Bruce Roberts 53 Professional Build
- Boat REF# · 317310
- Length · 16.15m
- Year · 1998
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 135hp, Perkins (1998)
- Lying · Krabi
Extra Details
| Designer | Bruce Roberts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Terry Erskine (Wadebridge) |
| Lying | Krabi |
| Fuel capacity | 860.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 900.0 ltr Total - 4 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 30.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 135hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins (1998) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 6500 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 blade bronze (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 4.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Two alternators 12 v x 70 A & 24 v x 170 A
Dimensions
| Length | 16.15m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 13.11m |
| Beam | 5.00m |
| Draft Min | 2.20m |
| Draft Max | 2.20m |
| Airdraft | 26.00m |
| Displacement | 36,290kg |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Cutter rigged Eurospars Aluminium spars (1998) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (1998)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Osen - Slab (1998) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2015) |
| Other sails | Hank on Staysail (1998) |
Custom S/S boom rack.
Electrical Systems
12 / 24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 10 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Built and registered in 1998 she was not launched until July 1999.
( Corten Steel with Awlgrip Paint finish )
Long fin with skeg hung rudder.
Water tanks are bladders and she also has 2 small grey water tanks.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Stbd saloon table drops to make a pilot berth.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Microwave |
Stbd saloon table drops to make a pilot berth.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Maxwell 3500 windlass
2 anchors
80.00m of chain
(RIB)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
Life raft needs service and EPIRB needs new battery.
Broker's Comments
Professionally built for her previous owner by Terry Erskine in Wadebridge UK, this Bruce Roberts 53, with a bit of TLC, has the makings of a very nice yacht. The current and second owner now finds that, with advancing age, she is a bit too much and has reluctantly asked us to find a buyer.
Thai Flagged.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
8 Years
Why are you selling her?
Age
Where have you sailed her?
Thai waters
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