Sparkman-Stephens-Yachts S&S 47 for sale in Sydney, NSW Australia

Sail away today! This exceptional example of the Stevens 47 centre cockpit design will give you no further reason to delay the dream. She's in Sydney and she's ready to go. Known internationally as one of the best-built boats sailing the world today, this Sparkman and Stephens 1981 model will impress. 
This Stevens 47 was commissioned in 1983. Documentation and maintenance records that accompany the vessel are extensive and show the care the vessel has received over the years. Most recently, Projection underwent a major refit from 2010 to 2012 with a previous owner, and again with her current owners in 2015 to 2016 before sailing across the Pacific. She has been imported into Australia with all duties paid.
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  -  $235,000

Construction

BUILT BY QUEEN LONG BOATYARD, DESIGNED BY SPARKMAN & STEPHEN
Built in 1981
GRP Hull, Deck and Superstructure, Solid hand layup
Fully Encapsulated lead ballast in deep fin keel with full skeg hung rudder (rudder dropped and inspected, new rudder seal 2017)
Hull Exterior Sealed with Epoxy Barrier coating - 2016
Custom Teak Rub-Rail, Full Length with Stainless Striker
Hull Topsides painted in Matterhorn White Awlgrip
Dark Blue Awlgrip double boot stripe
Foam Cored Deck with molded in nonskid
Solid Fiberglass Deck at all load points
Ports, hatches and many deck fittings rebed 2016
Deck Painted - Matterhorn White Awlgrip
LOA: 14.61m / 47'11''
Beam: 14'3''
Draft: 6'
Displacement: 32,000 lbs
Fuel: 380L in 2 tanks
Fresh Water: 850L in 3 tanks
Holding: 56L in 1 tanks

Mechanical And Electricals

New in 2010
Yanmar 75hp 4JH4-TE 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged diesel engine, aligned and serviced 2017
Hours - 2,500
New mixing elbow + starter motor 2016
MaxProp feathering 3 blade bronze propeller, serviced and pitched 2017
Spare 2 blade bronze propeller
Conventional Bronze Stuffing Box, dripless packing, serviced 2017
Filter-Boss Commander Dual Racor 500 automatic filtration and fuel polishing system
Spare Edson steering system chain and cables - complete system - new 2016
ELETRICALS
7 x Giant AGM deep cycle batteries in house bank - 735 amp hours capacity - new 2017 
D400 Electric Wind generator (New 2016)
Dual 30 amp 110v shore power inputs at rear deck·
110 volt and 12 volt circuits throughout the vessel
Marinetic A/C breaker panel with ammeters, voltage indicators and warning lights.
Magnum Energy ME2012 2Kw Inverter with built in multi-stage
100amp smart battery charger
Magnum Energy ME-BMK battery monitoring and smart system controller
Balmar 100amp engine alternator with Balmar Max-Charge electronic multi-stage controller
12 volt DC Marinetic breaker panel with battery selector switches, voltage and ammeter gauges.
1 x Optima AGM 800cca starting battery in dedicated start bank - new 2016
1 x Giant 105a/h AGM battery dedicated for Windlass, mounted forward, new 2017
Dual (2) Xantrex Digital Echo-Chargers - one for start batt, one for windlass batt
4 Kyocera 130 Watt solar panels

Accommodation

SLEEPS 6 IN THREE CABINS
Extensive interior refit in 2016 with new head liner, all ports re bed, bulkheads recovered
Two very roomy double cabins
Great bunk room for kids or guests
2 heads and 2 showers (one in, one out)
Designed to be comfortable at sea
GALLEY
Large galley with bench space
Double centre-line sinks
Force 10 propane oven, 3 burners + oven
Propane solenoid switch
Custom built fridge and freezer with amazingly thick insulation, very efficient
2 x Frigoboat BD50 compressors w/ smart speed controllers, evaporator plates and keel-coolers
Marble tile countertops throughout
Spacious saloon with fold out large table
Great at-sea Nav Station
Large flat screen TV
High volume efficient water maker
Aircon and Heater unit
Bright white and teak interior
Teak and holy sole flooring
Lots of hanging lockers
Amazing light and ventilation throughout
Unique 'walk-around' open plan
Great standing head room (6'5'')

Rig

Masthead Sloop Rig
Anodized aluminum mast, service 2016
Anodized aluminum boom
Anodized Aluminum Spinnaker Pole mounted on the mast with a dedicated track system
Harken MKII roller furling gear on headstay, new drum 2016
Forespar Rigid Boom Vang
All Stainless Steel Wire Standing Rigging (316 stainless, 1×19) plus new Stay-Loc Fittings 2016
316 Stainless Steel Chain Plates - New 2015
Removeable stay sail
Stack Pack
SAILS
Doyle 10oz Full Batten Mainsail - 2004
Stack Pack Cradle Cover with Lazy Jacks - 2016
Doyle 10oz 120% Genoa cut for roller furler - 2004
Doyle 9oz High-Cut Yankee, on for roller furler - 2004
North Sails Gennaker (red) and sock - new 2016
UK-Halsey Hank-On Staysail with control lines and bag
UK-Halsey Storm Trysail for dedicated mast track, with control lines and bag
WINCHES
(2) Barient ST 36 primary winches
(2) Harken ST 48 secondary winches
(1) Barient ST 27 mainsheet winch
(2) Barient ST 27 mast winches
(1) Barient 25 mast winches
(1) Harken ST 10 boom winch

Navigational Equipment

Standard Horizon CPF 300i GPS Chart Plotter
Acer AIS-B system with dedicated GPS
Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
Panasonic KXG 2220 VHF Radio with masthead antenna
Icom ICM700 Pro SSB radio with automatic antenna tuner
Furuno 1721 Mk II Radar
Radar mast mount with guard
Ritchie Binnacle Mounted Compass
Datamarine 3000 depth sounder
Datamarine LX 360 Wind Indicator
Monitor self-steering Windvane

Deck Equipment

Lewmar V5 Anchor Windlass with wireless remote control
65lb CQR Primary Anchor on bow roller + 250ft of 10mm ACCO chain - new 2016
44lb Bruce Anchor
40lb Danforth Anchor, mounted at port rear with rail mounting
50lb Fortress 3 piece fisherman style anchor with storage bag
150' x ¾" Heavy Nylon Anchor Rode
Survitec Seasava 8 man liferaft in valise - new in 2016
ACR 406Mhz gps global fix pro EPIRB
Caribe 10.5ft RIB Dinghy with bow storage locker and seat
Yamaha 15hp two stroke outboard dinghy engine with tank and hardware
Warps, lines and fender
Tools and spares
New Bimini (2016)
Dodgers (2016)
Cockpit cushions  (2016)
Covers (2016)