Nelson 45 (1983) for sale in East Cowes, United Kingdom

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For sale on TheYachtMarket.com is a 1983-built, 45’ Nelson crafted by Picchiotti in Viareggio. This vessel, currently docked at East Cowes in the UK, embodies Picchiotti's renowned craftsmanship with her enhanced beam size in the Mk II design, offering substantial interior space without compromising the famed Nelson semi-displacement design. This classic beauty comes equipped with top-notch navigation equipment, including Raymarine chart plotters, Autohelm compass and autopilot, and VHF communication, ensuring a smooth sailing experience for her new owners. Under the hood, she possesses twin Cummins Mercruiser Diesel engines, offering an approximate speed of 25 knots. Safety has been prioritised with Echomax active radar reflector, automatic and manual bilge pumps, and up-to-date fire extinguishers across the boat. Additionally, the Tigress Alba features a pressurised freshwater system, 24V domestic system, 240V shore power, and WiFi capabilities. Meticulously maintained by her current owners for the past decade, this magnificent vessel stands ready for her next adventure.

General information
Make/model
Nelson 45
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Price comment
Tax Exempt
Year
1983
Length overall
13.72 metres
Hull
Glass Reinforced Plastic hull
Location
East Cowes, United Kingdom

About this Nelson 45

English

45` Nelson built by Picchiotti in Viareggio in a well maintained condition by the current owners who have owned her passionately for the last 10 years

Broker comments

Lovely example of this Nelson 45 with world renowned sea keeping. The current owners have owned the vessel since 2013 and have kept her well maintained so that she is ready to continue on new adventures.

Batteries replaced 2024

New heating system 2024

Water System :

24V pressurised water pump supplying both heads and galley

Accumulator tank with calorifier connected to port engine

Additional water heating via 240V immersion heater

Navigation Equipment

Wheelhouse Helm

Raymarine E120 chart plotter

Autohelm compass and autopilot

Raymarine Depth / Speed / Log

Icom VHF

Steering compass

Upper Helm

Raymarine E80

Autohelm compass and autopilot

Raymarine Depth / Speed / Log

Steering compass

Link to VHF

Raymarine 24” Open Scanner

Deck & Deck Equipment

Varnished solid teak capped guardrail, stainless steel guardrail around foredeck and pulpit

Aft and side boarding gates with clip on stainless steel ladder for side gates

Teak decking to aft deck with non-slip “Treadmaster” type deck covering forward of aft deck

Vetus Electric 24v 1200w reversing electric anchor windlass controllable by flying lead plugged into socket on

foredeck or from controls at helms

Galvanised anchor chain and Danforth style anchor

Stainless steel bow roller

Hatch to anchor locker with space for additional fender stowage

Mooring bollards with fairleads fore, midships and aft

Safety Equipment

Echomax active radar reflector

AIS Wiring transmitter with separate aerial (AIS not included)

Horseshoe lifebuoy with floating line

3 automatic electric bilge pumps

1 manual bilge pump

FIre extinguishers throughout boat

Automatic fire extinguishers in engine room replaced 2024

Fire blanker in galley

General Equipment

Simpson S300 300Kg stainless steel electric davits

Rhino Rider RIB with 20 Hp Mariner 2 stroke engine

Various warps and fenders

Lots of engine spares

Twin Cummins Mercruiser Diesels QSB 5.9 480 HP each

Engine Hours: Approx 360 each

Maximum Speed: Approx 25 knots

Cruising Speed: 15-18 knots

Engines Serviced last 2023.

Freshwater cooled with raw-water intakes with heat exchangers

Racor Fuel / Water separators / filters

Wet exhaust system with waterline level exit

Rev counters, Oil pressure, Water temperature, Oil Temperature guides at helm and duplicated at

upper helm

24v engine room blowers

Engine room insulation to ceiling

Shaft seals

Prop shafts with new cutlass bearings

New Bronze propellors and rope cutters

Hydraulic steering to Stainless steel wheel at each helm

All seacocks checked 2023

Windlass with hand held control and controls and each helm.

Electrical Systems

Electrical wiring replaced 2020 including new electrical panel

24V Domestic system and 240V ring main from shore power

3000VA Victron Inverter / battery Charger

Battery bank replaced 2024

Linking switch at both helms for emergency engine start from service bank

2 x 24v Engine alternators

240V shore power with connector aft

Galvanic isolator

Shore power leakage breaker

WiFi system

Fuel: Main fuel tanks integral to keel. Additional fuel tanks under berth in aft cabin

Stainless steel fuel fillers midships, side decks

Water : Two tanks in lazarette filled from stainless steel filler port side aft deck

Holding tank aft end of engine room

Tigress alba is a 45’ Nelson built in 1983 by Picchiotti in Viareggio - model type Tigress Mk II. She is certified built to Lloyds +100A1, RCD Class A. Being the Mk II design, Picchiotti had the beam widened to 13.75’ giving considerably more interior space than most Nelsons without compromising the legendary sea keeping of the semi-displacement Nelson design.

