Roberts Pacific Coast Fisher 40 Motorsailer "Ocean Boy"
Ocean Boy is an exceptionally well-presented 40ft trawler-style motorsailer, built in heavy-gauge steel to the trusted Bruce Roberts design. She's a safe, economical long-range cruiser with superb comfort underway and at anchor. With fuel burn of just 7 litres per hour at 7 knots, she delivers an extraordinary ~2,000nm range, making her a genuine passagemaker for extended coastal or offshore adventures.
The layout is ideal for serious cruising: a bright wheelhouse with 360° vision, sheltered aft deck, practical galley, a forward double with additional single, plus a separate twin cabin. The ride is beautifully settled thanks to her hull form and steadying sail. Steelwork is in excellent condition, protected by a quality 2-pack paint system.
Mechanical and electrical systems are outstandingly sorted. The 6.5kVA Kubota genset installed new in 2021 (only 349 hours), and the engine room is clean, well-lit and easily accessed, with extensive spares aboard. Solar, diesel heating, modern electronics, quality ground tackle, and thoughtful cruising upgrades make Ocean Boy a turnkey vessel ready for serious use.
This boat has been fastidiously maintained by a highly knowledgeable owner. A detailed maintenance schedule and comprehensive logs are available as part of the sales process.
Ocean Boy is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven long-range cruiser in genuinely exceptional condition.
Inspections are highly recommended. Call Paul on or Matthew on to secure your viewing.
The layout is ideal for serious cruising: a bright wheelhouse with 360° vision, sheltered aft deck, practical galley, a forward double with additional single, plus a separate twin cabin. The ride is beautifully settled thanks to her hull form and steadying sail. Steelwork is in excellent condition, protected by a quality 2-pack paint system.
Mechanical and electrical systems are outstandingly sorted. The 6.5kVA Kubota genset installed new in 2021 (only 349 hours), and the engine room is clean, well-lit and easily accessed, with extensive spares aboard. Solar, diesel heating, modern electronics, quality ground tackle, and thoughtful cruising upgrades make Ocean Boy a turnkey vessel ready for serious use.
This boat has been fastidiously maintained by a highly knowledgeable owner. A detailed maintenance schedule and comprehensive logs are available as part of the sales process.
Ocean Boy is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven long-range cruiser in genuinely exceptional condition.
Inspections are highly recommended. Call Paul on or Matthew on to secure your viewing.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Bellerive Yacht Club
Reference
14538110
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
1994
Hull
Steel 6mm - Antifouled Nov 2025
Rego
53535
Rego Expiry
31/12/2026
Designer
Bruce Roberts
Builder
Ballina Slipway NSW
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.97m (13')
Draft
1.53m (5ft)
Displacement
22 tonnes incl. Fuel & water. Internal ballast
Keel / Ballast
Approx 3.5 tonnes internal steel ballast in a fully welded keel compartment, oil-filled to prevent corrosion.
Deck Material
Steel 6mm
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Perkins 6354 naturally aspirated, 136hp.
Borg Warner Velvet-drive hydraulic gearbox.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
136hp
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
6382
Fuel Consumption
7lph @ 7kts
Max Speed
~8kts
Cruise Speed
7kts
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : 3-blade propellor driven by 1 ¾ inch stainless steel shaft. PSS dripless stern gland.
Genset
6.5kva, Kubota D905 with Mecc alte alternator. All enclosed in modern sound proof box w/ dedicated starter battery, APM303 digital control. Fitted new in 2021. Only 349hrs.
Fuel
2000 litres in three tanks (900 + 900 and 200 in currently disconnected tank)
Water
1000 litres in two tanks. Roof rain collection system to top up freshwater for extended duration.
Accommodation
The accommodation aboard Ocean Boy is exceptionally well suited to extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard life. The pilothouse saloon offers panoramic views, warm leather-upholstered seating, and a welcoming social space that feels bright and connected in all weather. With the galley opposite the helm, day-to-day living is practical and intuitive, whether underway or settled in a quiet anchorage.
Forward, the private double stateroom with an additional single berth is complemented by a separate twin cabin, giving genuine flexibility for couples, guests, or family. A full-size shower on the lower deck and an electric toilet on the upper deck add to the liveaboard practicality, while wide side decks, high bulwarks, and a fully sheltered aft deck create a safe, dry, and highly usable environment year-round.
Forward, the private double stateroom with an additional single berth is complemented by a separate twin cabin, giving genuine flexibility for couples, guests, or family. A full-size shower on the lower deck and an electric toilet on the upper deck add to the liveaboard practicality, while wide side decks, high bulwarks, and a fully sheltered aft deck create a safe, dry, and highly usable environment year-round.
Cabins
One double and three single berths in two separate cabins. Dining table can be converted to bunk if required.
