Roberts 44 Centre Cockpit Ketch - Turn-Key Bluewater Cruiser
This Roberts 44 Centre Cockpit Ketch presents in excellent condition and is genuinely turn-key ready to cruise. Designed for safe and comfortable bluewater sailing, she has been professionally shipwright-fitted throughout, showcasing beautifully varnished teak timberwork in the saloon and cabins that creates a warm, classic yacht interior.
Upgraded where it counts, this vessel benefits from new rigging in 2019, giving any buyer confidence for coastal or offshore passages. Her self-sufficient cruising capability is enhanced by solar panels, a wind generator, and a reliable inverter system, allowing extended time at anchor without reliance on shore power.
The cockpit is protected and practical with excellent visibility from the helm. A complete suite of Raymarine instruments provides modern navigation and performance feedback, making passagemaking simple and dependable. A dinghy is included, further adding to her ready-to-go cruising package.
Below decks, the layout is generous and welcoming. A large saloon, rich with varnished teak, offers exceptional headroom and comfortable seating. The well-equipped galley includes everything required for extended cruising, and the two-cabin layout with spacious double berths ensures comfort and privacy for owners and guests. The centre-cockpit design provides excellent separation between living spaces, while the walkthrough to the aft cabin is practical and spacious.
On deck, the ketch rig delivers balance, redundancy, and manageable sail handling. Wide, uncluttered side decks and multiple deck hatches ensure safety, ventilation, and easy movement throughout the yacht.
Fully equipped, well maintained, and featuring a long list of upgrades, this Roberts 44 is the ideal option for buyers seeking a proven, comfortable, and capable bluewater cruising yacht.
Key Features:
Turn-key cruising yacht, ready to sail away
Standing rigging replaced in 2019
Solar panels + wind generator for off-grid power
Raymarine navigation instruments
Dinghy included
Professionally shipwright-fitted interior with varnished teak throughout
Large saloon with impressive headroom
Centre cockpit with excellent protection
TV and inverter system
Comfortable two-cabin layout with large double berths
Ideal for coastal cruising or extended offshore adventures
Location
Sydney Area Newport NSW
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2007 approximate
Keel / Ballast
Semi full length cased lead and concrete
Engine
Engine No:3AB1506370
Fuel Consumption
6 LT / HR
Max Speed
9-10 KNOTS SAILING - 8 KNOT ENGINE
Propulsion
Shaft driven propeller
Accommodation
V berth Double with plenty of changing space and storage. Fold down dinette double Saloon single Captains aft cabin, large double again with ample changing space and storage.
Galley
Port side galley with plenty of cupboard spaces, large bench, with deep single sink, hot and cold water, Gas
Hotwater System
Yes from engine
Toilet
Electric with holding tank
Covers
Cover while on davits
Safety Gear
Yes ready to cruise
Bilge Pumps
Yes - Muliple Bilge Pumps fitted
Electrics
Raymarine Chart Plotter, 3 x repeates,
Electronics
Wind Generator, Solar panels, Radar GPS
Sail Inventory
Furling Headsail, Main and mizen in bags in Book
Good condition
Boom brake
Mast / Rigging
Replaced rigging - Replaced by Sydney rigging - 2019 - $33k
Deck Gear
Boom Brake fitted
ABOUT THE SELLER
Northshore Marine - Melges Asia Pacific
RPAYC Unit 14
16 Mitala St
Newport
NSW 2106 Australia
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