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Specifications

Make SYDNEY
Model 46
Year 1997
Length 46.0ft (14.0m)
Beam 4.10m
Draft 2.88m
Hull Material Glass Reinforced Plastic
Engine YANMAR 3JH2-TE 50hp Engine reconditioned in 2012 - 1100 engine running hours since
Fuel Type diesel
Location S. France France

Equipment & Extras

Rig
Sloop
Keel
Long Keel
Name
Blue Bohemia
Class
Cruiser Racer
Drive
Sail Drive
Berths
8
Cabins
3
Layout
Aft Cockpit
Aft Cabins
2
Ancasta Ref
47823
Displacement
8087 kg
Water Tank Capacity
300 L
Diesel Tank Capacity
120 L
  • Carbon mast
  • Large sail inventory
  • HP111 WATERMAKER 35L/H (needs servicing)
  • Custom-designed dismountable cradle for boat on-shore storage and transport
  • UNSINN Plywood trailer 305 x 157 x 194 cm with spare parts, older sails and misc. inventory
  • COASTO dinghy 2,7m (new 2025) with MERCURY outboard 4-stroke 6 hp
  • Batteries 3 x 120 Ah AGM (2 service, 1 starter new in 2025)
  • Epoxy glass/PVC foam sandwich
  • Carbon rudder
  • Keel iron ore fin + lead bulb
  • Under-water hull osmose-checked and antifouling coating completely renewed (2019)
  • 300kg ballast
  • Aluminium boom
  • 3 x spreaders
  • Rod rigging inspected 2019
  • Fractional rig with swept-back spreaders, optimized for racing
  • 1 x carbon Spinnaker pole
  • 1 x aluminium Spinnaker pole
  • 22m Carbon “thru-deck” top-rigged mast with 3 sets of spreaders and running backstays
  • Standing rigging 1997-2012 Rod/Dyforn (last revision 2021)
  • NAVTEC hydraulic backstay tensioner (replaced in 2022)
  • Forestay with FACNOR FD310 furler (new drum in 2025)
  • Aluminium, riveted boom with mechanical vang
  • Custom-made fixed bowsprit for code sails/asymmetric spinnakers (2023)
  • ONESAILS 4T Forte 220C mainsail with 2 reefs (2020)
  • ONESAILS Vantage One J1 and Staysail (J3) (2022)
  • NORTH SAILS Code 55 NPL Xi with BARTELS furler (2023)
  • NORTH DACRON Trysail and storm jib
  • Various BANKS / CBS Spinnakers (symmetric)
  • Lazy jack system for mainsail
  • 2 LEWMAR 44 double speed self-tailing winches for runners
  • 4 LEWMAR 48 double speed self-tailing winches (2 for main sheet, 2 for halyards)
  • 2 LEWMAR 60 triple speed winches connected to central LEWMAR grinder pedestal for genoa sheets
  • SPINLOCK/LEWMAR clutches for halyards and reefing tackles
  • All other deck hardware (travellers, blocks, padeyes…) by HARKEN
  • All running rigging (halyards, sheets, reef tackles etc) can be accessed from the cockpit
  • 12v fan
  • LED red and white lighting
  • Aluminium helm
  • 2 x cockpit speakers
  • Cockpit cover
  • Aluminium passerelle
  • Upholstery from 2017
  • Cockpit shower
  • Cockpit table
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Bimini (removable)
  • Sprayhood (removable)
  • Retractable, removable awnings to be fitted on boom
  • 2 x speakers
  • 4 x 12v fans throughout boat
  • Red & white LED lighting
  • Spacious dining area (sits 8) with folding table and settees, large storage spaces
  • Dining table can be lowered to convert port settee into double bunk
  • Separate navigation space with seat, chart table, PC and switching
  • Pressurised water
  • Manual water pump
