1985 Bruce Roberts PILOTHOUSE |MODEL| CRUISER (SAIL) in Miami, FL

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Extremely Sea Worthy - Has Crossed the Atlantic Two TimesWell Maintained By Her Professional Engineer OwnerFully Enclosed Pilothouse w/Excellent 360 Degree Visibility - Large Owner's Aft Stateroom - Private Forward Guest Stateroom, Huge Well Equipped Galley w/ Separate Full Sized DinetteComplete Walk-a-Round Deck w/Entrance To Pilothouse Port & Strbd - Huge Aft Deck Area w/ Custom Dinghy Lift - Large Foredeck AreaAll Upgraded Mechanical Systems - Commercial QualityKetch Rigged w/Masts That Fold Down on Tabernacle Fittings, and can Be Lowered Without the Assistance of a CraneThis well built cruising Ketch is a proven Blue Water vessel. She has been overbuilt with commercial quality custom systems. Her pilothouse is bright with 360 degree visibility and separates the Aft stateroom from the rest of the vessel. She has easy to handle sail systems, and is a dependable and comfortable motor sailer in all weather conditions.CONTACT THE CENTRAL LISTING AGENT TO SEE THIS REMARKABLE VESSEL

Accomodations:
The main Cabin is entered from either Port of Starboard full height Dutch doors to the Pilot House. There is 360 degree visibility from the Pilot House and comfortable seating. A complete Nav Station, all electronics, main breaker panel, and engine access is located in the Pilot House.A few steps down from the Pilot House is the large Aft master Stateroom. There are numerous full height hanging lockers, storage cabinets, drawers, and shelving to accommodate all of your cruising or live-a-board needs. Also in the aft cabin is a washer/dryer in a hide-a-way cabinet.Forward of the Pilot House is a full size Galley, to Port, with 17 cu ft Refrigerator/freezer, and large Dinette/lounge, to Starboard. The Dinette features an incredibly beautiful carved table, protected by a glass top, that must be seen to be appreciated. Abundant storage is evident throughout this area.A full hanging locker with deep storage area behind is forward of the Dinette, and a huge bathroom with shower and marble vanity is forward of the Galley, to Port. This bathroom cannot merely be called a "Head".Forward is a large private cabin with a double berth and work bench. There is also a large hanging locker and extra storage lockers available.THE ENTIRE VESSEL IS DESIGNED WITH A COMFORTABLE OPEN FLOW BETWEEN ALL AREAS, AND MAKES MAXIMUM USE OF HER INTERIOR SPACE FOR LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS AND STORAGE. Large private aft with full queen berth and storage Concealed washer/dryer in aft cabin Central Pilot house with 360 degree visibility: Contains helm seat, Wood Binnacle w/wood steering wheel and compass, Companion seat, Nav Station, Doorways Port & Starboard (Dutch top/bottom opening doors), Electrical panel, All navigation equipment, Access to engine room, Storage lockers and shelves Fully air conditioned with 3 zone chilled water system Second private cabin forward w/double berth and workshop area Instantaneous propane water heater - no hot water tank needed White oak varnished interior - bright and airy Large storage lockers throughout All opening hatches fully screened HEAD and SHOWER: Electric vacu-flush system Marble vanity, Large shower area w/separate sump and holding tank (electric pump out), Storage w/tambour Wood doors, Instantaneous hot water heater Minimum 6'6" headroom throughout (7' in Galley & Dinette)

Mechanical Equipment:
The engine room is fully accessible from the pilot house. Large opening over sized engine compartment. There are numerous advanced systems designed by a professional engineer to be economical and highly efficient. Ford Lehman engine w/constant velocity joint between shaft & engine 110v & 12v lighting in engine room Air blower fully vents entire engine compartment Fuel & water tanks to Port & Starboard Refrigerator/Freezer compressor runs off 110v motor Dockside water inlet w/valve to feed fresh water to engine for cooling check New plumbing and tinned wiring New engine compartment sound-proofing Racor fuel filter Dual alternators-75 amp & 100 amp w/ smart regulator Water filtration system w/prefilter for water maker Chiller system for A/C(2008) Diversion manifold to run engine Hot water heating system

