Price: US$130,000
Location: La Salle, Michigan,
USA
Length: 46ft
Beam: 12' 11"
Draft: 6' 4"
1984 Liberty 458- "AUSTRALIS
The Liberty 458 is recognized as one of the finest
offshore liveaboard cruising sailing yachts ever built. They were designed by Doug
Peterson who designed many great cruising boats and built in the Shin Fa boatyard where structural integrity and craftsmanship were key goals and when graceful lines and structural integrity were standard in better quality boats.
In today's
boat building world of plastic and more plastic, it is a pleasure to offer such a vessel as this sailing, cruising platform. Liberty is built by Shin Fa in
Taiwan, a respected
boat builder of the times, not so long ago. If you love boats, you will surely agree with the warm polished
teak,
bronze ports sumptuous amenities including
china cabinets for libations, romantic
lighting, and all the elegance of times almost gone, but not yet gone!
The
cabin boasts extensive use of hand rubbed
teak, recently refinished teak and holly sole, warm
interior lighting, strategically placed
deck prisms for natural light, recently refinished and recently re-caulked teak decks. All of the
interior bulkheads are covered with solid teak vertical staving. All ceilings as well as the hullsides have solid horizontal teak battens. There are marble counter tops in the heads. Turned solid teak banisters and thick handrails on either side of the
companionway steps give you the first indication of what you are about to enter.
Living aboard is comfortable with excessive amounts of
storage throughout the vessel, a very useable sea
galley that boasts marble countertops a refrigerator/freezer and three burner range and
oven. The huge aft stateroom has magnificent
storage, a raised queen
bed with memory foam mattress and a
head with
shower. Opening
ports starboard and port create excellent ventilation. The gorgeous cabinetry abounds with a full length hanging locker, drawers and great storage everywhere.
We are pleased to present this very well kept and upgraded yacht to those who seek quality and seaworthiness.
Australis features a highly livable interior that works well for long term passagemaking or
living aboard. The aft stateroom is one of the best we've seen in a boat this size. It features a fore and aft queen, huge vented hanging lockers, shelves, cabinets, and drawers. There is an ensuite
head with
shower and marble counters. The aft stateroom (with new memory foam mattress- 2009) is separated from the rest of the boat by the pass-thru where you find the nav station
outboard and
engine room access inboard along as well as the
electrical panels. A workbench with drawers is in the pass-thru and is a great place for boat projects.
The
galley adjoins the
saloon but is out of the way of foot traffic. Natural light gives the area a light airy feel.
Forward of the
saloon is a guest stateroom that is very private with a second head forward.
The auto pilot is a Com Nav Commander that was installed new in 2006.
A significant
electrical upgrade was performed in 2006. High quality components were chosen and the system is well proven.
Specifications:
Dimensions
LOA: 45 ft 8 in
Beam: 12 ft 11 in
LWL: 40 ft 4 in
Maximum
Draft: 6 ft 4 in
Displacement: 30500 lbs
Ballast: 11000 lbs
Engine Brand:
Perkins
Engine(s) Total
Power: 85 HP
Engine Model: 4-236
Engine Type: Inboard
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Engine Hours: 2850
Tankage
Fresh
Water Tanks: (240 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (165 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 50 gallon forward head/ 23 gallon aft head
Accommodations
Australis features a highly livable interior that works well for long term passagemaking or living aboard. The aft stateroom is one of the best we've seen in a boat this size. It features a fore and aft queen, huge vented hanging lockers, shelves, cabinets, and drawers. There is an ensuite head with shower and marble counters. The aft stateroom (with new memory foam mattress- 2009) is separated from the rest of the boat by the pass-thru where you find the nav station
outboard and engine room access inboard along as well as the electrical
panels. A workbench with drawers is in the pass-thru and is a great place for boat projects.
The galley adjoins the saloon but is out of the way of foot traffic. Natural light gives the area a light airy feel.
An Espar
diesel furnace supplies heat for the entire
cabin. Rebuilt with new fan 2014. The saloon has
air conditioning.
