Custom Van de Stadt/Roberts Just Listed

A MUST see. Custom 60 ft Van de Stadt/ Roberts Steel Ketch with GRP Deckhouse, in excellent condition.

Completely refitted between 2010 and 2017 by original owner, including top of the line rigging and sails, this exceptional sailing yacht is a rare gem, designed to cruise the world in speed and comfort.

We (husband and wife) have sailed her from Cairns to Victoria and now we are making our way back to Cairns. We are currently in Port Stephens heading next to the Gold Coast to have her next antifouling done in July. We have place this ad for serious buyers to book a time with us during this haulout.

Interior:
Beautiful custom New Guinea Rosewood panelling, trim and decking
Plenty of head space, Height 6ft 11inches (from forward to aft)

Sleeping and Comfort:
Forward (Master) Cabin with queen berth to port. Lots of cupboards and hanging space, .
2 x skyIight/hatch.
Private Tecma Electric head with seperate full size shower.
2 x Sirocco 360 cabin fans in bedroom
1 x 32" Smartled TV in master bedroom

Middle:
Portside, bunks
Starboard, 1 x Tecma Electric head with seperate full size shower

Aft:
Cabin with double berth, lots of cupboards and hanging space
1 x Sirocco 360 cabin fan in bedroom
1 x large sky light/ hatch

The Galley (Port aft)
Incredible sized galley with Force 10 s/s 3 burner with oven
Laminated bench tops, timber cupboards
Double sink
Lots of bench and cupboard space
1 x Ozfridge 350 12v custom with compartments
1 x Ozfridge 380 12v freezer, great for long crossings.
1 x 50 litre 240v and heat exchanger

Saloon:
Large wood dinning table (seats 6 comfortably), U shaped upholstered seating. Large, wide Settee oposite on Starboard side. Also sleeps 1 x adult.

Laundry and Workshop:
Laundry sink and a fully auto Lemair washing machine which converts to a workshop area.
Lots of cupboard space

Water Supply:
You never have the hassel of running out of water, with its1200 litre Stainless Steel fresh water storage, new with rebuild
Stella Water maker producing 60 litres/hr (installed 2 years ago)

Fuel Supply:
1500 litre diesel storage steel tanks, new with rebuild

Sullage Tank:
250 litres

Stand up Engine room:
Ford Lehman 6 cylinder 120hp engine, using between 3-6 lph rev dependent. Complete engine rebuild during rebuild, just over 400 hours since.

1 x Kubota D722 3 cylinder genset charges batteries, also provides hot water 50 litres.
Compressor, 1 x single cylinder Hooker unit with 2 x 30 metre air lines for easy bottom cleaning.

5mm Steel Hull:
Alesha is in outstanding condition, no issues. Alesha was hauled out in May 23 for antifouling and colour change. We are hauling her out in the Gold Coast for another antfoul in July as we make our way back home.

Deck:
5mm steel, grp/foam sandwich
Fiberglass Doger
Teak cockpit

Navigation & Power:
Top of line navigation electronics, all new in rebuild.
S/s large steering wheel
Hydrive Hydraulic, double ram
Coursemaster Autopilot, AIS, VHF Marine radio, B&G chart plotter, B&G HALO20 Radar
-12v DC 240v AC, plus Shore power connection
- 2x 400W solar panels, 1 year old, providing plenty of power. Installed professionally
- 4 x Vision 200Ah Litium Batteries, 1 year old. Installed professionally

Sails:
HydraNet sails, including main, mizzen, genoa and staysail, the best on the market.
New sail bags
New rope bags

Mast:
1x Alloy Main
1 x Alloy Mizzen
Alloy Booms

Clutches:
26 x Rutgersen and Spinlock rope clutches

Winches:
2 x Barlow 32 2 speed
2 x Barlow 23 2 speed
3 x Barlow 19 2 speed
2 x Lewmar 45 2 speed
1 x Anderson 46 2 speed
1 x Anderson 46 2 speed electric
2 x Anderson 72 2 speed
1 x Pro Furl 480 self furling

Awning:
New awning over new Stainless Frame

Rigging:
12mm Stainless Steel
S/s Stanchions and wires, spas, and running rig

Tender:
4m Swift tender and 3year old Mercury 20hp motor, excellent condition

This boat is truly an exceptionally built and equipped yacht. Much more than listed so please dont hesitate to ask any questions you may have.