Bombay 44 Explorer
- Boat REF# · 165404
- LOA · 44'0"
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 52hp, Vetus XDP 490 (1983)
- Lying · Vashon Island, WA USA - Shown By Appointment
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Extra Details
| Designer | Maurice G DeClercq |
|---|---|
| Builder | The New Bombay Trading Co. |
| Lying | Vashon Island, WA USA - Shown By Appointment |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 G Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 240.0 G Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 18.0 G Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 12/05/2009 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 52hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Vetus XDP 490 (1983) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 359 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 G /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7.5 knots |
Engine was purchased new around 1983 for a different boat. It was stored as new and was not installed in this boat until November 2010. This Vetus engine was manufactured by Peugeot. Batteries are three house about six years old and two start, one having been replaced recently. Fuel consumption above is estimated as seller has never logged actual.
Dimensions
| LOA | 44'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 34'6" |
| Beam | 13'1" |
| Draft Min | 4'10" |
| Draft Max | 9'5" |
| Airdraft | 61'0" |
| Displacement | 28,600.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1979) with stainless steel standing rigging (1979)
Sails
| Mainsail | UK - Slab (2001) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | UK - Furling (2001) |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 5 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Built in Florida by The New Bombay Trading Company during what appears to be a relatively brief time period. Few Bombay 44 Explorers were build. Their predecessor from a different manufacturer was the Stillson 44. It's a heavy layup of solid FRP with a skeg-hung rudder and a fairly large shoal draft keel employing a center board operated from a deck winch.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Spacious interior with a huge cockpit said to seat up to 15. Entering the cabin via a companionway starboard of center drops you down to the nav station on starboard. Across to port is an entry to the aft cabin which has an en-suite head. Galley is starboard with the sink in the center cabinetry over the engine compartment. A good size salon with u-shaped dinette, settee to starboard. Forward one walks through the head /shower area to a large forward cabin.
Cabin heat from a Dickinson furnace.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Spacious interior with a huge cockpit said to seat up to 15. Entering the cabin via a companionway starboard of center drops you down to the nav station on starboard. Across to port is an entry to the aft cabin which has an en-suite head. Galley is starboard with the sink in the center cabinetry over the engine compartment. A good size salon with u-shaped dinette, settee to starboard. Forward one walks through the head /shower area to a large forward cabin.
Cabin heat from a Dickinson furnace.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder |
2 halyard winches
5 sheet winches
Electric Unknown Brand windlass
1 anchors
(SL 30 Claw SKS)
200'0" of chain
Windlass (no brand is visible) is large and electric and appears as in good condition. Center board is operated by a winch on deck.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD |
Raymarine C Series MFD with new chip as an upgrade.
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This Bombay 44 Explorer is one of the unique designs innovated to allow access to a wide range of cruising grounds without sacrificing deep keel performance. It has a shoal draft keel allowing for shallow water sailing plus a center board that drops to 9-1/2 feet. This boat has seen extensive travels to places such as the Sea of Cortez and even Tahiti. It could make those trips again or serve as a nicely-sized live aboard. Her cockpit is huge with a big folding table. Her engine has been replaced and has less than 400 hours. But she could use a new dodger.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.