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Propulsion
Engine
Twin Cummins 480 Hp (Shaft Drives)
Additional Accommodation Details
Accommodation for 6 in two cabins plus convertible dinette opposite galley

Diesel-fired hot air heating with outlets in all areas (new 2024)

Full standing headroom throughout

Majority of lighting by LEDs

LG Smart TV in Saloon

Forward cabin:

Two single berths with shelving running the length of each berth outboard and storage drawers

underneath

Hanging locker with shelves to starboard, shelving and mirror to port

Forward window with fibreglass storm board

Opening hatch overhead with blind

Heads Compartment (port side) :

Sink with mixer tap and storage cupboard under, mirror over

Shaver socket

Shower with curtain and teak slatted sole. 24v pump-out

Vetus electric head

Opening porthole

Galley to Starboard (opposite dinette to port):

Stainless steel worktop with inset sink, mixer tap and pelmet LED lighting

‘Seagull IV’ Drinking water purification system with separate tap

Gas / Electric Hob with extractor fan over

Waeco fridge (240v)

Panasonic 1000w microwave / grill / Oven

Good complement of cupboards (one with cooling facility). Drawers for cutlery

Two opening portholes

Dinette (Opposite galley to port) :

Cupboard by steps to saloon

Seating for four around wood table.

Stowage for glassware outboard

Table top drops and cushions convert dinette into a berth

Two opening portholes with curtains

Navtex receiver in bulkhead next to steps

Watertight door to Engine room under steps to saloon

Steps up to Saloon / Wheelhouse :

Helm / Nav station to port side

Full complement of engine controls and navigation instrumentation and chart area including:

Raymarine E120 plotter

SmartCraft engine instrumentation

Raymarine Depth/Speed Log

Raymarine autopilot

Engine instruments and switchgear

“Keel’ fuel tank gauges with main instrumentation

Cummins electronic engine controls port side with gauges for additional aft fuel tanks and

black water waste controls beneath

L shaped seating to port

A previous owner removed the two helm seats to make a more sociable area but the seats are

on board together with fixings to allow them to be put back in place should a new owner wish

(see photographs)

Coffee table

Shelving and lockers to starboard with LCD TV

Sony Radio / CD with USB input, remote control and speakers in headlining

Flag locker

Sliding opening windows port and starboard with Venetian blinds

Main engine and electric davit switches under steps to aft deck

Further lockers on starboard side by steps down to:

Aft Cabin :

Large full-beam master cabin with full standing headroom around double berth and throughout the

cabin (6’6”)

Double berth (6’4” x 4’6” approx)

Built in Sony radio with USB input by port side of berth with remote control and speakers under

each bedside locker

Double mains outlets in each bedside locker with twin USB outlets on starboard

Ventilation and light from twin portholes port and starboard with Venetian blinds and curtains

Hatch aft with blind (serves also as an emergency escape hatch)

6 ceiling lights (LED) and reading light at each side of bed. All lights controllable from switches at

each side of bed

Each berth has 3 table top lockers (starboard with vanity mirror)

3 drawers (2 port, 1 starboard)

Full length hanging lockers port and starboard with shelving

Large mirror on forward bulkhead with clock above and shelf below.

Further mains outlet near floor level with electric frost prevention heater adjacent

Door through to en-suite heads

En-suite Heads :

Sink with mixer tap and storage cupboard under, mirror over with LED pelmet light

Shaver point

Shower with curtain and teak slatted sole. 24v pump-out

Vetus electric head with cupboard behind and shelf over

Opening porthole with blind

Extractor fan and circular ceiling light

Access to black water changeover valve

Stairs from Saloon to Aft Deck :

Upper helm with engine and navigation instrumentation

Gas locker to starboard. Gas system checked and certified 2023

Double helm seat with 6 man life raft under

Aft deck with two storage boxes. Canvas/foam cushions and canvas covers

Hatch to lazarette and boarding ladder on transom

Water fill aft end of deck

Perspex ‘dodgers’ around aft deck

Lazarette :

Shorepower inlet to starboard adjacent to hatch from aft deck with ladder into lazarette.

Water tanks port and starboard with link pipe

Access to steering pump and gear and emergency tiller

Galvanic isolator & RCD breaker

Light & mains outlet

Storage

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Ancasta Cowes

1 Marina Walk
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7XJ
United Kingdom
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