Forward of the saloon is a the guest stateroom that is very private with a second head forward.
The forward head was replaced 2016. Aft head 2010. All of the sanitation hoses have been replaced (2010).
Teak and Holly Soles refinished in 2010
Galley
Australis has a very usable and comfortable galley. The marble counter tops are lovely and the deep stainless sinks will be appreciated by all. A Seagull filter, effective against bacteria, has been installed to make the
water clean and safe.
Top and front loading
refrigerator with
compressor New in 2004
Custom
refrigerator that may be fitted under settee with new
compressor in 2008
Force 10 3 burner
stove
New microwave in 2008
Double
stainless steel sinks
Foot pumps new 2015
Water
Heater new in 2017
Sails & Rigging
The Strong Track system makes hoisting, dousing, and reefing the
mainsail a breeze. The owner has been sailing with the
furling genoa for the most part, so the staysail stay is stored below. Lines are neatly led aft for easy handling from the
cockpit.
Full batten loose foot
mainsail (cleaned and serviced 2015)
135%
roller furling genoa (cleaned and serviced 2015)
Inner forestay for Staysail on boat not rigged
Staysail
110% Genoa on furler- Cleaned April 2011
Genoa,
Gennaker and
furler sheets new in 2007
Gennaker
Tides
Marine Strong Track (2006)
Selden Furlex
furler
Forespar telescoping whisker pole
Lines neatly led aft to
cockpit
Engine & Mechanical
Australis is powered by a reliable fresh water cooled
Perkins 4-236
diesel with 2621 hours.
Racor 500 filters were installed in 2007 as part of the preparation to
cruise south. There is separate custom refrigerator installed under a settee.
Perkins 4-236
Velvet Drive
transmission 2.1:1
3 blade 20x15 inch prop
Fresh water cooled
Hydraulic steering/ rebuilt 2008
1.5 inch stainless prop shaft
Electronics & Navigation
Marine Aire
Air Conditioning added in 2006/16,000 BTU
The auto pilot is a Com Nav Commander that was installed new in 2006.
Icom 502
VHF w/ Command
remote mic at
helm 2006
Com Nav Commander Auto Pilot (new 2006)
Garmin 3006C
chartplotter (2006)
6"
Compass
Interphase sonar
Electronic
charts Canada to Ensenada and
Great Lakes
Jensen 200W AM/FM/CD w/cockpit &
salon speakers
Electrical & Plumbing
High quality components were chosen for a major electrical upgrade in 2006.
4 x 6v house
batteries 940A (new Sept 2016)
5 x 15w
solar panels mounted on aft arch.
Xantrex Link 2000
monitor
Balmar 150A
alternator w/ twin belts (new 2014)
WIND GENERATOR : KISS High Output with cutout converter and diverter (New 2006)
LED lighting throughout interior
2 12v starter
batteries (new Sept 2015)
Hersee Cole
battery switches
SMART REG:
Balmar Max Charge Digital.
Charles 60 amp
charger multi bank/ Xantrex 1800w
inverter w/ GFCI (new 2011)
12v & 110v 30 amp
Dockside
cables
Hull and Deck
Australis was built by the well regarded Shin Fa yard. The decks are uncluttered and the ground tackle arrangements are well thought out.
Canvas was serviced in 2016 and is in excellent shape. Teak gunnels and rubbing strake were refinished in 2016.
66lb Bruce
anchor w/ 350' 3/8 chain
3 piece 35lb Danforth/ 150 ft
Rode
Davit (2)
Motor Davit and outboard mount on starboard aft pulpit
Stainless steel lifelines and gates
Mast pulpits
Nilsson electric windlass
Custom Arch added 2009 with removeable
Davits
12ft
Sea Anchor
Bosuns Chair
Swim and boarding ladders
Cockpit rails
New genniker
sheets
Gas BBQ
Canvas
Full
winter cover (new 2015)
Full cockpit enclosure
Bimini
Mainsail cover
Winch covers
Closed cell cockpit
cushions
Dodger
Hatch covers
Sheet Bags
Handrail covers
Dorade covers