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Serious blue water Cruisers will want to look at this Vessel.
Originally built in Durban , South Africa and arriving on US shores in 1990, this 1986 Bruce Roberts, has been updated and is ready for its next journey!
Original decks have been refinished with Marinedeck composite, which emulates the appearance of teak.
In 2016 the transom was modified to accommodate a ladder for water access, above the ladder on the stern, is an arch which can support a 10ft dinghy with a (dinghy in picture not included). Above the dinghy arch are 1,000 watt solar panels. 2 seats are also fabricated into the stern rail.
A new bow pulpit with seat was added in 2016 and all new rigging and chain plate relocation in 2017 (see pics in ad).
New sails were added in 2017, which include a North Carbon 3DI head sail, a furling Yankee and furling Inner Jib. Spare Stay sail & Storm stay sail. Dripless packings for new shaft & prop, added in 2017 also.
In 2018 a new canvas enclosure was added, with an arch over the dodger, which supports the Arkin travelers.
Electronics include Single side band radio, 2 Unidem VHF's and a Garmin Dual AIS600 transceiver, Roberts Simrad auto pilot, Garmin radar.
Boat interior is cooled by a Dometic 16000 BTU unit and the galley consists of a Dometic gimble stove and Seafrost fridge/freezer unit, which is only 4 years old. At anchor water supply is thru a Spectra 150 Water Maker, producing approximately 6 gallons per hour. There is also an Isotherm draw unit, under the starboard settee, which can be used as a Fridge or Freezer.
Soft furnishings, include new cockpit cushions and salon cushions.
4 Lifeline 4D AGMs support the solar system, with a Class 31 Optima Start battery and Group 31 for the Windlass and Bow Thruster. Batteries are fully interchangeable with Pro San Inverter & 3500 watt Inverter/Charger. You will be fully self sufficient to explore t |