Antidote - a Liberty 458
HISTORY
Designed by Seattle-based Peter Hoyt in the 1980s, the Liberty 458 is a center-cockpit blue-water monohull with many wonderful features. Anitdote is hull #30 of only 31 Liberty-458 boats ever built. The Liberty boat fleet was built at the Shin Fa shipyard in Taiwan, known for its immaculate teak work.
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We know that Antidote has circumnavigated the globe at least once. Previous to living with us in Washington State, Antidote resided with her previous owners on Vancouver Island, Canada, where she acted as a live-aboard for a number of years.
DIMENSIONS
HULL
Hand-laminated 24 oz. woven roving alternated with 1.5 oz. mat. Insulated hull to designer's specifications is standard. All Bulkheads and floors are bonded to the hull. Teak and holly cabinsoles are standard, as are teaklined lockers.
DECK
Single unit hand-laminated 24 oz. woven roving alternated with 1.5 oz. mat. Balsa sandwich core construction. Non-skid surface molded in on housetop. Teak decks bedded in Thaikol using steel self-tapping screws.
SPAR & RIGGING
All required blocks, U.S. Stainless steel standing rigging, Dacron running rigging, Triple halyard stoppers, Triple Deck organizers, U.S. Aluminium spars, Nicro/Fico sailtracks, Internal halyards, Boom gallows, Mast guards.
PROPULSION & STEERING
Black iron fuel tanks, Raycor fuel filter/water separator, 2:1 Borg Warner reduction gear, Instrument panel in pedestal, Hydraulic steering system, Emergency steering tiller, 90 HP Diesel Engine, 36'' SS destroyer wheel, Pedestal guard, 70 amp alternator, Tree bladed propeller.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 110 amp/hour batteries, Heavy duty battery selector switch, 12V & 110V breaker switch panel with 4 meters, Aqual Signal type navigation lights, 12V hot & cold pressure water pump, 12V bilge pump with auto switch, 12V shower pump, 3 12V fans, Numerous 12V dome lights, Brass bulkhead swivel lights, Marine battery charger, 30 amp shore connector, 4 cabin nightlights, Red courtesy lights.
PLUMBING
Marine head with holding tank, Pressure hot & cold water in the galley and WCs, Manual fresh water and salt water foot pumps in galley, 110V hot water heater plus heat exchanger from engine cooling system.
INTERIOR
Antidote has teak and holly cabinsole. The interior bulkheads are covered with solid teak vertical staving. The ceilings are covered with solid horizontal teak battens.
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Toward the aft master suite, along the port side, lives a navigation station and work bench.
The main engine compartment access door is in the hallway toward the aft cabin. It is also where the main electrical panel is located.
SALON
The center cockpit stairs enter into the salon, which has a spacious layout with a generous settee and dinette. Shelves line the perimeter, perfect for a library! While very open in design, the ceiling holds assist passengers in remaining steady while underway. Wall-mounted brass oil lamps give the salon a romantic old-timey feeling.
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The salon is the central access to the fuel tanks and bilge.
GALLEY
The galley has a large divided refrigerator/freezer with Lexan shelves. It is both double-door toploading and front access, and has 4" thick Urethane foam insulation. The galley has white marble countertops, large drawers, storage lockers, and a microwave cabinet. There is a gas stove, and the stove compartment is stainless steel lined.
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We plan to rebuild the refrigeration system and replace the countertops.
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There is a sizable access door to the engine compartment from the galley.
FORWARD CABIN
The forward cabin boasts a uniquely designed double birth and office space with a desk. The top birth pulls out to a double-sized bed for a max sleeping space of 3 people.
Under the births is a huge amount of storage. We plan to utilize this space for spare parts, our sail repair sewing machine, tools, and emergency supplies. The floor of this birth is the access to the water maker.
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Through this cabin forward is another head. Beyond that, at the very bow, is a large sail locker.
AFT CABIN
The aft master stateroom has a queen center-birth bed and lots of storage! Because Antidote is a center-cockpit boat, the aft cabin is fully private with no stairs or walkthroughs. The bed is 60” wide and 78” long, with a tapered foot. There are plenty of windows to provide natural light.
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There is an ensuite head with a separate toilet and shower. The height of the shower is 6’2”.