Buizen 48 Pilothouse


Price
AU $488,000
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
47' 11" - 14.60m
Vessel Location
Church Point NSW
Launch Year
1997
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Solid hull. Gelcoat tie layered with deakane SPV 1265 vinyl resin.

'Free Spirit' is a Buizen 48, hull 10, launched in July 1997 and is exclusively for sale with YOTI on Pittwater.

We've all heard about the pedigree of these classic Australian built vessels, the 10,000 build hours they took to hand craft, and the quality materials used. Free Spirit is a testament to these truly great yachts. This is an impressive example.

The Buizen design is clearly centered around the Pilot House / Deck Saloon interior. Think all weather protection and a safe and welcoming saloon space that truly connects with your surroundings - very few options come close to offering the same. Her layout features the additional twin cabin opposite the galley which gives maximum accommodation and internal storage space. The master cabin is forward with private ensuite, the galley is more akin to a mini superyacht, there is a comfortable private double aft cabin, a second day head and shower plus the very practical pilot berth cabin. There is a 6.5KVA generator and air conditioning.

Standing rigging was replaced in 2019 and the vessel has been professionally and regularly maintained. 'Free Spirit' features the larger rig and boom option which assists in lighter airs. There are two auto-pilot systems and all sailing is handled from the cockpit. The in-mast furling system is hydraulic. Notably there are six cockpit winches (two are powered) compared to the standard 4 winches found on most 48's.

The fact that four Buizen 48's raced at the most recent Hamilton Island Race week confirms not only will these great yachts be around for many years to come and will indeed outlive the vast majority of other yachts, but they are still excelling at what they do best - extended coastal and ocean cruising in great comfort. Multiple Buizen 48's have circumnavigated not only Australia but our entire blue planet.

'Free Spirit' is available for inspection on a marina berth on Pittwater in Sydney's north. Contact Peter Mactier for further information and to arrange inspection.


Price
AU $488,000   
Vessel Name
Free Spirit
Boat Reference
Free Spirit
Launch Year
1997
Length
47' 11" - 14.60m
Beam
4.47m
Draft
2.00m
Displacement
16,000kgs approx.
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with bulb.
Vessel Location
Church Point Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Designer
Paul Stanyon
Builder
Mastercraft Marine, Australia.
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Solid hull. Gelcoat tie layered with deakane SPV 1265 vinyl resin.
Decks Material
GRP deck with balsa core. Teak in cockpit.
Engine
Volvo TMD31. Dual throttle (cockpit and pilot station). Shaft drive. Engine Under saloon floor. Excellent access. Wheel hydraulic steering. S/S rudder stock.
Engine Make
Volvo
Horsepower
100Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2245 approx.
Propulsion
4 blade folding propeller.
Genset
Onan 6.5 Kva generator, 1873 hrs approx.
Fuel
950L approx. In 2 stainless steel tanks.
Water
950L in 2 x stainless steel tanks.
Dinghy
RIB tender on davits.
Outboard
Torqueedo Travel 1003 electric outboard motor 29.6V 1000W.
Covers
Bimini extending to coachroof with clear panel. Windscreen cover. Hatch covers. Steering wheel / cockpit table cover.
Accommodation
5 cabins. American Cherry wood interior. Large owners cabin forward with ensuite. Enclosed twin bunk cabin to starboard opposite large galley. Double aft cabin to port. Pilot / single berth aft to starboard. 2nd large day head and shower.
Berths
7 + saloon sea berth.
Shower
2 internal H&C + deck shower.
Toilet
2 x electric marine toilets with holding tank.
Entertainment
TV in saloon. Pioneer stereo in saloon with internal and cockpit speakers.
Air-Con
Air conditioning, 16000 BTU heating / cooling system directed to master cabin and twin cabin.
Galley
Deep S/S double sinks.
Microwave in galley. Washing machine mounted in pilot berth cabin. Magma BBQ. 2 bottle gas locker capacity. Corian bench tops.
Refrigeration
Side opening galley fridge. Top opening freezer (can be used as fridge).
Stove
2 burner Broadwater stove and oven.
Hot Water
Pressurised H&C water. Pressurised SW in galley.
Ground Tackle
Reconditioned Muir Anchor winch (reconditioned 2024).
80m x 13mm new chain (2024) on 35kg plough anchor and heavy duty cruising anchor (not on vessel).
Safety Gear
Horseshoe float. Various life jackets (inflatable and foam). Emergency tiller.
Bilge Pumps
3 x electric bilge pumps. Manual bilge pump. 240V bilge pump.
Electrics
Batteries: 6 x 6V 200Ah (1200Ah total), pus start and generator batteries.
Solar panels 2 x 160 Watt mounted on davits. Victron Smart Solar charge controller. 2000W 130amp battery charger. Interior lighting. LED Nav lights.
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine C90W GPS Plotter. Raymarine ST2 90 Depth/Speed instruments x 3. Raymarine ST2 90 Wind instrument in interior pilot station. Raymarine Auto pilot with a hydraulic drive and an electric drive operated by an ST2 90 controller from either helm or saloon. Plastimo compass at helm.
GME VHF radio. Coden HF radio.
Sail Inventory
Dacron cruising main 2018, hydraulic in-mast furling system. Dacron furling headsail 2018. MPS.
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast & boom. S/S wire rigging. Re-rigged 2019 including standing and most running rigging. Taller mast (15.29 Vs standard 14.5m) and longer boom (5.8m Vs standard of 5.35m) than standard. Pole on mast slide track. Mast steps.
Deck Gear
Harken 2 speed self tailing winches x 6 in cockpit (46's x 4,56's x 2) including electric / hydraulic winches x 2. Custom S/S davits with rack for paddle / surf boards and solar panels. Large fold down swim ladder at stern. Opening side gates.
Remarks
Winch handles. Boat hooks x 2. Folding fixed cockpit table. Cockpit cushions. Removeable helm seat.
Antifoul May 2023.

CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Yoti
Peter Mactier
Telephone
Address
The Quays Marina,
1856 Pittwater Road
Church Point NSW Australia
  

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