Buizen 48 Pilothouse "China Grove " JUST LISTED
$429,990
“China Grove” is a 1991 Buizen 48', one of the first Buizens built of Series 1. The striking Buizen 48 Pilot House yachts are an iconic model, showcasing the best of Australian boat building and design. Eddie Buizen's vision was to create a cruising yacht with proper accommodation and single level access whilst maintaining visual contact with the outside world from within the main saloon. The result is that the Buizen 48 has more interior space than almost 48' yacht built. China Grove's hand built cabinetry of teak and other timbers is in great condition. The L shaped dinette is supremely comfortable. The galley area features fridge, freezer, stove, microwave and is well laid out. The galley remains well connected to the saloon area.
Buizen yachts provide have a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Each build required more than 10,000 man hours. The Pilot House design allows greater than 180 degree view via the wraparound windscreen. The cockpit and saloon are all on one level providing a lovely indoor / outdoor connection.
The yacht can be managed from the aft cockpit or the interior saloon helm. The cockpit helm controls Main and headsail hydraulic furling systems, the electric winches (4), the bow thruster etc. The two winches at the mast are manually operated. The accommodation sleeps 6-7 in 4 cabins. China Grove accommodation is designed with the Master Cabin queen size bed. Guest Cabin 1 to (aft port) also has a queen bed. Guest cabin 2 (midship) has twin single beds in pullman style. The Utility cabin (aft starboard) also has a single berth and can be used for storage and / or a workshop as well.
China Grove has top quality equipment on board including -
** Volvo Penta 100HP shaft drive diesel engine
** Onan 7KVA generator
** A/C throughout (2 X units)
** Bow thruster
** Swift Marine RIB with 9.9HP Mercury 2-stroke outboard
** Washing machine (in Aft starboard cabin)
** Numerous Spares (Too many to list) and more
** NEW Raymarine Plotter / Sounder combo for the main saloon and cockpit helm stations
** NEW Victron Inverter and Smart Charger
** NEW glass throughout as old glass replaced and renewed with new and sealant.
** NEW Auto Pilots (hydraulic and electric)
** Refrigeration system as it has been totally removed and rebuilt
PLUS much more......................
If you are looking for a well priced, extremely safe and comfortable cruising yacht under 50' you should look no further that the China Grove.
“China Grove” is located at Kettering (on a mooring), approximately 30 minutes south of Hobart.
Call Matt on 0437 876 775 or Paul on 0418 385 866 to arrange an INSPECTION.
| Reference | 17115250 |
|---|---|
| Name | China Grove |
| Location | Kettering – South of Hobart |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1991 |
| Designer | Eddy and Fritz Buizen and Paul Stanyon |
| Builder | Buizen Pilot House Yachts – NSW |
| Length | 48′ 11″ (14.91m) |
| Beam | 4.47 |
| Draft | 2.0 |
| Displacement | Approx 15 Tonnes |
| Ballast | Fin keel with bulb. |
| Hull material | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Deck material | Hand laid GRP |
| Engine | Inboard Diesel |
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta |
| Horsepower | 100 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | Approx: 5000 Hours |
| Fuel Consumption | 8-10 LPH at 7-9 knots |
| Max Speed | 8.5 – 9 Knots |
| Cruise Speed | 7 – 7.5 Knots |
| Propulsion | Shaft Drive with Propellers |
| Thrusters | Bow Thruster |
| Genset | Yes – Onan 7KVa Genset |
| Fuel | 1180 |
| Galley | Microwave in galley, Magma BBQ. 2 bottle gas locker capacity. White bench tops. |
| Refrigeration | Side and top opening galley fridge. Top opening freezer (can be used as fridge). |
| Freezer | Yes |
| Stove | 2 burner stove and oven. |
| Water Maker | Yes – Citor Water Maker – 150 LPH – Check with Duncan |
| Hot Water System | Yes |
| Accommodation | 4 X 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. |
| Cabins | 4 X Cabin Layout |
| Berths | 2 X Double berths and 3 x Single berths (includes 2 X bunks in the Pullman cabins) |
| Shower | 2 X Internal H&C + deck shower. |
| Toilet | 2 x Electric marine toilets (Vacuflush) with holding tank (not plumbed). |
| Entertainment | Digital TV in saloon. Clarion “Sirius” stereo in saloon with internal and cockpit speakers (8 X speaker all up) and amplifier. |
| Dinghy | Inflatable |
| Outboard | Mercury 9.9 HP Outboard – 2 stroke |
| Ground tackle | Muir Horizontal Anchor Winch with galvanised chain and anchor. |
| Bilge Pumps | Yes – 4 X Automatic and 1 X Manual |
| Epirb | Yes |
| Life Jackets | Yes |
| Flares | Yes |
| Fire Protection | Fire Extinguishers |
| Electrics | 12V Battery Banks for House, Starting, Generator and Bow Thruster. Solar panels 2 x 200 Watt mounted on davits. Victron Smart Solar charge controller. Victron Inverter 3000, Victron battery charger. Interior lighting. LED Nav lights, |
| Electronics | Raymarine Auto pilot with a hydraulic drive and an electric drive. Raymarine GPS Plotter/Sounder combo with 12“ screen in main cabin and 9” screen at helm in cockpit. Raymarine Wind instrument in interior pilot station and cockpit. |
| Sail inventory | Dacron cruising main, hydraulic in-mast furling system. Dacron furling headsail. |
| Rigging | Aluminium mast & boom. S/S wire rigging. Pole on mast slide track. Mast steps. |
| Deck gear | 2 X hydraulic Primary winches (port and starboard), self tailing rope winches, winches and jammers on mast and on deck turning blocks and rollers throughout. |
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