galvanic Isolator. 2 x 150 watt solar panels on Bimini top charging via Victron MPPT Smart solar controller.
Electronics / Navigation
New NMEA 2000 backbone installed 2016. Lowance HDS-7 Plotter, GPS and multi-function display incl Speed & Depth. Garmin Wind, Coursemaster CM950 autopilot with hydraulic linear drive and new head unit in 2022. Vesper Marine AID Class B transponder, Wewstmarine VHF 550 radio transceiver with masthead whip aerial and emergency whip aerial, Icom IC-M710 HF radio transceiver with insulated backstay aerial, Iridium Go satellite phone at chart table with external antenna. Ritchie steering compass at helm pedestal.
Sail Inventory
In-Mast furling mainsail 2017. Furling headsail with UV protective foot and leech strips. Heavy weather jib hanks to inner forestay, Storm Jib hanks to inner forestay.
Mast / Rigging
Alloy single spreader keel stepped mast with forestay and Profurl NC42 headsail furler, inner forestay, insulated back stay, forward and aft lower shrouds. Forespar E-Z in-mast mainsail furling system new in 2017.3 x Lewmar S/T halyard winches on mast. S/S wire rigging replaced, headsail furler serviced and chainplates replaced in 2017. New lower shrouds (4) upgraded to 10mm in 2019. Alloy boom with cylinder vang. Alloy headsail pole.
Deck Gear
Central pedestal in cockpit with wheel steering and all-new steering cables in 2024,2 x Lewmar 655 S/T headsail sheet winches, 2 x Lewmar 43 S/T Main sheet and traveler winches, 1 x Lewmar S/T Electric furling winch in cockpit, 1 x Wichard reel-winch in cockpit to raise and lower centreboard. 3 x Lewmar clutches. S/S bow and stern rails and stanchions with wire lifelines and side gates. 6 x Bowmar hatches, acrylic replaced 2/2023. Saloon window acrylics replaced 2/2023.2 x Dorade vents with S/S tubular guards, Cabin top handrails.
Remarks
A well found and well equipped solidly built, traditional displacement cruising yacht fitted with all that is required to make cruising easy, safe and comfortable. Now HEAVILY REDUCED for immediate sale. Inspect at Sandringham VIC by appointment.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
38 South Yacht Sales
Chris Furey
Chris Furey
Telephone
Address
Unit 5
227 Wells Road
Chelsea Heights VIC Australia
227 Wells Road
Chelsea Heights VIC Australia
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