Bruce Roberts 45 Wheelhouse.
STUNNING BLUEWATER CRUISER!
- Boat REF# · 307702
- Length · 44'2"
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 63hp, Nanni 5.28HE (2018)
- Lying · Plymouth Area.
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Extra Details
| Designer | Bruce Roberts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fortuna Yachts, Cape Town, South Africa. |
| Lying | Plymouth Area. |
| Fuel capacity | 198.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 264.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 110.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 20/07/2016 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 63hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Nanni 5.28HE (2018) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Feathering |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.1 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
There are 7 domestic tubular gel batteries. Domestic batteries charge by a second large engine driven alternator with a Zantrex three stage regulator. 240 v shore power via a isolation transformer to combination charger/inverter.
Dimensions
| Length | 44'2" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 13'5" |
| Draft Min | 6'11" |
| Draft Max | 6'11" |
| Displacement | 35,005.9lbs |
| Headroom | 5'11" |
| Storage | Dry storage |
Rig
Cutter rigged Agenda Aluminium spars (2002) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2018)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | North Sails - Israel - Slab (2011) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | 135% - North Sails - Furling (2008) |
| Other sails | Asymmetrical Spinnaker - North Sails (2008) |
| Stay Sail - North Sails (2008) | |
| 2nd Headsail Raised on Spinnaker Halyard. () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Mainsail has just been serviced at a cost of £488.00.
Main has batten cars.
Forestay 10mm Dyform.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 8 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| No. of crew berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Microwave | |
| Washing Machine |
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Bimini | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Passerelle | |
| Bimini |
windlass
Aries windvane self-steering system
Zodiac dinghy (2011)
(Inflatable)
5hp outboard, Yamaha, Short shaft (2008)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| SSB | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Bilge pumps: 1 X engine driven pump and 1 X electric in 2 bilges.
Broker's Comments
It was a very tough decision for the current owners to put this vessel up for sale having owned her for over 20 years. But they feel the time has come where they were unable to use her to her full potential and so have decided to pass her on for new adventures.
My first impression when stepping abord this beautiful yacht was her imposing coach roof wheelhouse and stunning lines. Her deck space is vast and benefitting from high stanchion posts you feel very safe and secure on deck.
This is a rare and highly sought-after vessel in this configuration. Her pilot wheelhouse makes for a fantastic helm position keeping her skipper and crew well protected from the elements yet still allowing for great all-round visibility. She is also very well equipped with a great array of navigational electronics.
A credit to her current owners, she has a proven track record as a blue water cruiser having covered great distances from South Africa to the Caribbean and throughout the Mediterranean over the years.
Her accommodation is impressive with three large cabins, lots of berths and an incredible amount of headroom throughout her length.
The galley and saloon areas are also very large and well laid out with the galley boasting a large fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and hob.
A really nice and quite rare feature is having a workshop which is cleverly concealed below the floor area of the saloon. This is an essential area for being able to carry out any maintenance work on those long extended passages.
Her cockpit is large and deep and and feels safe, providing great shelter from the elements and has an impressive Bimini frame entirely covering the cockpit area which is also an ideal platform for solar panels - but does need to be recovered.
And finally, for those long stress free passages she is equipped with a wind vane complimented with her long, deep keel.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this fabulous vessel or if you want to book a viewing.
The owners have confirmed that VAT has been paid on this vessel.
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?
Since November 2001.
Why are you selling her?
Time to move on!
Where have you sailed her?
South Africa, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Red Sea & The Caribbean