Wellcraft Excalibur for sale in Henderson, North Carolina United States of America

1997 Wellcraft 45 Excalibur

Owned by a Mercruiser dealer, this 45 has had the best of care with rebuilt engines and new Bravo III X outdrives with heavy-duty transom assembly. 100% ready to go! The seller will assist with shipping from Kerr Lake in NC.

Imagine a monster sports boat, built in Australia by a company respected the world over for its sportfishing boats, sold by a top name in US pleasure boating. The 45 Excalibur is just such a boat. It is built in the land down under by Riviera, then shipped to the United States to be sold by Wellcraft, makers of successful line of cruisers, for the boating enthusiast who wants it all.

In June of 1995, Boating Magazine raved over the then-new Wellcraft Excalibur, praising its construction, which forms "one unibody piece, as though hewed from a solid chunk of fiberglass," its performance "not so much raw speed, but smooth, light-footed agility, the kind of handling that instills confidence and promotes joy."

The engines are Mercruiser 415 hp, 502 liter MPI with newer Bravo III X out drives with dual counter-rotating props. This setup pushes the 45 onto plane in four seconds, with a cruise of about 27 MPH at 3,000 RPM. The cruise is over 270 miles, with just a 274 gallon tank. Top end comes at 5000 RPMs, carrying the 7-ton Excalibur up to 53 miles per hour. The boat rides high and dry at speed, carving through chop and settling over swells with un-rivaled panache. Deck rails and an anchor bracket forward are the only giveaways that this is a luxury craft and not a Scarab spin-off.

The stylish 45, complete with swept back arch and louvred hull side vents, also fairs well below decks. Well-furnished and fully appointed throughout, it is certainly more than just a glorious weekender.

The Wellcraft 45 is a beautiful boat with sleek lines, plenty of space for long trips and efficient Mercruiser 8.2L gasoline engines. On a lake in NC for many years, the seller took the boat to FL and crossed to the Bahamas. He is now ready to sell this upgraded and well cared for Wellcraft Excalibur.

The Wellcraft 45 Excalibur features a master stateroom with queen-size berth, a mid-cabin with queen-size berth, and a comfortable, fiberglass head with shower. The salon and galley are spaciously well-appointed, as are the helm and cockpit.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Step onto the large, custom made swim platform and through the port side transom door you enter the large cockpit with ample seating for a crowd. A wet bar to port with an ice maker. Forward to the helm deck where you will find an elevated double helm seat with easy access to all controls and electronics and a wonderful panoramic view. Across is the guest seat. The windshield has an opening vent. The cockpit and helm decks are fully enclosed with beige Sunbrella. Slide open the forward door and make your way into the main cabin. To port is the head with large separate shower stall, Vacu-Flush head, and a vanity with solid surface countertop and molded sink. On the starboard side is access to the aft cabin with an offset Pullman double berth to port, ample seating arrangement, hanging locker and storage. Forward you enter the salon with a starboard side galley with solid surface countertops. Molded sink and plenty of storage and food preparation space. The salon has a U-shaped dinette to starboard with table and storage. All the way forward is the master cabin with an offset Pullman starboard side double berth, drawers, hanging locker and overhead hatch.

GALLEY:

The galley is on the port side of the main cabin and offers plenty of storage and food preparation space to please the onboard chef.

• Solid surface countertop
• Molded solid surface sink with faucet
• Whale cold water filter with faucet
• Tappan microwave oven in cabinet
• Norcold dual voltage refrigerator with freezer compartment
• Cockpit ice maker
• Mirrored liquor locker forward starboard side of salon
• Ample cabinets and drawers

ELECTRICAL:

Electrical panel is in the main salon on aft starboard side bulkhead. The panel is protected with a glass door.

• 12-volt DC and 120-volt AC power
• Power distribution panel with circuit breakers
• (2) 30-amp shore power cables with adapter
• Kohler 6.5 kW gasoline generator with 1065 hours
• GFI protected electrical receptacles
• 6-gallon hot water heater with engine heat
• NEW 16,000 BTU marine reverse cycle air conditioning and heat
• Flat screen TV in cabinet above refrigerator with DVD player
• CO2 and smoke detectors
• Clarion AM/FM/CD radio with amp, subwoofer, & remote speakers
• Port and starboard windshield wipers
• 12-volt horn
• Battery charger/converter, 40 amps

ELECTRONICS:

• Compass
• Simrad color chartplotter with sonar display
• Lowrance Hook sonar display
• Raymarine SL70C Pathfinder Plus color radar display
• Raymarine 48-mile radar mounted on radar arch
• ICOM IC-M302 VHF radio with DSC
• Spotlight with helm remote control
• Kiekhaeffen trim tabs with LED position indicator
• High water bilge alarm

MECHANICAL:

Engine compartment hatch opens with an electric, gas assisted, lift in cockpit for easy and full access to the engines and generator.

• Mercruiser FWC 8.2L, 415 hp gasoline engines with ~250 hours from O/H  
• Mercruiser Bravo III X outdrives with heavy duty transom assmeblies, new in 2019, stainless steel propellors
• Gaffrig throttle and transmission controls
• Hydraulic steering with tilt wheel
• Full engine instrumentation
• Engine room fire suppression system
• Engine synchronizer gauge

DECK and HARDWARE:

• Bow stainless steel anchor roller
• Anchor with chain and rope rode
• Anchor windlass in bow anchor locker with foot and helm controls
• Stainless steel stanchions with rails
• Stainless steel through bolted deck hardware
• Radar arch
• Sunbrella beige bimini top with full helm and cockpit enclosure
• Snap in cockpit carpet
• Extended custom swim platform with folding stainless steel ladder
• Brackets for dinghy on swim platform
• Transom door
• Transom shower
• Transom storage cabinets
• Hatches on foredeck with screens
• Opening ports with stainless steel rim and screens
• Rub rail with stainless steel insert
• Windshield vent
• Cockpit hot and cold water shower
• Aft lounge seating with storage
• Beverage holders
• Self-draining cockpit
• Raw water washdown in forward anchor locker
• Adjustable double helm seat

Owned by a boatyard and Mercruiser dealer, the boat has been thoughtfully updated over the years and is 100% ready for the new owner. Located in Kerr Lake in Henderson, NC the seller can transport.

Custom trailer is available for separate purchase.

Dinghy--Walker Bay with fiberglass bottom and driving console with 20 HP is available for separate purchase.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.