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1995 Bowman Yachts 45
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Specifications
Make
Bowman Yachts
Model
45
Year
1995
Length
47.8ft (14.6m)
Beam
3.90m
Draft
1.70m
Hull Material
GRP
Engine
Yanmar 4JH2E 50hp diesel (approx. 3,330 hrs)
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Solomans, United States
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 3.90 metres
- Year
- 1995
- Draft
- 1.70 metres
- Engine
- 4JH2E
- Designer
- Chuck Paine
- Location
- Solomans, United States
- Make/model
- Bowman Yachts 45
- Water tanks
- 890 litres drinking water tank
- Displacement
- 14,000 kg
- Name of boat
- Piano
- Fuel capacity
- 560 litres
- Length overall
- 14.56 metres
- GRP hull and deck with teak cap rail and rubbing strake
- Yanmar 4JH2E 50hp diesel (approx. 3,330 hrs)
- Westerbeke 4.0BCD 4kW generator (approx. 5,940 hrs)
- 560L stainless steel fuel tank
- 890L stainless steel water tanks (3 tanks)
- Cutter rig with Kemp mast and boom
- Slab reefing
- Furling headsails
- 2 double cabins
- 2 heads
- Saloon berths and pipe cots
- Kemp keel-stepped mast with twin spreaders and mast steps
- Standing rigging replaced 2009
- Flying forestay with Wichard ratchet tensioner for hanked sails
- Lewmar Ocean winches (8 primary, secondary & halyard)
- Ullman Mainsail (2014, slab reefing, 5 battens)
- Doyle Yankee (2012, Harken MkII furler)
- Ullman Staysail (2015, Harken MkII furler)
- Hood Multi-purpose Genoa (original, light use)
- Hood Storm trysail (original, unused)
- Spinnaker gear with twin poles
- Aquadrive coupling
- Maxprop 3-blade propeller
- Mercury 10HP 2-stroke outboard
- Exhaust manifold and elbow replaced 2021
- Sleipner Sidepower 7hp Bowthruster
- Westerbeke 4.0BCD Generator (heat exchanger replaced 2021)
- Rutland 913 Wind generator with HRDX controller
- 2x AC West Marine starter batteries (2025)
- 3x Trojan domestic 130Ah batteries (2020)
- Master chargers
- Sterling regulators
- Lucas CAV fuel filter system
- Newport diesel cabin heater with stainless day tank
- Pressurised hot/cold water system
- Katadyn filtered drinking water
- Foot pumps
- Hot water via engine calorifier or 2kW immersion
- Raymarine Smartpilot S3 autopilot with dual controls
- B&G Hydra wind/depth/speed instruments
- Furuno GP-32 GPS
- Furuno radar (black box with ARPA)
- Comar Class B AIS transponder
- SEA-ME radar enhancer
- NASA PC Navtex Pro 2
- Vertex DSC VM-3500E DSC VHF with Standard Horizon remote mic
- Cassens & Plath steering compass
- Horizon HX270E hand-held VHF
- ICOM IC-M801E MF/HF DSC transceiver with AT-141 Automatic Antenna Tuner
- PACTOR modem for data/email at sea
- Navigation PC with multiplexed NMEA data
- Forward cabin with twin/double berths
- Drawers
- Wardrobes
- Fan
- Forward heads with shower/hip bath
- Sink
- Soba washing machine
- Porta Potti
- U-shaped saloon seating
- Large folding table
- Diesel heater
- MEOS 22inch flat-screen 12V TV
- Alpine multi-speaker entertainment system
- Extensive saloon storage
- Precision analogue barograph
- Concealed pipe-cot in saloon
- Corian worksurfaces in galley
- Twin stainless sinks
- GN-Espace stove (4-burner/oven/grill)
- Large fridge/freezer
- Filtered drinking water
- Ample galley stowage
- Full chart table with dedicated seat
- Full instrumentation at nav area
- Aft heads with Lavac toilet
- Pump-out system
- Wash basin
- Optional shower setup
- Raritan Electro Scan US Coast Guard Certified Type 1 Marine Sanitation device (available)
- Raritan Powerflush (available)
- Aft double cabin
- Vanity
- Workshop area with workbench
- Vice
- Grinder
- Wet locker
