1999 Bowman 48 Aft Cockpit
“Tack”
Description
Designed by the legendary Chuck Paine, the Bowman 48 was the largest of his designs built in Britain by Rival Bowman Yachts in Southampton. Bowman Yachts produced the Bowman 48 from the early 1990s until 1998 when it was merged with Rival Yachts to form Rival Bowman Yachts, which was then acquired in 2002 by Rustler Yachts, which continued to offer the model. Blending the talents of Chuck Paine with the hundreds of years of shipbuilding talents that were born in England led to great designs and high quality. Some 30 years ago, some of the very best and biggest ocean sailing vessels were created/built in England, it was Camper Nicholson, Oyster and Rival Bowman which grew into Rustler.
The Bowman 48 was outfitted with several state-of-the-art features from the hand of Chuck Paine, including the highly successful Paine Keel, with its efficient bulb-ended endplate, and beautiful interior joinery. Relatively fast compared to other designs of the era, it has a kind motion, good stability, and a forgiving helm. The design was optimized from the outset, incorporating all the necessary gear, tankage, and more, so the Bowman 48 was capable of sailing with all needed cruising gear from the beginning. As such, she cruises excellently offshore, and in a lighter, coastal trim, the Bowman 48 sails even better.
The deck features an integral pilothouse, which offers commanding views from the galley and nav station and avoids the cramped feeling that can result from a traditional low-house design. The Bowman 48 is CE Rated A for unlimited ocean service.
A total of 11 Bowman 48s were produced as a semi-custom bluewater design, offered in both aft cockpit and center cockpit configurations. The Bowman 48 is considered one of the finest British-built yacht designs ever made. They are known for being safe, comfortable, and fast yachts capable of extended bluewater cruising.
"TACK" was built as one of the last few Bowman 48s and was finished to an excellent standard. She is a traditional aft-cockpit design with a forward-facing nav station, a very large galley and saloon for the size and era, two cabins, and two heads, plus a large workshop/mechanical room. There is easy access to all of TACK's mechanical equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and tankage.
Under prior ownership TACK placed first out of around 200 yachts in the 2003 ARC Rally, and a sistership won line honors in the same event years later.
The seller purchased TACK during COVID in the winter of 2021, where she was on the hard in Antigua. A skilled yachtsman and tradesman in the marine industry, he proceeded to commission an extensive refit of the yacht's systems and cosmetics. Working day in and day out, virtually every system was taken apart and serviced, and in most cases, directly replaced with new, state-of-the-art equipment. With the heavy lifting done, the seller then delivered TACK to the Chesapeake Bay, where more detailed work was completed by traditional tradesmen on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, some of the best in the industry.
Changing circumstances have forced the seller to put TACK on the market in a nearly complete state after the refit, save for the re-installation or replacement of some ancillary bluewater cruising equipment. A complete list of refit items is available in the full specifications.
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. 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
Overview
Key Specifications
Weight & Measurements
Accommodation
Tankage
Registration & Documentation
Engines
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Full Details
Refit Details
- New engine, fuel filter, fuel lines, new additional Balmar high output 24V alternator,
- Aquadrive system rebuilt and engine compartment cleaned and re-gelcoated
- Cabin sole removed and refinished
- Headliner removed and replaced
- Entire teak interior was sanded and refinished. All doors, drawers, cabinet doors, engine compartment, table etc. were removed and refinished in a varnish shop
- New cabin side veneer was installed and painted white
- The 7 fixed pilothouse windows were removed and replaced
- Lewmar portlights were replaced
- Plumbing and most wiring was removed from bilge so that the bilges could be cleaned and painted.
- DC System reworked with all new wiring for batteries, 4 new Lifeline GPL 4DL 12V batteries wired to 24V, new Victron components including Multi-plus 24V/3000W/120V inverter charger, 24V to 12V DC-DC charger for starting bank, 24V to 12V converter for 12V equipment, Victron MPPT solar charge controllers, new switching and breakers for heavy loads such as windlass, winches and bow thruster
- New NEMA 2000 backbone installed. New B&G electronics including NAC-3 autopilot
- New sanitation hoses and grey water hoses and new grey water sump system installed
- Windlass motor and foot switches replaced
- New companionway steps
- Teak decks sanded and caulking removed and replaced
- New Corian countertops in galley and heads with new undermount sinks and faucets
- New teak instrument panel at companionway and new teak hatch boards
- New Dometic 16k BTU AC with easy start controller
- 25 liter Isotemp water heater rebuilt with new thermostats and 1,200 watt heating element
- New cushions throughout the interior
- Cabinet carpeted hull liners removed and replaced
- All new isinglass for the hard dodger
Accomodations
The interior of the Bowman 48 Aft Cockpit was designed by Chuck Paine to accommodate a cruising couple with luxury, open spaces, and a welcoming environment for extended living aboard. The modern, large raised pilothouse windows create an open and bright interior with excellent views all around, perfect for island cruising. These windows were all replaced, along with the headliner. While replacing the windows, the old teak veneer around them was replaced and painted white, creating a more contemporary aesthetic and brightening the interior even more. The interior teak, most of which was also removed to gain access to all her hoses and electrical systems, has been finished in a soft satin finish. All her fabrics and cushions have been replaced. TACK's teak and holly sole was also removed and refinished.
