Location: La Salle, Michigan,
Length: 46ft
Beam: 12' 11"
: 6' 4"
The Liberty 458 is recognized as one of the finest cruising sailing yachts ever built. They were designed by Doug who designed many great cruising and built in the Shin Fa boatyard where structural integrity and craftsmanship were key goals and when graceful lines and structural integrity were standard in better quality .
In today's building world of plastic and more plastic, it is a pleasure to offer such a vessel as this sailing, cruising platform. Liberty is built by Shin Fa in , a respected of the times, not so long ago. If you love boats, you will surely agree with the warm polished , sumptuous amenities including cabinets for libations, romantic , and all the elegance of times almost gone, but not yet gone!
The boasts extensive use of hand rubbed , recently refinished teak and holly sole, warm , strategically placed prisms for natural light, recently refinished and recently re-caulked teak decks. All of the bulkheads are covered with solid teak vertical staving. All ceilings as well as the hullsides have solid horizontal teak battens. There are marble counter tops in the heads. Turned solid teak banisters and thick handrails on either side of the steps give you the first indication of what you are about to enter.
is comfortable with excessive amounts of throughout the vessel, a very useable sea that boasts marble countertops a refrigerator/freezer and three burner range and . The huge aft stateroom has magnificent , a raised queen with memory foam mattress and a with . Opening starboard and port create excellent ventilation. The gorgeous cabinetry abounds with a full length hanging locker, drawers and great storage everywhere.
We are pleased to present this very well kept and upgraded yacht to those who seek quality and seaworthiness.
Australis features a highly livable interior that works well for long term passagemaking or . The aft stateroom is one of the best we've seen in a boat this size. It features a fore and aft queen, huge vented hanging lockers, shelves, cabinets, and drawers. There is an ensuite with and marble counters. The aft stateroom (with new memory foam mattress- 2009) is separated from the rest of the boat by the pass-thru where you find the nav station and room access inboard along as well as the . A workbench with drawers is in the pass-thru and is a great place for boat projects.
The adjoins the but is out of the way of foot traffic. Natural light gives the area a light airy feel.
Forward of the is a guest stateroom that is very private with a second head forward.
The auto pilot is a Com Nav Commander that was installed new in 2006.
A significant upgrade was performed in 2006. High quality components were chosen and the system is well proven.
Dimensions : 45 ft 8 in
Beam: 12 ft 11 in
LWL: 40 ft 4 in
Maximum : 6 ft 4 in
: 30500 lbs
Ballast: 11000 lbs
Brand:
Engine(s) Total : 85 HP
Engine Model: 4-236
Engine Type: Inboard
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Engine Hours: 2850
Fresh : (240 Gallons)
: (165 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 50 gallon forward head/ 23 gallon aft head
Australis features a highly livable interior that works well for long term passagemaking or living aboard. The aft stateroom is one of the best we've seen in a boat this size. It features a fore and aft queen, huge vented hanging lockers, shelves, cabinets, and drawers. There is an ensuite head with shower and marble counters. The aft stateroom (with new memory foam mattress- 2009) is separated from the rest of the boat by the pass-thru where you find the nav station and engine room access inboard along as well as the electrical . A workbench with drawers is in the pass-thru and is a great place for boat projects.
The galley adjoins the saloon but is out of the way of foot traffic. Natural light gives the area a light airy feel.
An Espar furnace supplies heat for the entire . Rebuilt with new fan 2014. The saloon has .
Forward of the saloon is a the guest stateroom that is very private with a second head forward.
The forward head was replaced 2016. Aft head 2010. All of the sanitation hoses have been replaced (2010).
Teak and Holly Soles refinished in 2010
Australis has a very usable and comfortable galley. The marble counter tops are lovely and the deep stainless sinks will be appreciated by all. A Seagull filter, effective against bacteria, has been installed to make the clean and safe.
