Introduction "Avventura III" is a particularly clean and well cared for owners version of this highly successful shoal draft Bruce Farr design. Never chartered and offered for sale by her original owners, she will be turn key for spring sailing on the Chesapeake or beyond in 2008.
Accomodation This "Owners version" features 2 cabins with the master forward. There is a commodious berth on centerline. Each stateroom has en suite head compartment with electric toilet. The main salon has a large dining table to seat a crowd for dinner. This area converts to a double berth to accommodate extra guests.
Bulkhead mounted Magnavox flat screen HDTV with Ipod docking station
Hella Fan
Linens convey
Palmer innerspring mattress in fwd cabin
Weems & Plath Clock & Barometer
JVC AM/FM CD changer stereo
Bronze bell
Galley
Force Ten 3 burner stove w/ oven
Adler Barbour refrigeration, 1 top loading and 1 front loading w/ three shelves
Electrical System The electrical system on Avventura allows for extended cruising without plugging into the dock. Merke Marine of Annapolis has overseen numerous upgrades to the vessels electrical systems to ensure deep 12volt storage capacity and multiple charging regimens. The 12volt system has been brought up to current ABYC standards ensuring safety and reliability in the use of the vessels systems
(2)Sieman 75 Watt Solar Panels
Externally regulated alternator on engine
(3) 200 ah AGM Lifeline closed cell batteries for house bank
(1) 100 amp AGM engine start battery
Amp Air Pacific 100 Wind Generator
2KW Heart Inverter Freedom 20
30 amp shore power receptacle/cord
Deck & Hull The radar arch was custom reinforced by Kato Marine. It will support a 600# dinghy and outboard engine. Five (5) "Breeze Boosters" provide extra ventilation below decks.
Simpson Lawrence electric windlass
45# CQR w/chain & rode
Fortress w/chain
Anchor washdown
Dodger, bimini & connector
Full cockpit enclosure w/ zip outs for primary winches
Shoal draft wing keel
Hot and cold cockpit shower
Hull sides are original white gelcoat
Decks are GRP with tooled in non-skid for sure footing
Custom cockpit cushions
Sails and Rigging This rig offers over 1000 sq. ft. of sail area, measurements are: I 54.53, J 15.95, P 46.91, E 17.06
Neil Pride Roller Furling Mainsail
Neil Pride Roller Furling Genoa
Asymmetric Cruising Spinnaker (never used)
Split backstay for walk-thru transom
Roller Furling mainsail
Stainless wire standing rigging
ProFurl roller furling on headstay
Lewmar 40 Electric ST cabintop winch serves for main halyard, jib furling, main furling, and traveller
Espar diesel cabin heater plumbed throughout boat (will produce hot water)
Hour meter reads 676
Remarks In 1997 the Beneteau 461 was awarded Boat of the Year Best Value Full-size Cruiser by Cruising World magazine. She offers good speed along with a spacious, bright, and well ventilated interior. She is offered for sale by her original owners who are shifting to a small power boat. The cockpit is voluminous and the (removable) full enclosure provides the comfort of a pilothouse.
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