1997 Beneteau 461 Cruiser (sail) in Jacksonville, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

This 1997 Beneteau 46 is ready to go able to take off again --- anyhwere! She is fast and easy to sail. The Bruce Farr designed Oceanis 461 is sought by knowledgable sailors worldwide. Mo Cushla is pristine, meticulously maintained and never chartered! Numerous improvements were informed by 30 years of racing and cruising, such as radar arch with davits, full batten oversize main, oversize ground tackle, remote navigation, and Skymate to name a few. The rich and warm interior provides comforts of home for a single-hander or a cruising couple and their guests.Contact Frank Gordon at 800-325-6015.

Mechanical Equipment:
16,000 btu reverse cycle SMX II Cruisair AC with digital controlEngine oil changing pump built inExtra diesel canisters carry 25 gallons150 amp Balmar alternator w/100 amp sparePerkins M-80T turbo diesel, 78hp, with 1435 hoursDriving a three blade Maxi-PropNew starter motor in 2005Balmar Smart Charge and Duo Charge

Galley:
The U shaped galley is large yet compact for the chef in rough seas. Hot/cold pressure water with filter, over double stainless steel sinks with storage above and below. Dry storage to forward of sink in top loading pantry. Counter top opening to large trash bin under. Gimballed Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven. Two propane tanks in stern lockers. Top loading Adler Barbour freezer and separate front loading refrigerator. Built in microwave surrounded with cabinets and space for provisions. Hatch overhead, plus opening ports for ventilation. 218 gallon of water is stored in three tanks.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Autohelm Tri Data, wind, speed, directionRaymarine ST6000 Autohelm with ST50 repeaterRay Marine E-80 Chartplotter/Radar with Navionics for North America, eastern and western CaribbeanLED Tri-color with anchor light equipped with photovotaic on/off at masthead19" Flatscreen monitor for laptop connection and remote navigation centerStandard Horizon VHF with remote controlSpare Icom VHFSony CD/AM/FM radio2,000 and 400 watt InvertersMagnum Energy MonitorSkymate Guide (subscription required) provides for all NOAA files worldwide and text only e-mail 24/7406 Epirb

Electrical System:
Eight Lifeline AGM deep cycle six-volt batteries paired in series for 880 amp hours of 12 volt power30 amp shorepower with battery chargerTwo spare alternatorsAC/DC outlets throughoutSuperb lighting throughoutAC/DC monitoring system

Sails and Rigging:
Four Lewmar Winchs with all lines leading to cockpitDodgerBimini and window new 2005Fixed cockpit table with storage centerGranny bar at mastLifeSlingBoarding gates (port and starboard)Three anchors with electric windlass (new in 2007 - 66# Spade, 55# Delta & 35# Fortress)Primary anchor has 150' 3/8 chain plus 100' rode, secondary has 30' chain and 150' rode.New 2006, full batten, self-stowing North mainsail (25% more sail area than original) and rigging with lazy jacksFurling 135% Genoa and Asymmetrical cruising spinnakerDouble lifelines with boarding gatesSwim ladder on stern with coldwater showerCustom stainless radar arch (new 2006)Stainless davits (new in 2006)

Additional Equipment:
2005 West Marine RIB hypalon dinghy 2005 Mercury 9.9 hp four cycle outboard in davitsDocking linesFendersSafety gearLife jackets