Bruce Roberts 53 Custom Ketch


That's not a boat... THIS is a boat! Built in the homeland of the man himself, Bruce Roberts, Victoria Australia. The ultimate bluewater cruiser and/or liveaboard. AMSA registered ketch rigged custom Bruce Roberts. Built like a battleship, sails like a racer! 6 & 2 berth - complete with washing machine, full bathroom and ensuite. New deck completed a month ago by a professional fibreglassist.. Fibreglasser... His name was Benny anyway! 15,157 genset hours

There isn't much on this gal that hasn't been replaced or refurbished. Open to reasonable offers. Current owners happy to stay in touch for handover and any assistance. Antifoul and anodes less than a year ago. Thousands of dollars worth of spares on board. Very well maintained. We have her original owners manual which is an interesting document... They don't make em like that any more!

Hull Fibreglass GRP 25-150mm
Walk through galley to prevent you spilling your soup in a washing machine.
Walk in engine room and workshop - No backache for this savvy sailor!
Generator and Motor currently undergoing service - yeah yeah detroits are old but she's still got it!
Induction cooktop and convection microwave oven.
Speakers in cockpit (sound system)
Fridge Freezer
Water maker 60 litre per hour
Water capacity 900 litres
Fuel capacity (Diesel) 340 x 2 tanks/bladders- Another tank (3 in total) not converted and not recommended for fuel.
6.5kw Onan Generator / Engine 145HP 4cyl/4 stroke. Anchor and stern winches (rewired with electrics)
Rigging still in survey - 2019
5m beam.
Last survey 4 years ago.

Complete electrical overhaul
Resurfaced deck (reglassed and verseal
Reupholstered
New clears
Both fuel tanks replaced with custom made bladders. (1 fuel tank remains not converted)
2 x New Toilets and complete mechanisms
Fitted with sirocco fans throughout
New mattresses & custom-made linen sheets - cost me over a thousand dollars - french linen - la di da! :)
All New Batteries
New battery charging system
New tender - Sirocco Hypalon RIB 3.2m
Overhaul of outboard
Refurb of all storage areas on vessel
New VHS radio (cockpit)
New House radio (AM FM)

Boat does not have a bow thruster as the BR's are known to be easily manoeuvrable... And she is!

Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area Great Sandy Straits Marina
Usage
Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1981
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
ON
Designer
Bruce Roberts
Length
53' - 16.15m
Beam
5m
Draft
1.8
Displacement
36t
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine
145hp - 6.5kw generator
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
145
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
15157
2nd Engine Hrs
N/A
Fuel Consumption
8.5l per hour
Max Speed
9 kts
Cruise Speed
8kts
Thrusters
None
Genset
Onan
Fuel
660litres
Water
1000 L
Accommodation
2 Double Cabins 2 bunks and cockpit
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
Walk through
Refrigeration
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Stove
Induction
Water Maker
Yes
Hotwater System
Yes - 25l
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Entertainment
Yes - TV and radio
Dinghy
Brand new sirocco 3.2m RIB
Outboard
4hp
Covers
Yes
Ground Tackle
Anchor winch with remote, power/sail winch
Bilge Pumps
Yes - manual & electric
Life Raft
Yes - Needs servicing
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
12v /24v and 240v - charger for 12 & 24 V
Electronics
No plotter - well there is one and it still works but it's an old SEIWA and out of date
Mast / Rigging
2019
Deck Gear
Fenders, swim ladders
Remarks
Large lazarette, stern winch with foot control


ABOUT THE SELLER

Alexandra Meyer
Wondunna
QLD 4655 Australia


CONTACT THE SELLER - Alexandra Meyer

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