The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Bombay 44 Explorer

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • 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
Boatshed Tacoma
Boatshed Tacoma
Gary Buck

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

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.

This Bombay 44 Explorer has been personally photographed and viewed by Gary Buck of Boatshed Tacoma. Click here for contact details.
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