Galley
From the base of the companionway, you find yourself in the extra-large galley, perfect for a gourmet onboard chef. The large counters are new Corian with built-in fiddles to help keep dishes from rolling off in a seaway. The new double basin, below-counter stainless steel sink with a pull-out faucet is well suited in the middle of the counter. The new Force10 4-burner stove and oven is gimbaled and fitted so that the person in the galley is cocooned between the opposite counter. This makes it easy to brace yourself in ocean swells. Storage is plentiful under the counter, and there are several drawers and compartments to store dishes and provisions. There is a built-in top-loading deep freezer and a front-loading refrigerator with new compressors and plates, and another deep storage locker that could easily be retrofitted to house a newer drawer-type refrigerator if desired. Under the galley is access to the engine, with removable panels on the front, sides, and under the drawers of the counter above.
- Frigoboat top-loading deep freezer with digital control
- Frigoboat front-loading refrigerator, under counter with digital control
- Force10 LPG 4 burner stove with oven (2024)
- Xintex S-2A LPG control and alarm. LPG regulator/solenoid replaced 2022
- LG NeoChef Smart Inverter microwave (2024)
Mechanical Room
Just aft of the galley, on the port side, is the workshop/mechanical room. The generator, a Fischer Panda 8kw with 214 hours, is the centerpiece, making it easily accessible for maintenance. Mounted on the inboard bulkhead is the AC switchboard. There are several storage compartments, great for equipment, tools, and spare parts.
- Large hanging locker
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen
- AC switchboard
- Fischer Panda 8kW generator with digital control
- Multiple storage compartments
- Tools in tool chest included
Guest Cabin
On the starboard side of the companionway is the guest cabin. This is fitted with a double-sized berth, several storage lockers, and a hanging locker. There is en suite access to the day head, located just forward. The day head is also accessed from the galley. This is a wet head but is very well appointed and updated with a new Corian vanity that matches the galley.
- Guest Cabin
- Large hanging locker
- Several drawers and lockers
- Mirror and vanity/desk
- Double sized berth
- Reading lamp new 2024
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen
- Opening portlight
- Guest/Day Head
- Vacuflush toilet, not currently plumbed, new Raritan Marine Elegance electric toilet, uninstalled
- Towel warmer (currently not operational)
- Teak handrail
- Corian countertop and under counter sink (2024)
- Three storage lockers
- Teak grate with new sump pump (2024)
- Fixed shower head with hot/cold mixer
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen, shade replaced (2024)
- Full length mirror
- Vanity mirror
Nav Station
Next up, also on starboard, is the traditional forward-facing nav station. The chart table is large, with an opening desk and several drawers. From here, you have access to the DC switchboard and navigation electronics.
- B&G navigation electronics and VHF (2023. installed 2024)
- Gobius tank sensors (2023, installed 2024)
- DC switchboard
- Bilge pump controls (2024)
- Victron Multiplus control (2022 installed 2024)
- Air conditioning control (2023, installed 2024)
- Batteries installed under seat (2023)
Saloon
In the saloon is a large U-shaped dinette to port with an equally large table that has two opening leaves and a built-in liquor locker. Under the settee are two large storage lockers and a freshwater tank. There is also access to the bilge sump under the settee. Additional storage is behind the settee on the outboard side and in lockers above, including a bookshelf. Built into the lockers is a hideaway sea berth cot. On the starboard side, there are two large hanging lockers, storage compartments, a large drawer, and access to the 16k BTU air conditioner.
- Large teak dinette table with two opening leaves and built-in liquor locker
- U-shaped settee with storage below and behind
- Two hanging lockers
- Multiple lockers and a bookshelf
- Hide-away sea berth
- Two opening portlights (2023)
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen (shade replaced 2024)
- Ships bell
Master Cabin
Up forward is the master cabin, which is nicely appointed with an en suite private head with a separate shower. There is a desk/vanity with a mirror and built-in seat. The double-sized berth is offset to port.
