Designed by renowned naval architect Ivan Erdevicki, the Helmsman Trawlers® 46 Pilothouse extends our line in several key dimensions – extended range, greater comfort, more passengers, and enhanced seagoing capability.

With fully-loaded displacement of 55,000 lbs and beam of 16’3” this is a substantial boat. Sturdy construction, simple, reliable systems, top-quality equipment and materials, and a stable efficient hull shape, coupled with Helmsman’s exceptional standards for quality make this a remarkable value in a serious long-range cruiser, proving yet again that Helmsman Trawlers® has the formula for building superbly crafted trawlers at a surprisingly affordable price.

Designed for a CE Class A Rating – to expand the scope of your cruising adventures.

This wide-beam design has a stunning interior – in appearance and volume – with abundant natural light and ventilation. The salon rivals 55+ footers, and accommodations include a spacious master stateroom with ensuite head and separate shower. A variety of guest accommodation layouts are available. The U-shaped galley is open to the salon and includes plenty of refrigerator and freezer capacity, storage volume and countertop space. The pilothouse has excellent visibility, seating for six while underway, and offers an open connection with the salon for ease of movement and communication. The flybridge is easily and safely accessed by secure stairs on both sides, and the foredeck includes integral fender and line storage lockers and cushioned exterior seating. The large cockpit is fully covered against rain and sun, and features cockpit side-entry doors and an entertainment cabinet.

A single engine, full keel design with a sturdy protective skeg, protected running gear and bow and stern thrusters, this model exemplifies our values for:

• Simplicity – non-complex systems with proven components that are easily maintained
• Reliability – easy access for serviceability; heavily-built full keel and protected running gear to help prevent underwater damage
• Longevity – sturdy fiberglass construction, quality stainless steel and solid interior construction improves durability and minimizes depreciation
• Economy – single diesel in an efficient, stable hull design
• Beauty – a rich, nautical interior with masterful craftsmanship executed in teak never goes out of style

All Helmsman Trawlers are designed for long-range, comfortable passage-making. They feature sturdy construction, reliable mechanical and electrical systems, quality components and materials, and stable, efficient hull designs. Beautiful nautical interiors are expertly crafted. Helmsman Trawlers are built to exceptional standards and our quality is superb – examine and compare!

The Helmsman Trawlers 46 Expedition Pilothouse is offered at $1,097,000 USD.
Price is for the base model, delivered in Seattle, including all U.S. duties.
Canadians and other non-U.S. residents should contact us for pricing on non-U.S. deliveries.

LOA 50’ 1” | LWL 42’ 6” | LOD 46’ 0” | BEAM 16’ 3” | DRAFT 5’

FUEL 800 GAL | WATER 300 GAL | WASTE 100 GAL

45,000 LBS LIGHT LOAD | 55,000 LBS FULL LOAD

Design and Construction

• Semi-displacement hull design with soft chines, deep forefoot, broad sections aft for form stability, and full keel
• Structural stiffness with a solid FRP laminate hull with vinylester resins in external layers — hull fitted with an internal FRP grid
• Decks built with substantial laminations and cored with PVC foam
• Strong stainless steel skeg and large rudder
• Wide-beam salon, open interior design, port and starboard pilothouse doors, secure steps and handrails to flybridge
• Raised pilothouse with L-shaped dinette and high-backed pedestal helm seats (2)
• Master stateroom with ensuite head with shower compartment; queen-sized berth, extensive storage
• Multiple layout options for the second stateroom, including a VIP stateroom, a combination stateroom / office, or dedicated office
• Day head readily accessed from salon or guest stateroom
• Convertible U-shaped dining settee in salon; space for freestanding chairs or recliners
• Pilothouse hinged watertight Dutch doors (2)
• Sliding aluminum aft cabin door to cockpit
• FRP fuel tanks (2), stainless steel water tanks (2), and FRP holding tank (1)
• Extensive use of sound deadening techniques and materials
• Multi-layer composite interior floor construction, with rubber cork inner layer for sound and vibration reduction, topped with teak and holly strip planking
• Expertly-crafted cabinetry — teak solids and veneers throughout for strength, water resistance and long-lasting beauty
• Hand-brushed and hand-rubbed two-part polyurethane varnish in multiple layers, with final satin finish
• Oversized double-rung stainless steel safety rails with finely polished welds
• Storage lockers for fenders and lines built into forward trunk cabin (4)
• Cushioned seating at foredeck

