AQUARIUS is a fine example of a Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, a yacht that dreams are made of. She is a classic Ted Hood design that has been impeccably maintained and comes with 31 years of detailed records. She is comfortable, sea kindly, and safe. With her centerboard up, her 4-foot-6-inch draft is a perfect fit for shallow waters. The owner stateroom has the highly desirable in-line, on-center island berth with private head and separate shower. AQUARIUS, with her Flag Blue hull and tan deck, is a luxurious head-turner. She has been continuously updated and is ready to take you wherever your heart desires.
As an example of her updates, in June 2025 a new transmission was installed and her rigging was professionally inspected. She was hauled out and the bottom painted in January 2025. Both alternators were replaced in 2024.
From the year 2021 through 2023, the following equipment was added or replaced.

• Raymarine radar 
• Raymarine Axiom+ 12 chart plotter integrated with the autopilot and radar
• VHF radio with AIS receiver integrated with chart plotter
• Mainsail 
• Engine driven compressor
• Maxi prop rebuilt
• Drive shaft and cutlass bearing
• Raymarine wind, speed, depth instruments
• Three thru-hull seacocks
• Diesel engine injectors
• Engine oil pressure and temperature gauges

In 2020, AQUARIUS was refit:

• Topsides Awlgriped in Flag Blue
• Three batteries
• Autopilot
• Both HVAC units
• Regulator
• Battery charger
• Engine wiring and switches, starter, raw water pump
• Water heater
• Electrosan
• Propane stove with oven
• Pumps: two for aft shower, one for forward shower, one for refrigerator pump out/bilge pump, one deck wash down pump, added second bilge pump amidships with high water alarm, fresh water pump and accumulator

Special features include:

• Large dining table
• Centerboard
• Anchor windlass
• Separate shower stall in the aft head
• Modified cutter rig
• Winterizing systems for the engine, both air conditioning units, both heads, anchor wash down hose
• Freezer/refrigeration system
• Engine coolant overflow tank
• Two air conditioning zones
• Offshore cruising gear, such as, SSB antenna, parachute anchor, storm trysail rig, tether hooks in the cockpit, masthead running lights, MOM module, EPIRB
• Wooden wheel
• Centerboard sheave access
• Owners manual customized for AQUARIUS
• Epoxied bottom

AQUARIUS is like new in so many ways. Her detailed descriptions are worthy of your time to read. She is a must see if you are looking for a spacious and comfortable classic design sailing yacht. The current slip is available for rent short or long term. Call today to schedule a private showing. 

Please contact Julie Rahm, CPYB at 252-675-5237