Robert Tucker Virgin 50
Fantastic Blue Water Boat !!
- Boat REF# · 307542
- Length · 53'0"
- Year · 1987
- Construction · Ferro Cement
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x diesel 120hp, Perkins 63544 (1987)
- Lying · Lancashire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Robert Tucker |
|---|---|
| Lying | Lancashire |
| Fuel capacity | 220.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 330.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 44.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 27/07/2016 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 120hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins 63544 (1987) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Engine spares |
|---|
3.5kw Inverter
Engine due a service
12 and 24v batteries with management system
all lights have 12v and 230v switches
Borg-Warner Gearbox
Engine completely rebuilt in 2016
Dimensions
| Length | 53'0" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 50'0" |
| Beam | 14'10" |
| Displacement | 55,125.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'7" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Aluminium spars (1987) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2016)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Impact Marine - Slab (2017) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 4 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Impact Marine Genoa - Furling (2017) |
| Other sails | Staysail (2022) |
| Mizen (2022) | |
| Self Tacker on pole () |
Mast Steps
There are plenty of spare sails covering all eventualities
Electrical Systems
12 / 24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 11 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power 9 x 12v 2 x 24v
Construction
| Construction | Ferro Cement |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Eberspacher (10w) wet heating system backed up with various low energy electric heaters
2 x gas bottles in two separate cabinets
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 5 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Sea Toilet) |
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
6 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric windlass (with remote control)
3 anchors
(CQR / Danforth)
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder |
AIS Transceiver
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 electric)
2 x 6 man life rafts , just out of service
Toys
There is a 3.2m Rib which is away having some repairs done
Broker's Comments
This is a lovely Robert Tucker designed "Virgin 50", built in Ferro Cement with a Steel deck. Professionally built to Lloyds of London, this boat was extensively re-fitted a few years ago and has some serious equipment onboard. Built for the serious blue water sailor and perfect for the Caribbean or the Arctic Circle this boat is a serious piece of kit.
The present owner has not scrimped on anything. She has plenty of back-up systems and is a really comfortable live aboard. She really needs two people to sail her but will comfortably accommodate 7/9 people by utilising the saloon table which will covert to a double. She has had two previous owners and is on SSR.
She has a good sized saloon with a large saloon table, well appointed galley, aft master suite with heads and shower. Going forward there is a starboard 2nd heads and shower, opposite is a single cabin and then you have the forward cabin with 4 x single bunk beds.
Every living area has 12 and 230v lights and switches and and the boat has two heating systems.
There is so much to see on this boat the only way to appreciate her is to view her but you won't be disappointed. Please ask me for a copy of the 2016 survey.
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?
12 years
Why are you selling her?
Retiring from sailing
Where have you sailed her?
Baltic, Arctic Circle, Med