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$150K

1999 Birchwood Challenger 450 Flybridge

Flybridge·
Annapolis, Maryland
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$150K
USD · Asking Price
45 ft
Length
1999
Year
Flybridge
Type
Annapolis, Maryland
Location

About This Vessel

This 1999 Birchwood Challenger 450 Flybridge, measures 45 ft, and is located in Annapolis, Maryland, powered by 2x Volvo Penta TAMD 63P 370.00HP.

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO OWNER APPROVALThe Birchwood 450 Challenger really is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it is an incredibly accommodating living space with room for six to sleep comfortably and make use of two separate heads compartments. On the other hand, it is one of the most capable and enjoyable sea-going boats you will find on the market. The upper and lower helms are nice entertaining spaces and provide for leisurely outings, with a spacious cockpit space and walk-thru swim platform wonderful for swimming or water activities when on the hook.A Birchwood 450 Challenger is a rare find on the U.S market. Built in England at the once renowned Birchwood Boats yard in Nottingham, they are much more common there, with sold models dating back to 1970. She is a remarkable cruiser, with elegant lines and performance. Powered by twin Volvo 370’s this boat promises exhilarating performance and reliability. The efficient diesel engines are ideal for leisurely outings or extended voyages, making it a great choice for cruising enthusiasts. With a draft of only 3’11” and a bridge clearance of 16’5”, she can get into the shallow waters of the East Coast and the Bahamas or be a great choice to do the Great Loop. She simply checks the boxes for lots of adventures. Come take a look and see her for yourself! It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

ACCOMODATIONS

Master stateroom: The master stateroom is forward and features a centerline berth with a custom Handcrafted Mattress queen 76” x 72” berth and storage beneath. A mirrored and upholstered fan headboard accentuates the bed, with nightstand shelves and overhead lockers on both sides. Aft of the berth on port is a vanity with double mirrored doored shelves and felt-lined storage beneath the vanity top. On starboard is a felt-lined hanging locker with shelves.Ventilation is provided by a dedicated Dometic AC unit, a Sirocco fan, opening ports with screens on either hullside and a round opening hatch with sliding shade and screen. Additional lighting comes from two LED reading lights at the head of the bed and six ceiling lights. Headroom is 6’1” in this space.  Ensuite master stateroom head: Entry into the head is from the master stateroom. Headroom is 6’ and 6’3” in the shower. As you enter, the Corian type countertop is to your right. It has a round sink and single lever faucet, with a locker beneath. Mirrored lift-front medicine cabinet doors are above the counter. Aft of that is the head, with an arched dressing mirror across from it. The shower stall across the back of the space. Lighting and ventilation are provided by six overhead lights and an opening porthole.Starboard guest stateroom: The starboard cabin has 6’1” headroom and twin 24” x 77” berths, with upright sitting room on the berths and storage beneath. A passive deck ventilator is above. As you enter, there is a hanging locker directly in front of you, with the berths to your right. The berths share a nightstand with storage as well as storage beneath both berths and padded headboards. A small, fiddled shelf lines the hullside and there is an opening port above that. Lighting is provided by a pair of reading lights, ceiling lights and a translucent overhead skylight. There is entry into the guest head from this cabin.Port guest stateroom: Located at the base of the companionway steps and across from the starboard guest stateroom, the port stateroom has an athwart 54” x 71” berth with storage below. Upon entry into the cabin, there is a hanging locker along the hull in front of you. Aft of that are two opening ports and a pair of reading lamps above the padded headboard of the bed. Along the centerline of the cabin and a just inside the door is a nightstand, with double doors, a drawer and a mirror above that. Behind the entry door is a full-length dressing mirror. Ventilation and lighting are from the two opening ports, a Sirocco fan, and overhead ceiling lights. Headroom is 6’3”.Guest head: There is dual access into this space, with hallway access on starboard. As you enter from the hallway, there is a full-height mirror to your left and the sink and head in front of you. The Corian countertop has a round sink, with a locker below, mirrored lift-front medicine cabinet doors above and an opening port. Headroom in here is 6’3”. Lighting and ventilation are overhead vent, an opening port and overhead lights.Galley: The galley is on port across from the helm and, with windows on two sides and a view over the salon. Headroom in here is 6’4”. The double sink is oriented along the hull, with double doored shelf storage and a silverware drawer beneath it. To the left of the sink is a top-loading storage locker and a single burner induction cooktop. Beneath that is the refrigerator/freezer. A spice cabinet is located on the end of that space. The forward counter space has a double door microwave locker and a radius front dishware locker beneath it.       Helm station: Located across from the galley, the helm seat can seat two people quite comfortably. The curved windscreen has a two-speed warm air defroster unit. Beneath the helm seat is a long pull-out liquor drawer, with glass and bottle storage. Headroom here is 6’4”. Salon: The salon is two steps down from the helm deck. A curved loveseat is on port, with a fiddled, curved end table and a locker below. Across on starboard is an 8’ long curved settee that can seat 4-6 people. Counter space is above and behind the radius on either end. A thick oval dinette table provides plenty of space for meals and can be moved for top access to the engines. Sliding windows behind both settees provide fresh air when you want it, with a sliding door opening onto the cockpit. Handcrafted Mattress Company Queen in master stateroom (’24)Stainless Steel portholesScreens and curtains on all opening portsReading and overhead lights throughoutDoor activated locker lightingCustom wall to wall carpet Scirocco fans throughout

