Bowman 47 Centre Cockpit

Bowman 47 "Quetzal 2" -- Exclusively for Sale with DBY Boat Sales

REDUCED PRICE -- MOTIVATED SELLER!

The Bowman 47 is highly regarded as a capable, robust blue-water cruising yacht, built to exacting standards with an emphasis on strength, seakeeping and long-distance comfort.

Quetzal 2, built in 1986, is a classic centre-cockpit blue-water cruiser offering traditional lines, proven offshore capability and generous accommodation -- making her an excellent choice for extended cruising, passagemaking or live-aboard life.

Professionally constructed with a solid GRP hull and deck, Quetzal 2 combines the renowned Bowman build quality with a warm and traditional interior featuring teak trim and joinery. Her spacious layout provides plenty of room both at sea and at anchor.

The centre-cockpit configuration offers excellent separation between living and sleeping areas, with accommodation for up to six in the forward cabin, aft cabin and convertible saloon berths. The well-appointed galley, dedicated navigation station and comfortable saloon provide everything needed for extended time aboard, with good headroom throughout.

Importantly, the standing rigging and chain plates were replaced in 2021, with receipts available -- providing valuable peace of mind for her next owner.
Key Features

1986 Bowman 47
Classic centre-cockpit blue-water design
Solid GRP hull and deck construction
Traditional teak interior trim and joinery
Accommodation for up to six
Forward and aft cabins
Convertible saloon berths
Well-appointed galley
Dedicated navigation station
Comfortable saloon with good headroom
Standing rigging replaced in 2021
Chain plates replaced in 2021
Receipts available for rigging and chain plate work
Antifouled December 2025

A proven offshore performer with classic Bowman pedigree, Quetzal 2 is ideally suited to a couple or family looking for a capable passagemaker with the comfort, space and robustness required for extended cruising.

The price has been reduced and the seller is motivated.

Inspections are welcome.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact DBY Boat Sales.

Specifications:

Designer : Holman and Pye
Builder : Jim Theodore - Bowman

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 400

Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : GRP
Deck Construction Material : Balsa Core GRP
Country Origin : Designed UK and built in Australia

Length (feet) : 47 feet
Length (m) : 14.33 m
Length Waterline (m) : 9.74 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 12.92 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 3.94 m
Draft (m) : 1.8 m
Draft (feet) : 6 feet
Keel/Ballast : Lead encapsulated in keel
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 16 ton

Engine Notes : Perkins 4.236
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 5300
Horse Power (hp) : 75
Drive Type : Direct Stern Shaft
Engine Room : Under companionway
Generator : 2 x 80w, 1 x 60w solar panels
Number of Batteries : 2 x AGM 420 AH
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 400
Propeller : Maxprop 10" folding
Steering System : Canon pedastal, wire cable

Accommodation Notes : Aft and forward cabins + salon berth
Number of Berths : 7
Number of Showers : 2 x hot and cold showers + cold water deck shower
Shower Type : Hot water heated from engine exhaust or AC electric
Number of Toilets : 2
Toilet Type : TMC electric - holding tank aft
Holding Tank (L) : 60

Galley Notes : U-shaped galley
Stove : Mariner princess 2 burner with oven and grill - 2 LPG Gas cylinders mounted on aft deck with safety switch and gas detector
Refrigeration : Electric

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : GME Video and Stereo, TV

Bilge Pump : 2 electric and 2 manual

Mast/Rigging : Standing Rigging replaced in 2021 along with the chain plates at the same time. Single Spreader mast head Yawl.
Sail Inventory : Dacron Slab reefed fully battened main. 130% Genoa. No 3 Jib, Storm Staysail, Mizzen, Mizzen staysail, Spinnaker

Electrics : 2 x 160AH Lead crystal house batteries, 1 x starter battery set
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine autopilot, depth, wind and speed. Garmin GPS map 750. Digital Yacht AIS AIT3000 with WIFI bridge. NMEA 2000 bus. JRC Radar

Covers : Awning and sunshade

Safety Gear : Flares, V sheet, 4 man Liferaft with EPIRB x 2
Ground Tackle : 27kg Delta with 100m of 10mm chain electric anchor winch with foot switch

Watermaker / De-Sal : 1 x Hamilton Ferris towed Water Generator

Number of Life Jackets : 8

Remarks : Inspections welcome

Vessel Name : QUETZAL 2