Bowman 47 'Quetzal 2' exlusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
These yachts were built to exacting standards and are well-regarded as capable, robust blue-water cruisers.
A classic bluewater cruiser built to robust standards, the 1986 Bowman 47 offers comfortable accommodation, excellent seakeeping and traditional lines — ideal for extended cruising or live-aboard use.
Professionally built with a solid GRP hull and deck construction. Teak interior trim and joinery give classic character, while thoughtful layout and volume make her comfortable at sea or at anchor.
Quetzal 2 has the spacious centre-cockpit layout with generous below-deck living areas. Sleeps up to six in forward cabin, aft cabin and convertible saloon berths. She has a well-appointed galley and dedicated navigation station. With a comfortable saloon with good headroom she’s live-aboard ready.
Standing rigging replaced in 2021 along with the chain plates at the same time. Receipts are available.
A proven offshore performer with classic Bowman build quality and design pedigree. This 1986 Bowman 47 is well suited to a couple or family looking for a capable passagemaker with the comfort and space to enjoy extended time on the water.
Antifouled: December 2025
Inspections are welcome.
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 | : $120,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $120,000 |
| 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 | : $120,000 |
