Seamaster 46 Pilothouse "Solquest" JUST LISTED
$350,000
'Solquest' (“Follow the Sun”) is a rare and special bluewater pilothouse cruising yacht. Marine architect of renown, Robert H. Perry (USA) designed this beautiful vice-free performance hull featuring a sheltered centre-cockpit, two helm stations (cockpit and saloon/pilot-house), a delightful aft-cabin with ensuite, a spacious saloon incorporating galley, leather-upholstered dinette, pilot berths with another private double cabin and bathroom forward.
Master shipwright, Garry Smedley (Tasmania) crafted this fine vessel. In the words of the highly qualified surveyor, 'Smedley had a reputation for building vessels to a standard that far exceeded normal boat building practice using robust specifications and the best materials available including especially selected timbers for bluewater sailing'. The timbers selected for 'Solquest' included Huon Pine (strip planked) for the immensely strong hull, Mahogany for cabin sides and below-deck cabinetry and Beech for the decks.
“Solquest” has thousands of sea miles under her keel. With an in-mast furling main, furling genoa and cockpit sail management, a couple safely and efficiently handles her. Auxiliary power is provided by a well-maintained 124 hp 6-cylinder Perkins diesel with hydraulic direct drive transmission/gearbox driving a sophisticated HUNDESTED variable pitch propeller. Her long range, blue-water cruising capabilities are evidenced by tankage (approx. 800 litres of water and 1200 litres of fuel) and storage spaces (boat equipment, spars, foods, crew gear).
The array of electronics, (communication, navigation and vessel management) is impressive with plenty of built-in redundancy. Every piece of equipment has been proven over many thousands of nautical miles of sailing time and reflects the owner's passion for excellence with nothing but the highest quality equipment installed.
This truly magnificent cruising yacht has been (and is) maintained without compromise. To quote the surveyor again. ' “Solquest” has been fortunate in having an experienced owner who has been fastidious in his approach to further development together with upgrades as well as continuous maintenance, consequently she is currently in an excellent seaworthy condition'.
Solquest features in the SBS Food Series “Gourmet Farmer Afloat”. Click Special Presentation below for a link to the series.
For more information and to arrange an inspection please CALL PAUL on 0418 385 866 or MATT on 0437 876 775
| Reference | 195589269 |
|---|---|
| Name | “Solquest” |
| Special presentation | View special presentation |
| Location | Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering. 30 mins from Hobart |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1982 |
| Designer | Robert Perry, Seattle USA. |
| Builder | Garry Smedley (master shipwright) Launceston, Tasmania. |
| Length | 46′ 11″ (14.30m) |
| Beam | 4.35 m |
| Draft | 1.55 m |
| Displacement | 26 tonnes |
| Ballast | Long profile fin steel keel. Internal ballast – 9 tonnes. |
| Hull material | Timber Carvel Planked – HUON PINE. |
| Deck material | Queensland Beech overlay. |
| Engine | 124 hp Perkins 6-cylinder (freshwater cooled) diesel engine with hydraulic direct drive transmission/gearbox (with reverse direction switch) driving a HUNDESTED 3-blade infinitely variable pitch propeller. NOTE: The engine has been continuously and professionally maintained to the manufacturer specifications. The engine compartment is well lit and fully insulated. |
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Horsepower | 124 hp. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | 5,805 hours at date of listing. |
| Propulsion | Shaft driving a HUNDESTED 3-blade variable pitch propeller. |
| Fuel | 1200 litres in 2 x s/s tanks. |
| Water | Approx. 800 litres (Stainlss steel tank). |
| Galley | The galley is designed and equipped to service a full crew at sea with maximum efficiency. The countertops are all stainless steel. The twin s/s sinks with mixer tap (hot/cold pressure water) are deep. Cook has everything within easy reach, including the SMEG stove/oven, a large top/front-loading fridge (a freezer is close by) and plenty of cupboards and drawers. There are 24v power outlets. A large window and overhead hatch provide the cook with plenty of light (and ventilation). |
| Refrigeration | Front/Top-loading 24v Eutectic fridge in the galley. |
| Freezer | Top-loading 24v Eutectic freezer in the navigation area. |
