TYPE: Sailboat: center cockpit  sloop

BUILDER: Bristol Yachts, Bristol, RI

MODEL: 45.5

DESIGNER: Ted Hood

ENGINE: Westerbeke 58 h.p.  4 cyl. diesel, approx. 4500 hrs.

LOA:  45’3”, LOD 45’3”, LWL 37’3”

BEAM 13’3”      

DRAFT   4’11”(board up), 11’ (board down)

YEAR: commissioned May, 1983 in Bristol,R.I.

DISPLACEMENT: 34,660 lbs., ballast 15,000lbs. lead

TANKAGE: water 180 gal.: fuel 100 gal.

ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

Throughout the yacht, headroom ranges from 6’4” to 6’7”.

Forward Guest Stateroom

  This stateroom is a  queen size v-berth, with 4 lockers above and outboard,shelf and 4 drawers and hanging locker to port; to starboard is a shelf ,4 drawers and double hanging locker with 4 lockers above and outboard; door for access to private forward head and another door leading to the salon area. The cushions and the maroon upholstery was new in 2003. This stateroom is ventilated by a large hatch and 2 opening ports.

Guest Head

This head has a Raritan phhbII head, full size porcelain sink, and large custom mirror. The head area also has large storage areas in 3 lockers and an opening port. The area is plumbed for a shower.

Main Salon

Main salon has 2 very comfortable swivel chairs to starboard with stowage outboard in 2 large lockers with 4 sliding slatted doors; above are 2 lockers and a large shelf space; to port is a centerline drop leaf table with integral bottle and flatware storage. The L shaped settee has a pullout to convert to a double berth. ALL upholstery in the salon is light burgundy ultra-leather (2003); storage under the settee and above are 2 lockers and 2 large bookshelves. The salon is bright and airy with 2 large deadlights, 2 ports and 2 hatches. The audio station and lcd TV is located in the salon.

Galley

Galley is slightly aft and opposite the salon to starboard. It features a u-shaped top with 2 deep s/s sinks and new Kohler pull out faucet. Facing aft is a large front and toploading refrigerator. Above is a microwave  in a dedicated microwave locker. On the starboard side is the “china cabinet” being a custom locker for the china  service and serving pieces. Below this locker is a large top opening “pots and pans”locker. Beside this is 3 burner Shipmate propane stove with oven and broiler. Under the microwave is a custom spice rack and glass holder. Further aft from the settee on port is a separate freezer(approx. 5 cu.ft) .

 Nav Station

Aft of the salon to port is a large desk with storage area beneath .The seat cushion and back are upholstered in the same ultraleather as the salon. There is a storage area is below the seat.The ssb radio and pactor II modem, and vhf are mounted at the nav. station. Immediately opposite is the electrical panel.

Aft Master Stateroom

The aft stateroom is a double berth to starboard and single to port with a filler to combine into a king size berth (no crawling over each other). There are  lockers  above to port and starboard,with a shelf and 4 drawers to port . The main  storage area is under  the berths. Just before entry into the aft  cabin is large double hanging locker(39” wide) with space for 2 rows of  clothing lengthwise. Ventilation  is accomplished with overhead 24”x24” hatch and three opening ports and a Hella cabin fan on starboard side.

Master Stateroom Head

Aft head has a Raritan phhbII(new 2008) with locker above, separate full standing room shower enclosure with locker, and lockers below and above full size porcelain sink and mirror. Ventilation by 2 opening ports.

INTERIOR GENERALLY

• Teak and holly varnished sole throughout, interior varnished with Epifanes “rubbed effect” varnish and gloss highlights
• Entire interior,including sole, has been varnished and refreshed (2008)
• There are approximately 25 interior lights including lights in all hanging lockers (many of the lights are upgrades);
• Curtains on all the ports and deadlights
• Screens on all ports

        GALLEY

• Pressure water, hot and cold, into double stainless sink,
• Shipmate 3 burner stove with oven and solenoid fuelled by 2   20lb aluminum propane  tanks(1 new 2008),
• custom china locker with 5 settings of fine china, all pots, stainless flatware, and many misc.items to complete the galley
• Kohler pullout type faucet(new)
• Sharp microwave in a separate locker
• 3 sets of lockers, large refrigerator with both top loading and front loading cooled by Seafrost engine driven compressor,
• separate freezer on port side,
• Force Ten propane bbq on stern rail connected directly to a propane tank,
• U-line icemaker(20 lb ice/day)

ELECTRONICS

• Raymarine chartplotter (C-12 model, 12” color screen) integrated with Raymarine radar , GPS(all 2005) and Raymarine 6000 below deck autopilot
• Raymarine electronic charts for Florida and the Bahamas on memory card for chartplotter
• Furuno GPS mounted on binnacle;
• Garmin handheld GPS as further backup
• Datamarine knotmeter,wind machine,and depthsounder;
• Standard Horizon vhf with remote mic in cockpit,
• 6” Ritchie compass with s/s cover
• Panasonic am/fm/cassette with 4 speakers
• Alpine 6 cd changer
• 17” Samsung lcd television
• ACR 406 Epirb
• SGR single sideband radio with large copper ground and SCS pactor IIe modem for email
• 2 Icom handheld radios
• Fourwinds II wind generator with voltage regulator