Galley:
The U-Shaped Galley features a Huge 17cu Ft. Refrigerator/freezer, SS stove w/ 3 burner cook-top, and SS double sink. There are numerous storage cabinets for all of your supplies, dishware, and accessories. One prominent feature is the unique decorative glass panel cabinets above the refrigerator/freezer that lend an air of elegance to the entire space. A large expanse of counter top makes food prep and serving very convenient. Galley: Wood Tambour door and Frosted Glass front cabinets Huge 17 1/2 cu ft top load refrigerator & freezer w/ 4" insulation-efficient liquid cooled holding plate system-using 110 A/c motor or main engine Microwave-built in Coffee maker-built in Toaster-built in Food Processor-built in Double SS sink w/ hot-cold pressurized water 3 Burner propane stove w/ shut off valve & solenoid Pull out storage drawers Dinette: Custom wood table with carved relief under glass Extra storage under settee and cabinets behind Library Desk w/drawers Swivel chairs 110v wall sconces Oil lamp & 12v wall lighting

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
A complete compliment of late model electronics allows for navigation anywhere in the world. Included is a forward reading sonar for added safety. Copper mesh has been incorporated in the original build in the cabin overhead to enhance reception and transmission strength of SSB or Ham Radio. MOST OF THE ELECTRONICS HAVE BEEN RECENTLY REPLACED Furuno GP-70 GPS (fall 2005) Furuno GPS Navigator GP-30 Simrad Dataline AP 3000Auto pilot (2004) Standard Horizon VHF w/hailer 24 Mile Radar - JRC 3000 (2006) Interphase forward looking sonar - probe to 1200 ft. Datamarine depth sounder Navman wind speed/direction (2006) Stereo 10 disc system

Electrical System:
Electrical systems are number coded and installed to the highest quality standards. Number panels are hinged for easy access to wiring. All number coded wiring in dedicated chases 110v & 12v Electric panel w/inter phase meter for House, Engine starting, and Windlass slave batteries Full engine instrumentation with oil & temp alarms Swing out master battery switch panel Heart Marine 20 inverter - 2000 watts Optima 100 amp starting battery Slave battery for windlass 500 Amp Rolls house batter bank

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The hull is solid fiberglass and intentionally overbuilt for blue water cruising. It is fully insulated with foam to maintain inside temperature and eliminate condensation. Unique Pilot House yacht with wide walk around decks Forward heavy wood, glassed over bowsprit w/dual anchor rollers 75 lb CQR w/ 200 ft HT 3/8 chain 65 lb FOB ship's anchor w/chain & rode 2 storage lockers Lofrans electric windlass (rebuilt 2008) Aft deck has beautiful extended height varnished teak rail All cleats are SS w/SS backing plates Shower on aft deck 2 Bottle propane locker to port, 1 bottle propane locker starboard-all aluminum propane bottles 45 lb CQR anchor in aft locker w/3/4 nylon rode Outboard motor crane and mount Custom aft dinghy davit system w/crank - tender can be raised from aft deck with crew aboard the tender Deck house & cabin Awl gripped 2007

Sails and Rigging:
The unique feature of this vessel is her heavily reinforced tabernacle system which allows both masts to be lowered for clearing fixed bridges. This can conveniently be done from the deck of the vessel with no outside assistance or equipment. The system is functional and very rugged. This vessel has crossed the Atlantic twice without difficult Pro-furl roller furling system on foresail and staysail Main Sail, 120% Genoa, working jib, and Staysail 3 halyard winches on main mast Reaching pole attached to mast In mast roller furling for Main Sail & Mizzen Sail Boom gallows for main boom 2 Primary self tailing Maxwell #28 winches for head sail sheets 2 Secondary Barient #28 winches for sheets