The Bowman 47 is highly regarded as a capable, robust blue-water cruising yacht, built to exacting standards with an emphasis on strength, seakeeping and long-distance comfort.
Quetzal 2, built in 1986, is a classic centre-cockpit blue-water cruiser offering traditional lines, proven offshore capability and generous accommodation — making her an excellent choice for extended cruising, passagemaking or live-aboard life.
Professionally constructed with a solid GRP hull and deck, Quetzal 2 combines the renowned Bowman build quality with a warm and traditional interior featuring teak trim and joinery. Her spacious layout provides plenty of room both at sea and at anchor.
The centre-cockpit configuration offers excellent separation between living and sleeping areas, with accommodation for up to six in the forward cabin, aft cabin and convertible saloon berths. The well-appointed galley, dedicated navigation station and comfortable saloon provide everything needed for extended time aboard, with good headroom throughout.
Importantly, the standing rigging and chain plates were replaced in 2021, with receipts available — providing valuable peace of mind for her next owner.
A proven offshore performer with classic Bowman pedigree, Quetzal 2 is ideally suited to a couple or family looking for a capable passagemaker with the comfort, space and robustness required for extended cruising.
The price has been reduced and the seller is motivated.
Inspections are welcome.
For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact DBY Boat Sales.
For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call +61 2 9999 3311 for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
| Price | : $100,000 REDUCED! AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $100,000 REDUCED! |
| Brand | : Bowman |
| Model | : 47 |
| Length | : 14.20 Meters |
| Year | : 1982 |
| Category | : Cruising Yacht |
| Hull Type | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : Perkins |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : New South Wales |
| Suburb | : NEWPORT |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 17 JULY 2026 |
| HIN Number | : AUWWA138057AP6 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00229 |
| Registration Number | : AEL854N |
| Designer | : Holman and Pye |
|---|---|
| Builder | : Jim Theodore - Bowman |
| Water (Potable) Capacity (l) | : 400 |
| Hull Construction Material | : GRP |
| Hull Type | : GRP |
| Deck Construction Material | : Balsa Core GRP |
| Country Origin | : Designed UK and built in Australia |
| Length (feet) | : 47 feet |
| Length (m) | : 14.20 m |
| Length Waterline (m) | : 9.74 m |
| Beam/Width (feet) | : 12.92 feet |
| Beam/Width (m) | : 3.94 m |
| Draft (m) | : 1.8 m |
| Draft (feet) | : 6 feet |
| Keel/Ballast | : Lead encapsulated in keel |
| Number of Helms | : 1 |
| Displacement | : 16 ton |
| Engine Notes | : Perkins 4.236 |
| Number Of Engines | : 1 |
| Stroke | : 4 |
| Engine Hours | : 5300 |
| Horse Power (hp) | : 75 |
| Drive Type | : Direct Stern Shaft |
| Engine Room | : Under companionway |
| Generator | : 2 x 80w, 1 x 60w solar panels |
| Number of Batteries | : 2 x AGM 420 AH |
| Fuel Type | : Diesel |
| Number of Fuel Tanks | : 2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | : 400 |
| Propeller | : Maxprop 10" folding |
| Steering System | : Canon pedastal, wire cable |
| Accommodation Notes | : Aft and forward cabins + salon berth |
| Number of Berths | : 7 |
| Number of Showers | : 2 x hot and cold showers + cold water deck shower |
| Shower Type | : Hot water heated from engine exhaust or AC electric |
| Number of Toilets | : 2 |
| Toilet Type | : TMC electric - holding tank aft |
| Holding Tank (L) | : 60 |
| Galley Notes | : U-shaped galley |
| Stove | : Mariner princess 2 burner with oven and grill - 2 LPG Gas cylinders mounted on aft deck with safety switch and gas detector |
| Refrigeration | : Electric |
| Entertainment and Appliances Notes | : GME Video and Sterio, TV |
| Bilge Pump | : 2 electric and 2 manual |
| Mast/Rigging | : Standing rigging replaced in 2021 along with the chain plates at the same time. Receipts are available. Single Spreader mast head Yawl. |
| Sail Inventory | : Dacron Slab reefed fully battened main. 130% Genoa. No 3 Jib, Storm Staysail, Mizzen, Mizzen staysail, Spinnaker |
| Electrics | : 2 x 160AH Lead crystal house batteries , 1 x starter battery set |
| Electronics Navigation | : Raymarine autopilot, depth, wind and speed. Garmin GPS map 750. Digital Yacht AIS AIT3000 with WIFI bridge. NMEA 2000 bus. JRC Radar |
| Covers | : Awning and sunshade |
| Safety Gear | : Flares, V sheet and EPIRB |
| Ground Tackle | : 27kg Delta with 100m of 10mm chain electric anchor winch wtih foot switch |
| Watermaker / De-Sal | : 1 x Hamilton Ferris towed Water Generator |
| Number of Life Jackets | : 8 |
| Remarks | : 4 man Liferaft with EPIRB x 2 |
| Vessel Name | : QUETZAL 2 |
| Anti-foul | : December 2025 |
| EGC Price | : $100,000 |
