Birchwood 45' Challenger 450 Flybridge
"ENTERPRISE"
A Birchwood 450 Challenger is a rare find on the U.S market. Built in England, they are much more common there, with sold models dating back to 1970. It has great living space, with room to sleep six comfortably. Come take a look and see her for yourself today!
Overview
The Birchwood 450 Challenger really is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it is an incredibly accommodating living space with room for six to sleep comfortably and make use of two separate heads compartments. On the other hand, it is one of the most capable and enjoyable sea-going boats you will find on the market. The upper and lower helms are nice entertaining spaces and provide for leisurely outings, with a spacious cockpit space and walk-thru swim platform wonderful for swimming or water activities when on the hook.
A Birchwood 450 Challenger is a rare find on the U.S market. Built in England at the once renowned Birchwood Boats yard in Nottingham, they are much more common there, with sold models dating back to 1970. She is a remarkable cruiser, with elegant lines and performance. Powered by twin Volvo 370’s this boat promises exhilarating performance and reliability. The efficient diesel engines are ideal for leisurely outings or extended voyages, making it a great choice for cruising enthusiasts.
With a draft of only 3’11” and a bridge clearance of 16’5”, she can get into the shallow waters of the East Coast and the Bahamas or be a great choice to do the Great Loop. She simply checks the boxes for lots of adventures.
Come take a look and see her for yourself!
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Crusader Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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Disclaimer
Some pictures may show equipment not included in the sale. Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing and/ or survey, 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. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.
ACCOMODATIONS
Master stateroom: The master stateroom is forward and features a centerline berth with a custom Handcrafted Mattress queen 76” x 72” berth and storage beneath. A mirrored and upholstered fan headboard accentuates the bed, with nightstand shelves and overhead lockers on both sides. Aft of the berth on port is a vanity with double mirrored doored shelves and felt-lined storage beneath the vanity top. On starboard is a felt-lined hanging locker with shelves.
Ventilation is provided by a dedicated Dometic AC unit, a Sirocco fan, opening ports with screens on either hullside and a round opening hatch with sliding shade and screen. Additional lighting comes from two LED reading lights at the head of the bed and six ceiling lights. Headroom is 6’1” in this space.
Ensuite master stateroom head: Entry into the head is from the master stateroom. Headroom is 6’ and 6’3” in the shower. As you enter, the Corian type countertop is to your right. It has a round sink and single lever faucet, with a locker beneath. Mirrored lift-front medicine cabinet doors are above the counter. Aft of that is the head, with an arched dressing mirror across from it. The shower stall across the back of the space. Lighting and ventilation are provided by six overhead lights and an opening porthole.
Starboard guest stateroom: The starboard cabin has 6’1” headroom and twin 24” x 77” berths, with upright sitting room on the berths and storage beneath. A passive deck ventilator is above. As you enter, there is a hanging locker directly in front of you, with the berths to your right. The berths share a nightstand with storage as well as storage beneath both berths and padded headboards. A small, fiddled shelf lines the hullside and there is an opening port above that. Lighting is provided by a pair of reading lights, ceiling lights and a translucent overhead skylight. There is entry into the guest head from this cabin.
Port guest stateroom: Located at the base of the companionway steps and across from the starboard guest stateroom, the port stateroom has an athwart 54” x 71” berth with storage below. Upon entry into the cabin, there is a hanging locker along the hull in front of you. Aft of that are two opening ports and a pair of reading lamps above the padded headboard of the bed. Along the centerline of the cabin and a just inside the door is a nightstand, with double doors, a drawer and a mirror above that. Behind the entry door is a full-length dressing mirror. Ventilation and lighting are from the two opening ports, a Sirocco fan, and overhead ceiling lights. Headroom is 6’3”.
Guest head: There is dual access into this space, with hallway access on starboard. As you enter from the hallway, there is a full-height mirror to your left and the sink and head in front of you. The Corian countertop has a round sink, with a locker below, mirrored lift-front medicine cabinet doors above and an opening port. Headroom in here is 6’3”. Lighting and ventilation are overhead vent, an opening port and overhead lights.