- Rocna 33kg primary anchor (2011) with 91m of 10mm chain (2014)
- Fortress FX37 kedge anchor + 50m warp
- Bruce 30kg spare anchor
- CQR 9kg kedge/dinghy anchor
- AB Alumina 9.5 RIB (2015)
- Security cable and motor lock
- Extensive selection of engine, generator, rigging, and systems spares
- Safety equipment including EPIRB, lifelines, and harness points
Description
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><span><p></p><h5></h5><p>Design and Heritage<br>
The Bowman 45 is a true modern classic of British yacht design and craftsmanship. Built by Bowman Yachts and designed by Chuck Paine, she combines a fine entry and well-balanced hull form with the strength, seakeeping, and performance for which Bowman and Rustler yachts are renowned. First commissioned following her display at the London Boat Show in 1995, she remains a highly respected bluewater cruising yacht.</p>
<p>Sailing Characteristics<br>
Fast, capable, and reassuringly robust, the Bowman 45 offers a confident and rewarding sailing experience. Her design delivers excellent balance and control, making her well suited to offshore passages as well as coastal cruising. As a result, she appeals to experienced sailors seeking performance without compromise on comfort or safety.</p>
<p>Rig and Handling<br>
‘Piano’ is configured with a cutter rig, moderate draft, and an easily managed sail plan, making her particularly well suited to short-handed voyaging. These features support efficient sail handling and provide flexibility across a wide range of conditions, especially on longer passages.</p>
<p>Accommodation and Interior<br>
Below deck, the interior is spacious and practical, offering two double cabins, two heads, additional pipe cots, and generous storage throughout. This layout makes her well suited to extended bluewater cruising or comfortable liveaboard life for a couple or small family.</p>
<p>Ownership and Refit History<br>
‘Piano’ has been owned by three meticulous owners and has cruised extensively in European, Atlantic, Caribbean, and US waters. She was professionally refitted by Rustler Yachts in 2009 and has been maintained to a high standard since. Because of this careful ownership, she presents as a well-proven and thoughtfully upgraded cruising yacht.</p>
<p>Condition and Readiness<br>
Overall, this Bowman 45 is well equipped for extended bluewater cruising and offers a reassuring ownership proposition. The combination of proven design, professional refit, and consistent maintenance makes her ready for further serious use.</p>
<p>Location and Viewing<br>
‘Piano’ is currently lying in Solomons, Maryland (Chesapeake Bay), USA, and is available for viewing by prior arrangement with her owners.</p>
<p>For further information, please contact Simon at the Falmouth office on 01326 313143.</p>
<p>Equipment and Information<br>
Construction & Deck Equipment<br>
Designer: Chuck Paine<br>
Builder: Bowman Yachts Ltd, Southampton<br>
Year Built: 1994 (commissioned 1995)<br>
Construction: GRP hull and deck with teak cap rail and rubbing strake<br>
Length Overall: 14.56 m (47’9″)<br>
Beam: 3.96 m (13’0″)<br>
Draft: 1.75 m (5’9″)<br>
Displacement: Approx. 14 tonnes<br>
Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E 50hp diesel (approx. 3,330 hrs)<br>
Generator: Westerbeke 4.0BCD 4kW (approx. 5,940 hrs)<br>
Fuel Capacity: 560L stainless steel tank<br>
Water Capacity: 890L stainless steel (3 tanks)<br>
Rig: Cutter rig with Kemp mast and boom, slab reefing, and furling headsails<br>
Accommodation: 2 double cabins, 2 heads, saloon berths and pipe cots<br>
Rigging & Sails<br>
Kemp keel-stepped mast with twin spreaders and mast steps<br>
