ROBERTS 40 EXCELLENT VALUE, GREAT LIVEABOARD/COASTAL CRUISER!  SOLD

With its attractive lines, spacious interior, and proven cruising capability, this 40ft Roberts Ketch represents exceptional value! This vessel was built in Brisbane and then cruised extensively through the South Pacific over many years. Having been under the same experienced ownership for 18 years, the vessel has since cruised around Tasmania including multiple trips to the rugged and remote South West and into Port Davey. It has also been enjoyed as a very comfortable live-aboard during this time. The current owner has maintained the vessel to continue to be a safe and seaworthy cruiser including having the engine fully rebuilt, adding an electric anchor winch, and upgrading the 240V power set up. This vessel now presents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable liveaboard, or with its proven cruising capabilities it would also make an excellent family cruiser or even first yacht.

Stepping inside, the interior space is very impressive! The spacious saloon is mid-ships and features a generous dinette with seating for 8 in comfort. The accommodation is excellent with a large double berth forward, single settee berth, single pilot berth, and the dinette drops down to create a second double berth when additional accommodation is required. The U Shaped galley is ideal for preparing meals at sea, and there is plenty of bench space available. The galley features a 2 burner gas stove with oven, 12V/240V Fridge/Freezer, Stainless Steel sink with H/C water, and plenty of storage for extended passages. The package is complete with spacious bathroom with shower (gas hot water), toilet, and vanity.

On deck, the cockpit is well protected with a spray dodger and comfortable seating. This area is deep and safe, ideal for serious Bluewater cruising. The electronics are also close at handing including chart plotter, autopilot, depth and wind. The ketch rig allows excellent versatility and sailing is simple with the furling headsail and boom bags with lazy jacks for the main and the mizzen. There is excellent access forward around the wide side decks, and an electric anchor winch on the bow. Well set up for cruising, this vessel also features dinghy davits complete with dinghy.

This vessel is powered by a Yanmar 30HP Diesel Engine which is easily accessed under the galley. This provides easy and economical cruising at 5 to 6 knots.

Suited to a range of applications, this vessel presents an excellent opportunity to own a vessel of this size and capability. For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.