- Large hanging locker
- Shelves and drawers
- Several lockers around bed
- Storage under bed along with access to water tank and bow thruster
- Two book shelves
- Desk/vanity with mirror, drawer, seat, and two USB outlets (2024)
- Four reading lamps, forward two with built in USB outlets (2024)
- 12V fan
- Two dorade vents
- Four opening portlights (2023)
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen (shade replaced 2024)
- Two coat hooks
- Ensuite private head with shower
- Shower compartment
- Towel warmer (currently not operational)
- Fixed shower head with hot/cold mixer
- Soap trays
- Clothes hooks
- Teak slat seat with storage beneath
- Teak grate floor with sump pump
- Two storage lockers
- Opening portlight (2024)
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen (shade replaced 2024)
- Head
- Vacuflush head, freshwater flush
- Opening portlights (2023)
- Opening deck hatch with shade and bug screen (shade replaced 2024)
- Corian countertop and under counter sink (2024)
- Mirror
- Three lockers
Electronics & Navigation
Cockpit
- B&G Zeus 9s MFD at "watch station" under dodger (2022)
- 2x B&G Triton2 displays above companionway (2023)
- B&G Triton autopilot control at helm (2023)
Nav Station
- B&G Zeus 9s MFD at nav station (2023)
- B&G Triton2 display (2023)
- B&G V60B VHF with AIS TX/RX (2023)
Other
- B&G NAC3 autopilot (2023)
- Airmar Depth/Speed/Temp Smart Sensor (2023)
- Rudder reference sensor (2023)
- Hydraulic autopilot ram
- Two stereo speakers in saloon (no stereo currently installed)
- Furuno radar dome mounted on mast (unused)
- Aries Self-steering windvane (could be reinstalled, transom attachment hardware already installed)
Electrical
- Generator
- Fischer Panda 8kW generator with 214 hours in sound enclosure (2014)
- Alternators
- Nanni 12V 120A (2022)
- Balmar 24V 70A with Balmar regulator (2022)
- Solar
- 2x Victron MPPT Solar Controllers (one for dodger solar panel and the other installed for use in future panel installations) (2023)
- Shore Power
- 50A shore power inlet with 50' cord
- Victron Multiplus 24V/3000W/120V Inverter/Charger (2021)
- Batteries
- 4x Lifeline GPL 4DL 12V AGM batteries connected as 420Ah 24V house bank (2023)
- 2x Odyssey Extreme ODX-AGM24M batteries connected as 12V engine and generator start bank (2023)
- Victron Orion Smart 24V DC - 12V DC charger to charge 12V bank from 24V bank (2023)
- Victron 24V DC - 12V DC converter for house 12V loads (2023)
- New switching and breakers for heavy loads such as windlass, halyard winch, and bow thruster (2023)
- Most wiring and plumbing removed from bilge so bilges could be cleaned and painting, removed wiring and plumbing was replaced with new
- DC wiring system reworked with all new wiring for batteries
Mechanical
- Engine
- Nanni N4.80 turbocharged and intercooled engine, 80 HP (2022)
- ZF Hurth HSW 450 A2 - 2.0 transmission (1999)
- Aquadrive Antivibration System (rebuilt 2022)
- Engine compartment cleaned and regelcoated during engine replacement (2022)
- Racor 500FG fuel dilter with pressure gauge and electric priming pump (2022)
- Max-Prop, folding 3-blade (1999)
- Dometic 16,000 BTU 115V 50/60Hz air conditioner with reverse cycle heat (2023)
- Eberspacher diesel heating system (parts of system are still installed, but much has been removed and would require new parts and refurbishment to make operational)
- Gobius tank monitoring system (2023)
- Sanitation and grey water hoses replaced, new grey water sump system installed (2024)
- Two bilge pumps and high water alarm
- Two water tanks, one 108 gallon stainless steel under master berth, the other a 52 gallon bladder under the port saloon settee
Hull
- Side-Power 24V bow thruster with cockpit fixed and wired remote controls
- Paine Keel, fin design with flat bulb that tapers aft, 6' draft
- 3/4 skeg hung rudder, above keel plane
- Enclosed prop shaft
- Teak rubrail with stainless steel striker
- Teak caprail with stainless steel striker
- Folding transom ladder
Deck
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with side stanchions and stainless steel double life lines
- Lifeline gates port and starboard as well as aft
- Lazarette on aft deck for additional storage
- Stainless steel double anchor roller
- Lewmar electric windlass with foot button on foredeck
- Large sail locker under hatch on foredeck with access to chain locker, watertight bulkhead to yacht interior, manual bilge pump for locker
- Plow anchor with chain and rode 180 feet chain with 100 feet ¾ nylon rode
- Large destroyer wheel with leather hand grip
- Stainless steel hand rails
