Chief - 2004 45' GAMEFISHERMAN Custom Express Sportfish
Stuart Florida United States $699,000 USD
Stuart Florida United States
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Broker Remarks
It is rare that a pedigreed cold-molded 45’ Gamefisherman Express comes available for sale. The CHIEF has benefited from a diligent, full-time captain supported by a meticulous owner with an “open” checkbook. The CHIEF is offered for sale by a market aware seller with a turn-key vessel. The CHIEF runs into a head sea like a much larger vessel. She runs soft and dry and offers a very clean rolling wake. Even while backing down hard, her cockpit remains dry. Replacement cost approaches 2.5m.
Throughout his enjoyable ownership of the CHIEF, this Gamefisherman for sale has been mechanically and cosmetically upgraded by its owner. She shows pride of ownership and is ready for a new owner to enjoy as the seller has upgraded to a larger custom sportfish.
Won over $ 1,000,000 in Mid-Atlantic 500 as "GOT GAME"
At a half load of fuel, the captain reports the following:
1500 RPM’s 20 knots
1850 RPM’s 25/26 knots
1950 RPM’s 29 knots & 44 gallons per hour (80% load)
2050 RPM’s 32 knots & 50 gallons per hour (85% load)
2300 RPM’s 36 knots
Extensive Upgrade List
2020 Upgrades
Forward A/C compressor serviced, refrigerant level checked, and new raw water and discharge hoses ran
New galley refrigerator
Generator muffler rebuilt and painted
1000 Hour Service Completed on main Engines at 3090 hours by Ron Marguin including sonic cleaning of: Heat exchangers, Gear Coolers, Aftercoolers, Fuel Coolers & Air Sep
Turbos
New gaskets
New exhaust manifolds
New risers
New turbo covers
New port side, forward raw water pipe
Cylinder heads removed and resurfaced
New valve springs
New gaskets
New Raw water impellers
New turbo oil drain pie on starboard engine
New paint on engines
2019 Upgrades
Glendinning Smart Actuator 2 installed by Ron Marguin of East Coast Marine
New throttle control arms
New RD-33 installed in tower
Starboard side transmission replaced / port side transmission was rebuilt previously
New trolling valve for starboard transmission
New engine mounts
New transmission fluid lines
New main engine raw water hoses
Main cabin A/C compressor replaced
Raw water A/C lines flushed with barnacle buster
New bottom paint
Hull and transom waxed
Propellers removed, taken to Treasure Coast Propeller, S-classed, dynamic balanced, and painted with prop speed
Rudder shaft seals replaced
Prop shafts tested for straightness
Stern tubes replaced
Cutlass bearings replaced
All new electronics by Pete and Sam Farkas of “Go To Guys”
New Garmin 8612
New Flir Camera mountd in tower
New Light bars mounted in tower
New Garmin 25 KW 4’ open array Radar
New Garmin GPSMAP
New Garmin autopilot and feed back sensor
Helm chair reupholstered by Marine Customs Unlimited with new cushions and backrest
Covering boards sanded down and oiled
Bridge area toe rails surrounding brow and mezzanine taken all the way down and varnished with 14 coats of awlwood and finished with clear coat
New Release Marine 10-hole teak rocket launcher
New trim tab actuators
Completely rebuilt out riggers with new bushings, cables, spars, pulleys, etc.
