Matthews 45 for sale in Fort Pierce, Florida United States of America

This may be an antique boat but with so many modern upgrades throughout, you will not notice her age. This is not a dock dweller; she is constantly being run and enjoyed. This is a must-see boat for anyone who understands the phrase: “They don’t make them like they used to”. You will not find a cleaner, more maintained, better laid out Matthews anywhere in the world on the market today.

This may be an antique boat but with so many modern upgrades throughout, you will not notice her age. This is not a dock dweller; she is constantly being run and enjoyed. This is a must-see boat for anyone who understands the phrase: “They don’t make them like they used to”. You will not find a cleaner, more maintained, better laid out Matthews anywhere in the world on the market today. With her solid, steady hull that was made in London England, then transported to Ohio for her outfitting back in 1969, she has always been maintained by all her owners. Documents show the Cummins engines were rebuild in 1991. Being naturally aspirated they will run for many, many more years. The current owners have modernized her and created a beautiful and functional cruising vessel. Some of the upgrades over the past 5 years include: All new laminate wood flooring throughout, new 110 refrigeration, New A/C unit, new headliner throughout, new Marine Elegance electric heads, updated fire suppression system, custom built island seating in the main salon, bottom barrier coat, bottom paint and new deck paint (2021). Full isinglass enclosure, plexiglass wing doors, fireplace, large screen TV, Double recliner couch and so much more!

Boarding this vessel is easy via new attached to the boat boarding ladders, one on each side. You enter into the large airy sundeck that is beautifully appointed with not only perfect condition isinglass but custom clear plexiglass wing doors with tasteful nautical etched decals. The custom adjustable location and height table in front of the couch looks like a very inviting place to enjoy coffee in the mornings or cocktails in the afternoons. The helm seats back bolster can be changes to face forward or aft, which just adds to the additional comfort and use of the sundeck. The helm is smartly laid out and everything accessible for a single captain to operate. Going through the lift hatch and swing door companion way you descend down beautiful, custom made, wide steps into the bright and large mid ship salon that is elegant and modern with a custom-built bar with seating, the large screen TV and fireplace, beautiful flooring and new headliner. It is hard to believe this an antique boat. The master suite is aft and huge. There are two beds, one full and one twin, but the twin seems to be more for extra storage, the large, double doored, almost walk in closet, the built-in makeup vanity and attached en-suite, makes this feel more like a true yacht state room than just a simple “aft master cabin”. The galley is only one small step down forward of the main salon and seems very much a part of the main room. It is well appointed with everything you would need to prepare meals either underway, at anchor or at dock. The guest v-berth cabin is forward yet very large with a full hanging locker, storage and a very nice, large en-suite as well. Throughout “Sea Glass” you can see that a high attention to detail has been used, between the high quality materials and craftsmanship and the tasteful decor, you can just feel how loved this vessel has been.

Main Salon:

• New custom entry stairs are extra wide with 7 ½” risers and solid handrail
• Vinyl plank, wood look, flooring
• New headliner
• Custom built Island bar with seating
• Built-in dry bar
• Double lounger couch
• Big Screen TV
• Electric fireplace
• Darkening window blinds
• (4) Hatches to access engines (3 under throw rug, 1 through full lift stair hatch)
• Full, easy access to helm electronics and electrical behind wall mirror
• Large overhead opening hatch, with screen
• Beautiful, large windows (all re-bedded, no leaks!)

Galley:

• Princess 3-Burner stove with oven
• Countertop is Formica with an aluminum finish, over lay (starting to show wear)
• Microwave
• Vissani Refrigerator/freezer
• Double stainless-steel sink
• 110 Outlets
• In, under and behind counter storage (lots of storage)
• New lighting

Master Stateroom:

• Full beam room with A LOT of space, both head room and floor area
• Vinyl plank, wood look floors
• Full bed, partial walk around
• Twin bed
• Built-in makeup vanity with lighting and drawers
• Huge walk-in closet
• Extra storage/access to huge lazarette
• Full length mirror
• 24” Flat screen TV
• Built-in dresser
• (11) Storage drawers
• Full En-Suite with new Marine elegance electric head with macerator, full separate shower

Guest Stateroom:

• V-Berth bed (Yet separated at the V, so true two bunks)
• Pull out step
• (2) Opening port lights
• Overhead hatch
• (3) Drawers
• (2) Large storage areas
• Large hanging locker
• Chain locker access
• Full En-Suite head with semi separate shower, Marine Elegance electric head with macerator

Deck:

• Boarding ladders on both Port and Starboard
• Large, 2 person reversable helm seat with new upholstery
• Teak oiled toe and handrails
• Custom built Sliding hydraulic lift dining table
• Metal framed couch with new cushions
• Complete isinglass enclosure
• Custom designed plexiglass, locking wing doors
• Aft door to swim platform
• Swim ladder
• Manual crank davit wench
• Large bow deck with built in couch seating with new upholstery
• Dock box
• Windlass - electric
• Anchors 45 lb. GOR plow anchor with 200’ of 3/8” chain
• Second anchor has 25’ of 3/8 chain and then road
• Deck painted with acrylic in 2021
• Hull painted with barrier and bottom paint 2021
• A/C through hull replaced 2021

Electronics and Helm:

• Garmin 740S
• VHF
• Depth sounder (2)
• Rear view mirror with camera built in
• West Marine stereo with USB/AUX/MPS
• Windshield wiper
• Electric windshield armature for opening and closing
• Horn
• Search light (needs new bulb)
• Compass
• AC/DC power panel (newer, replaced in the 90’s)
• Beside the Garmin, electronics could use updating
• Trim tabs

Electrical:

• Shore power (2) 30 amps, shore power connections on both port and starboard for choice docking
• Battery charger
• (2) 8D batteries (New 2019)
• Northern Lights 7kw generator
• 10 Gallon Reem water heater

Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:

• Twin Cummins 300M naturally aspirated approx. 2,000 hours each, rebuilt in 1991
• Raycor’s
• Fire suppression system, updated and recertified 2019
• (4) Bilge pumps
• Lots of room/access to everything in the engine room

This boat is CLEAN! It does not look or feel it’s age. There are a few items that have been eliminated and the components are still aboard that could be removed ie: original refrigeration compressors and new owners may want to upgrade some of the electronics equipment, but other than that, this is a true “Turn Key”, ready to go vessel. It is not a dock condo and is used all the time. For this reason, appointments to see the boat are needed because the sellers still use this boat and it may not be in her slip. Slip may convey to new owner, per approval by marina.

Dinghy and seller's personal items. The crystal lamp on make-up table in master suite.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.