Equipment and Features Included in Base Price

EXTERIOR

• Matterhorn White gel coat hull, superstructure and deck surfaces
• Side-Power SEP130 bow and stern thrusters with PRO variable speed DC control
• Transom door; cockpit side entry doors (2)
• FRP swim platform with pull-out ladder; removable safety handrails (3)
• Full-length cockpit cover
• Lewmar V5 windlass, 3/8” chain, 66 lb stainless steel Bruce-type anchor
• Anchor chain locker access hatch on foredeck
• Raw water and fresh water anchor washdown at bow
• Hawse cleats on transom (2), aft (2) and amidships (2)
• Flybridge control center with stainless steel wheel; high-backed pedestal seats (2)
• Flybridge L-shaped settee with cocktail table
• Lazarette storage compartment
• Cockpit raw water wash
• LED navigation lights
• LED courtesy lighting on steps and flybridge
• Radar arch with hinge
• Three pantographic windshield wipers with washer system
• Stainless steel handrail on transom
• Seahawk epoxy barrier coating and bottom paint
• Seahawk Barnacle Blocker on underwater metal

ENGINEROOM

• Cummins QSC8.3 liter 493 hp electronically controlled common-rail diesel engine
• Dual Racor fuel filters
• Reverso oil-change system
• Dripless-type prop shaft seal
• Tides rudder shaft seals
• Sea Star hydraulic steering system with autopilot hydraulic steering taps installed
• Rule 2000 bilge pump (1); Rule 1500 bilge pumps (3); high water alarm
• Shower sump pump
• Hinged interior floor hatches with gas stays
• Removable deck plates throughout engine room
• LED lighting in engineroom
• Tool storage cabinet / workbench

ELECTRICAL

• Northern Lights 9 kw generator in sound enclosure
• Northstar 215 A-hr AGM house batteries (5) in rack, AGM bow thruster / windlass batteries (2), AGM stern thruster batteries (2)
• Northstar 185 A-hr AGM engine start battery (1), generator start battery
• Victron MultiPlus 12V/3000VA Inverter & Charger with Victron Cerbo GX 50 Touch display and SmartShunt
• Blue Sea Systems Remote Battery Switches and Automatic Charge Relays
• SmartPlug 50 amp shorepower inlet (1)
• Victron 7000VA isolation transformer
• Blue Sea Systems electrical (AC/DC) distribution panel
• Bonding system with aluminum anodes

INTERIOR

• LED interior overhead lighting with dimmers
• LED reading lights in salon, galley, pilothouse and master stateroom
• LED cockpit lighting
• Louvered storage cabinet doors for ventilation
• Door for engineroom access from day head
• Stainless steel overhead hatches and portlights with screens
• Opening center windshield window; motor operated
• Wood blinds in salon and pilothouse
• Caesarstone galley countertops
• Overhead storage cabinets in galley

DOMESTIC SYSTEMS

• Force 10 galley range - propane or electric; microwave
• Vitifrigo refrigeration: double-drawer refrigerator (1) and double-drawer freezer (1) in galley
• Webasto DBW2010S 50,000 BTU hydronic heating system (or credit toward optional reverse-cycle heating/cooling system)
• Washer and dryer
• Dometic Masterflush heads (2 or 3, depending on layout)
• Macerator overboard pump with through-hull fitting
• Marco variable speed potable water pump
• 17 gallon Torrid water heater
• Cockpit fresh water shower (hot and cold)

MISCELLANEOUS

• Lines, fenders, shore power cable, and USCG safety equipment included
• Delivery and commissioning in Seattle WA or Charleston, SC. Subsequent transportation may be additional

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

A wide range of options and customizations including: engine selections, generators, galley appliances, exterior gel coat and/or paint colors, upholstery and countertop choices, custom cabinetry, bridge layouts, and more.