- 8 opening hatches
- 10 opening portlights (2023-2024)
- Weblon exterior window covers
- Hard dodger with new isinglass and covers for isinglass (Isinglass replaced 2024)
- Bimini frame for cockpit (not aboard and can be reinstalled, frame only)
- Deck shower hot and cold water currently not plumbed
- Teak companionway boards (2024)
- Teak instrument panel at companionway (2024)
- Cockpit cushions
- Teak decks - sanded, all caulking removed and replaced (2023)
- Stainless steel cowl vents with stainless guards
- Canvas cover for companionway boards
- Outboard motor block on pushpit
- Rod holder
- Aft pushpit seat frames, currently used as fender holders
Sails & Rigging
- Aluminum mast stepped on the keel with two spreaders - painted white
- Mast steps to first spreader
- Selden rigid boom vang
- Whisker pole
- Solent rig with twin Schaefer furling units
- Stainless steel wire standing rigging (It is thought that the standing rigging was replaced in 2019 by the previous owner)
- Running check stays
- Lewmar #48 self-tailing halyard winch on mast
- Lewmar #44 self-tailing starboard cabin top halyard winch, powered
- Lewmar #44 self-tailing port cabin top halyard winch
- Lines led aft to the cockpit for ease in single handing
- 6 Spinlock clutches to port and 6 to starboard
- Lewmar #64 self-tailing primary winches
- Lewmar #50 self-tailing secondary winches
- Stack Pack for mainsail
- Genoa and Jib with adjustable lead tracks for each
- Hank on Staysail on inner forestay with adjustable lead track
- Radar reflector
- Sails
- Mainsail
- Mainsail with 3 reefs
- Halsey storm tri sail 10m2
- Headsails
- Sanders furling yankee 36m2
- Doyle furling jib 31m2
- Doyle furling genoa 51m2
- Hood radial hanked staysail 15m2
- Sanders heavy hanked storm staysail 10m2
- Spinnakers
- Quantum A2 with snuffer 130m2
Tender
- AB 9.5 AL with bow deck cradle (2022)
- Yamaha 4HP Enduro 2-stroke
Design Information
The Bowman 48 has been long recognized by the British yachting establishment as being the finest British built design ever offered to the conservative long distance sailor. She came about in response to the success of our Bowman 40, of which some 60 beautiful examples have been built since its introduction in the late 1980's. Those are small numbers to the mass production crowd, but indicative of a wonderful response by the high end yachtsmen who prefer a customized vessel and are willing to bear the attendant higher costs. Ten Bowman 48's are now cruising the world's oceans and with the acquisition of the molds by Rustler Yachts of Falmouth there are surely more to come.
This design is an excellent representative of the more traditional design style which we have always specialized in at our office. The process is to select an aesthetic treatment that is timeless in its appeal, and to combine that shape with fully modern appendages, such as the highly successful Paine Keel with its efficient bulbed endplate, and updated interior treatments. While such a design will never approach the speeds of Bermuda Series types, they are fast in comparison with traditionally styled yachts of a few years ago, and have a lovely motion and forgiving steering and stability characteristics at sea.
The design is completely optimized with all of the necessary gear, tankage, etc. to begin world cruising immediately after launch. In this way, the potential embarrassments of designing for weekend coasting and then adding the weights necessary for a round the world voyage are eliminated. Even the generator is included in the standard design and sales package and the yacht sails brilliantly with full cruising equipment, because she was designed with these weights in mind from day one.
The deck features an integral pilothouse which permits large windows to be fitted in order to avoid the cramped feeling that can result from the conventional low house. The feeling of light and air that results is wonderful, as can be easily discerned from the accompanying photo. All of the long distance cruiser's needs are anticipated, and owners may be assured that the deck fittings are oversize for their loads, and the bow roller adequate for the oversize anchors that he is liable to fit aboard what is in most instances his home for the duration of the voyage.
A long and cordial relationship has existed between Bowman Yachts and the Paine office. Rustler Yachts' Bowman 48 is EC certified for unlimited ocean service and will take you anywhere your heart desires in safety, comfort, and at excellent speed.
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