Galley: The galley is on port across from the helm and, with windows on two sides and a view over the salon. Headroom in here is 6’4”. The double sink is oriented along the hull, with double doored shelf storage and a silverware drawer beneath it. To the left of the sink is a top-loading storage locker and a single burner induction cooktop. Beneath that is the refrigerator/freezer. A spice cabinet is located on the end of that space. The forward counter space has a double door microwave locker and a radius front dishware locker beneath it.
Helm station: Located across from the galley, the helm seat can seat two people quite comfortably. The curved windscreen has a two-speed warm air defroster unit. Beneath the helm seat is a long pull-out liquor drawer, with glass and bottle storage. Headroom here is 6’4”.
Salon: The salon is two steps down from the helm deck. A curved loveseat is on port, with a fiddled, curved end table and a locker below. Across on starboard is an 8’ long curved settee that can seat 4-6 people. Counter space is above and behind the radius on either end. A thick oval dinette table provides plenty of space for meals and can be moved for top access to the engines. Sliding windows behind both settees provide fresh air when you want it, with a sliding door opening onto the cockpit.
- Stainless Steel portholes
- Screens and curtains on all opening ports
- Reading and overhead lights throughout
- Door activated locker lighting
- Custom wall to wall carpet
- Scirocco fans throughout
GALLEY
- Solid surface countertops
- Double stainless-steel sink
- Corian sink cover
- Single lever hot/cold mixer with pull-out sprayer wand
- Dometic stainless steel upright refrigerator/ freezer (’22)
- Duxtop electric induction cooktop
- Black and Decker microwave
- Teak/Koto flooring
- Hella fan
HEADS
Master stateroom head:
- Teak and Koto cabin sole
- Opening port with screen
- Overhead solar vent
- Extraction/ventilation fan
- Solid surface vanity top with round sink
- Single lever hot/cold water mixer
- Mirrored medicine cabinet doors above counter
- Par electric head (’22)
- Fiberglass seat over the head
- Molded fiberglass shower unit with seat and non-skid sole
- Sliding curved shower door and smoked plex divider
- Single lever hot/cold water mixer
- Adjustable height shower wand on bar
- Toothbrush and cup holder
- Towel bar
Guest head:
- Non-skid cabin sole
- Opening port with screen
- Overhead solar vent
- Solid surface vanity top with round sink
- Single lever hot/cold water mixer
- Mirrored medicine cabinet doors above counter
- Dressing mirror
- Jabsco electric head (’22)
- Fiberglass seat over the head
- Single lever hot/cold shower mixer
- Adjustable height shower wand on bar
- Bar mounted soap dish
- Cup holder
- 33 gallons total holding tank capacity
WATER SYSTEMS
- 120 gallons of water in two stainless steel tanks with balance pipe
- 11-gallon Kuuma hot water heater
- Shurflo Aqua King 4.0 fresh water pump
- Hot and cold pressure water throughout
- Recessed hot and cold cockpit shower on transom
- Engine room cold water tap
- Shower sump box
- 12v. shower sump pump
- Electric bilge pump for forward bilges
- Maxzone 1100 electric bilge pumps in engine compartment
- Electric bilge pump for bathing platform storage locker
- Two manual bilge pumps in cockpit for engine room and lazarette
- Bronze thru hulls installed on all below waterline fittings
HULL AND DECK
- Molded non-skid decks
- Stainless steel rub strake with rubber insert
- Cockpit, fiberglass swim platform and steps are synthetic teak
- Lockable access to engine room and lazarette
- Transom and side storage lockers in cockpit
- Bathing platform storage locker
- Fiberglass arch above aft end of flybridge for lights and antennas
- Air draft is reporteda as 14'9" with arch down and 16'5" up
