Thanks to exclusive circumstances, and the passing of her longtime owner (31 yrs), we are featuring this
attractive Fisher 46 motorsailer yacht for fast auction sale. This situation features a wonderful
possibility for a new proprietor to obtain this very rare, and attractive vessel, and pilot her on many
a lot more satisfied voyages into the potential.
This beautiful yacht characteristics a distinct design and style large displacement hull that provides
sufficient place down below, with 2 cabins, and 2 washrooms. It also delivers a neat galley, and substantial saloon
with couches, and ample storage. The more than-sized Pilot house with massive sunroof that helps make a heat
enclosed region previously mentioned deck, that can comfortably seat the whole crew, which is extremely much appreciated in
the night, or in cooler or windy climate.
It is outfitted with an inline 6 cylinder 6.2 liter Ford Diesel engine, situated instantly under the pilothouse,
and obtainable from the two a hatch in the pilothouse ground, and from together with in the passageway down underneath.
It has a front and rear private cabin, 2 heads (total washrooms), and a nicely equipped galley. The saloon
space with couches on every single aspect can be made use of as a lounge, for dining, or more sleeping spot. Ceiling
height is a pretty cozy 6′ 6″.
The Meretune started out existence in 1977 in a boatyard, in Chichester England.
The hefty good fibreglass hull was crafted all over a lengthy shallow 10 ton cast iron keel. Just after the
big building function was completed she was christened “The Meretune of Chichester”
before currently being moved to Sri Lanka for woodwork finishing in exotic hardwoods there by Neil
Marine.
The early aspect of her lifestyle just right after staying built is a little bit unclear, but at some position she was sold
to her 1st operator in 1978 at at some issue produced it throughout the Atlantic and finished up in Florida
in which she was obtained by her 2nd owner in 1984. She was brought by means of the Panama
canal in the early 1990’s, and has explored the coastlines, and islands of the Pacific Northwest
ever considering the fact that.
Specifications:
Size: 46 Toes
Beam: 15 Feet
Draft Least: 6′ 6″
Displacement: 49.999 Lbs
Headroom in between decks: 6′ 6″
Gasoline Capacity: 400 Gallons (2 stainless steel tanks)
New h2o Ability Ability: 300 Gallons (2 tanks)
Motor: Ford 6.2 Liter inline 6 Cylinder diesel – 140 HP
Motor cooled: Refreshing drinking water
Steering: Wheel
Push: Shaft
Prop: Bronze 3 Blade
Rigging: ketch rigged with aluminum spars, and stainless metal rigging.
Gasoline use (approx): 1.3 Gallons/ Hr. at cruising speed (in accordance to gross sales brochure)
Cruising Velocity: 9 Knots
Batteries: 3 x 12 Volt
Deck Equipment: 3 halyard winches, 3 sheet winches, Electric Francis Marine 400 Windlass
Anchors: Danforth and Plow – 328 feet of chain
Protection gear involved: Existence jackets, Look for Mild, Danbouy, Horn, Emergency rudder steering.
Bilge pumps: 3 electric
Heads: 2 manual, with handbasin and shower.
Cabin: Heating and dual A/C
Refreshing Drinking water: Pressurized. Warm Water.
Galley / Kitchen area: Sink, Oven, Icebox
Disclaimer
: The particulars in-depth herein are meant to give a truthful description of the vessel
but their accuracy can not be confirmed, these particulars are not a part of any deal or offer you
and are supplied to give the most effective general description of the vessel achievable, as essential reference
only.
Current Restoration & Refurbishing (completed a yr and a half ago):
About 3 a long time in the past the Meretune was introduced ashore for some considerable restoration perform
that incorporated all new home windows in the course of, all exterior finishes have been redone, with
appreciable remodeling of the scuppers. The inside has had substantial refinishing way too
including most of the woodwork, and paneling.
Regrettably the extended time operator passed absent right before the perform was done. The function went
on and was concluded, and took in excess of a yr to finish. She has been sitting down for about a
yr and a 50 percent in a boatyard ever considering that. She has not returned to the drinking water, but is hunting
for a new operator now to take cost of her, and pilot her on to long term adventures.
Around $90,000.00 was used on this in depth exterior, and interior restoration
get the job done. See pictures down below:
Substitution charge on a yacht like this is $800,000.00, and possibly much much more, relying
on fittings, and equipment.
This is a outstanding vessel. In the suitable fingers, with minimal finishing, it can supply several far more
a long time of trustworthy assistance and enjoyment. With the popularity Fisher yachts have, and with
only about a dozen made in this greatest sizing, these are not offered often. The new operator
of this lovely yacht won’t be let down!
Posted by Richard 999 on 2015-09-20 04:22:01
Tagged: , Fisher , 46 , Motorsailor
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