Brady 45 Passage Maker


Location - Gold Coast, Australia

1997 Brady 45 Passage Maker - Born Free

Born Free is a 1997 Brady 45 Passage Maker, a rugged aluminium cruising catamaran designed by renowned Australian naval architect Peter Brady. Built for serious blue-water voyaging, she offers the strength, reliability and self-sufficiency required for long-range offshore exploration.

Constructed with a robust aluminium hull and protective sheathing, Born Free delivers exceptional durability and confidence at sea. Her mini keel configuration enhances stability and tracking, making her well suited to extended passagemaking in varied ocean conditions.

Powered by twin Kubota diesel engines, she provides dependable and economical propulsion, supported by a Northern Lights generator for onboard power. Designed with true off-grid capability in mind, she features an extensive solar array, large battery bank and a high-capacity watermaker -- enabling extended time away from marinas with ease.

Her practical "galley up" layout creates a comfortable and social living space, complemented by generous refrigeration, freezer capacity and onboard laundry facilities. The interior is well suited to liveaboard life, offering both functionality and comfort for long-term cruising.

Under sail, Born Free is cutter rigged with a versatile sail plan, including multiple reefing options and a symmetric spinnaker for downwind performance. She is a capable and proven passagemaker, with systems designed to support safe and manageable offshore sailing.

Currently lying on the Gold Coast, Australian tax paid, Born Free represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a solid, ocean-capable cruising catamaran ready for her next adventure. Contact our team for more information or to arrange a viewing.

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Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast, QLD
Reference
Born Free
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1997
Hull
Aluminium 6mm with fibreglass sheath
HIN
AU-ACB000012QT4
Rego
OM156Q
Rego Expiry
23/02/2027
Designer
Peter Brady
Builder
Pat Owen Boats
Length
45' 11" - 14.00m
Beam
7.30m / 23' 11"
Draft
1.20m / 3' 11"
Displacement
22 Tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Mini keels 4m, 25mm thick
Deck Material
Aluminium 6mm
Engine Make
Kubota
Engine
50 Hp
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
50 Hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
2,459 Hrs
2nd Engine Hrs
2,208 Hrs
Fuel Consumption
1.3 L / Hr / Engine @6 Knots
Max Speed
7-10 knots Motor Sail 10-12 Knots Sail
Cruise Speed
6 Knots
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : Propellers - Folding 3-blade
Genset
Generator - Northern Lights Sea Wasp 5 kVA, serial number MDTF276D, Genset Hours - 1,979 Hrs
Fuel
1,000 L
Water
1,000 L
Accommodation
3 Cabins
Cabins
Single Berths - 2 - single side, single lower bunk
Double Berths - 2
Queen Berths - 1
Head Height - 2.4m / 7.87ft
Berths
Sleeps 8
Galley
Galley Location - Galley up
Sink - Double stainless steel
Gas Alarm - Yes
Microwave - Panasonic
Refrigeration
Vitrifrigo 230 L fridge freezer 12/240v
Freezer
Built-in 200 L top load 12v
Stove
Lido 4 burner gas
Water Maker
H20 50 L
Hotwater System
Hot Water Capacity - 22 L
Shower
2
Toilet
2 Bemis electric, TMC electric
Entertainment
TV - TCL 32" + Changhong 24"
Stereo - Fusion AV 750
Covers
Bimini - Solid aluminium bimini with new clears December 2025
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Sarca No 9,75 lb
Chain / Rope - 110m 12mm chain
Spare Anchor - CQR 25 Kg
Chain / Rope - Rope 100m + reef anchor
Windlass - Muir Jaguar 2500
Safety Gear
Bilge Electric - 2 - 12v electric, 12v roaming with battery
Life Ring - 1
Notes - High water alarms in each hull
Bilge Pumps
1 Manual, 2 Electric
Life Raft
Roaring Forties 8-people, currently out of service
Epirb
Safety Alert - expires December 2027
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Full pack, new
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher - 4 x 1 Kg ABE powder type for saloon, galley, berths + 2 x 4.5 Kg in saloon
Electrics
Batteries
Battery House - 6 x 200 Amp/Hr
Battery Engine - 3 x 120 Amp/Hr
Battery Charger - Mastervolt Chargemaster 70 Amp

Electrical Equipment
Wind Generator - RTM 500w
Solar Panels - 3 x 350w + 3 x 100w with Victron 250/100 + Victron 100/50 smart controller
Washing Machine - Hoover Electra 530 Dual Spin + Fisher & Paykel Dryer
Inverter - Lvyuan 4-8 kVA pure sine wave
Shore Power - 240v
Electronics
Depth Sounder - Simrad
Log - Kubota
Autopilot - Raymarine
Radar - Simrad
Chartplotter - Simrad NS Evo Touch
AIS Auto ID System - Vesper
GPS - Vesper
VHF - 2 GME VHF
SSB Radio - Codan SSB HF
Sail Inventory
Age of Sails - 2010
Main Sails - 1 Mainsail with 3 reefs
Headsails - 1 Genoa + 1 storm jib on separate furlers
Screecher / Gennaker - Symmetric spinnaker
Furlers - 2 Refitted
Winches - 7 Anderson self-tailing, 2 x 52,2 x 46,1 x 40,2 x 12, manual operation with Milwaukee Hole Hawg electric assist
Mast / Rigging
Mast Material - Aluminium 18m + aluminium boom - new boom bag December 2025
Standing Rig Material - Cutter rig stainless wire
Standing Rig Age - 2014
Deck Gear
Davits / Platform - Davits fitted
Deck Wash - 12v
Deck Shower - Hot & cold

BBQ - Stainless rail mounted at stern
Mooring Lines / fenders - Yes
Presentation
Remarks
The 1997 Brady 45 Passage Maker Born Free is a strong aluminium blue-water cruising catamaran designed by Peter Brady for offshore capability and long-range passagemaking. It is fully equipped for off-grid living with a large solar array, battery bank, generator, and watermaker, and is powered by reliable twin Kubota diesel engines that provide efficient and dependable propulsion. Located on the Gold Coast, Australia, the vessel is Australian tax paid and ready to cruise.


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