Bruce Roberts Charter 45 for sale in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago

Alacrity was built by Fortuna Boat Builders, a professional builder, in Cape Town South Africathen launched in 1990. For the next several years, Alacrity sailed proudly in the waters of theSouth Atlantic before her next adventure.Alacrity was completely overhauled in 2006 for a global circumnavigation. The hull, from about12 above the waterline to the keel, has a progressive 6 to 12 additional layers of fibreglass toreinforce the hull in preparation of the circumnavigation.Alacrity has 2 separate lifting ring positions on the main cabin roof. One is over the main engineposition and the other is over the generator position. No additional reinforcement is needed tolift the engine or generator other than your lifting hoists. Youll see these in the picturesThis is arguably the strongest built boat you will find from the main cabin roof structure to thedecks to the hull, its purposefully overbuilt for trans-oceanic safety. ** Constructed / approvedfor Ocean going unrestricted.In the pictures, youll also see a fantastic manually lowering/raising dive & swim platform! Abrilliant system that wont add to power usage. Other vessels in your anchorage will be jealousof this great system indeed!Adding to the impressive overall hull safety of Alacrity is a series of new upgrades /improvements you will appreciate.New within the past 10 months:New Eno stove/oven installed January 2023New Isotherm Galley refrigerator installed January 2023Main Freezer in Aft Cabin under the bunk surface fully serviced and now dialled in for its sweetspot of operation. Since the tweaking of the freezer system, power consumption has beenreduced by 65 - 70%..New 8 battery house bank of 900 am hours installedNew 12 volt generator start battery installedNearly 1 KW of solar panels & Solar control installed. Yup, sunny days = ZERO generator timeeven with the main freezer unit running in addition to the galley fridge system.All overhead hatches improved or repaired as needed to ensure good airflow. All hatches havefull bug screen coverings you can toss over them as needed for mosquito free comfort.All water filters replaced with new.New, unopened water maker membrane is still in its box waiting for you.All mooring lines, newAll fenders, new4 Man Life raft, new, installed Starboard side aft.4 New life vests, still in the plastic bagsTo sum it all up, this is one strong, safe, open ocean capable sailing vessel just waiting for hernext adventure! Will it be you??
12 v / 220 v galley refrigeration plus associated equipment – removed and replaced with a modern Isotherm 12 v fridge
galley stove/oven replaced with a new modern unit
propane gas lines replaced
all fuel lines & filters replaced for both the engine and generator
all house bank batteries replaced
Main starter battery replaced
solar power generation capability upgraded to 930 watts
new battery monitoring system by Victron installed
electrical system improvements made, ongoing
Wind generators upgraded
Steering hydraulic lines removed and replaced with new upgraded lines
Steering hydraulic ram removed, serviced, tested and reinstalled
all water filters replaced
dinghy hoist mechanism replaced
Main engine cooling system replaced
All main cabin upholstery & cushions replaced
New window shades
All windows covered with anti sun window film
Aft Head replaced with new toilet unit
New 4 man life raft installed on starboard side stern rail
New proper life jackets acquired
Fire extinguisher now on board
All fenders replaced
All mooring lines replaced
Dinghy replaced with 8 Apex RIB
Outboard motor, new Tohatsu 5 hp
Freezer unit compressor serviced & improved
Freezer box volume reduced for better performance
Generator electrical production bearings replaced & serviced
4th bank of batteries installed bringing the house bank to 900 AH
Battery banks correctly rewired
Rigging inspected & jib roller at masthead replaced
New VHF installed
New hand held VHF acquired