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The 1982 Delta 46 is a rare opportunity to own a true blue-water cruiser that has been meticulously maintained by the same owner since new. Designed for sailors seeking both comfort and capability, this yacht boasts a robust white GRP hull with an impressive 16mm thickness below the waterline, ensuring exceptional durability for offshore adventures. The spacious center cockpit, teak-laid decks, and thoughtfully recessed lockers reflect a perfect blend of practicality and elegance. With a skeg-hung rudder and specially designed keel, the Delta 46 provides outstanding stability and performance, even in challenging seas, making her a reliable companion for long-distance cruising.
Powered by a dependable 80hp Ford Lehman engine with dual-circuit cooling, this yacht combines reliability with ease of maintenance, clocking 8,300 well-documented hours. Her accommodations are exceptionally well-designed, featuring a forward cabin, a large owner’s aft cabin with en-suite facilities, and a practical starboard bunk cabin. The saloon showcases a warm teak interior, complemented by green marble countertops in the galley and wet areas. A dedicated workshop, accessed from the aft heads, ensures onboard maintenance is effortless, ideal for extended journeys.
Key highlights include a powerful 1,000W Lofrans Tiger windlass, extensive tankage (1,500L water, 1,140L diesel), a Victron energy system with solar panels, and a comprehensive suite of Raymarine navigation instruments. The Delta 46 also comes equipped with full winter covers and a robust Pischel Bolero dinghy with a 15hp Yamaha outboard. Having been cared for by her original owner throughout her life, this yacht stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and dedicated upkeep—a perfect choice for adventurers who demand reliability and timeless quality.
Specifications & Construction
Construction
White GRP hull | Hull thickness over 16 mm, 50 cm below waterline | Spacious bathing platform | Teak laid on GRP deck | Centre cockpit GRP superstructure | Recessed lockers and a chest for lines | 85 cm Railing | 20 cm Coaming | Special keel shape for stability in high waves | Skeg hung rudder | Chain and cable rudder system
Deck
1,000 W Lofrans Tiger anchor windlass | CQR Niro anchor with 115 m/10 mm chain, freshly galvanized | CQR steel anchor | Danforth stainless steel anchor | Various mooring warps | Fenders | Fixed windshield | Three sun awnings for fore, center, and aft areas | Bimini with removable side panels | Sprayhood | Three-part full winter cover
Tankage
1,500 liters Water capacity in five stainless steel tanks | 1,140 liters Diesel capacity in three stainless steel tanks | 40 liters GRP holding tank for forward heads
Rig and Sail
Ketch rigged | Main mast with steps, lower and upper shrouds | Mizzen mast with lower and upper shrouds | Three forestays and two backstays | Fully battened mainsail with lazyjacks | White mizzen | White electric roller furling genoa | White electric roller furling jib | White cutter staysail | 140 sqm spinnaker with recovery tube
Machinery & Systems
Machinery
80 hp Ford Lehman engine | Non-electronic, dual-circuit cooling | 8,300 engine hours | Shaft drive | Engine access from two sides via three doors | Spare parts: gearbox, starter, alternator, autopilot, pumps
Electrics
12v 220v onboard voltage | Engine start battery | Domestic battery bank | Victron battery charger | Victron 1,400 W inverter | Two 140 W solar panels on rear gantry | Shorepower
Navigation
Raymarine TriData depth | Raymarine TriData speed/log | Raymarine ST60 wind instruments, repeater at chart table | Autohelm 3000 autopilot | Furuno GP 32 GPS | Furuno 4800 radio with GPS and AIS receiver
Comfort & Accessories
Accommodation
Forward cabin with double berth | Starboard bunk cabin with 2 single berths | Port heads with WC and shower | Saloon with dining and U-shaped seating to port | Sofa seating to starboard | Navigation area to starboard | Enclosed galley to port | Passageway with single berth leading to aft cabin | Spacious aft owner’s cabin with en-suite heads | Workshop with vice and tools, accessed from aft heads | Interior in solid teak with louvered doors | Green marble wet cell and galley surfaces | Lavac vacuum WC
Domestic
Cooker with oven and hobs | Double stainless steel sink | Large refrigerator with dual cooling systems | Hot and cold pressurised water | Philips television | Samsung laser printer
Tender
15 hp Yamaha outboard | Pischel Bolero dinghy, 2.5 meters