GALLEY

Solid surface countertopsDouble stainless-steel sinkCorian sink coverSingle lever hot/cold mixer with pull-out sprayer wandDometic stainless steel upright refrigerator/ freezer (’23)Duxtop electric induction cooktopBlack and Decker microwaveTeak/Koto flooringHella fan

HEADS

Master stateroom head:Teak and Koto cabin soleOpening port with screenOverhead solar ventExtraction/ventilation fanSolid surface vanity top with round sinkSingle lever hot/cold water mixerMirrored medicine cabinet doors above counterPar electric head (’23)Fiberglass seat over the headMolded fiberglass shower unit with seat and non-skid soleSliding curved shower door and smoked plex dividerSingle lever hot/cold water mixerAdjustable height shower wand on barToothbrush and cup holderTowel barGuest head:Non-skid cabin soleOpening port with screenOverhead solar ventSolid surface vanity top with round sinkSingle lever hot/cold water mixerMirrored medicine cabinet doors above counterDressing mirrorJabsco electric head (’23)Fiberglass seat over the headSingle lever hot/cold shower mixerAdjustable height shower wand on barBar mounted soap dishCup holder33-gallon stainless steel holding tank (’06)

WATER SYSTEMS

120 gallons of water in two stainless steel tanks with balance pipe11-gallon Kuuma hot water heaterShurflo Aqua King 4.0 fresh water pumpHot and cold pressure water throughoutRecessed hot and cold cockpit shower on transomEngine room cold water tapShower sump box12v. shower sump pumpElectric bilge pump for forward bilgesMaxzone 1100 electric bilge pumps in engine compartmentElectric bilge pump for bathing platform storage lockerTwo manual bilge pumps in cockpit for engine room and lazaretteBronze thru hulls installed on all below waterline fittingsFour thru-hulls and valves replaced (’09)Three thru-hulls and valves replaced (’24)

HULL AND DECK

Lift kept from 2006 to 2023Bottom was stripped and barrier coated in 2023Waterline stripe repainted (’24)Stainless steel rub strake with rubber insertMolded non-skid decksCockpit, fiberglass swim platform and steps are synthetic teakLockable access to engine room and lazaretteTransom and side storage lockers in cockpitBathing platform storage lockerFiberglass arch above aft end of flybridge for lights and antennasStainless steel stanchions and railingsStainless steel grabrails along the sides of the superstructureStainless steel grabrails on all three sides of the cockpitStainless steel and acrylic access door to swim platformEight stainless steel deck cleatsDual facing flybridge helm seat with storage lockerReversable flybridge helm seat backrest to create U-shaped seating areaTwin lockers on either side of flybridge helmCurved windscreen around front and sides of flying bridge helmL-shaped flybridge lounge seatingFlybridge seats replaced (’23)Bow sun pad cushions replaced (’23)Stainless steel anchor rollerLewmar 12v vertical windlassUp & down foot switchesWindlass remote controls at both helmsSelf-stowing Delta 20 Kg plow anchor with 30 meters of chainSelf-draining chain locker with deck accessFlybridge bimini (’24)Tempered glass around front and sides of the salonTempered glass 3-pane patio door between the salon and cockpitAdler-Barbour Cold Machine refrigerator in cockpit (’23)