| Stove | SMEV 4-burner gas stove with grill and oven. |
| Hot Water System | Heat exchanger/240 volts shore power – 50 litre stainless-steel tank. |
| Accommodation | Step aboard via the midship gates onto the laid Beech decks. The decks are wide and uncluttered. From the stern note the hatch access to the owners' aft cabin. The sheltered centre-cockpit, apart from offering a great vantage point from which to run the vessel, with cushioned seating and foldaway table, is where the crew will relax and dine when at anchor. Below deck, the striking polished mahogany cabinetry together with the teak and holly sole and the large side windows and hatch gives off an ambience of cosy understated luxury. Smedley's timberwork is simply superb. To starboard of the companionway is internal access to the aft stateroom with its island queen double bed, a single pilot berth, built-in lockers, vanity unit and an ensuite. To port (of the companionway is a U-shaped leather lounge (8-seater) around the large dining table, which can be swivelled amidships. Opposite is another pilot berth. The comprehensively equipped navigation station (with a fixed leather seat) is immediately aft of the helm station. The full service galley is to port within easy reach of the dinette. Step down two steps to a passageway to the forward, double berth V cabin. The second bathroom is port-side of the passage with hanging lockers and drawers opposite. Crew comfort is enhanced by the Webasto Airtop diesel heater (ducted throughout). There is sufficient storage above and below for a full crew on extended cruises. Likewise, there is plenty of freshwater (800 litres) and fuel (1200 litres). |
| Cabins | 2 x private sleeping cabins. |
| Berths | 7 berths including pilot berths. |
| Shower | 1 x Hot/cold shower in the bathroom |
| Toilet | 2 x Toilets – Jabsco Electric (with macerator) forward plus Jabsco manual aft. |
| Entertainment | Pioneer AM/FM/CD Player. HiSense Television. |
| Air Conditioning | Webasto Airtop Diesel Heater ducted throughout. |
| Dinghy | 3.5 m RIB Inflatable Dinghy |
| Outboard | 3 hp Yamaha Outboard |
| Covers | Fixed cockpit wind/spray screens with side curtains. Cockpit bimini. Aft deck awning / solar panel display. Full set of covers including... *Bulwark capping, cabins sides, *Winches, *Hatches. |
| Ground tackle | Muir Thor Horizontal Hydraulic Windlass with remote. Modern plough anchor on 70 metres of 10 mm chain. Chain locker is stainless steel lined. Spare CQR style anchor plus chain and various warps. |
| Safety gear | Horseshoe MOB throwing buoys x 2 Emergency tiller. Gas detector. |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual & electric bilge pumps plus an engine driven pump plumbed to all compartments. |
| Life Raft | AVON OCEAN – 6-person liferaft. Note: May not be in service. |
| Epirb | EPIRB – ACCUSAT MT600G |
| Life Jackets | 4 x Inflatable Yokes plus 4 x foam PFD's – may not meet current standards. |
| Fire Protection | Manual Extinguishers plus fire blanket. |
| Electrics | *Batteries: 6 x AGM new 2019. *240v shore power. *240v & 24v sockets throughout. *Pulsatronic Battman II Battery monitor. *Inverter. *Solar panels (2 x 120 watt) |
| Electronics | *Chart plotter (multi-function) – Raytheon RC630 *Radar – JRC1500 MKII LCD *HF Radio – ICOM IC-M700AUS with auto tuner. *VHF Radio – Navman. *Fishfinder/Depth sounder – Navman 4380. *Autohelm (with remote) – Raymarine Smart Pilot ST6002. *Wind/Sumlog – VDO *Steering compasses at helms. *Plastimo ships clock plus barometer. *Clearview helm screen spinner. |
| Sail inventory | Masthead Sloop... *Hood Stowaway (in-mast furling) main. *Carbon No 1 Genoa on a Furlex 400S Furler. *Spinnaker *MPS. NOTE: Sails were new from 2009 to 2020 and are in good to excellent condition. |
| Rigging | Painted alloy spars all in excellent condition. (Repainted 2012) *Spinnaker pole with Topping Lift. *2 x extra poles. *1 x 19 316 stainless steel rigging. NOTE: Running and standing rigging was inspected, repaired and replaced as necessary in June 2023. |
| Deck gear | *Barlow Winches... 2 x 36 ST, 2 x 27 ST, 2 x 25 ST. *POWERARM Electric Winch Handle. *Teak boarding platform with handholds. *Folding swim ladder. *Cockpit table. *Cockpit cushions. *Deck wash pump. *Mooring lines *Fenders *Boat Hooks *Barge board |
| Remarks | A comprehensive array of spares and manuals is included. |
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