Berths
5+2
Galley
The galley is smartly integrated into the wheelhouse/saloon, giving the cook excellent visibility and social connection while underway or at anchor. It offers generous bench space, a four-burner gas stove with oven and grill, a 240V microwave, and both eutectic/240V fridge and freezer units for reliable long-duration provisioning. Storage is abundant and well laid out, and with freshwater, backup saltwater, and a rain-collection system feeding the tanks, it's a genuinely practical cruising galley designed for extended time aboard.
Refrigeration
Front-opening - eutectic or 240V fridge.
Freezer
Top opening freezer - eutectic or 240V
Stove
Four-burner gas stove with oven and grill. Two 8.5kg gas bottles in easily accessed external locker with gas compliance certificate.
Hotwater System
Hot water heated by engine or 240V.
Shower
H&C shower and sink lower deck.
Toilet
Bathrooom on upper deck with electric toilet, sink and holding tank in engine room (approx. 70L capacity).
Entertainment
LCD TVs in saloon and lower cabin.
Air Conditioning
Sigmarine S/S DIESEL HEATER. Keeps the boat warm and dry while only burning 6ltrs per 24hrs.
Dinghy
11ft aluminium dinghy on davits
Outboard
15hp Yamaha 2-stroke outboard
Covers
Solid roof over aft deck and side decks.
Ground Tackle
12V Muir Cheetah, fully rebuilt 2024 with new solid state solenoid switch.
Sarca Excel 30kg galv anchor + spare plough anchor.
80m x 10mm chain.
Bowsprit carries anchor fairlead forward and anchor chain away from hull.
Tow rope.
Sarca Excel 30kg galv anchor + spare plough anchor.
80m x 10mm chain.
Bowsprit carries anchor fairlead forward and anchor chain away from hull.
Tow rope.
Safety Gear
Lifering.
Gas detectors, carbon monoxide detector.
Barometer in wheelhouse.
Gas detectors, carbon monoxide detector.
Barometer in wheelhouse.
Bilge Pumps
2 x 12v bilge pumps.
Epirb
406 EPIRB.
Life Jackets
As per MAST requirements
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers.
Electrics
4 x 6V house batteries supplying 464 amp hours at 12V.
12V engine start battery with Redarc VSR protection from house.
100 amp engine alternator.
6.5kva genset with 240V outlets.
Battery charger run from genset.
Victron galvanic isolator fitted to 240V shore power inlet.
Powertech 800W Inverter supplying 240VAC from 12VDC
3 x 200 watt solar panels charging house batteries.
Enerdrive battery management system.
LED lights internally and back deck.
LED squid lights port and starboard.
LED navigation lights.
12V spot-light operated from helm position.
12V engine start battery with Redarc VSR protection from house.
100 amp engine alternator.
6.5kva genset with 240V outlets.
Battery charger run from genset.
Victron galvanic isolator fitted to 240V shore power inlet.
Powertech 800W Inverter supplying 240VAC from 12VDC
3 x 200 watt solar panels charging house batteries.
Enerdrive battery management system.
LED lights internally and back deck.
LED squid lights port and starboard.
LED navigation lights.
12V spot-light operated from helm position.
Electronics
Wagner HF radio.
GME VHF radio.
Raymarine chartplotter.
Koden colour depth sounder.
Koden radar.
Coursemaster 250 autopilot.
JVC stereo radio/bluetooth sound system.
GME VHF radio.
Raymarine chartplotter.
Koden colour depth sounder.
Koden radar.
Coursemaster 250 autopilot.
JVC stereo radio/bluetooth sound system.
Sail Inventory
Furling mainsail and furling genoa.
Spinnaker pole.
Anti-roll "flopper stopper" system including 2 stainless steel outrigger poles, wires and depressor plates for use while stationary (not currently on boat).
Spinnaker pole.
Anti-roll "flopper stopper" system including 2 stainless steel outrigger poles, wires and depressor plates for use while stationary (not currently on boat).
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom.
Deck Gear
Freshwater and saltwater deck wash systems.
Spare pumps for FW, SW, toilet and bathroom sump.
Solid stainless steel handrails.
Marlin door access from cockpit onto swim platform.
Stainless steel, rail-mount gas BBQ.
Heavy-duty dinghy davits with manual winches each side.
Substantial swim platform with hinged ladder.
240V washing machine in lazarette.
All steel surfaces painted with quality 2-pack paint system.
Spare pumps for FW, SW, toilet and bathroom sump.
Solid stainless steel handrails.
Marlin door access from cockpit onto swim platform.
Stainless steel, rail-mount gas BBQ.
Heavy-duty dinghy davits with manual winches each side.
Substantial swim platform with hinged ladder.
240V washing machine in lazarette.
All steel surfaces painted with quality 2-pack paint system.
Remarks
AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE SALES PROCESS:
-Engine and genset service logbooks since new.
-Maintenance schedule for all serviceable items provided.
-Documentation for all onboard systems in folders.
-Engine and genset service logbooks since new.
-Maintenance schedule for all serviceable items provided.
-Documentation for all onboard systems in folders.
ABOUT THE DEALER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Paul Nanscawen
Paul Nanscawen
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
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