1997 Feeling 48' _{(14.63 m)} 486

Additional Information

Accommodation

The spacious cockpit comfortably accommodates 8-10 guests, with ample space for entertaining and relaxing. The large bench seating makes for a great place to lounge under sail and the comfortable helm seating is the best seat in the house on an upwind tack.

Stepping down the companionway you are greeted with a well lit salon with warm wood tones and a nice breeze from the ample overhead hatches and 6'5" of head room. To port is the large C-shaped salon table with seating for 8 and storage throughout. (So much storage on this boat!) To starboard, is the nicely appointed galley with ample counter top space, large top-load fridge and loads storage. Pull out trash bin, newer (2017) Force10 stove/oven and a unique layout for cooking with ease. Aft of the galley is the nav station with all instruments & breakers within arms reach and a large plotting table. Aft of the companion way to port and starboard you will find the two identical double berth cabins, each with bench seating and a sink int he cabins. To port is the guest head and shower. The owners cabin is forward with a double V-berth with small bench and dresser. Just aft is the master head & shower and  adjacent is the crew bunk cabin that sleeps two or can be used for extra storage.

• Large Cockpit with seating for 8+
• 6'5" head room in the saloon
• (4) Cabins:
• Forward double V-berth
• Quarter Berth Cabin with bunk beds (Midship to port)
• (2) aft double cabins with sinks
• (2) heads w/Manuel Jabsco toilets, Shower, Sink & Storge

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Trident vented propane locker mounted at the pushpit w/ 20lb Composite Propane Tank
• New solenoid, control panel |& hoses w/Shut off switch in Galley
• Refrigerator: 'Isotherm' 12V w/ Air cooled compressor
• Freezer: Evaporator Plate (Top Opening)
• Oven: 'Force 10' w/ 3 burner stove (2017)
• Water Heater: Heated by engine &/or shore power
• Pressurized fresh water

Electronics and Navigation

2023 Raymarine Navigational Electronics Update

• NavPod at Helm
• Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 w/ MCB Charts
• Raymarine p70s Autopilot Display
• Raymarine i60 Wind Display
• Raymarine i50 Depth Display
• Raymarine i50 Speed Display
• Raymarine P17 Retractable Depth Transducer
• Raymarine P120 Retractable Speed Transducer

Additional Equipment

• Starlink
• 24" HD TV.
• AquaSignal All-Round White LED (Anchor)
• AquaSignal Masthead Nav Light (Steaming)
• Navigation Lights (bow)

Electrical Systems

12V/110V 60Hz

Batteries:

• House Bank: (2) Trojan 6V 225Ah (2024)
• Engine Start: (1) Diehard 12V 800cca (2025)

Additional Equipment:

• (2) 155W solar panels with 'Blue Sky' 200E Solar Charge Controller
• (1) Airbreeze wind generator
• Charger: Victron Blue Smart Charger 24/12 (2023)
• Inverter: 'Moto Master' 1500W (2017)
• 30 Amp, 50' Shore power cord
• Jackery 500 explorer portable power station w/ 100W solar panel   

Deck and Hull Equipment



• Primary anchor: Stainless RONCA
• Secondary anchor: stainless CQR
• Windlass - 12V Quick DPS prince (2018)
• Anchor Rollers (2020)
• SS Stern Arch
• Dodger
• Bimini with 7' headroom 
• Granny Bars at Mast
• Canvas Covers for Winch and Pedestal
• Aft sunshade on arch
• (4) Cockpit cushions
• (2) folding cockpit chair cushions
• (7) Fenders
• Outboard engine storage mount on pushpit
• Swim ladder on sugar scoop transom
• New teak decking on transom (2023)
• SS Stanchions & Lifelines

Safety Equipment:

• Emergency Tiller
• Life Raft (Out of Date)
• Man Overboard Throw Buoy
• 'Plastimo' Double Action Manual Bilge
• (2) KIDDE ABC Fire Extinguisher
• First Aid Kit

Sails and Rigging

Sails:

• Mainsail: UK Sailmakers, Good condition (2019)
• Inner Jib/Solent sail: North Sails, Good Condition (2019)
• Genoa: North Sails, Good Condition (2019)

Rigging Equipment:

• Selden mast and boom
• New Standing Rigging (2018)
• (2) Lewmar 54 self tailing winches
• (2) Lewmar 44 self tailing winches
• Manual Stainless Steel Backstay adjuster 
• Manual boom vang
• Furlex rolling furler for genoa
• Furlex rolling furler for jib/solent

Mechanical Equipment

• Yanmar 4JH2-TE 4-stroke, vertical, water-cooled diesel engine. Maximum output at crankshaft. 75 mhp@3200 rpm
• Bilge Blowers
• Prop: Bronze 13' DIA
• Push Rod Steering
• 12v Bilge Pump on float switch
• 'Plastimo' Double Action Manual Bilge

Engine Info

• 1997 Yanmar 4JH2-TE 75hp
• Direct drive w/ 13" bronze prop

Recent Engine Maintenance:

2022 Professional overhaul by B&G Marine Services at Nanny Cay Marina @ 7564hrs

• Oil & Filter change
• Fuel Filter/Racore Changed
• Heat Exchanger Flush
• Turbo removed, cleaned & re-installed
• Exhaust Elbow replaced
• New Water Pump
• New Thermostat
• New Impeller
• Transmission Fluid change
• Oil Changed every 200 hours

2023:

• New shaft seal & cutlass bearing 
• Starter Motor Replaced

2024:

• Damper Plate & real seal replaced
• Engine Mounts replaced

Tankage

• 150 gallon fresh water tanks
• 75 gallon diesel fuel tank
• No holding tanks

Owners Comments and Boat History

We first fell in love with the lines of this boat and how she is able to cut through the waves under sail. Her warmth and charm makes you feel welcome immediately. As we have spent time in the British, US, and Spanish Virgin Islands, the layout and size both inside and out has made for very comfortable sailing and living.

DAMAGE DISCLOSURE & REPAIRS

During the hurricanes of 2017 in the BVI, the vessel was hauled out at the VGYH, placed in a keel pit and strapped down to sand screws. The vessel was blown over to starboard and the boat stands damaged the hull in two places.  Each going through the outer and inner laminate, missing stringers & bulkheads. The damaged areas were quite small and were both easily repaired in the same manner as the hull had been manufactured. 

The lead keel had some scrapes from the sides of the concrete pit when blown to starboard. (All professionally repaired now) The previous owner took it upon himself to go ahead and drop the keel to inspect & ensure the structural integrity of the keel stub and to make sure there was no structural damage to the keel itself. Though the keel stub did not show any signs of damage the owner went ahead and took the opportunity to reinforce the inside of the keel stub with a heavy layer of laminate. The re-installed the keel and had custom ¼” stainless steel washers made for the keel bolts. The vessel was surveyed at the time of purchase by the current owners with no structural issues reported. 

The rig was completely lost and the pulpit bent beyond repair.  Some smaller items such as bent stanchions were repaired and the life lines were replaced. The previous owner was a metal fabricator by trade and did an amazing job on the new bow pulpit & anchor roller. He also bought a Bavaria of similar size and the rig salvaged and used as a replacement. This rig is a Selden, about 15 years newer than the original and similar size.

The vessel has passed a pre-purchase survey with no structural issues reported and we are confident she will again! 

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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