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2000

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DEVONPORT YACHTS

Builder

72' (21.95m)

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Cabins

CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 2000 72' DEVONPORT YACHTS Cruising Sailboat

Exeter United Kingdom ($242,390 USD est.) £195,000 GBP

The 2000 72' DEVONPORT YACHTS Devonport Challenge 72 Cruising Sailboat CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 is a sail boat for sale located in Exeter, England, United Kingdom.

Chay Blyth's Challenge Business built 2 classes of rugged sailing yachts to MCA Category 0, of which the Challenge 72 is the largest. 10 identical sisterships raced around the world against prevailing winds and currents. CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 is the ex-BIG SPIRIT, and in this role she was a very successful charter yacht in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. After a serious accident in 2011, she was purchased by her current owners who have repaired the major structural damage and she is now available for a new owner to take on and to equip to their requirements. She has the ability to sail at Category 0 again with the correct refit and equipment. She now needs new rig, equipment and fit out to fit her for more serious ocean sailing.

Contact the yacht broker to receive more information or schedule a showing of this 2000 72' DEVONPORT YACHTS Devonport Challenge 72 Cruising Sailboat CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 yacht for sale in Exeter, England, United Kingdom today!

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Sue Grant Berthon International

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LENGTH 72' (21.95m)

BUILDER DEVONPORT YACHTS

ASKING PRICE ($242,390 USD est.) £195,000 GBP

BUILT 2000

BEAM 18' (5.49m)

DRAFT 10' 5" (3.17m)

MAX SPEED 18 Knots

CRUISING SPEED 15 Knots

CABINS 5

GROSS TONNAGE 0.00

DISPLACEMENT 94798.77 Lbs

LOCATION Exeter, England, United Kingdom

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Sue Grant
Berthon International

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Full Specifications

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Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

50A mild steel hull.
Deck & Coamings of 316 stainless steel
Coachroof of GRP Balsa core.
Hull painted in Awlgrip at Berthon in 2004.

Keel & Rudder:

Steel fin & lead bulb keel.
Lead bulb cast by Iron Brothers Ltd.
Steel rudder with ¾ skeg.
Rudder skeg & keel fin fabricated by Hercules CSMD of Dartmouth.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

130 hp (96kW) Sabre Perkins M130C 6 cylinder naturally aspirated diesel.

Maintenance & Performance:

Engine hours 2,905 as of 2023.
Engine last ran 2011.

Propulsion & Steering:

3 bladed autoprop - Bruntons Propellers Ltd.

Electrical Systems

Generator:

Northern Lights M673L 5.5Kw.

Plumbing Systems

Bilge Pumps:

Manual bilge pumps.

Tankage

Fuel:

Total capacity 2,150L.

Fresh Water:

Total capacity 1,775L.

Navigation Equipment

Selection of B&G equipment on deck – not functioning.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

Virtifrigo fridge.
Under floor deep freeze.
Twin stainless steel sinks.
Vanette double oven.
Smeg gimballed gas hob.
Bosch washing machine.
Bosch tumble dryer.

Heads/Showers:

2 x Electric flushing heads.

Heating & Ventilation:

12 volt fans.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

A new owner will need to rebuild the interior of CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 and to replace all domestic equipment.

She is capable of having the following:

18 berths in 5 cabins (13 sea berths and 18 including saloon).
Designed to be self-sufficient and have adequate stowage to enable them to stay at sea for up to 55 days in any part of any Ocean with 18 crew aboard.

Description of layout from forwards:

The navigation & communication equipment is situated around the full size chart table, facing aft behind the main saloon.
Saloon – Fully removed from the yacht.
Galley - A gimbaled 5-burner Calor gas hob is mounted in a custom-made stainless steel housing. Substantial fiddles allow safe preparation of food at sea in virtually any conditions. A separate Calor gas oven is mounted at the forward end of the proper sea going galley.

Deck Equipment

The deck layout was designed to be safe, seaman like, efficient and provide as much protection for the crew as practically possible, even in extreme Southern Ocean conditions. The deck hatches are defended from wave action by plinths. Dorade vents keep the accommodation well ventilated even in extreme conditions. The aft cockpit is particularly comfortable and the bridge deck area ideal for corporate entertaining.

During her circumnavigation, Dee Caffari illustrated that the yachts can be sailed single handed fast, safely and efficiently. The deck equipment was selected for its efficiency, robustness and ease of maintenance. All the equipment used fully justified its selection and remains in good condition.

Rig:

No rig or rigging.

Winches:

Selection of winches on deck.
Selection of jammers.
Selection of blocks.

Sails:

No sails.

General:

Storage bins of misc. equipment.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

Lewmar electric anchor windlass (currently in storage).

Listing Marketed by

Sue Grant
Berthon International
The Shipyard Lymington, England, United Kingdom

CHALLENGE BUSINESS 45 2000 72' DEVONPORT YACHTS Cruising Sailboat

Exeter United Kingdom ($242,390 USD est.) £195,000 GBP