ERICSON 46

NOW SOLD http://www.yoti.com.au/listing/ericson-46-cheeky-encounter Designed by Bruce King and launched in 1974 'Cheeky Encounter' is arguably the best known version of this beautifully appointed Ericson 46 in the Southern Hemisphere. Engineered for offshore passage making, the Ericson 46 has proven to have superb upwind and reaching performance. With optional inner forestay and running backstays, the sloop/cutter rig is both powerful yet easily handled by only two people. With flush decks with amidships and rear companionways, opening up into a well appointed and very protected aft cockpit 'Cheeky Encounter' will provide you with assurance and comfort while at sea. Her interior finish in mahogany offers a sensible layout with both a forward guest cabin and extra-large owner's cabin aft with two large enclosed heads allowing un-intrusive liveaboard quarters for two couples with full 6' 3" headroom. The Nav station is to port below the main companionway with two switch panels, large E120 Raymarine plotter, Coursemaster Autopilot, HF and VHF radios. Opposite the nav station is the L-shaped galley with companionway to the aft cabin and rear companionway which opens out into the aft cockpit. This yacht was designed for serious ocean cruising and has been built with comfort and safety in mind. Every inch of the yacht has been strengthened and reinforced in the manufacturing stage. The current owner has devoted his 12-year ownership to maintaining the yacht to an incredibly high standard with upgrades that would be hard to beat in any modern cruising yacht. To complete a meticulous and extensive inventory, Cheeky Encounter boasts a new Volvo Penta engine, new bow thruster and generator, new rigging, new antifoul, s/s davitts and much much more. To fully appreciate this impressive yacht fully she MUST be viewed. For more information and to arrange a viewing in Sydney's Middle Harbour please contact Sonia Robinson.