Standing rigging replaced 2009 (Riggers UK, Falmouth)<br>
Flying forestay with Wichard ratchet tensioner for hanked sails<br>
Lewmar Ocean winches throughout (8 primary, secondary & halyard)<br>
Sails:<br>
Mainsail – Ullman (2014) – slab reefing, 5 battens<br>
Yankee – Doyle (2012) on Harken MkII furler<br>
Staysail – Ullman (2015) on Harken MkII furler<br>
Multi-purpose Genoa – Hood original (light use)<br>
Storm trysail – Hood original (unused)<br>
Spinnaker gear with twin poles<br>
Machinery & Systems<br>
Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E, 50hp, Aquadrive coupling, Maxprop 3-blade propeller<br>
Outboard: Mercury 10HP 2-stroke<br>
Exhaust manifold and elbow replaced 2021<br>
Bowthruster: Sleipner Sidepower 7hp<br>
Generator: Westerbeke 4.0BCD (heat exchanger replaced 2021)<br>
Wind generator: Rutland 913 with HRDX controller<br>
Battery banks:<br>
2x AC West Marine starter (2025)<br>
3x Trojan domestic 130Ah (2020)<br>
Master chargers, Sterling regulators<br>
Fuel filters: Lucas CAV system for engine, generator, and heater<br>
Heating: Newport diesel cabin heater with stainless day tank<br>
Water system: 3 stainless tanks (890L), pressurised hot/cold, Katadyn filtered drinking water, and foot pumps<br>
Hot water: via engine calorifier or 2kW immersion<br>
Navigation & Electronics<br>
Raymarine Smartpilot S3 autopilot with dual controls (ST7002 controller at helm and ST7000 at nav desk)<br>
B&G Hydra wind/depth/speed instruments<br>
Furuno GP-32 GPS and radar (black box with ARPA)<br>
Comar Class B AIS transponder using Comer AST100 splitter for VHF masthead antenna<br>
SEA-ME radar enhancer (visible and audible indication of X-band)<br>
NASA PC Navtex Pro 2<br>
Vertex DSC VM-3500E DSC VHF with Standard Horizon remote mic<br>
Cassens & Plath steering compass<br>
Horizon HX270E (submersible) hand-held VHF<br>
ICOM IC-M801E MF/HF DSC transceiver with AT-141 Automatic Antenna Tuner<br>
PACTOR modem for data/email at sea<br>
Navigation PC with multiplexed NMEA data<br>
Accommodation<br>
Layout: Forward double/twin cabin, forward heads, large saloon with convertible berths and two pipe-cots, galley to port, navigation station to starboard, workshop area, aft heads, and aft double cabin.<br>
Forward Cabin: Twin/double berths, drawers, wardrobes, storage, fan<br>
Forward Heads: Shower/hip bath, sink, Soba washing machine, Porta Potti<br>
Saloon: U-shaped seating, large folding table, diesel heater, MEOS 22inch flat-screen 12V TV , Alpine multi-speaker entertainment system, pipe-cots, extensive storage, precision analogue barograph.Concealed pipe-cot rolls out over the settee and settee- can be used as a berth, fitted with a lee cloth<br>
Galley: Corian worksurfaces, twin stainless sinks, GN-Espace stove (4-burner/oven/grill), large fridge/freezer, filtered drinking water, ample stowage<br>
Navigation Area: Full chart table with dedicated seat and full instrumentation<br>
Aft Heads: Lavac toilet, pump-out system, wash basin, optional shower setup. (New Raritan Electro Scan US Coast Guard Certified Type 1 Marine Sanitation device complete with Control Unit plus the Raritan Powerflush, 12 volt with manual pump Model P101E12/01 are available)<br>
Aft Cabin: Double berth, drawers, wardrobe, vanity, fan<br>
Workshop Area: Workbench with vice, grinder, wet locker<br>
Ground Tackle<br>
Rocna 33kg primary anchor (2011) with 91m of 10mm chain (2014)<br>
Fortress FX37 kedge anchor + 50m warp<br>
Bruce 30kg spare, CQR 9kg kedge/dinghy anchor<br>
Tender & Outboard<br>
AB Alumina 9.5 RIB (2015)<br>
Mercury 10HP 2-stroke<br>
Security cable and motor lock<br>
Inventory & Spares<br>