  • 2-burner PLASTIMO NEPTUNE 4500 gas cooker with grill and oven
  • Gas detector
  • 12v DANFOSS compressor fridge with small freezer
  • Cutlery & crockery
  • Double stainless steel sink with pressurized fresh water tap and manual foot pump
  • Manual JABSCO toilet
  • 60l black water tank
  • Shower in cockpit only
  • Sink with manual foot pump
  • SD31 Saildrive fully reconditioned 2012
  • 2-blade folding propeller
  • Shore supply system 220v with battery charger
  • 12v – 220v Inverter 600w
  • 2 x 100w solar panel with MPP regulator VOTRONIC 350M
  • STERLING POWER Pro Reg DW advanced digital alternator regulator
  • Main circuit breakers for 12v and 220v circuits
  • 12v and 220v outlets
  • Pressurized water system (pump replaced in 2024) for sink in galley and shower head in cockpit
  • Manual WHALE foot pumps in bathroom and galley (new pump in 2023)
  • Storage capacity: 2 x 120 litres + 1 x100 litres plastic tanks
  • HP UC 35 12V fresh water maker (max. capacity 36l/h) need servicing
  • NMEA 2000 connections
  • Radar deflector (no radar)
  • Original Brookes & Gatehouse (B&G) Fastnet 2 network including: B&G HYDRA processor and HERCULES 2000 racing coprocessor
  • 2 B&G FFD HYDRA/HERCULES displays in cockpit
  • 4 B&G 20/20 mast displays
  • B&G Super Halcyon 3 compass
  • B&G depth sensor
  • B&G mechanical and AIRMAR CS4500 ultrasonic speed sensors
  • B&G MHU 213 (wind speed and direction)
  • B&G clinometer (to measure heel angle)
  • Additional NMEA2000 (SIMNET) network including: B&G Zeus 12 chart plotter in cockpit
  • B&G ZG100 GPS receiver and electronic compass
  • SIMRAD AC42 autopilot with JEFA DD150 steering unit
  • WEATHERDOCK AIS Class B transceiver with separate GPS unit
  • MARETRON EMS 100 engine management unit
  • The B&G Zeus 12 chart plotter is connected to both networks to allow exchange of data
  • On-Board PC fitted in navigation area with: 17” SVGA FUSION display screen with built-in DVD player
  • Waterproof rugged STORM keyboard with integrated trackball
  • EXPEDITION marine sailing software
  • Interfaces to both B&G HERCULES processor and NMEA 2000 network
  • On-board WIFI and connection to onshore 3/4G networks
  • B&G ZEUS 12
  • 2 x B&G repeaters
  • 4 x B&G repeaters
  • ANCHOLIFT 1500W electric windlass with remote control & access hatch
  • DELTA 25KG anchor
  • 100m chain
  • COASTO dinghy 270cm (2025)
  • MERCURY 6hp 4-stroke outboard motor
  • Foldable gangway
  • Fenders & moorings
  • Radio, cassette, CD player, 6 loud speakers (2 outside in cockpit)
  • Custom made teak folding cockpit table with removable extensions (sits 6 – 8)
  • Davits
  • 220v vacuum cleaner
  • EPIRB
  • PLASTIMO Trans Ocean life raft (8 persons)
  • 4 Automatic inflatable SECUMAR Lifejackets with lifebelts
  • 2 Fire extinguishers, fire blanket
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy with light
  • EPRIB Flares
  • SEADOC OCEAN Medical Aid Kit (2015)
  • 2 automatic electric bilge pumps in aft section
  • 2 manual high throughput bilge pumps: 1 in cockpit (new in 2024), 1 below deck
  • 12v electric gas leakage warner
  • Built-in VHF radio with DSC + 1 handheld VHF

