1986 Bristol 47' _{(14.33 m)} 47.7

DESCRIPTION

Designed by Ted Hood and built to the highest standards by Bristol Yachts, LIBERTY features a shoal draft, heavier displacement hull form with efficient centerboard that combine to provide excellent upwind performance, comfortable motion in a seaway and tremendous interior volume for a yacht this size. Her draft of less than five feet with centerboard up allows access to less-crowded cruising grounds normally limited to much smaller yachts. LIBERTY  has benefited from a major refit in 2013 at Hinckley Yachts and many recent upgrades. LIBERTY is well equipped for extended cruising. 

Here are a few of Liberty’s features and Upgrades:

• Center cockpit -2 cabins - 2 heads
• ICW friendly  63.5’ air draft 
• Bow Thruster
• Watermaker
• Shoal draft - 4’11”
• TANKS replaced in 2013 refit  
• Repowered with 75HP Yanmar JH4-TE in 2013  only 1200 hours
• Onan Cummings 5KW genset only 1046 hours
• Custom Arch with Davits
• Major Refit at Hinckley Yachts 2013
• Air conditioning/heating - MarineAire 9,000BTU in master and 16,000BTU in main salon- New 2022
• 1200 amp hours Fullriver AGM batteries New 2022

2013/2012 Refit at Hinckley Boatyard in Rhode Island:

• Re-powered new Yanmar
• Install Onan Cummins generator
• Fresh engine room insulation and painted engine room bilges
• New cutlass bearing and shaft
• Install bow thruster
• Replaced primary winches
• New inverter
• New deck hatches
• Install bilge alarm, manual and powered bilge pump hoses, propane monitor
• New interior curtains, cushions
• Re-finished cabin sole

ACCOMMODATIONS and INTERIOR LAYOUT

LIBERTY sleeps four in (2) two staterooms, plus two-three more crew in the main salon. The Port settee converts to a double berth and the starboard settee is a single berth. The interior is beautifully detailed with hand-rubbed satin-finished teak, with solid cabin doors and louvered locker fronts throughout, and a varnished solid teak and holly cabin sole. Numerous opening portholes, hullports and hatches with hinged screens provide very nice light and ventilation throughout. Tasteful Navy Blue décor includes nautical navy /white striped curtains and throw pillows.

Interior Features

• Air conditioning/heating - MarineAire 9,000BTU in master and 16,000BTU in main salon-New 2022
•  (5) opening deck hatches 
•  All overhead hatches have screens and teak frames. 
• (4) stainless steel dorade vents
• (12) stainless steel opening ports with screens 
• LED strip lighting throughout. 
• Interior cushions navy Sunbrella with red piping NEW 2021
• Navy/White striped curtains throughout 
• Vacuflush electric freshwater heads forward and aft. 
• Spacious Master suite with walk-around centerline pedestal queen berth -tons of storage, cedar lined hanging lockers, ample ventilation and ensuite head with separate shower stall 
• Main salon has two sea berths-port settee converts to a double berth and the starboard settee is a single berth.
• Forward cabin V-berth can be converted into a large double bed and has two cedar lined hanging lockers
• 12v fans and reading lights in salon and both cabins. 
•  Interior woodwork and joinery African mahogany. 

FORWARD GUEST CABIN

The forward guest cabin has a large V-berth, with a seat in the middle and a filler cushion that can be used to create a double berth. Without the insert, two guests can sleep comfortably. There are two hanging lockers and extensive storage space throughout, including twin bureaus and multiple lockers above the berths on each side. A large opening hatch and two opening portholes provide great light and ventilation. Forward of the cabin is access to a divided chain locker.

FORWARD GUEST HEAD

The enclosed forward guest head with shower is aft and to port, with access from the forward stateroom or from the main salon. There is a toilet, vanity with porcelain sink, shower and custom oval teak-framed mirror. A ventilator and opening porthole provide light and ventilation.

MAIN SALON

The main salon has a full length settee to starboard that extends to a double berth, with multiple storage lockers outboard. An L-shaped settee to port extends to a double berth when needed for extra guests. There is a drop-leaf table just off center with useful utensil/bottle storage in the middle, easily accommodating six guests when fully opened. There are louvered-door storage compartments above and outboard, as well as enclosed storage behind the settee seat back. Two fixed hull ports provide extra light and visibility.

