45 West Bay 1987 Boat for Sale

45' West Bay 1987

1987 West Bay 4500 Pilothouse

A Proven Pacific Northwest Classic

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If you’re searching for a serious cruising yacht built with seaworthiness in mind, the 1987 West Bay 4500 Pilothouse delivers in every way. Crafted in British Columbia on a hull originally designed for Canadian Coast Guard search-and-rescue missions, this vessel is all about safety, durability, and performance—without sacrificing comfort.

With a solid fiberglass hull, watertight forward bulkhead, and watertight engine room, this boat was built to handle tough conditions. The flared bow, moderate beam, and shallow keel provide excellent handling and a smooth ride, making her ideal for coastal adventures or long-range cruising.

Inside, you’ll find warm oak cabinetry throughout, a thoughtfully laid-out salon-forward galley, and a practical lower companionway leading to three comfortable staterooms and two full heads, each with its own shower. Whether hosting guests or embarking on extended trips, this yacht offers the space and comfort you need.

Notable Features:

    •    Reliable Cummins 6BT5.9M engines

  •    Port: 3,629 hrs / Starboard: 3,573 hrs

    •    Northern Lights 8kW generator

    •    Furuno GP 1670 GPS plotter

    •    Simrad NSS12 MFD with Broadband 3G radar

    •    ICOM IC-M45 & Standard Horizon GX5500S VHF radios

    •    Espar Airtronic D5 diesel heater with cabin control

    •    Two full heads with showers

    •    Full-size 4-burner GE stove and oven

    •    10’ Aluminum RIB tender with Yamaha 9.9hp outboard

    •    Spacious cockpit, walkaround side decks, and excellent engine room access

With only 15 West Bay 4500s ever built, this is a rare opportunity to own a rugged and proven pilothouse yacht designed for serious cruising. Whether you’re planning on exploring the Pacific Northwest or heading further afield, this vessel is ready to take you there in safety and comfort.

This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed withanother broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.