Description

FOR SALE SYDNEY 46 BUILT BY BASHFORD IN AUSTRALIA IN 1997 (30 units built) GERMAN FLAG - EU VAT PAID - 4th owner (current owner since 2013) Price is negotiable. The first owners were a Spanish racing team (boat name was Cuttysark), second owner a Czech racing team (boat name was Bohemia Express), third owner Australian (no racing - boat name changed to Blue Bohemia). Carbon mast, Large sail inventory, HP111 WATERMAKER 35L/H (needs servicing), YANMAR 3JHE-TE 50hp engine, Custom-designed dismountable cradle for boat on-shore storage and transport, UNSINN Plywood trailer 305 x 157 x 194 cm with spare parts, older sails and misc. inventory. COASTO dinghy 2,7m (new 2025) with MERCURY outboard 4-stroke 6 hp, Batteries 3 x 120 Ah AGM (2 service, 1 starter new in 2025). SYDNEY 46 BUILT BY BASHFORD INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD IN SOUTH NOWRA AUSTRALIA IN 1997 (30 units built - this is hull number 4601) Design: Murray, Burns and Dowell, Newport, Australia. Epoxy glass/PVC foam sandwich Carbon rudder Keel iron ore fin + lead bulb Under-water hull osmose-checked and antifouling coating completely renewed (2019) 300kg ballast. RIGGING SLOOP RIG Aluminium boom 3 x spreaders Rod rigging inspected 2019 Fractional rig with swept-back spreaders, optimized for racing 1 x carbon Spinnaker pole 1 x aluminium Spinnaker pole 22m Carbon “thru-deck” top-rigged mast with 3 sets of spreaders and running backstays Standing rigging 1997-2012 Rod/Dyforn (last revision 2021) NAVTEC hydraulic backstay tensioner (replaced in 2022) Forestay with FACNOR FD310 furler (new drum in 2025) Aluminium, riveted boom with mechanical vang Custom-made fixed bowsprit for code sails/asymmetric spinnakers (2023). SLEEPS 9 IN 3 DOUBLE CABINS (1 FORWARD, 2 AFT) AND DROP-DOWN SALOON. FORWARD CABIN Double bed Ensuite head 12v fan LED red and white lighting. STARBOARD AFT CABIN Double bed 12v fan LED red and white lighting. PORTSIDE AFT CABIN Double bed 12v fan LED red and white lighting. COCKPIT Aluminium helm 2 x cockpit speakers Cockpit cover Aluminium passerelle Upholstery from 2017 Cockpit shower Cockpit table Cockpit cushions Bimini (removable) Sprayhood (removable) Retractable, removable awnings to be fitted on boom. SALOON 2 x speakers 4 x 12v fans throughout boat Red & white LED lighting Spacious dining area (sits 8) with folding table and settees, large storage spaces. Dining table can be lowered to convert port settee into double bunk so that in total (with starboard settee) an additional 3 people can sleep there Separate navigation space with seat, chart table, PC and switching. GALLEY Pressurised water Manual water pump 2-burner PLASTIMO NEPTUNE 4500 gas cooker with grill and oven Gas detector 12v DANFOSS compressor fridge with small freezer Cutlery & crockery Double stainless steel sink with pressurized fresh water tap and manual foot pump. HEAD Pressurised water Manual JABSCO toilet 60l black water tank Shower in cockpit only Sink with manual foot pump. ENGINE YANMAR 3JH2-TE 50hp Engine reconditioned in 2012 - 1100 engine running hours since SD31 Saildrive fully reconditioned 2012 2-blade folding propeller. ELECTRICITY Shore supply system 220v with battery charger Batteries 3 x 120 Ah AGM (2 service, 1 starter new in 2025) 12v – 220v Inverter 600w 2 x 100w solar panel with MPP regulator VOTRONIC 350M STERLING POWER Pro Reg DW advanced digital alternator regulator Main circuit breakers for 12v and 220v circuits 12v and 220v outlets HP111 WATERMAKER 35L/H (needs servicing). FRESH WATER SYSTEM Pressurized water system (pump replaced in 2024) for sink in galley and shower head in cockpit Manual WHALE foot pumps in bathroom and galley (new pump in 2023) Storage capacity: 2 x 120 litres + 1 x100 litres plastic tanks HP UC 35 12V fresh water maker (max. capacity 36l/h) need servicing. GENERAL ELECTRONICS NMEA 2000 connections Radar deflector (no radar) Original Brookes & Gatehouse (B&G) Fastnet 2 network including: B&G HYDRA processor and HERCULES 2000 racing coprocessor 2 B&G FFD HYDRA/HERCULES displays in cockpit 4 B&G 20/20 mast displays B&G Super Halcyon 3 compass B&G depth sensor B&G mechanical and AIRMAR CS4500 ultrasonic speed sensors B&G MHU 213 (wind speed and direction) B&G clinometer (to measure heel angle) Additional NMEA2000 (SIMNET) network including: B&G Zeus 12 chart plotter in cockpit B&G ZG100 GPS receiver and electronic compass SIMRAD AC42 autopilot with JEFA DD150 steering unit WEATHERDOCK AIS Class B transceiver with separate GPS unit MARETRON EMS 100 engine management unit The B&G Zeus 12 chart plotter is connected to both networks to allow exchange of data On-Board PC fitted in navigation area with: 17” SVGA FUSION display screen with built-in DVD player Waterproof rugged STORM keyboard with integrated trackball EXPEDITION marine sailing software Interfaces to both B&G HERCULES processor and NMEA 2000 network On-board WIFI and connection to onshore 3/4G networks. ELECTRONICS IN COCKPIT B&G ZEUS 12 2 x B&G repeaters. ELECTRONICS ON MAST 4 x B&G repeaters. GROUND TACKLE ANCHOLIFT 1500W electric windlass with remote control & access hatch DELTA 25KG anchor 100m chain COASTO dinghy 270cm (2025) MERCURY 6hp 4-stroke outboard motor Foldable gangway Fenders & moorings. GENERAL EQUIPMENT Radio, cassette, CD player, 6 loud speakers (2 outside in cockpit) Custom made teak folding cockpit table with removable extensions (sits 6 – 8) Davits 220v vacuum cleaner Custom-designed, dismountable cradle for boat on-shore storage and transport UNSINN Plywood trailer 305 x 157 x 194 cm with spare parts, older sails and misc. inventory. SAFETY EQUIPMENT EPIRB PLASTIMO Trans Ocean life raft (8 persons) 4 Automatic inflatable SECUMAR Lifejackets with lifebelts 2 Fire extinguishers, fire blanket Horseshoe lifebuoy with light EPRIB Flares SEADOC OCEAN Medical Aid Kit (2015) 2 automatic electric bilge pumps in aft section 2 manual high throughput bilge pumps: 1 in cockpit (new in 2024), 1 below deck 12v electric gas leakage warner Built-in VHF radio with DSC + 1 handheld VHF.

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Monthly Finance Payment
£972
£84,065 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £492
Insurance £124
Maintenance £198
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £880/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,852
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 52% Running costs 48%
Total Interest
£32,544
Total Cost (finance)
£131,444

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