Top and front loading with New in 2004
Custom that may be fitted under settee with new in 2008
Force 10 3 burner
New microwave in 2008
Double sinks
Foot pumps new 2015
Water new in 2017
The Strong Track system makes hoisting, dousing, and reefing the a breeze. The owner has been sailing with the for the most part, so the staysail stay is stored below. Lines are neatly led aft for easy handling from the .
Full batten loose foot (cleaned and serviced 2015)
135% (cleaned and serviced 2015)
Inner forestay for Staysail on boat not rigged
Staysail
110% Genoa on furler- Cleaned April 2011
Genoa, and new in 2007
Tides Strong Track (2006)
Selden Furlex
Forespar telescoping whisker pole
Lines neatly led aft to
Australis is powered by a reliable fresh water cooled 4-236 with 2621 hours. 500 filters were installed in 2007 as part of the preparation to south. There is separate custom refrigerator installed under a settee.
Perkins 4-236
Velvet Drive 2.1:1
20x15 inch prop
Fresh water cooled
Hydraulic steering/ rebuilt 2008
1.5 inch stainless prop shaft
Aire added in 2006/16,000 BTU
The auto pilot is a Com Nav Commander that was installed new in 2006.
502 w/ Command mic at 2006
Com Nav Commander Auto Pilot (new 2006)
3006C (2006)
6"
Interphase sonar
Electronic to Ensenada and
Jensen 200W AM/FM/CD w/cockpit & speakers
High quality components were chosen for a major electrical upgrade in 2006.
4 x 6v house 940A (new Sept 2016)
5 x 15w mounted on aft arch.
Xantrex Link 2000
150A w/ twin belts (new 2014)
: KISS High Output with cutout converter and diverter (New 2006)
LED lighting throughout interior
2 12v starter (new Sept 2015)
Hersee Cole switches
SMART REG: Max Charge Digital.
Charles 60 amp multi bank/ Xantrex 1800w w/ GFCI (new 2011)
12v & 110v 30 amp
Dockside
and Deck
Australis was built by the well regarded Shin Fa yard. The decks are uncluttered and the ground tackle arrangements are well thought out. was serviced in 2016 and is in excellent shape. Teak gunnels and rubbing strake were refinished in 2016.
66lb Bruce w/ 350' 3/8 chain
3 piece 35lb Danforth/ 150 ft
Davit (2)
Davit and outboard mount on starboard aft pulpit
and gates
pulpits
Custom Arch added 2009 with removeable
12ft
Bosuns Chair
Swim and boarding ladders
Cockpit rails
New genniker
Gas BBQ
Full cover (new 2015)
Full cockpit enclosure
Mainsail cover
covers
Closed cell cockpit
covers
Sheet Bags
Handrail covers
Dorade covers
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The Liberty 458 was designed and built with excellence in mind. Graceful lines. Unsurpassed structural integrity. Exceptional directional stability. Built by Shin Fa Industry, one of Taiwan's oldest and most respected boat builders, working collectively with her developers and inspectors, the Liberty 458 sets an example of the highly perfected ...
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Liberty 458 is a 45′ 9″ / 14 m monohull sailboat designed by Peter Hoyt/D. Peterson and built by Shing Fa Boatbuilding Co., Ltd. starting in 1981. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat ...
My husband, Neil, and I had left Mexico in March on board Distant Drummer, our Liberty 458 sloop, with a plan to spend the rest of the year on a leisurely. Skip to main content. Real Estate. Digital Boat Show. Cruisers 50FT+ Cruisers 30FT-50FT. Cruisers Under 30FT. ... Boat Reviews. Review: Xquisite 30 Sportcat Top 10 Best Boats 2024 Nominee ...
The Liberty 458 is a 45.8ft cutter designed by Peter Hoyt/D. Peterson and built in fiberglass by Shing Fa Boatbuilding Co., Ltd. since 1981. 31 units have been built. The Liberty 458 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.
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