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Heart 100 amp charger/2000 watt inverter  with Heart Interface Link 2000R controlling the inverter/charger and alternator
• 6 Trojan T105 golf cart batteries(Nov. 2007);
• Powerline 150 amp alternator controlled by Link 2000R,and 55 amp alternator (also spare Powerline 150 amp alternator completely rebuilt (2008) ;
• 110 v shorepower with 2 cords
• Bass electrical panel with 40 separate dc circuits and 8 ac circuits
• 2 Guest battery switches
• 7 a/c outlets throughout the yacht

DECK AND HULL

• Classic dark blue hull with double white boot stripe
• 32” varnished all teak wheel imported from Holland
• all exterior teak varnished with 3-5 coats(2008)
• Bow and stern pulpits,
• 30” lifelines and stanchions
• boarding gates starboard and port
• 4 bow bimini with 3 zippered sunshades,
• dodger
• saltwater anchor washdown,
• closed cell cockpit cushions(new 2002)
• Edson varnished teak 2 leaf cockpit table with teak drink holder,
• Lifesling and horseshoe life ring,
• 4 Bomar hatches each with solar ventilator,
• 12 opening ports with screens, 4 deadlights,
• all teak  varnished (2008)and in good condition,
• 4 varnished teak dorade boxes with 8” s/s Hood ventilators,
• hull and deck are fiberglass,
• 2 aft lazerettes with Bomar hatches,
• s/s swimladder with 6 teak steps,
• freshwater outlet at stern
• bottom painted with ablative antifouling paint( Dec.2007)
• spreader light
• covers for most of the exterior teak
• 4 fenders(2 oversize),mooring lines,fender boards

 SAILS AND RIGGING

• Hood stomast(electric mainsail furling into the mast) (motor and other  components overhauled in 2008), and Hood boom,(mast and boom in white awlgrip)
• Profurl roller furling for headsail
• Hydraulic backstay adjuster (rebuilt Nov. 2007)
• Spinnaker/Whisker pole(adjustable)
• Hood mainsail
• Hood 110% jib
• Hood gennaker with snuffer including all running rigging
• Sobstad 130% genoa(2003)
• 2 Lewmar 65st primary winches
• 2 Lewmar 46st secondary winches
• 1 Lewmar 48st outhaul/main sheet  winch
• 1 Lewmar 44 and 2 Lewmar 40 mounted on mast
• (all winches are 2 speed)
• mainsheet traveler
• backstay is insulated with Norseman insulators
• all standing rigging  fitted with Norseman fittings
• inboard and outboard genoa track
• topping lift
• 3 winch handles(1 Harken(locking),2 Lewmar, 1 locking)

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE

• Westerbeke 58 h.p. diesel
• 2 Racor 500 fuel filters set up for polishing and changing filters ”on the go” with vacuum gauges
• 4 new glow plugs(2008)
• injectors rebuilt in 2005(routine maintenance)
• motor mounts replaced in 2004(routine maintenance)
• spare belts, filters, engine hoses
• electric and manual bilge pump
• Espar D7lk diesel heater (never run by current owners)that is used to heat the entire yacht;
• Spare Sherwood  raw water pump and impellers
• Engine access by way of 4 removable doors and thru 2 other doors
• 2 electric shower sump pumps
• engine room ventilation blower
• Raritan 12 gal. Electric/heat exchanger hot water heater in engine room
• Noise insulated engine room

HEAD  SPECS

• Both heads are Raritan PhhbII (1 new) ,
• 15 gal. Holding tank in aft head,
• y valve for overboard pumpout(where legal)
• 2 Lectrasans which have been removed for southern sailing, but these can be reinstalled as wiring and panels are in place;

ANCHORING EQUIPMENT

• 55 lb. Delta primary anchor on 125’ of 3/8” chain and 100’ 5/8” nylon rode
• 37 lb. Max anchor on 75’ of 3/8” chain and 125’ 5/8” nylon rode
• chain galvanized 2004 and in good condition
• customized anchor bow roller allowing both anchors to be stored on the bow rollers
• Ideal electric windless with foot switches to raise and lower anchor
• Divided anchor locker accessible through the v-berth
• Saltwater washdown pump at bow
• Spare 150’ 5/8” nylon anchor rode(unused)

OTHER FEATURES

• Village marine 12v watermaker-6 gph
• Givens 8 man liferaft(deck mounted in stainless holder) with Pur Survivor 6 hand -operated watermaker
• Weems and Plath barometer and clock
• Radar reflectors (Davis and Firdell blipper)
• Spurs line cutter mounted on shaft just forward of max prop
• Maxprop (feathering prop) rebuilt 2003
• Weed deflector
• Life jackets, including 2 inflatable vests
• Varnished teak flag staff
• Varnished rubrail with s/s molding
• Teak outboard motor mount
• Deck light
• Electric oil change pump (built in)
• Bell
• Bosun’s chair
• Spare parts galore
• Tools (everything you need for cruising self sufficiency),including several power tools
• Hoist for dinghy motor with Harken block and tackle
• Coast guard mandated safety equipment
• Hyperlink Technologies 18” wifi antenna and 25’ of  cable (for wifi reception from a  distance) and pmcia card for computer
• 4 fenders (2 oversized)
• Edson steering pedestal repainted 2008
• Spotlight
• 1 telescoping boat hook
• teak holders for binoculars, hh radio, and Epirb
• Florida and Bahamian charts

Owner’s Comments

This yacht is absolutely “turn key” and ready to go. Literally all you have to do is provision. Everything is aboard for a successful cruise north or south. We had 12 very successful years with the “Spotted Moose”.