1986 Bruce Roberts Norfolk 43 by OceanStar Marine
BRUCE ROBERTS NORFOLK 43, PROFESSIONALLY BUILT BY OCEAN STAR MARINE, INTERIOR FINISHED BY LITTLE HARBOR MARINE & HINCKLEY IN PORTSMOUTH, RI. Not launched until 1998.
Sail anywhere with confidence aboard this rugged and strong ice-breaker! Repowered with a Yanmar diesel in 2007, and just went through a full restoration. This is a steel boat that was built right!
"Steal Away's" construction is as solid as it looks. She is properly insulated above the waterline and coated on both the interior and exterior. See photos for insulation and finishing, as well as contrsuction photos. From her stainless steel Samson posts to her oversized Maxwell windlass, she's built to withstand anything. Her in-mast Hood roller furling main makes her easy to sail, and her wind and solar power give her self-sufficiency. She is truly a special boat--there are many Bruce Roberts 43's on the market, but none that were built like this!
When you are shopping for steel boats, you will find many that were built in a backyard or built by novices. That is NOT the case with "Steal Away!" Built and finished by some of the most professional yards in the industry. There is not a spot of rust, as she has been coated and maintained properly. Thick insulation above the waterline but not below.
This is truly a no-nonsense cruising boat designed to cross oceans--a far cry from the average fiberglass production boats seen today! Launched in 1998 Awlgrip Max Barrier Coat used inside and out 2007 Yanmar 4JH3E with low hours and easy access 2017 paint both topsides and bottom 2017 Cutlass Bearing 2016 batteries--3 AGM 8D house batteries and 1 group 31 starting battery Wind generator -- Ampair 100 Custom arch with solar panels Stainless steel dinghy davits Maxell electric anchor windlass New Hood in-mast roller furling spar and sail Haarken roller furling jib
2011 Bruce Roberts 53 Custom Ketch Refurb and painting just completed! Heavy Duty World Cruiser El Shaddai, a design by world renowned naval architect Bruce Roberts, was painstakingly built by her owner in 2011 to be capable of circumnavigating in safety and comfort. Whether you want to sail the world or just the Caribbean this is the boat that can do it. In addition to her classic lines she is built with exceptional strength and capacity. If you want a boat that's comfortable, safe El Shaddai is it. NOTABLE FEATURES; 12 Portholes removed and reseated, surface corrosion removed, treated and painted. 5/2019 Deck, hull and bootstripe painted 5/2019 1200 nautical mile fuel capacity 3 independent steering systems - pilothouse wheel, cockpit wheel and autopilot have separate quadrants mounted on the rudder post - if one fails the other 2 can still steer the boat Electrical systems include; Kohler 6kw generator, (New 2012), wind generator, 4 solar panels, 5kw SeaPower engine driven AC generator, Xantrex 3000 Inverter
Request Information
Call Now
View Dealer Inventory
2011 Bruce Roberts Custom ketch Heavy Duty World Cruiser El Shaddai, a design by world renowned naval architect Bruce Roberts, was painstakingly built by her owner in 2011 to be capable of circumnavigating in safety and comfort. Whether you want to sail the world or just the Caribbean this is the boat that can do it. In addition to her classic lines she is built with exceptional strength and capacity. If you want a boat that's comfortable, safe El Shaddai is it. 1200 nautical mile fuel capacity Cruise RO watermaker for unlimited water capacity 60 pound freezer capacity plus huge refrigerator A full year of propane supply Interior of the hull sealed with polyurethane foam for sound and heat insulation 1/2" steel in the bottom of the keel and skeg Leading edge of the keel incorporates a 2.5" pipe filled with lead to deflect submerged objects Compartments can segment the hull in case of a breech Custom built spars by Selden far stronger than production boats
1982 Bruce Roberts Custom Built Schooner
R DREAMZ is a spectacular world cruiser in like new condition. It just completed a major cosmetic and mechanical refit in 2016. After an 8 month long refurbishment plans have changed and now you can sail away anywhere in the world.
Designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce roberts and built in 1982 her workmanship far exceeds that of most steel boats. The quality, thickness and detail in the hull and drive systems are impeccable. No expense was spared in the choice of equipment and materials. Knife through the seas in comfort, stability and safety at 8 knots. On cold and blustery nights enjoy the comfort of a warm, dry pilothouse. R Dreamz is on the hard in beautiful and safe San Carlos, Mexico in one of two modern marinas just a short flight or a four hour drive from the US border. Here are just a few highlights:
Isuzu 130 hp diesel engine - JUST A FEW HOURS SINCE A TOP TO BOTTOM REBUILD!Northern Lights 8 kw generator - JUST A FEW HOURS SINCE A TOP TO BOTTOM REBUILD!NEW BATTERIES!30" MaxPropWindlass suited for 110' vessel!Top to bottom Awlgrip paint job
1985 Bruce Roberts 44
Priced to sell! This custom steel Bruce Roberts 44 is outfitted for long-range cruising or charter. The current owner is forced to sell due to a death in the family, and will consider all offers. Conveniently located in a DIY boatyard in Green Cove Springs, FL.
"Melody" was sailed and loved by her owners, who took advantage of her spacious interior for charter in the Caribbean. With her open layout and robust build, she is perfect for dive excursions or watersports. She is a DIY craftman's dream, with a full workshop forward and great access to all her systems.Her custom pilothouse design makes her perfect for heavy weather sailing. Please view the photos and video and call me if you'd like to see her! 140 HP Perkins Diesel (painted white)Custom teak hard topAll pine and teak on interiorCustom workshop150 Gallons of diesel in 2 steel tanks100 Gallons of waterAutopilotElectric Windlass
More! This boat is a gem. Let's go see her!
1994 Bruce Roberts Custom 52 Steel Kristen Deck Salon
Go anywhere in style and comfort aboard this world cruiser! With ice-breaker strength and all the comforts of home, "LEARNATIVITY" is a 52' steel Bruce Roberts Pilothouse Kristen Sloop, fully refitted and perfect for living and working aboard while exploring the world.
Multiple videos--be sure to view them all!
This amazing steel vessel was launched by Kristen Yachts in 1994 in Sidney, British Columbia, just outside Victoria on Vancouver Island. She is a 52’ all steel Bruce Roberts designed motorsailor with a raised salon and fully enclosed pilothouse. Currently sailed by renowned author Christine Kling, and her husband, who is a former diesel mechanic and is meticulous about his boat, "Learnativity" comes compete with two offices where you can get your work done in peace while exploring the world.
She has traveled over 35,000 nautical miles since she was purchased from the original owner in 2005, and her most recent passage was from the Marshall Islands to Fiji in 2015. She has been the owner’s full time home since 2008 and she is currently sitting in Fiji awaiting her next adventure while her owners are busy designing their new expedition motoryacht to continue their worldwide cruising and are therefore anxious to see her heading off to new horizons with her new owners as soon as possible.
Originally built as a research vessel, she has the strength and seaworthiness to take you anywhere you want to go. The current owner purchased her in from the original owner in Victoria in 2005, and has since gone through three major refits, sparing no expense or detail on her to make her into the go anywhere blue water cruiser she is today. Here are some of the many upgrades:11’ AB RIB with solid aluminum floor & 20HP Honda 4 stroke outboardSolid stainless steel hinged davit system that takes one person less than one minute to fully lift or lowerEngine Keel Cooler with closed loop fresh water & antifreeze only so no salt water contacts engine, new 2016Borg Warner VelvetDrive 2.91:1 reduction transmission with automatic hydraulic Kobelt shaft brake to stop AutoProp from spinning while sailingHull brought up to ice-breaker standards along keel, with double 6mm steel doubler plate welded (total thickness now 12mm) from above waterline at bow aft to keel and aft center from keel to prop supports