- Stainless steel stanchions and railings
- Stainless steel grabrails along the sides of the superstructure
- Stainless steel grabrails on all three sides of the cockpit
- Stainless steel and acrylic access door to swim platform
- Eight stainless steel deck cleats
- Dual facing flybridge helm seat with storage locker
- Reversable flybridge helm seat backrest to create U-shaped seating area
- Twin lockers on either side of flybridge helm
- Curved windscreen around front and sides of flying bridge helm
- L-shaped flybridge lounge seating
- Stainless steel anchor roller
- Lewmar 12v vertical windlass
- Up & down foot switches
- Windlass remote controls at both helms
- Self-stowing Delta 20 Kg plow anchor with 30 meters of chain
- Self-draining chain locker with deck access
- Flybridge bimini
- Tempered glass around front and sides of the salon
- Tempered glass 3-pane patio door between the salon and cockpit
- Cockpit refreshment fridge
ENGINES AND MACHINERY
- Engine room access through cockpit hatch and salon floor
- Fire retardant engine room soundproofing
- Engine room ventilation fan
- Raw water intake strainers for both engines and generator
- Volvo Penta TAMD63P 370HP engines
- Engine S/N’s Port #2061142464; Starboard #2061142465
- ZF IRM 220A-1 transmissions with 2.04:1 reduction gears
- Transmission S/N’s Port #18037G; Starboard #18038G
- Stainless steel propellor shafts
- 296 gallons of diesel in two stainless steel tanks with balance pipe
- Separ SWK 2000 fuel/water separators
- Full Volvo instrumentation at both helm stations
- Hynautic hydraulic steering system at both helms
- Momo Marine wooden helm wheel on inside helm
- Momo Marine synthetic helm wheel on flybridge helm
- Morse KE-4 electronic gear shift and throttle controls at both helms
- Bennett hydraulic trim tabs
- 12v DC Nobels Type 309 bow thruster with controls at both helms
- Top speed 22 knots; Cruise at XXXXX
- Fire Master automatic FM200 clean agent fire suppression system
- Two Dometic 16K reverse cycle AC/ heat units (’22)
ELECTRICAL
- Two 30A / 120V shore power 50’ cables and connections
- Spare set of shore power cables
- 120V electrical panel with volt meter
- 120V duplex receptacles throughout with GFCI protection
- 12v electrical panel with volt and amp meters
- Remote battery isolation switches
- Engine room lighting
- ProMariner ProNautic 12-40P battery charger
- Two Group 31 AGM house batteries
- Two Group 31 AGM starting batteries
- Group 31 AGM generator starting battery
- HFL model H2M6M1C 6 Kw PowerGen 120V AC-60Hz US spec service
- Genset S/N 290-441 with 239 hours
- Automatic shore power/ generator changeover system
- Soundproof generator enclosure
- Dual station remote control searchlight
- Twin pantograph windshield wipers with integral fresh water washers
- Dual airhorns
- Anchor and navigation lights
- Cockpit lighting
ELECTRONIC
- Garmin GPSmap 492 chart plotter at upper helm
- Raytheon RL70 Pathfinder radar/chart plotter at lower helm
- Dual station Raytheon 6000+ autopilots
- Autohelm Tridata displays with depth and speed at both helms
- Rudder angle indicator at both stations
- Simrad Shipmate Marine dual station GMDSS compatible VHF/RT with intercom
- Sony stereo
- Salon and flybridge speakers
- 32” TCL flat screen LCD TV
- Glomex TV antenna
- VHF and AM/FM whip aerials
- Compass
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Fenders
- Fender racks
- Boathooks
- Dock lines
- PFD’s
- Bow lounge pad cushions
- Folding swim ladder
- Spare anchors
- Spare props
- Lots of spare parts
- Stainless steel flagstaff and socket
- First aid kit
- Brass clock and barometer set
EXCLUSIONS
If it shows, it goes!
Disclaimer
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. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.
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