Bruce Roberts 53 Custom Ketch Just Listed

That's not a boat... THIS is a boat! Built in the homeland of the man himself, Bruce Roberts, Victoria Australia. The ultimate bluewater cruiser and/or liveaboard. AMSA registered ketch rigged custom Bruce Roberts. Built like a battleship, sails like a racer! 6 & 2 berth - complete with washing machine, full bathroom and ensuite. New deck completed a month ago by a professional fibreglassist.. Fibreglasser... His name was Benny anyway! 15,157 genset hours

There isn't much on this gal that hasn't been replaced or refurbished. Open to reasonable offers. Current owners happy to stay in touch for handover and any assistance. Antifoul and anodes less than a year ago. Thousands of dollars worth of spares on board. Very well maintained. We have her original owners manual which is an interesting document... They don't make em like that any more!

Hull Fibreglass GRP 25-150mm
Walk through galley to prevent you spilling your soup in a washing machine.
Walk in engine room and workshop - No backache for this savvy sailor!
Generator and Motor currently undergoing service - yeah yeah detroits are old but she's still got it!
Induction cooktop and convection microwave oven.
Speakers in cockpit (sound system)
Fridge Freezer
Water maker 60 litre per hour
Water capacity 900 litres
Fuel capacity (Diesel) 340 x 2 tanks/bladders- Another tank (3 in total) not converted and not recommended for fuel.
6.5kw Onan Generator / Engine 145HP 4cyl/4 stroke. Anchor and stern winches (rewired with electrics)
Rigging still in survey - 2019
5m beam.
Last survey 4 years ago.

Complete electrical overhaul
Resurfaced deck (reglassed and verseal
Reupholstered
New clears
Both fuel tanks replaced with custom made bladders. (1 fuel tank remains not converted)
2 x New Toilets and complete mechanisms
Fitted with sirocco fans throughout
New mattresses & custom-made linen sheets - cost me over a thousand dollars - french linen - la di da! :)
All New Batteries
New battery charging system
New tender - Sirocco Hypalon RIB 3.2m
Overhaul of outboard
Refurb of all storage areas on vessel
New VHS radio (cockpit)
New House radio (AM FM)

Boat does not have a bow thruster as the BR's are known to be easily manoeuvrable... And she is!