1965 Custom William Hand 45

 

Quo Vadis II was built as a west coast troller for rugged offshore fishing but was not finished.  She was lovingly rebuilt in 1985 for the current owners as a yacht with new decks, beams, cabin and transom.  Her interior is both beautiful and functional with varnished mahogany cabinetry and cabin soles.   Since then, the owners have cruised her extensively as far afield as Mexico and Hawaii. 

Loving care by the owners, Jespersen Boat Builders, and more recently by Abernathy and Gaudin as reflected in a recent survey.  Noted as “well suited to coastal and offshore sailing”.  

 

$110,000 in recent investment. Extensive updating in 2018 in preparation for more offshore cruising – new rigging, chainplates, spreaders and bowsprit. Electronics and decks redone in 2014 plus hull updated in 2024.

Assumable moorage at a desirable Sidney marina.

 

Name......................................................... Quo Vadis II

Year.............................................................. 1965/1985

Builder........................................................... E Carlson

Designer.................................................... William Hand

LOA......................................................................... 45’

Beam.................................................................... 11’6”

Draft........................................................................ 5’6”

Displacement................................................. 40,000 lbs

Ballast........................................................... 10,000 lbs

Hull                                                                       Wood

Deck............................................ Fiberglass over Wood

Steering................................................................ Tiller

Keel........................................................................ Full

Rudder.......................................................... Keel hung

Fuel................................................................... 40 gals

Water................................................................ 40 gals

Hot Water......................................................... Propane

Holding Tank...................................................... 10 gals

 

CONSTRUCTION

Constructed as a west coast troller and then converted to a yacht in 1987. Originally rigged as a gaff and now as a sloop Yellow ceder carvel-planked hull with round chine and a full keel.  Recent updating by Abernathy and Gaudin in 2024. Oak ribs with Yellow Cedar stringers The deck is fiberglass over marine plywood – high solid bulwarks with Salele caps.  Decks redone by Jesperson in 2014. Cabins are constructed from beautiful Honduras Mahogany

 

INTERIOR

The interior, finished in 1987, is finished with varnished mahogany cabinetry and cabin soles, Arborite countertops and painted deckheads. After passing through the companionway one enters the galley area with a large table and plenty of preparation space.  The galley is excellent for offshore food preparation and entertaining at anchor.  Great sightlines to the outside from the galley. A step down and forward is the salon with a large settee and a pilot berth to port.  There is a private head with shower. The expansive navigation table is to starboard and conveniently close to another pilot berth. Four deck prisms for lots of light. Phoenix drip diesel cabin heater

 

COCKPIT

Large, functional and protected cockpit. Two lengths of tiller for inshore and offshore.  Laminated Mahogony and ash. Cockpit seats extend for comfort. Large foredeck ideal for sail handling or … sundowner parties.

 

GALLEY

Force 10 LPG stove and oven In-Built galley Ice Box Galley table can be moved to the cockpit.

 

MECHANICAL

BMC British Leyland 58 hp.  Rebuilt 2005 with 25 hours since then Excellent engine access Extensive spares 23” fixed propeller Steering is currently tiller but it can be converted to hydraulic.  The lines and pump is available but a ram would be required. Dripless shaft seal

 

ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

120V shore power system Charger: ProMariner 40 amp – global charger/ Separate house and start bank batteries – 4x GL16 for the house bank and Group 24 for the engine start. Electrical redone by Victoria Marine in 2014

 

INSTRUMENTS

Compass: Aquameter Saturn Depth Sounder Knotmeter: SR Mariner Windspeed: Electro Marine Systems

 

SAILS & CANVAS

Extensive sail suite Mainsail on new mainsail track Yankee 120 % genoa Reefing staysail Storm trysail Spare main and jibs

 

RIGGING + DECK GEAR

Mast: Varnished Douglas Fir.  Varnished 2025. Boom: Douglas Fir Barlow winches at the mast and cockpit comings. Standing rigging replaced 2021/2022 Anchor: 60 lb plow plus spare 40 lb Danforth Anchor Chain – 7/16” 250 ft plus 100’ 1” rode Windlass – Lofrans Tigres 12 Volt windlass with drum and gypsy. Updated Massive fir Sampson Post aft of the windlass Custom high stanchions for extra safety with dynmea lifelines.

 

 

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Full boat cover Boxes of files !

 

MAINTENANCE

Last haul-out and anti-fouling: Last haul out Jul 2025.  Antifouling - 2024 Last zinc(s) change: 2024 Last engine oil change: 2025 Bulwark varnishing in progress. Updating to the hull by Abernathy and Gaudin in 2024