1978 Formosa 46

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1978 Formosa 46 - USD 45,000

Kelly Patterson 44 is a vessel with a storied past and a legacy of adventure.

Designed by Peterson and built in Formosa, its plans were famously modified, leading to the creation of the Formosa 46. Purchased as a live-aboard in Seattle in 1998, it underwent extensive renovations, including deck repairs, rigging replacement, and mast reinforcement. Further upgrades in Ecuador, New Zealand, and Malaysia ensured its seaworthiness.

With over 50 years of ocean sailing experience, the owner praises its speed, safety, and comfort, ideal for single-handed navigation. Now, offered for sale due to aging owners, this legendary yacht awaits its next chapter, ready to inspire new adventures on the open seas.

Inspection by appointment with YBC.

Boat Name	Gavia Arctica
Location	Lumut, Malaysia
Year Launched	1978
Registered	Canada
Designer	Kelly Patterson
Builder	Formosa Yachts
Displacement	14,969 kg
Ballast	4.536 kg
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Keel Type	Fin
Length	13.72 m
Max Draft	1.97 m
Beam	3.94 m
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Brand	Ford Lehman
Engine Year	1978
Total Power	80 hp
Propeller Type	3 Blade
Fuel Tank	3 x 750 L
Fresh Water Tank	3 x 300 L

Accommodation:

Single Berths: 2

Double Berths: 2

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Galley:

• Force 10 three burner gas stove with oven (the broiler is non functioning and the thermal switch on the large burner can be slow to activate, usual propane safety system)
• ISOTHERM fridge/freezer (2 condensers air cooled, 2 cooling plates)
• Water pressure fresh water (need to be replumbed soon)
• PUR watermaker (1.5L/hr)

Showers:

two, one in each head. Cold water only.

Heads:

Two manual heads. One holding tank self draining.

Electrics & Batteries:

The Prosine Inverter 1000 converts 12V DC to 110V AC and there's a small inverter on the chart table. A new battery charger is set up for LiFe batteries. Additionally, a 240/110 portable transformer is included as the boat is wired for 110V AC.

The battery compartment was designed to accommodate 4 L16 batteries and 2 additional starter batteries. However, due to the 3-year COVID hiatus, all batteries within the compartment have expired. Currently, two flooded car batteries have been installed in their place, but they are in need of replacement.

Electronics & Navigation:

• RAYTHEON 9 inch chart plotter
• ICOM VHF with command mike
• ICOM 2 handheld VHF
• ICOM HF radio with antenna tuner back stay antenna
• STANDARD HORIZON 7 inch chart plotter
• FURUNO GPS
• GARMIN hand held GPS
• HYDROVANE Portable autopilot for self steering
• RAYTHEON Tactic wind speed and direction (upper sensor broken by birds)
• WINDEX wind speed and direction
• Car radio/CD player (low quality), interior and cockpit speakers

Engine & Transmission:

Ford Lehman 4 cylinders 80 HP fresh water cooled rebuild in 2014-2016, water lift silencer , shut off valves on the exhaust and water injection point, set up for fresh water irrigation at layup. Notably, the stern tube has been replaced with fiberglass (original was stainless steel and was a problem in these models)

Mast & Rigging:

This yacht features a mast with 2 spreaders, internal reinforcement at the winches, and is blocked and sealed at the lowest port. Additionally, it is equipped with a trysail track and running backstays. The yacht also boasts a S Pole track for added versatility. The rigging has been replaced in New Zealand, with sturdy 10mm 1/19 stainless steel rigging.

Sail Inventory:

• 1 x full batten mainsail with 3 reef points and sail cover (old but functional)
• 2 x furling genoa
• 1 x staysail
• 1 x up wind staysail blade
• 1 x storm staysail
• 1 x storm trysail
• 1 x spinnaker with sleeve/snuffer
• PROFURL fuller on the forestay
• KIWIFURL fuller on the inner forestay

Deck Gear:

• 3 x ANDERSON 2 speed self-tailing winches (one on the mast)
• 2 x large winches
• 2 x small winches
• 1 x mainsheet winch
• 1 x traveler winch
• 1 x reefing winch

Safety Gear:

• 1 x 12 V electric bilge pump
• 1 x electric sump pump
• 1 x large manual stern gland double seal with grease pump
• ZODIAC 6 person lift raft
• MCMURDO EPRIB

Ground Tackle:

• 1 x 30kg spade anchor
• 1 x 20kg bruce anchor
• 1 x 20kg setfast anchor
• 1 x Fortress anchor FX-55
• 1 x 13kg danforth anchor
• 120m of 10mm high test chain
• approx 30m of chain + 60m of nylon rode

Cover & Awnings:

• Shade tree cockpit cover
• Hard dodger and full cockpit covers plus insect screens or solid

Dinghy & Outboard:

• Highfield 10 ft RIB
• 15 hp 2 cycle outboard motor