Bruce Roberts Mauritius Back on the market due to change of circumstances

Due to a significant change in circumstances, the owner has decided to sell the boat after a short period of ownership.

Roberts Mauritius staysail ketch, loaded to the gunnels with top quality cruising gear.

Bruce Roberts designs need no introduction to cruising sailors and the Mauritius is one of his most popular with over 2000 reportedly built to date. Great sailing characteristics and seaworthiness have made the Mauritius the design of choice for many globe trotting cruising sailors.

'Crackers' is a fine example of the original Roberts design with a few highly desirable modifications. A stainless-steel bowsprit has been added to enhance the anchoring setup and tweak the performance by moving the genoa forward. The rudder has been balanced 20% forward of the shaft to lighten the helm and improve the overall performance. The aluminium davits have been heavily engineered to handle a load of up to 300kg and incorporate and very useful and large storage compartment with solar panels mounted on top. But perhaps the most desirable addition of all, is the walk-though transom steps and boarding/swim platform.

The electronics and electrical setup is highly impressive and you would be hard pressed to come up with any additions. There is a modern suite of Simrad electronics that include a 12" multifunction display with radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF radio, wind and data displays. Communications are also well catered for with an ICOM SSB radio, VHF radios, Furuno weather fax, and a Celfi 4G phone booster with an aerial mounted on the mast.

The electrical demands of the boat are very well catered for. A large array of solar panels and a wind generator provide the necessary amps to the huge capacity 680Ah Lithium house batteries. DC-DC chargers supplement the setup and provide charge from the engine to the 12v house bank and the 24v bow thruster batteries. There is a Victron 2000W inverter to run your 240v appliances and the washing machine while under way. A very impressive setup in every respect.

The cockpit is compact and features good bracing as you would expect on a well-designed bluewater cruising boat. The primary winches and mainsheet are both within easy reach of the helm. The hard dodger provides a high degree of protection from the elements while underway or at anchor. Solid steel lifelines surround the entire deck area and provide a higher degree of safety while underway.

The interior layout is simple and functional. The saloon features a U-shaped settee around the dining table. The table can be lowered, and infill panels and cushions convert the entire saloon into a ginormous king sized+ bed. This creates a fantastic zone to chill out in front of the TV or relax with your favourite book. In addition this would be a great place to sleep in a rolly anchorage.

The galley has been well designed for cooking while underway with good bracing on either tack. There is loads of bench space for preparing meals and ample storage. There are two Engel fridges providing a fridge/freezer combination that is both highly reliable and frugal on the power consumption. There is also an additional upright fridge.

The master accommodation is located in the rear cabin and includes a generously sized double bed surrounded by storage. The guest cabin is situated forward in the V-berth and also features a double bed.

The engine bay is impressively large and there is great access to service and maintain the engine and other systems onboard. To starboard of the engine bay is a very handy workshop area with built in tool storage.

Crackers has benefited from excellent maintenance and continual upgrades. She presents as a well-appointed cruising yacht, offered at a highly competitive asking price when the extensive onboard inventory is taken into account.

Please note: The majority of the photos in this advertisement were taken by myself in May 2025, and some do not reflect the upgrades completed by the current owner. Notably, the steering pedestal has been modified and now incorporates the engine controller; a photo of this, supplied by the current owner, has been included. Photos of the new Ultra anchor mounted on the bowsprit have also been added.

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