Matthews 45 Flush Deck Motor Yacht

A beautiful, well founded wood vessel with many recent upgrades. The carvel planked hull is painted with Sterling polyurethane paint giving it a brilliant white finish. The teak & mahogany toe rails, cap rails and handrails are spray finished with Bristol clear gloss varnish giving it an elegant & stately finish. A well maintained vessel with a recent marine survey, available upon request.

Formore information and lot's more pic's, paste this link:http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1969/Matthews-Flush-Deck-Tri-Cabin-2630119/Traverse-City/MI/United-States#.VAC2ymMXMXT

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AccommodationsThe tri-cabin layout accommodates 6 owners and guests in 3 staterooms. The forward cabin has 2 single berths outboard of centerline with plenty of storage underneath and a large hanging locker. There is also an ensuite head. Moving aft is the starboard side galley with (2) refrigerators, (43) burner electric stove with oven and a double SS sink. Up 2 stairs is the main salon with plenty of room to entertain guests. Aft to port is a second cabin with bunk beds with abundant storage. Across is a shared head with electric toilet and a separate shower stall. The aft stateroom is spacious with twin beds outboard, with a chest of drawers and (2) large hanging lockers. A set of steps leads up to the aft deck for a private entrance.

Construction:Carvel planked mahogany on white oak frames sided 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" on center fastened with silicon bronze fasteners. Heavy white oak engine and bilge stringers, thru-bolted with silicon bronze fasteners. The transom is broad planked mahogany fastened over marine grade plywood sub-transom on white oak frames. The companionway & cabin soles are marine grade plywood on oak and fir frames. The bottom is freshly painted with copper bronze anti-fouling paint and topsides are spray painted with Sterling catalyzed linear polyurethane paint over epoxy primer, giving a high luster finish.

Mechanical:

6.5 KW Onan generator

Cruisair Marine Air Conditioning

(4) Wet cell marine batteries

Raritan battery charger

(2) 30-amp shore power cords

ABI anchor windlass

Danforth 35# plow anchor w/ 250' rode & 25' chain

Danforth 6SR 100' 5/8" rode

Owner's Note:

Since acquiring 'Southwind' from her original owners in 1996, we have worked to improve this beautiful vessel in big and small ways every year. From cleaning and re-painting the bilges to re-painting the entire boat, we have followed a regimen of listing and prioritizing the work/repairs/improvements to be undertaken in the current year and then completing the work as time allowed. We started by completing every item listed on the original survey's 'Findings and Recommendations' list while building and executing our own Upgrades and Improvements list. It has been a labor of love to make Her a better vessel each year. All work has been done to professional standards, usually by professionals, as I was a marina/boatyard owner for the past 30 years. Now retired, I have developed some health issues that will not allow me to continue to care for 'Southwind'. She needs a new Caretaker. But, what a great spot to take over from. The boat is in superior condition to when we adopted Her 18 years ago, and mostly only needs normal maintenance and upkeep (plus whatever personal touches are required) to see her through her next 20 years. Fore-deck and Side-decks could use fresh paint and, I'm sure there are a few other spots that would like some up-keep, as well.

Current Marine Survey available to serious buyer's. From the Survey:

FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONSSurveyor found the Matthews 45 Tri-Cabin Motor Yacht Southwind, described hereinto be in above- average condition for a vessel of her age and construction, and incompliance with all USCG-required features and equipment for a vessel of her class.Surveyor finds this vessel suitable and equipped for operation on the navigablewaters of the Great Lakes and connecting waterways, and recommends the vessel tothe Underwriter as a Good Risk for Navigation Insurance Policy.SURVEY VALUATION: $78,000.00 (Replacement cost: In excess of $500,000.00)BUCValu: $69,000. - 76,000.

I am willing to work with buyer to learn everything there is to know about the yacht, her maintenance requirements and to teach how to operate and handle her, if desired. Can deliver anywhere by water.

Partial trades considered: Autos, trucks, Smaller boat (Bertram, Chris Craft, Zodiac, Novurania, Hatteras, Pro-Line, Boston Whaler, etc.), Motor Home, Enclosed Utility Trailer, Motorcycle, Firearms, Gold or Silver Coins.