2018 Upgrades
New paint (mattehorn white) on brow, underneath brow, forward bridge deck area
New paint on cabin hatch lid
New hardtop paint (sky blue – flat finish)
New nonskid on bow
Toe rail taken all the way down and varnished with 14 coats of awlwood and finished with clear coat
Transom taken all the way down and varnished with 14 coats of awlwood and finished with cleat coat
Interior floors sanded all the way down and finished with several coats of Minwax – flat finish
New paint inside cockpit refrigerator and cooler
All paint and varnish work done by Sebastian at A&J Boatworks
Overhead rod storage in master stateroom, LP 12V reel storage and rod storage in forward closet by Josh Mcmanus – Woodencrab)
Galley shelves (3) built underneath counter top, and forward of refrigerator by Josh Mcmanus
7 gallon holding tank with optional “Y” valve installed by A&J Boatworks
New gas hinges replaced on all openings (cooler, refrigerator, console top, cabin door, galley trashcan/dinette)
Master stateroom bed/cushions recovered with sunbrella material
New cockpit shade with wings to cover entire cockpit
Teak deck and covering boards sanded down by Derek Lynds
Vessel Description
Vessel Walkthrough
The beautiful and functional teak cockpit hosts a teak Murray Brothers fighting chair. Helm is center line with port and starboard bench seating. Down a few stairs to the cabin and to port is a large L-Shaped settee with table. The settee converts to over under bunks. Across to starboard is the galley. Forward to port is a spacious head with a private shower. In the bow, the master stateroom features a V-Berth and filler cushion.
Main Salon
- L-Shaped settee converts to bunks
- Table
- Teak flooring throughout
- Headliner with recessed lighting
- TV/DVD Player
Galley
- Subzero Refrigeration and Freezer
- Custom Freezer Box
- Two Burner Cooktop
- Microwave
- Sink
- Cabinets and Storage
Master Stateroom
- V-Berths with filler cushion
- Flat Screen TV
- Hanging locker
- Anchor locker access
- Recessed lighting in headliner
- Reading lamps
- Drawers and Storage
Master Head
- Electric toilet with Lectrasan
- Stall shower with curtain
- Sink
- Lights and mirror
- Dry storage
Cockpit
- Teak cockpit deck
- Teak covering boards
- Murray Brothers teak fighting chair with rocket launcher and tray with cover
- Livewell
- Transom fishbox
- Lazarette access
- Step to helm with storage
- Electric reel outlets
- Rod holders
Deck
- Teak Deck
- Teak Tow Rail
- Teak Helm Pod
- Teak Cap Rail on Helm Deck
- Awlgrip Paint
- Lewmar Hatches
- Chrome Hawse Pipes and Cleats
- Chaffing Strips SS
- Stainless Steel Rubrail
- Anchor Locker Forward with Fresh Water
- Tower Console Cover
- Helm Cover
- Cockpit Cover
- Bridge Cushions
- Chair Covers
- Bausch Tower with Full Controls and Steering
- Fiberglass Hardtop
- Rupp Outriggers and Center Rigger
- Birdsall Teaser Reels
Electronics, Helm and Tower Electronics
- Center Helm with Electronics Box with Handrail and Lift-Up Suncover
- Port and Starboard Bench Seats with Storage
- Teak Helm Deck
- Ice Chest
- Insulated Drink Box
- Murray Brothers Helm Chair
- VHF Radio
- Garmin 7612 GPS Chartplotter/Sounder
- Garmin 740 Plotter
- Fusion Stereo, SAT stereo
- Furuno RD30
- ACR Remote Spotlight
- Horn
- NAV Lights
- Cummins Engine Displays
- Trim Tabs
- Compass
Tower Electronics
- Garmin 740
- Autopilot Repeater
- (2) Engine Displays
- Compass
- VHF
- Furuno Digital Depth RD30
- ACR Spotlight Remote
- Two Flip Up Tower Seats
- Trim Tab Controls
Electrical
- 50 Amp Shore Power
- Onan 9kw Generator with 2,500 Hours
- Batteries with Switches
- Battery Charger
- Custom Gamefisherman Electric Panel
- Cabin Lights and Outlets
- 3 Bilge Pumps
- Tower Lights
- Courtesy Deck Lights
- Engine Room Lights
- Cablemaster
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment
- New Acme Wheels
- Spare Michigan Wheels
- 2 Cruiseair AC/Heat
- Fuel Priming Pumps
- Oil Change System
- Racor Fuel Filters
- High Water Alarms
- Hot Water Heater
- Bronze Struts and Rudders
- Dripless Shaft Seals
- Hydraulic Steering
- Single Lever Controls
- Freshwater System
- 3 Underwater Lights