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Old 26-10-2017, 05:12   #1
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1984 LIBERTY 458 BLUEWATER CRUISING CUTTER

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
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