Bruce Roberts 55' Pilothouse Ketch
Currency
Length
55' - 16.76m
Vessel Location
Bellerive Yacht Club
Launch Year
1987
Hull Material
Steel
At 55 feet in length, Renee offers the sort of space and versatility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find at an accessible price point. Built to the proven Roberts Pilothouse Ketch design and constructed in steel, she provides generous accommodation, expansive living areas and the comfort of a true cruising home. With berthing for six or more, she would suit a family seeking an affordable liveaboard lifestyle, a couple planning extended coastal cruising, or adventurers ready to turn long-held sailing dreams into reality.
Her pilothouse configuration provides excellent visibility and protection from the weather, while the substantial dimensions and displacement deliver the presence and practicality expected of a serious cruising yacht. Whether you're exploring Tasmania's coastline, heading north for the winter or setting your sights on a lap of Australia, Renee offers the volume, storage and capability required for extended time aboard. She is a vessel that encourages owners to slow down, settle in and enjoy the journey rather than simply the destination.
For those chasing a comfortable waterfront lifestyle, planning a family cruising adventure or simply looking for a solid platform to explore Australia's coastline and beyond, Renee presents a compelling opportunity. Inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the scale and potential on offer.
Contact Paul Nanscawen on or Matt today for further details or to arrange an inspection.
Her pilothouse configuration provides excellent visibility and protection from the weather, while the substantial dimensions and displacement deliver the presence and practicality expected of a serious cruising yacht. Whether you're exploring Tasmania's coastline, heading north for the winter or setting your sights on a lap of Australia, Renee offers the volume, storage and capability required for extended time aboard. She is a vessel that encourages owners to slow down, settle in and enjoy the journey rather than simply the destination.
For those chasing a comfortable waterfront lifestyle, planning a family cruising adventure or simply looking for a solid platform to explore Australia's coastline and beyond, Renee presents a compelling opportunity. Inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the scale and potential on offer.
Contact Paul Nanscawen on or Matt today for further details or to arrange an inspection.
Price
AU $149,950
Vessel Name
Renee
Boat Reference
16577339
Launch Year
1987
Length
55' - 16.76m
Beam
5.01m
Draft
2.45m
Keel / Ballast
Integrated keel
Vessel Location
Bellerive Yacht Club
Region
Tasmania
Use
Family, Leisure, Live Aboard
HIN
Official No. 850319
Registration
23386
Rego Expiry
31/12/2026
Designer
Bruce Roberts
Hull Material
Steel
Decks Material
Steel
Engine
Ford Lees 120hp marinised diesel
Rebuilt November 2006
Engine Make
Ford Lees
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
120hp
Fuel Type
Diesel : Ford Lees 120hp marinised diesel
Engine Hours
~4600
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Genset
Yanmar 13hp 5kVA / 240V genset
Dinghy
Inflatable dinghy on davits
Outboard
15hp Maxus Outboard
Covers
Cabin covers
Cockpit covers
Cockpit covers
Accommodation
Designed with comfortable long-term living in mind, Renee offers a spacious and practical interior with accommodation for six or more in a layout well suited to families, cruising couples or visiting guests. Her generous beam, pilothouse design and substantial internal volume create a welcoming living environment rarely found in yachts of this price range, providing ample space to relax, entertain and enjoy life aboard whether alongside in a marina or exploring distant anchorages.
Cabins
3
Berths
6+
Shower
Hot and cold shower in head
Toilet
Electric toilet in head with holding tank
Entertainment
LED HDTV
LCD TV with DVD player
Stereo system
5-stack CD changer
Quad speakers
LCD TV with DVD player
Stereo system
5-stack CD changer
Quad speakers
Galley
The galley aboard Renee is well equipped for extended cruising and comfortable liveaboard use, featuring a Force 10 stove and oven, on-demand gas hot water, dual refrigeration systems including a Waeco fridge/freezer and Ozi Fridge eutectic refrigeration, along with ample storage and bench space to support life aboard for extended periods away from the marina.
