1987 Bruce Roberts 55' Pilothouse Ketch for sale in Bellerive Yacht Club
Bellerive Yacht Club, Australia198716.8m
Asking PriceBroker
$149,950 AUD
+35 moreMakeBruce Roberts
Model55' Pilothouse Ketch
Year1987
Length16.8m5m beam
FuelDiesel : Ford Lees 120hp Marinised Diesel
Cabins36 berths
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About this vessel
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 are 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.
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 and dual refrigeration systems including a Waeco fridge/freezer and Ozi Fridge eutectic refrigeration, together with ample storage and bench space to support life aboard for extended periods away from the marina.
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.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeBruce Roberts
Model55' Pilothouse Ketch
Year1987
Dimensions
Length overall16.8m
Beam5m
Draft2.5m
Accommodation
Cabins3
Berths6
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeFord Lees
Engine modelFord Lees 120hp marinised diesel Rebuilt November 2006
Drive typeInboard Shaft Drive
Engine hours4,600
Fuel typeDiesel : Ford Lees 120hp Marinised Diesel
Features
On board
Integrated keel
Yanmar 13hp 5kVA / 240V genset
Force 10 gas stove and oven
Ozi Fridge compressor with eutectic plate
Waeco 110L fridge/freezer
Gas hot water system
Hot and cold shower in head
Electric toilet in head with holding tank
LED HDTV
LCD TV with DVD player
Stereo system
5-stack CD changer
Quad speakers
Inflatable dinghy on davits
15hp Maxus outboard
Cabin covers
Cockpit covers
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
Lifering
2 x automatic bilge pumps
Manual double-action bilge pump
RFD ME Petrel 8-person liferaft (not in service)
406MHz EPIRB (out of date)
Inflatable lifejacket + additional non-inflating lifejackets
Flares
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
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
Mainsail (Fair)
Mizzen (Fair)
Yankee (Fair)
Genoa (Fair)
Self-tacking inner foresail (Good)
Storm sail for inner forestay
Aluminium masts and booms
Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown)
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
Blackwater holding tank system
Grey water system
Comprehensive owner's operational manual included
Extensive operating procedures and vessel systems documentation
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