Engine
Mercruiser 502 Mag MPI
Total Power
830hp
Engine(s) Hours
975
Class
Motor Yachts
Length
45ft
Year
2000
Model
45 Excalibur
Capacity
-
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45 Excalibur, Presto tender lift, Sideshift bow and stern thrusters and more.
For an extra $15k I can include the 2018 Williams 280 Minijet 4 stroke tender and trailer (it replaced the older and heavier 2 stroke Avon in some of the photos), as the Williams tender is a great fit for this boat.
This 2000 Wellcraft 45 Excalibur is in excellent condition and offers state of the art add-on features making it the best value of any Excalibur for sale.
Because the Excalibur has Bravo 3 stern drives a normal Freedom lift is not possible, however you'll love how this Presto Marine 500 XL lift operates up to 1200 lbs. Besides lifting the tender in and out of the water, it slides out to give you access to your deck including the swim ladder and it also slides inward keeping it up against the transom when driving. You can also keep the tender at your dock and remove the large J arms and fold the rest down almost completely freeing up your transom deck if needed.
The Shideshift 24v bow and stern thrusters make maneuvering at the dock, gas dock, restaurant dock or any dock a breeze. The dash joysticks are easy to operate plus you have a wireless remote and you could operate the thrusters from anywhere on the boat or standing on the dock. Making this 2000 Excalibur more like a 2024 model except they don't make them anymore.
I also upgraded the original 3x3 props to the newer Hill Marine Signature 4x4 props. While they lose a bit of top end speed, they get you out of the hole easier and faster with less fatigue on the Bravo 3 drives. I just did 42 mph when the boat went in this season with the Avon tender on the back. Without the tender you'll get a faster speed and if you want 50+ mph, repurchase some 3x3 props. Crusing in the upper 30's is good for me and it does that well.
I've added mesh canvas for shade front and back and also a large isinglass back window. The top canvas may need to be changed soon, but it currently is good and does not leak.
And if you didn't know, these Excaliburs were made by Riviera Marine in Australia and imported by Wellcraft. Wellcraft went out of business, but Riviera Marine still produces some of the world's best yachts today. I put their logo on the radar arch.
This is a freshwater boat only and I bought it in 2019 from the other side of Michigan. I literally use it as a cottage on the water and haven't put 5 to 10 hours on it since I bought it. I mainly get around in the tender. Having said that I keep up on all engine and drive maintenance plus the Kohler generator which was just maintenanced. The Kohler generator only has 130 hours on it.
These older Excaliburs are unique with their european styling and they still look modern today, but only this one offers the modern equipment to make the experience more like a new boat.
It is located in Muskegon Michigan and in the water ready for your viewing by appointment only summer 2024. I travel out of state often and last minute dates may not be possible.
I'm not going to list common features like all the others do in their ads, the pictures pretty much tell the story. There are no issues or concerns and it runs great.
I do have a couple videos upon request.
Speed & Distance
Dimensions
Tanks
Engine 1
Engine 2
Accommodations
Sleeps 4 to 5
Mechanical Equipment
Garmin radar
Galley Equipment
Refrigerator, microwave and stove top
Deck and Hull Equipment
Williams 280 Minijet tender and trailer, Presto 1,200 lb tender lift, Sideshift Bow & Stern Thrusters, Muir Windlass anchor with 200 feet of chain. Bow and stern wash down stations. Transom ladder.
Navigation Systems
Garmin with radar
Additional Equipment
All lines and fenders.
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