46 post info please

Todd

There are some very knowledgable 46' owners on this forum. When they log on you will get some valuable info.

Todd,

I own a 46 that my family and I are very very happy with.

the boat has exceeded our expectations on build quality.

The two stateroom and two head layout is great for family and fishing runs.

We vacation on our 46 and spend lots of long weekends.


My boat does not have any issues and the salon windows dont even leak.

I believe the foredeck is cored, so i would pay attention to the foredeck with a moisture meter especially near any davits, hatches, or pulpit.

My 46 is over 20 years old and has never had a blister.

I am lucky, so far, no issues...

RE Performance:
W 671 TIBs It is a little slow by todays standards.

There is almost no deadrise and she can be a handful in a following sea.
I make up for it with zero tab and keep a light inflatable on the bow.
The advantage is less draft, and more speed and fuel economy.

It can run 18 kts in just about anyting that I feel comfortable heading out in.


RE SHIPPING:
My boat was 48,000 pounds last time it was in the slings with 1/2 fuel.

I think it is 46.9 feet on the water line.
but for shipping purposes it is over fifty if you include the bow pulpit and more if you have a swim platform.

I suppose you could remove the pulpit and swimplatform (if you have one) for long distance shipping.

I have no idea what it would cost to ship one of these to your part of the world but I would bet it would be upwards of 50K+ (US Dollars)

Good luck

Todd,
i also own a 46, 1988, in excellent shape, no issues at all with construction and reliability. i agree with RT46, a little challenging in a strong following sea, but managable at slow speed and tabs up. i have 550 hp detroits, run at 19/21 knots very comfortably with a burn of approx 35/40 gph at this speed which is 1950/2050 rpm. my hull is painted with Awlgrip Oyster white, beautifull color and sheen, no issues with the hull or foredeck. although i iwll keep an eye on that moisture thanks Rt for the heads up. i am being charged for 47 feet at my marina, and agree you are close to 49/50 with pulpit. the beam is true as far as i know, 15 9". The boat is exactly what my wife and i need, she shows great at the docks, plenty of cabin space and accomadations, and the fit and joinery is immpeccable. i get more complements in the marina than anyone with newer boats. People have visited our boat from other marinas because they were told to stop and look. that is a real complement. I would only trade the Post for another Post at this point, maybe a 50/53 when i retire! HAHA. Good luck, if the logistics work out, i suggest you buy. You will not be dissapointed.
George

Hi,

I found the interior construction to be pretty stout.
When altering my state room from twin beds to a queen I thought the demolition would be easy.
It turned out to be quite a bit more difficult than I had imagined and it sold me on 5200's strength and the Post's build quality. NOTHING was easy to dismantle. Not even the smallest fitting.

The different compartments like the heads & such are not " tabbed" into place but are built into the hull and this adds strength to the structure.

A friend who had a 42 tried to remove the pulpit from his bow in order to re-bed it, thinking it was the source of a leak.
The yard was unable to seperate the pulpit from the bow.
I assume they could have done it if they were not concerned about damage but they abandoned the idea.
I say this in case you may be counting on removing the pulpit for shipping.
It may not be possible.

The swim platform, if you have one, would not be to hard to remove.

I love my 46 and wouldn't trade it. There are faster Sporties out there, but this suits our needs and use completely. I've got 671's at 410 Hp.
it's a 20 knot boat at about 25 Gals per hr.

I too would maybe trade up to a 50 or 53 but it would be really hard for me to part with my 46.

Good luck.

Todd, I do own a 46 also and it is a great boat, it is 15' 9'' at its widest point and probably barely 12' at the transom. I have the 485 hp 671 detroits in my boat and cruise around 22 knots at just over 30 gallons per hour with the generator always running. I have not seen any 1986 and newer Posts have water leak issues- even around the salon windows. I have seen minor soft spots around the front cleats, due to not properly being bedded. As previously mentioned the top decks are cored. I have also seen elevated moisture readings around the wheelhouse side windows. I have also seen some bottoms that had needed attention due to blisters. If a boat was properly barrier coated early there were no problems. Just for your information if a bottom barrier coat job is done properly it should last 15 - 20 years. I noticed some Post bottoms to have the fiberglass laid up a little dry and this contributed to some blistering. It also resulted in lighter weight boats, as far as the gelcoat it is very durable and can be brought back with some extreme sanding and buffing if done properly and give great results. I think the Post is a good value and a well made boat, thats why I bought one, they are roomy, great looking and for the power that they have they perform respectably. I think that as most boat owners we are always striving to better our boats thus creating outrageous projects for ourselves. Good Luck with your purchase