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Fuji 45-MK-II-KETCH - main image

1977 Fuji 45 MK II Ketch

location icon Portland, Maine
Year 1977
Length 45 ft
Builder/Manufacturer Fuji Yachts, Yokosuka, Japan
Price
$89,500

GYPSY is one of the impressive John Alden designed, clipper-bowed 45' Fuji Ketches, capable of offshore cruising to distant shores. Although built in 1977, GYPSY looks much newer than her years, with many improvements since 2013 under her present ownership. They are the third owners. The second owner purchased her in 1979 and sold her in 2013. The most significant improvements include a new 74 hp Yanmar, new circuit breaker panels and new electrical work, new Maxwell windlass, new genoa and staysail jib, new chainplate work, new heads and hoses, new refrigerator, new interior cushions and much more. Please call us to inspect this handsome traditional ketch. Thank you for your interest.

Specifications

Year Built 1977
Category Sail
Length Overall 45 ft
Beam 12'8 ft
Max Draft 5'6 ft
Construction Fiberglass
Hull ID FUJI451210577
Engines 1
Total Engine Power 74 hp
Ballast 8750 lb
Displacement 30,500 lb

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Yanmar
Model: 4JH4-TE
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 74hp
VESSEL DETAILS

HULL & DECK:

  • Clipper-bowed, full keel with attached rudder.
  • Hull topsides painted in 2021 with Epiphanes 2 part5 polyurethane; white boottop, blue bottom.
  • Solid fiberglass hull.
  • Fiberglass with foam-cored decks with laid and caulked teak overlay.
  • Bottom has been painted with Interlux Micron epoxy extra ablative paint; was barrier coated.
  • 2016 Vetus Bow thruster, 8 hp.
  • 2020 Maine Yacht Center repaired port and starboard main bulkheads (likely from leaking upper shroud chainplates which have been fixed); upper chainplates out and checked at that time.
  • 11 lb steel LPG bottle in vented locker.
  • Maxwell 2200 dual action windlass.
  • Teak grate bowsprit with thru anchor rollers.
  • Up and down buttons at helm, a windlass remote and an up button on the foredeck.
  • Also solid fiberglass deck (not cored) around windlass.
  • Black Dodger and Bimini and connector, approximately 2013 (Isinglass renewed in 2015).
  • 2016 complete cockpit enclosure.
  • 4 deck hatches and opening portlights.
  • Wooden spoked wheel to "worm drive".
  • Edson dinghy davits at transom.
  • 3 Dorades with chrome ventilators.

 

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 120 gallons in fiberglass tank.

Water: 240 gallons in S/S tanks.

Holding: 60 gallons in fiberglass tank with 12V macerator and y-valve.

 

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

  • 2014 Yanmar 4JH4-TE diesel, 4 cylinder, 75 hp, FWC, with vee drive to transmission.
  • 2014 21 x 19 fixed three blade propeller.
  • 2019 added complete new Sounddown insulation in engine room, along with  improved lighting.
  • 1061 hours on meter.
  • Maximum speed: 7 knots @ 3200 RPM.

 

ELECTRICAL:

  • 12V DC & 110V AC systems.
  • 2-12V Lifeline AGM house batteries with 3 disconnect switches.
  • 1 Group 24 start battery, lead acid.
  • 1 AGM thruster-windlass battery.
  • 2014 new Blue Seas circuit breaker panel - 20 position.
  • One solar panel with Panasonic 340 Victron MPPT.
  • 2014 6 gallon hot water heater.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • For seven in 2 separate cabins with two heads in a varnished teak interior with a teak and holly sole.
  • Forward is the chain locker followed aft by a spacious vee berth cabin with filler and thick mattresses to make wide queen berth.
  • Shelves are outboard with drawers under.
  • Next aft to port is an enclosed head with sink and shower, hanging lockers opposite.
  • Main salon has an L-shaped settee to port with drop leaf teak table on centerline.
  • Opposite is starboard settee with storage lockers/bookshelves behind all back rests.
  • All cushions have been recovered 2018 of white Ultrasuede. Also cockpit cushions were recovered at same time.
  • Next aft to starboard is an L-shaped, spacious galley with 3 burner LPG Shipmate stove with oven, S/S sink with hot and cold pressure  water and a 2014 12V Frigoboat keel-cooled refrigerator (340B Evap); also 2021 a portable deep freezer was installed under chart table (can be refrigerator).
  • Further aft of galley is a comfortable wide single quarter berth.
  • Aft to port settee in salon is a stand-up chart table.
  • Next aft is portside owner's stateroom with drawers and lockers with ensuite head, handheld shower and sink.
  • The berth in the aft stateroom is an offset double.
  • Both heads have 2015 Groco marine manual heads (both heads have no direct overboard - go into holding tank with a 12V macerator pump discharge when 3 miles out, or to deck discharge).
  • 2022 all sanitation hoses were replaced.

 

SAILS & RIGGING:

  • Ketch rig.
  • Aluminum mainmast and mizzen and booms (needs some refinishing).
  • 2014 mizzen mast support for radar.
  • LED spreader lights for main and mizzen.
  • Spreaders are painted wood, most likely spruce.
  • Chainplates for upper shrouds, repaired; all other chainplates are "top hat" style per John Alden design.
  • Running backstays for mizzen mast.
  • Running rigging new within last few years (one halyard may be ready for replacement).
  • Lewmar 55 S.T. primary sheet winches and 1 Lewmar 43 S.T. on coach roof.
  • 2019 Quantum CW2000 125% dacron genoa.
  • 2019 Quantum CW2000 dacron staysail/storm jib.
  • Main and mizzen are serviceable - years unknown.
  • Roller furler for genoa or jib works but is ready for replacement.

 

EQUIPMENT:

  • Rocna 33 plow anchor with 250' 3/8" galvanized high tensile chain.
  • Maxwell 2200 "Wild Cat" style electric windlass.
  • Horseshoe life rings.
  • Life jackets, fenders, docklines, fire extinguishers.
  • Cockpit cushions.
  • Saltwater washdown pump at bow.
  • 4 Hella cabin fans.
  • Shore power cord.
  • Ensign and staff.
  • Companionway screens.
  • Black canvas hatch covers.
  • Boarding ladder.
  • 20 gallon shower sump gray water tank.
  • 12V charger and USB ports.
  • New S/S Magma grill.
  • Howard Miller brass ship's clock.
  • Older West Marine RIB dinghy with 4 hp outboard.

 

COMMENTS:  GYPSY is one of the impressive John Alden designed, clipper-bowed 45' Fuji Ketches, capable of offshore cruising to distant shores. Although built in 1977, GYPSY looks much newer than her years, with many improvements since 2013 under her present ownership. They are the third owners. The second owner purchased her in 1979 and sold her in 2013. The most significant improvements include a new 74 hp Yanmar, new circuit breaker panels and new electrical work, new Maxwell windlass, new genoa and staysail jib, new chainplate work, new heads and hoses, new refrigerator, new interior cushions and much more. Please call us to inspect this handsome traditional ketch. Thank you for your interest.

 

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

 

Mechanical Disclaimer: 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 meter. 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.

 

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.