Refrigeration
Ozi Fridge compressor with eutectic plate
Freezer
Waeco 110L fridge/freezer
Stove
Force 10 gas stove and oven
Hot Water
Gas Hot Water Systen
Ground Tackle
80lb Admiralty anchor
60lb CQR anchor
80lb CQR copy anchor
Danforth anchor
100m of 13mm short-link chain
100m of 24mm nylon rode with 10m of 10mm chain
Muir THOR anchor winch
60lb CQR anchor
80lb CQR copy anchor
Danforth anchor
100m of 13mm short-link chain
100m of 24mm nylon rode with 10m of 10mm chain
Muir THOR anchor winch
Safety Gear
Lifering
Bilge Pumps
2 x automatic bilge pumps Manual double-action bilge pump
Life Raft
RFD ME Petrel 8-person liferaft (not in service)
Epirb
406MHz EPIRB (out of date)
Life Jackets
Inflatable lifejacket + additional non-inflating lifejackets
Flares
Flares
Electrics
240V onboard power system with generator and inverter capability.
Victron inverter/charger system with dedicated battery management and monitoring:
-Isolation Transformer
-MultiPlus 12V / 3000VA / 120A inverter charger
-Solar MPPT controller
-Shunt & battery management system
-BMV 702 battery monitor
-Colour Control display
Separate start and house battery banks:
-4 x Sun Extender batteries
Solar
-2 x 200W solar panels
Victron inverter/charger system with dedicated battery management and monitoring:
-Isolation Transformer
-MultiPlus 12V / 3000VA / 120A inverter charger
-Solar MPPT controller
-Shunt & battery management system
-BMV 702 battery monitor
-Colour Control display
Separate start and house battery banks:
-4 x Sun Extender batteries
Solar
-2 x 200W solar panels
Electronics / Navigation
Garmin GPS12
Garmin eTrex (backup/tender use) GPS
Navman GPS puck connected to HF radio
Seafarer Sounder
Navman Multi 3100 Sounder
Codan MD300 radar
ICOM ICM80 1E HF radio
ICOM AT-141 automatic HF tuner
ICOM ICM80 VHF radio
TMQ hydraulic autopilot
Garmin eTrex (backup/tender use) GPS
Navman GPS puck connected to HF radio
Seafarer Sounder
Navman Multi 3100 Sounder
Codan MD300 radar
ICOM ICM80 1E HF radio
ICOM AT-141 automatic HF tuner
ICOM ICM80 VHF radio
TMQ hydraulic autopilot
Sail Inventory
Sails
-Mainsail (Fair)
-Mizzen (Fair)
-Yankee (Fair)
-Genoa (Fair)
-Self-tacking inner foresail (Good)
-Storm sail for inner forestay
-Mainsail (Fair)
-Mizzen (Fair)
-Yankee (Fair)
-Genoa (Fair)
-Self-tacking inner foresail (Good)
-Storm sail for inner forestay
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium masts and booms
Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown)
Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown)
Deck Gear
Barlow bronze primary and halyard winches
Spares
-Engine spare parts
-Fan belts
-Water pumps
-Impellers
-Oil filters
-Fuel filters
-Spare outboard parts
-Spare sheets and halyards
Vessel tool kit
Stick/MIG welder with accessories
Assorted boating, maintenance and seafaring books
Assorted hardware and maintenance items
Spares
-Engine spare parts
-Fan belts
-Water pumps
-Impellers
-Oil filters
-Fuel filters
-Spare outboard parts
-Spare sheets and halyards
Vessel tool kit
Stick/MIG welder with accessories
Assorted boating, maintenance and seafaring books
Assorted hardware and maintenance items
Remarks
Blackwater holding tank system.
Grey water system.
Comprehensive owner's operational manual included.
Extensive operating procedures and vessel systems documentation.
Grey water system.
Comprehensive owner's operational manual included.
Extensive operating procedures and vessel systems documentation.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Boat Sales Tasmania
Paul Nanscawen
Paul Nanscawen
Telephone
Address
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart TAS Australia
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart TAS Australia
Website
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