The Independence 45’s history started with the classic Geoffrey White / Hans Christian design that partnered with the highly respected New Jersey builder Cherubini.   The partnership produced a limited production of these rugged and striking raised pilot house coastal cruising yachts.   These semi custom yachts were hand crafted with traditional East Coast styling, beautiful teak & mahogany appointed interiors, spacious layouts, abundant storage - TRULY targeting the live aboard / extended cruiser market.  The full beam saloon feels and functions like a much larger yacht and Owner’s and VIP staterooms are quite nicely appointed.   The upper deck is roomy enough for a larger tender and Davit.   The Radar mast easily folds for 13.5’ Bridge clearance.

She’s built on a semi displacement 14.5’ beam with hard chines aft to reduce roll - and a long prop-protecting full keel.  The visibility from the raised pilot house is exceptional.   Safety and comfort working around the boat is wonderful with raised hull areas forward and heavy aluminum rail work around all exterior areas.  Cruising speed is approx. 9 knots with exceptional MPG and sea keeping abilities.

"Kindred Spirit" was in brackish water in the Chesapeake Bay until 2007 which started all freshwater usage & annual heated inside storage in the Great Lakes.   

Recent Survey and Mechanical Inspection - Ready for immediate delivery!

Call or Text Tom Mack 419 656 0071

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Owner's  Stateroom Forward, Centerline berth, private head with stall shower.   

VIP Stateroom port, separate guest head starboard with stall shower

Vacuflush heads, 3 zones of AC / Heat, teak & holly flooring throughout, mahogany & teak trim / cabinetry, Opening deck hatches, port lights, dorades, etc.  Abundant storage throughout, ultra suede upholstery in main salon dinette & additional seats, split French weather door to aft cockpit, twin sliding doors with screens at pilothouse.    Very gently used condition / CLEAN!

Norcold Refrig 2023, Propane Stove & Oven, Toaster oven, Microwave, Large sink, Extensive storage, Separate Freezer - recent, wine glass rack, spice rack.   Freezer added to salon recently.   Grab handles throughout.  Very social arrangement with large dinette next to galley bar... wonderful for entertaining. 

Light gray painted hull color, white gelcoat deck.   Bow & Stern thrusters, Simrad: Multifunction display, GPS chart plotter, Radar, Autopilot, (2) data screens, rudder indicator, VHF with AIS.     Onan 9kw diesel generator in soundshield (1470 hours), Tank metering system, Voltage monitoring system, Washer/Dryer Combination, Flatscreen TV's, Hydraulic Trim tabs with helm indicators, VDO instrumentation, Ritchie Compass, RUGGED Windlass w/ twin rollers & plow anchors, all chain on both.   Forward raw water and freshwater wash down outlets, shore power inlets on bow and stern both, Halon fire system, Electric air horns, hailer, Diamond SeaGlaze windows, 11' AB Tender, 15 hp Mercury approx. age 2003, Electric Davit, Walkthrough transom door & fiberglass swimplatform, under-platform folding swimladder, Teak decking aft cockpit, Remote spotlight, foredeck seating area with Sunbrella Cushion, Aft Deck aluminum framed sunshade, painted bootstrap, antifouling bottom paint, most lighting converted to LED, teak grab handles throughout, ship's clock & barometer, aft deck controls, rudder override, and thruster(s) controller, digital TV Antenna.    2003 AB Hypalon Tender RIB with 15 Merc in good condition / low hours.