GALLEY

The U-shaped galley is aft to starboard, conveniently located next to the companionway. There is extensive countertop area and abundant storage throughout. The galley features a 3 burner propane stove that (presently decommissioned) and a removable induction cooktop that fits and stows nicely on top of the propane stove. The Galley boasts a large top AND front loading refrigerator.Additionally there is a stand alone deep freezer located to port nestled in between the port settee and the nav station. 

Other galley features:

• Large refrigerator with top and front access and separate chest freezer (both new electric controls 2022) 
• Induction cook top and microwave oven 
• Force Ten 3-burner with oven has been decommissioned in 2023 (present owners cruised this last year without propane) but cooktop, tanks and lines are still present and functional if desired. 
• Refrigerator and freezer have new digital controls under the companionway stairs
• Double stainless steel sinks with a hot/cold faucet 
• Microwave oven 
• Trash bin 
• Tons of dry storage above counters and in drawers 

NAV STATION

The aft-facing navigation station is in the passageway to port, featuring a large chart table with storage under and flush-mounted electronics above. Electrical panels and large access doors to the engine and generator are inboard, opposite the nav station, with additional access panels on all sides for exceptional accessibility. A hull portlight enhances light and visibility.

OWNER’S STATEROOM

The aft Owner’s stateroom has a centerline queen berth with an abundance of louvered-door front storage compartments and drawers on both sides, and a large hanging locker to port. Natural light and ventilation are provided by four opening portholes and a large deck hatch. A portion of the house battery bank is located under the queen berth as is the owner’s stateroom air conditioning. 

OWNER’S En-suite HEAD

The private aft owner’s head is to starboard with toilet, vanity, porcelain sink, tile floors and separate shower stall. Two opening portholes provide light and ventilation.There is also access to the starboard side of the engine compartment.

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• 9” Raymarine HybridTouch chart plotter at the helm 
• 12” Raymarine HybridTouch at nav station. 
• Navionics (2012) and explorer (2021) charts for east coast and Bahamas. 
• Ritchie Compass 
• Nav Pod mounted on pedestal 
• STARLINK mounted on arch (2024) 
• Hydraulic auto pilot (control unit replaced 2022) 
• Icom VHF IC-M604, Icom HF Marine IC- m802 SSB radio
• Standard Horizon Submersible handheld VHF radio HX500
• Ais send & receive
• Fusion MS-AV750 Series player/stereo/DVD With controls at nav desk and in the cockpit, speakers in main salon, cockpit and in aft stateroom, hideaway flat screen TV in salon with Amazon fire stick and surround sound stereo 
• Raymarine Radar
• Command Mic III for VHF/RT service at helm station 
• Raymarine wind/speed/depth i70 displays at companionway hatch (x3) and at nav (x2)

PLUMBING  

• SS Fuel tanks (3) Total 144gal. Fuel tanks replaced (2012/13 refit)
• Water - 120gal total (two SS tanks)
• Holding 30gal. (Plastic tank with gauge) Holding tank installed during 2012/13 refit.
•  Fresh water pump/ accumulator tank
• water heater 
• Pressurized hot/cold water in the head, galley and aft cabin (sink) 
• Vacuflush electric freshwater heads forward and aft. 
• Cockpit shower 
• Electric bilge pump 
• LPG System for the stove/oven, including LPG deck storage locker with two tanks-presently decommissioned
• Par-Jabsco electric bilge pumps, manual bilge pump

ELECTRICAL

12 Volt DC System: 

● 12 Volt DC electric panel located in port hallway

● 1200 amp hour Fullriver AGM batteries (DC105-12 x4, DC400-6 x4) (2022), new staring battery Interstate 31-mhd (2022) 

● Navigation lights 

● Electronics & Nav systems 

● Automatic bilge pump 

● Fresh water pump 

● Superwind 350 wind generator on stern arch. 

