1982 Delta 46

The 1982 Delta 46 is a rare opportunity to own a true blue-water cruiser that has been meticulously maintained by the same owner since new. Designed for sailors seeking both comfort and capability, this yacht boasts a robust white GRP hull with an impressive 16mm thickness below the waterline, ensuring exceptional durability for offshore adventures. The spacious center cockpit, teak-laid decks, and thoughtfully recessed lockers reflect a perfect blend of practicality and elegance. With a skeg-hung rudder and specially designed keel, the Delta 46 provides outstanding stability and performance, even in challenging seas, making her a reliable companion for long-distance cruising.

Powered by a dependable 80hp Ford Lehman engine with dual-circuit cooling, this yacht combines reliability with ease of maintenance, clocking 8,300 well-documented hours. Her accommodations are exceptionally well-designed, featuring a forward cabin, a large owner’s aft cabin with en-suite facilities, and a practical starboard bunk cabin. The saloon showcases a warm teak interior, complemented by green marble countertops in the galley and wet areas. A dedicated workshop, accessed from the aft heads, ensures onboard maintenance is effortless, ideal for extended journeys.

Key highlights include a powerful 1,000W Lofrans Tiger windlass, extensive tankage (1,500L water, 1,140L diesel), a Victron energy system with solar panels, and a comprehensive suite of Raymarine navigation instruments. The Delta 46 also comes equipped with full winter covers and a robust Pischel Bolero dinghy with a 15hp Yamaha outboard. Having been cared for by her original owner throughout her life, this yacht stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and dedicated upkeep—a perfect choice for adventurers who demand reliability and timeless quality

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Construction

White GRP hull
Hull thickness over 16 mm, 50 cm below waterline
Spacious bathing platform
Teak laid on GRP deck
Centre cockpit GRP superstructure
Recessed lockers and a chest for lines
85cm Railing
20cm Coaming
Special keel shape for stability in high waves
Skeg hung rudder
Chain and cable rudder system

Machinery

80 hp Ford Lehman engine,
Non-electronic, dual-circuit cooling
8,300 engine hours
Engine access from two sides via three doors
Spare parts: gearbox, starter, alternator, autopilot, pumps

Electrics

12v 220v onboard voltage
Engine start battery
Domestic battery bank
Victron battery charger
Victron 1,400 W inverter
Two 140 W solar panels on rear gantry
Shorepower

Tankage

1,500ltrs Water capacity in five stainless steel tanks
1,140ltrs Diesel capacity in three stainless steel tanks
40ltrs GRP holding tank for forward heads

Rig and Sails

Ketch rigged
Main mast with steps, lower and upper shrouds
Mizzen mast with lower and upper shrouds
Three forestays and two backstays
Fully battened mainsail with lazyjacks,
White mizzen,
White electric roller furling genoa
White electric roller furling jib
White cutter staysail,
140 sqm spinnaker with recovery tube

Accommodation

Forward cabin with double berth
Starboard bunk cabin with 2 single berths
Port heads with WC and shower
Saloon with dining and U-shaped seating to port
Sofa seating to starboard
Navigation area to starboard
Enclosed galley to port
Passageway with single berth leading to aft cabin
Spacious aft owner’s cabin with en-suite heads
Workshop with vice and tools, accessed from aft heads
Interior in solid teak with louvered doors
Green marble wet cell and galley surfaces
Lavac vacuum w/c

Domestic

Cooker with oven and hobs
Double stainless steel sink
Large refrigerator with dual cooling systems
Hot and cold pressurised water
Philips television
Samsung laser printer

Deck

1,000 W Lofrans Tiger anchor windlass
CQR Niro anchor with 115m/10mm chain, freshly galvanized
CQR steel anchor
Danforth stainless steel anchor
Various mooring warps
Fenders
Fixed windshield
Three sun awnings for fore, center, and aft areas
Bimini with removable side panels
Sprayhood
Three-part full winter cover

Navigation

Raymarine TriData depth
Raymarine TriData speed/log
Raymarine ST60 wind instruments, repeater at chart table
Autohelm 3000 autopilot
Furuno GP 32 GPS
Furuno 4800 radio with GPS and AIS receiver

Tenders

15 hp Yamaha outboard
Pischel Bolero dinghy, 2.5 meters

Specifications

Engine 1 Specifications

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