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S. V. Andrea Jay - Roberts Ketch

The Tropical Liveaboard Dream: Your Gateway to the Whitsunday Lifestyle

Opportunities to secure a vessel, a low-cost ketch, S. V. Andrea Jay is not merely a boat; she is a gateway to the life you have imagined. Positioned in Bundaberg, the literal doorstep to Queensland's premier sailing grounds, this vessel is designed for those ready to trade the "rat race" for the trade winds.

Feature Detail
Price reduced $30000
Vessel Type Roberts Ketch
Beam / Draft 3.5m / 2.0m
Construction Robust Fibreglass/GRP (Encapsulated Keel)
Location Bundaberg, QLD

The generous length-over-all provides a significant size advantage over 35-footers, offering the volume and stability required for comfortable Livaboard

* Engine: Perkins Prima 50hp Diesel (Professionally replaced 2024).
* Hours: Approximately 1,100-1,250 hours--exceptional longevity for a vessel of this class.
* Hull & Keel: Robust GRP construction with a displacement keel and encapsulated lead. The July 2025 survey confirmed zero osmosis or delamination, certifying structural integrity.
* Rigging: The versatile ketch rig provides balanced handling in heavy weather; standard stainless steel rigging was reported as replaced

Optimised for Liveaboard: Interior Comfort & Luxury

Widely regarded as a "roomy liveaboard, " the Andrea Jay's high-volume interior is optimised for permanent habitation. The 6'2" standing headroom and professional timberwork create an environment that feels like a home rather than a cabin.

Accommodation (5 Berths): A flexible layout featuring a private V-berth forward (sleeps 2), a double aft cabin (sleeps 2), and a comfortable settee berth in the saloon.

Galley & Amenities: A massive U-shaped galley with refrigeration and a freezer. As a true liveaboard luxury


Systems, Navigation, & Energy Autonomy

Energy independence is the cornerstone of the tropical sailing lifestyle. The Andrea Jay is specifically outfitted to remain "off-grid" for weeks at a time, allowing you to bypass expensive marinas and stay anchored

* Charging: 2 x 100W Solar panels with an integrated charger and shore power connectivity.
* Navigation Suite: Raymarine Autopilot for effortless passage-making, Lowrance GPS Plotter/Sounder, and Uniden VHF.
* Safety: Comprehensive gear including a 406 EPIRB (Expiry 2029), lifejackets, and fire suppression equipment.

S. V. Andrea Jay represents the ultimate affordable liveaboard.

Next Steps & Contact

* Contact: Sean Sullivan
* Phone: Call Now
* Email: Contact Dealer
* Website: Dealer Website

Call Sean from Yachtsailing on Call Now to view and ask for recent reports and specifications.

DISCLAIMER

PLEASE NOTE: Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, acts strictly as the broker appointed by the Seller of this vessel. Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, is not a seller or a trader of secondhand boats; prospective buyers will be contracting directly with the owner of the boat (the Seller). Yachtsailing Pty Ltd, Acting as Trustee for Yachtsailing Trust, offers the details of this vessel in good faith, but as all information regarding the Vessel has been provided to us by the Seller, we do not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel in any way. It is strongly recommended that all Prospective buyers undertake their own pre-purchase inspections and/or engage a Marine Surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires, validated, as all sales are conducted on an 'as is, where is' basis. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.