Extensive selection of engine, generator, rigging, and systems spares<br>
Safety equipment including EPIRB, lifelines, and harness points</p>
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<div id="en" lang="en">
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><span><p></p><h5></h5><p>Design and Heritage<br>
The Bowman 45 is a true modern classic of British yacht design and craftsmanship. Built by Bowman Yachts and designed by Chuck Paine, she combines a fine entry and well-balanced hull form with the strength, seakeeping, and performance for which Bowman and Rustler yachts are renowned. First commissioned following her display at the London Boat Show in 1995, she remains a highly respected bluewater cruising yacht.</p>
<p>Sailing Characteristics<br>
Fast, capable, and reassuringly robust, the Bowman 45 offers a confident and rewarding sailing experience. Her design delivers excellent balance and control, making her well suited to offshore passages as well as coastal cruising. As a result, she appeals to experienced sailors seeking performance without compromise on comfort or safety.</p>
<p>Rig and Handling<br>
‘Piano’ is configured with a cutter rig, moderate draft, and an easily managed sail plan, making her particularly well suited to short-handed voyaging. These features support efficient sail handling and provide flexibility across a wide range of conditions, especially on longer passages.</p>
<p>Accommodation and Interior<br>
Below deck, the interior is spacious and practical, offering two double cabins, two heads, additional pipe cots, and generous storage throughout. This layout makes her well suited to extended bluewater cruising or comfortable liveaboard life for a couple or small family.</p>
<p>Ownership and Refit History<br>
‘Piano’ has been owned by three meticulous owners and has cruised extensively in European, Atlantic, Caribbean, and US waters. She was professionally refitted by Rustler Yachts in 2009 and has been maintained to a high standard since. Because of this careful ownership, she presents as a well-proven and thoughtfully upgraded cruising yacht.</p>
<p>Condition and Readiness<br>
Overall, this Bowman 45 is well equipped for extended bluewater cruising and offers a reassuring ownership proposition. The combination of proven design, professional refit, and consistent maintenance makes her ready for further serious use.</p>
<p>Location and Viewing<br>
‘Piano’ is currently lying in Solomons, Maryland (Chesapeake Bay), USA, and is available for viewing by prior arrangement with her owners.</p>
<p>For further information, please contact Simon at the Falmouth office on 01326 313143.</p>
<p>Equipment and Information<br>
Construction & Deck Equipment<br>
Designer: Chuck Paine<br>
Builder: Bowman Yachts Ltd, Southampton<br>
Year Built: 1994 (commissioned 1995)<br>
Construction: GRP hull and deck with teak cap rail and rubbing strake<br>
Length Overall: 14.56 m (47’9″)<br>
Beam: 3.96 m (13’0″)<br>
Draft: 1.75 m (5’9″)<br>
Displacement: Approx. 14 tonnes<br>
Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E 50hp diesel (approx. 3,330 hrs)<br>
Generator: Westerbeke 4.0BCD 4kW (approx. 5,940 hrs)<br>
Fuel Capacity: 560L stainless steel tank<br>
Water Capacity: 890L stainless steel (3 tanks)<br>
Rig: Cutter rig with Kemp mast and boom, slab reefing, and furling headsails<br>
Accommodation: 2 double cabins, 2 heads, saloon berths and pipe cots<br>
Rigging & Sails<br>
Kemp keel-stepped mast with twin spreaders and mast steps<br>
Standing rigging replaced 2009 (Riggers UK, Falmouth)<br>
Flying forestay with Wichard ratchet tensioner for hanked sails<br>
Lewmar Ocean winches throughout (8 primary, secondary & halyard)<br>
