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1987 Lien Hwa 47' (14.33 m) 47

Anacortes, Washington, United States

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This beautiful 1987 Lien Hwa has been lovingly cared for and has had many upgrades, including newer Raymarine electronics at the upper and lower helm, bow thruster, flybridge canvas, windlass, both Caterpillar 3116 mains rebuilt in 2004, and windows resealed.

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Vessel ID# 2848868    Last Updated: 2026-03-30 11:56:44

$ 109,775 USD

95,643 Euros
$ 155,490 CAD
£ 82,961 GBP

Description

This beautiful 1987 Lien Hwa has been lovingly cared for and has had many upgrades, including newer Raymarine electronics at the upper and lower helm, bow thruster, flybridge canvas, windlass, both Caterpillar 3116 mains rebuilt in 2004, and windows resealed.

She would make a great live-aboard or year-round cruiser for the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Islands, Canadian Gulf islands, Desolation Sound, and all the way up to Alaska.


Lien Hwa Mark III motor yachts are known for their aft cabin layouts, wide beams, and deep drafts, making them popular for both commercial and recreational boating, and are sought after for their Taiwanese craftsmanship. 

   


Specifications

  • LOA: 56′
  • LOD: 47′
  • Beam: 14′ 11″
  • Draft: 3′ 5″
  • Hull Construction: Solid Fiberglass
  • Decks: Fiberglass with Molded-In Nonskid
  • Superstructure: Solid & Cored Fiberglass
  • Builder: Lien Hwa Boats – Taiwan, ROC

Tankage

  • Fuel: 575 Gallons in Painted Steel Tanks
  • Tanks Cleaned & Fuel Polished (2004)
  • Fuel Tank Monitoring System
  • Water: 300 Gallons in (1) Stainless Steel Tank
  • Water Tank Monitoring System
  • Hot Water: 11 Gallon Tank – 115V AC or Webasto Hydronic Heat
  • Waste:100 Gallons in (1) Fiberglass Tank

Interior

  • Stateroom:(2) Aft Master Stateroom – Pedestal Queen with Ensuite Head/Shower
  • (2) Forward Guest Stateroom – Walk-Around Bed with Private Head/Shower
  • (2) Convertible Galley Dinette
  • Double Stainless Steel Sink
  • Raw Water Anchor Washdown 
  • Princess 3-Burner 115V AC Stove with Oven
  • Whirlpool Double-Door Refrigerator (115V AC)
  • GE Upright Refrigerator – Aft Sundeck Wet Bar
  • U-Line Ice Maker – Aft Sundeck
  • GE Microwave
  • Bosch Trash Compactor
  • Asko WCAM 1812 Washer/Dryer
  • Webasto Diesel-Fired Hydronic Heating (6 Zones)
  • (4) 115V AC King Heaters
  • Two Private Heads – Sealand 8900 Freshwater Flush Toilets (12V DC)
  • Sanitation Hoses Replaced July 2015
  • Salon Entertainment:KVH Satellite
  • Sony 32″ TV with Comcast Receiver
  • Sony 5-Disc Surround Sound
  • Samsung Blu-Ray/CD
  • Onkyo Audio System
  • LG Sound Bar & Niles 6-Speaker System
  • Sharp 19″ TV – Aft Sundeck
  • Dell 17″ TV – Master Stateroom
  • Main Cabin Windows – Replaced/Rebedded October 2021

Mechanical

  • Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3116 – 350hp Each (Rebuilt 2004)
  • ZF Marine Transmissions (New 2004)
  • Transmission Coolers – New 2023
  • Engine Heat Exchangers Serviced 2023
  • Centek Vernalift Mufflers – New 2017
  • 2″ Stainless Steel Shafts
  • Tides Marine Shaft Seals – New 2017
  • 3-Blade 25×25 Bronze Props
  • Capilano Hydraulic Steering
  • Sleipner Side-Power SE130 Bow Thruster – New 2017
  • Trim Tabs – Electric/Hydraulic
  • Bilge Pumps:(3) Rule 2000 GPH with Alarms (New 2023)
  • (1) Guzzler Manual
  • (2) Rule 800 GPH Shower Sumps
  • Bronze Seacocks & Thru-Hulls

Electrical

  • 12V DC & 120V AC Systems (Upgraded 2004)
  • Magnum 3100W Inverter
  • True Sine Wave Charger
  • Statpower 10A Start Charger
  • 4 x 30A 125V Shore Power Connections
  • Northern Lights 9kW Generator (New 2015 – 57 Hours)
  • Full Sound Shield
  • Battery Banks:(5) House – Interstate Deep Cycle
  • (2) Start Batteries
  • (1) Generator Battery
  • (2) Bow Thruster AGM Batteries

Navigation & Communication

  • Raymarine Axiom 12″ – Lower Helm (New 2018)
  • Raymarine Axiom 9″ – Flybridge (New 2018)
  • Raymarine EV400 Autopilot (New 2018)
  • Raymarine i70 VHF/AIS/DSC
  • 5″ Ritchie Powerdamp Compasses (Both Helms)
  • Lower Helm Steering Wheel – New 2017

Ground Tackle

  • Maxwell Nilsson 2500 Windlass (New 2019)
  • Lewmar Delta 25kg Anchor
  • Danforth #35H Secondary Anchor
  • 250′ 3/8″ Galvanized Chain (New 2019)
  • Saltwater Anchor Washdown

Miscellaneous

  • Bottom Paint – New 2021
  • Zincs – Updated
  • Full Flybridge Bimini & Enclosure (New 2017)
  • 11′ Achilles 350DX RIB – New 2010
  •  E-propulsion electric outboard available for purchase 
  • 12V DC Tender Davit
  • Transom Hot/Cold Shower
  • Sea Water Washdown



Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: LEU47110C787

LOA: 50' (15.24 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1987

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • Engine Model: 3116
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 350.00
  • Power KW: 261.00
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 310.00
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • Engine Model: 3116
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 350.00
  • Power KW: 261.00
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 310.00
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Northern Lights
  • Generator Hours: 57

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