ENGINES AND MACHINERY

The engines and generator have been professionally serviced Spring and Fall since 2005, in addition to other service as required. ENTERPRISE cruises nice and comfortably at around 12-15 knots.Engine room access through cockpit hatch and salon floorFire retardant engine room soundproofingEngine room ventilation fanRaw water intake strainers for both engines and generatorVolvo Penta TAMD63P 370HP enginesEngine S/N’s Port #2061142464; Starboard #2061142465ZF IRM 220A-1 transmissions with 2.04:1 reduction gearsTransmission S/N’s Port #18037G; Starboard #18038GStainless steel propellor shafts1 ¾” stainless steel propellor shaftCutless bearing replaced (’09)Hyperform 23.5 x 31 4 blade props (two sets)One set of props reconditioned (’06)296 gallons of diesel in two stainless steel tanks with balance pipeSepar SWK 2000 fuel/water separatorsFull Volvo instrumentation at both helm stationsHynautic hydraulic steering system at both helmsRepacked rudder gland (’24)Steering system flushed and tested (’24)Cast bronze ruddersMomo Marine wooden helm wheel on inside helmMomo Marine synthetic helm wheel on flybridge helmMorse KE-4 electronic gear shift and throttle controls at both helmsBennett hydraulic trim tabs12v DC Nobels Type 309 bow thruster with controls at both helmsFire Master automatic FM200 clean agent fire suppression systemTwo Dometic 16K reverse cycle AC/ heat units (’23)

ELECTRICAL

Entire boat rewired to US electric (’06)Two 30A / 120V shore power 50’ cables and connectionsSpare set of shore power cables120V electrical panel with volt meter120V duplex receptacles throughout with GFCI protection12v electrical panel with volt and amp metersRemote battery isolation switchesEngine room lightingProMariner ProNautic 12-40P battery chargerTwo Group 31 AGM house batteriesTwo Group 31 AGM starting batteriesGroup 31 AGM generator starting batteryHFL model H2M6M1C 6 Kw PowerGen 120V AC-60Hz US spec serviceGenset S/N 290-441 with 239 hoursAutomatic shore power/ generator changeover systemSoundproof generator enclosureDual station remote control searchlightTwin pantograph windshield wipers with integral fresh water washersDual airhornsAnchor and navigation lightsCockpit lighting

ELECTRONIC

Garmin GPSmap 492 chart plotter at upper helmRaytheon RL70 Pathfinder radar/chart plotter at lower helmDual station Raytheon 6000+ autopilotsAutohelm Tridata displays with depth and speed at both helmsRudder angle indicator at both stationsSimrad Shipmate Marine dual station GMDSS compatible VHF/RT with intercomSony CDX C560RDS stereoSalon and flybridge speakers32” TCL flat screen LCD TVGlomex TV antennaVHF and AM/FM whip aerialsCompass

OTHER EQUIPMENT

FendersFender racksBoathooksDock linesPFD’sFolding swim ladderSpare anchorsSpare propsLots of spare partsStainless steel flagstaff and socketFirst aid kitBrass clock and barometer set

EXCLUSIONS

If it shows, it goes!

Disclaimer

These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.

Vessel Overview

Year1999
MakeBirchwood
ModelChallenger 450 Flybridge
Vessel NameENTERPRISE
CategoryFlybridge
ConditionUsed
BuilderBirchwood Marine
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall45 ft
Beam13 ft
Max Draft3 ft

Performance & Capacity

Max Speed28 kts
Cruise Speed22 kts
Fuel Capacity296 gal
Fresh Water120 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeVolvo
Engine 1 ModelPenta TAMD 63P
Engine 1 Power370.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 MakeVolvo
Engine 2 ModelPenta TAMD 63P
Engine 2 Power370.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel

Generators

MakeHFL
ModelH2M6M1C

Accommodations

Guest Cabins3
Sleeps6
Heads2

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