45' Formosa 46

With close relationto the respected Kelly-Peterson 44, the Formosa 46 was built for serious cruising. ROCINANTE features a cutter rig, protected skeg-hung rudder, substantial displacement, excellent storage, and a practical interior designed for extended time aboard.

More importantly for sailors considering a yacht of this vintage, several of the expensive and difficult upgrades commonly associated with older Taiwanese cruising boats have already been completed.

KEY FEATURES & UPGRADES:

Original teak decks professionally removed and replaced with durable non-skid
Original fuel tanks replaced with custom aluminum tanks
Original hidden chainplates replaced with upgraded external chainplates for easier inspection and maintenance
80 HP Ford Lehman diesel with top-end rebuild and newer heat exchanger
Custom stainless-steel exhaust riser
1,000 watts of solar power with smart MPPT charging
Six Trojan T105 deep-cycle batteries
High-output Balmar alternator
Spectra watermaker
Raymarine Evolution hydraulic autopilot with oversized Type-3 drive
Lowrance HDS Live chartplotter with Airmar sonar and integrated AIS
Standard Horizon VHF with integrated AIS and GPS
Harken roller furling
Fully battened mainsail with Tides Marine low-friction track
Andersen winches and Garhauer clutches
Custom stainless-steel dinghy davits
Two dinghies included: 10'6" AB RIB and 9' Achilles roll-up
20 HP Suzuki four-stroke outboard
Lofrans electric windlass
160 gallons fuel capacity
200 gallons freshwater capacity
2 cabins / 2 heads
Sleeps up to 7
Classic teak cruising interior
Switlik 6-person liferaft and McMurdo GPS EPIRB

Below decks, ROCINANTE offers two large private staterooms positioned at opposite ends of the boat, two heads, generous salon seating, a secure offshore galley, dedicated navigation station, pilot berth, and substantial storage for extended cruising.

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// Propulsion

Engine: Ford Lehman, 4-cyl; 80 hp; Inboard; Diesel; 3-blade bronze prop

Drive Type: Direct, with dripless shaft seal

Comments: Complete top-end rebuild with new heat exchanger (2019). Custom stainless exhaust riser with fiberglass water lift muffler.

// Tanks

Fuel: x2 (Aluminum) Total 160 Gal

Water: x4 Total 200 Gal

Holding: x2 Total 30 Gal with manual and deck pump-out

Comments: Original fuel tanks replaced with a pair of custom aluminum tanks.

// Accommodations

# Cabins: 2

# Heads: 2

Types of Heads: Macerators

# Berths: 3

Types of Berths: Queen berth, double berth, single berth, pilot berth

# People Accommodated (Sleeping): 7

Headroom: 6 ft. 3 in. / 1.93 m throughout

// Galley

Fridge / Freezer:
12v fridge/freezer, top-loading, access through countertop
Encel portable fridge-freezer

Stove: 3-burner propane range with oven, gimbaled

Solenoid: safety shut-off valve for LP gas

Sink: Double S/S with hot and cold pressure faucet

// Electronics & Navigation Equipment

AIS Receiver: Integrated into Lowrance HDS

Autopilot: Raymarine Evolution w/ oversized Type-3 Hydraulic Linear Drive

Chartplotter: Lowrance HDS Live chartplotter w/ 600W Airmar Sonar

Compass: On binnacle

Depth Sounder: Integrated into Lowrance HDS; Raymarine (extra)

GPS: Integrated into Lowrance HDS

Rudder Angle: Raymarine

Stereo: Pyle

VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix w/ integral AIS and GPS

// Electrical Systems

Batteries: x6 Trojan T105 deep-cycle

Battery Switch: Blue Sea Systems

Battery Monitor: Xantrex

Electrical System: Blue Sea Systems 120vAC (60Hz) and 12vDC

Inverter: Xantrex

Smart Regulator: Xantrex 60-Amp MPPT charge controller

Solar Panels: 1000 Watt array on solar arch

Alternator: Balmar, high-output, 3-stage controller (NEW)

// Sails & Rigging

Mainsail: Yes, fully battened with double reefing points and Tides marine low-friction mast track; with Garhauer full-width traveler

Jibs / Headsails: 130 Genoa

Roller Furling: Harken (for Genoa)

Spinnaker Pole / Whisker Pole: Mast-mounted

Winches: Andersen winches

Mast: Keel-stepped

Standing Rigging: Original hidden chainplates replaced with upgraded external plates

Boom Vang: Rigid

Preventer / Boom Break: Boom brakes for downwind control

Boom: Gallows

Lines Led Aft: Spectra reefing lines with single-line, cockpit-led reefing

Comments: Garhauer clutches (NEW)

// Deck

Anchors: Rocna 33kg, 150 of ⅜ HT chain spliced to 150 of nylon braid; also backup anchor/rode

Windlass: Lofrans horizontal windlass

Bow Pulpit: Yes, stainless steel

Bow Rollers: Yes

Deck Washdown: Yes

Dinghy:
106 AB hypalon/aluminum RIB with anchor and fishfinder
9 Achilles hypalon roll-up dinghy

Dinghy Davits: Custom stainless steel

Outboard: 20hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard

Navigation Lights: Mounted to bow pulpit

Swim Ladder: Stainless Steel, mounted to transom

// Covers & Cushions

Dodger: Yes, with full sunshade

Wheel/Tiller Cover: Binnacle cover

Mainsail Cover: Stackpack type with integrated Lazy Jacks

// Mechanical Systems

Fire Extinguishing: Yes

Fuel Filters: Racor

Hot Water Heater: 10-Gal heater via 115vAC and engine heat exchanger

Transmission: Velvet drive

Watermaker: Spectra 150GPH

// Safety Equipment

Life Raft: Switlik 6-person liferaft

EPIRB: McMurdo G5 SmartFind Plus 406 GPS EPIRB

Comments: Ditch bag with manual reverse-osmosis desalinator

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