Sails:<br>
Mainsail – Ullman (2014) – slab reefing, 5 battens<br>
Yankee – Doyle (2012) on Harken MkII furler<br>
Staysail – Ullman (2015) on Harken MkII furler<br>
Multi-purpose Genoa – Hood original (light use)<br>
Storm trysail – Hood original (unused)<br>
Spinnaker gear with twin poles<br>
Machinery & Systems<br>
Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E, 50hp, Aquadrive coupling, Maxprop 3-blade propeller<br>
Outboard: Mercury 10HP 2-stroke<br>
Exhaust manifold and elbow replaced 2021<br>
Bowthruster: Sleipner Sidepower 7hp<br>
Generator: Westerbeke 4.0BCD (heat exchanger replaced 2021)<br>
Wind generator: Rutland 913 with HRDX controller<br>
Battery banks:<br>
2x AC West Marine starter (2025)<br>
3x Trojan domestic 130Ah (2020)<br>
Master chargers, Sterling regulators<br>
Fuel filters: Lucas CAV system for engine, generator, and heater<br>
Heating: Newport diesel cabin heater with stainless day tank<br>
Water system: 3 stainless tanks (890L), pressurised hot/cold, Katadyn filtered drinking water, and foot pumps<br>
Hot water: via engine calorifier or 2kW immersion<br>
Navigation & Electronics<br>
Raymarine Smartpilot S3 autopilot with dual controls (ST7002 controller at helm and ST7000 at nav desk)<br>
B&G Hydra wind/depth/speed instruments<br>
Furuno GP-32 GPS and radar (black box with ARPA)<br>
Comar Class B AIS transponder using Comer AST100 splitter for VHF masthead antenna<br>
SEA-ME radar enhancer (visible and audible indication of X-band)<br>
NASA PC Navtex Pro 2<br>
Vertex DSC VM-3500E DSC VHF with Standard Horizon remote mic<br>
Cassens & Plath steering compass<br>
Horizon HX270E (submersible) hand-held VHF<br>
ICOM IC-M801E MF/HF DSC transceiver with AT-141 Automatic Antenna Tuner<br>
PACTOR modem for data/email at sea<br>
Navigation PC with multiplexed NMEA data<br>
Accommodation<br>
Layout: Forward double/twin cabin, forward heads, large saloon with convertible berths and two pipe-cots, galley to port, navigation station to starboard, workshop area, aft heads, and aft double cabin.<br>
Forward Cabin: Twin/double berths, drawers, wardrobes, storage, fan<br>
Forward Heads: Shower/hip bath, sink, Soba washing machine, Porta Potti<br>
Saloon: U-shaped seating, large folding table, diesel heater, MEOS 22inch flat-screen 12V TV , Alpine multi-speaker entertainment system, pipe-cots, extensive storage, precision analogue barograph.Concealed pipe-cot rolls out over the settee and settee- can be used as a berth, fitted with a lee cloth<br>
Galley: Corian worksurfaces, twin stainless sinks, GN-Espace stove (4-burner/oven/grill), large fridge/freezer, filtered drinking water, ample stowage<br>
Navigation Area: Full chart table with dedicated seat and full instrumentation<br>
Aft Heads: Lavac toilet, pump-out system, wash basin, optional shower setup. (New Raritan Electro Scan US Coast Guard Certified Type 1 Marine Sanitation device complete with Control Unit plus the Raritan Powerflush, 12 volt with manual pump Model P101E12/01 are available)<br>
Aft Cabin: Double berth, drawers, wardrobe, vanity, fan<br>
Workshop Area: Workbench with vice, grinder, wet locker<br>
Ground Tackle<br>
Rocna 33kg primary anchor (2011) with 91m of 10mm chain (2014)<br>
Fortress FX37 kedge anchor + 50m warp<br>
Bruce 30kg spare, CQR 9kg kedge/dinghy anchor<br>
Tender & Outboard<br>
AB Alumina 9.5 RIB (2015)<br>
Mercury 10HP 2-stroke<br>
Security cable and motor lock<br>
Inventory & Spares<br>
Extensive selection of engine, generator, rigging, and systems spares<br>
Safety equipment including EPIRB, lifelines, and harness points</p>
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