1997 Beneteau 461

This 4-Cabin version layout provides privacy for up to four couples. The split forward cabin can be easily converted to a spacious Master Stateroom with the removal of the non-supporting wall divider between the cabins. 

The Main salon is very spacious due to her 14' beam and will accommodate quite a few people around the U-shaped settee to starboard and the expandable dining table. The navigation station includes a chart table, electronics and electrical panel.

A well laid out sea­going cook's galley includes plenty of usable counter space. The counters and 3 ­burner gimballed propane stove all have fiddles. The top loading freezer and from loading fridge have great access. There is of course ample storage in the galley and under the settees.

The huge cockpit with a folding cockpit table offers generous seating in the helm area. The walkthrough onto the sugar scoop/swim platform makes it easy to board the vessel after a swim.

History

Skye Bird was originally purchased in 1999 by the owner of a charter fleet as a personal vessel.  2007 she came out of the water in St Pete. Current owner purchased her in 2014, extensive refit and launched in 2019.  Refit included:

New Cherry wood cabin sole and trim

New electric windlass

New furling mainsail 2019, (No Genoa)

Bottom job 2015, not launched until 2019

New 12” B&G Chart plotter, depth and wind instruments

Replaced thru-hull fittings and fresh water lines

Replaced shaft, prop, impeller

3 Batteries 2019

Specs
Builder: Beneteau
Designer: Bruce Farr
Keel: Wing
Hull Shape: Displacement

Dimensions
LOA: 46 ft 7 in
Beam: 13 ft 11 in
LWL: 39 ft 1 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 9 in
Bridge Clearance: 62 ft 0 in
Headroom: 6 ft 2 in
Dry Weight: 20950 lbs

Engine
Brand: Yanmar

Hours: 4500
Year Built: 1997
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 85 HP

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 3 Plastic (207 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (50 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 2 Plastic (30 Gallons)

Accommodations

Number of double berths: 4

Number of cabins: 4
Number of heads: 2

Sails
In-Mast Furling -  Mainsail
Furling Headstay - No Genoa

Inside Equipment
Hot water heater is currently disconnected
Air conditioning - 16,000 BTU, serviced 2019
Battery charger
Refrigerator

Deep freezer
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Marine head

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Electrical Circuit: 110V

Inverter
Battery Charger

Outside Equipment/Extras
Cockpit shower
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Swimming ladder
Teak inlaid cockpit seats
NEW Electric windlass

Galley
Force 10 SS 3­Burner Propane Stove w/ Oven
Double SS Deep Sinks
Adler Barbour Refrigerator/ Freezer
Abundant storage and Countertop Space
Countertop Space w/lots of storage

Electronics
B&G 12” Chart plotter - 2019

B&G Depth, Speed, Temp - 2019

Standard Horizon VHF
JVC AM/FM/Cassette radio w/Salon
Speakers
Compass
GPS

Electrical
2 house batteries - 2019
1 dedicated starting battery -2019
55 amp alternator

110 Volt GFI outlets
12Volt electrical systems
110 Volt shore power system

Salon
Island Bench seat around the Expandable, Cherry Table which converts to a double berth
Single Settee­Port
Entertainment Center
Navigators Station
Cherry Wood Interior Trim
High­Gloss Cherry Cabin Sole
JMX III 16000BTU AC

Sails & Rigging
Z­spar Mast
All Control Lines led aft
Self Tailing Winches
Solid Boom Vang
2­Lewmar 54 2­speed Self Tailing Primary Winches
2­Lewmar 44 2­Speed Self Tailing Halyard winches w/Stoppers
Bimini - 2015

Stainless Steel Frame for dodger(No Canvass)

Hull & Deck
Bow Pulpit
Stern Rail
Double Life Lines with Boarding Gates Port & Starboard
Hand Rails
Anchor & Rode
Fenders, Docklines
Swim Ladder
Folding Cockpit Table
Loads of Cockpit Locker Storage
Bow Anchor Locker
Double Anchor Rollers on Bowsprit
2 ­Propane Tanks secured in locker