● Twin 12VDC engine alternators - Balmar 120amp and Valeo125 amp - with Balmar MC-618 Max Charge Regulator 

120 Volt AC System 

• (2) 30 Amp AC shore power connections with breakers 
• Shore Power, two circuits with 30 amp cords x2 and 50 amp adapter 
• (2) 30 Amp shore power cords 
• Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/2500 Inverter/Charger located in closet in port hallway
• Air conditioning/heating (2022) - MarineAire 9,000BTU in master and 16,000BTU in main salon. 
• water heater (120 Volt and engine heat exchanger) 
• Electrical outlets 
• Microwave
• Induction cooktop 

ENGINE/MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• 75HP Yanmar JH4-TE direct drive (1344 Hours) will push her at 8+ knots
• Single lever engine control on the helm pedestal  
• Freshwater cooled 
• Racor water separator/filter 
• 144 gallon fuel tank 
• Last oil change June 2024
• Last transmission oil change June 2024
• Stuffing Box type- flax packing Serviced 2022
• Fixed 3 blade Propeller 
• Side-Power electric BOW THRUSTER (new install 2013) with new dedicated AGM batteries (2023) and Victron charger. 
• Spectra Ventura 150 watermaker completely rebuilt with SS fittings (2022) and new pump motor and membrane (2024) 
• Air conditioning/heating (2022) - MarineAire 9,000BTU in master and 16,000BTU in main salon. 
• Onan Cummings 5kw Generator (1026 hours as of May) Last service oil change June 2024

SAILS & RIGGING

• Electric Seldon in-mast furling (new furling motor 2022) 
• Large electric 2-speed primary winches (Andersen 58 STE) (new 2012) 
• Standing rigging (replaced 2013) 
• Doyle furling mainsail (cleaned and serviced 2012 by Doyle) 
•  Doyle 120% furling Dacron genoa (new 2012) on Harken MKII furling headstay (UV strip needs some stitching) 
• Code Zero 
• Stay Sail with breakaway and stowable Pelican Hook 
• Harken furler for genny 
• Genoa gear, including tracks, blocks, sheets and Harken furling system 
• Staysail gear, including blocks, halyard, Lewmar Ocean Series 8C staysail sheet winch, Harken furling system and Hoyt self-vanging boom 
• Staysail halyard winch on mast - Lewmar Ocean Series 8C 
• Jib halyard winch on mast - Lewmar Ocean Series 24C 2-speed 
• Main halyard (on roller bearing masthead sheave) and main sheet, led to cockpit through stoppers to Lewmar Ocean Series 30CST winch 
• (2) winch handles 
• Jib sheet winches (2) Lewmar Ocean Series 48CST 2-speed - 
• Mid boom sheeting for unobstructed cockpit & dodger installations 
• Spartite mast Wedge Replacement System (2023) 

HULL & DECK

• Solid fiberglass hull construction with a glassed in lead keel and moderate-to-heavy displacement make her a rugged, if not indestructible, platform for all you adventures. 
• Hull is Flag Blue. Deck is white with beige non skid. Decks solid, no soft spots or evidence of water intrusion
• Teak toe rail and eye brow
• Shoal draft Centerboard configuration offers a minimum draft of 4’-11” with board up and a maximum draft of 11’ with board down. The 4’11 draft allows for gunkholing in shallow anchorages while the 11’ daggerboard vastly improves sailing performance. 
• Skeg-hung rudder 
• Custom prop caging to prevent line fouling (with a SPURS line cutter) 
• Complete Bottom job: Sandblasted, new Epoxy barrier coat and new anti-fouling bottom paint (2023)
• Stainless Steel Custom Arch withDinghy davits with motor crane and outboard motor mount.
• Two aft deck storage lockers
• 5 position fishing rod storage rack
• Lifelines replaced
• New bimini (2022) plus dodger with zip open Eisenglass and sand colored Sunbrella fabric.
•  Fresh and salt foredeck wash down. Handheld shower on aft deck with hot water mixer.

GROUND TACKLE

•  Ideal 24V DC Electric Windlass with foot switches
•  Anchors: Lewmar DELTA 55lbs primary and a second Bruce Style Boat Claw Anchor (similar size) both mounted at the bow in double SS roller.
•  Fresh and salt foredeck wash down. Handheld shower on aft deck with hot water mixer.
• Stainless steel pulpit

SAFETY 

• EPIRB
• Fire extinguishers 
• Life-sling

MISCELLANEOUS

• Lots of spares - bilge pump, macerator, starter, alternator, etc
• Dinghy 11’ Highfield Ultralight 340 (2021) with aluminum hull- negotiable 
• 20HP Honda BF20 (2021) -negotiable