1981 Roberts 45 Staysail Schooner Independence.
Here’s one for the schooner fans, a true staysail schooner, with all the advantages that rig offers: the ability to balance the boat with the sails to effectively steer herself, having 4 smaller lower sails, 3 of which are self tacking (plus the roller furling genoa), and the option of setting a lightweight fisherman staysail aloft on lighter days.
Designed by Bruce Roberts and launched in 1981 Independence is of fiberglass construction with a well protected centre cockpit, 2015 standing rigging, and a 65hp Kubota diesel, but note the motor is not currently running.
She has a large owners cabin aft, and a forward guest v-berth offering 2 large single bunks. As well the table can drop to form another double and there is a single settee berth opposite, plus another in the passageway aft to the Master cabin. The head is situated amidships and has an electric toilet with holding tank, and a hot and cold shower.
The galley includes a huge pantry aft of it under the Port side cockpit seat, and includes a 4 burner gas stove with oven, a fridge and a separate freezer.
Her electronics were replaced in 2012 for an East Coast cruise and included a Raymarine chartplotter, Wind, Depth, Radar, Autopilot, AIS, VHF and even an HF radio.
Sadly, Independence’s owner has not been able to spend a lot of time aboard throughout Covid and she is now in need of a fair bit of work, hence the reduced price of $15,000 FIRM, but anyone prepared to put in a bit of effort will be rewarded with a fine coastal or long distance cruising yacht.
Price | : SOLD |
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Price Base | : SOLD |
Brand | : Roberts |
Model | : Centre Cockpit |
Length | : 45.00 Feet |
Year | : 1981 |
Category | : Cruising Yacht |
Hull Type | : Fibreglass |
Hull Style | : Single |
Power Type | : Sail |
Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
Engine Make | : |
Engine Type | : Kubota |
Condition | : Used |
State | : New South Wales |
Suburb | : PALM BEACH |
HIN Number | : AUWWA042006EM7 |
Stock Number | : PWRO453343 |
Registration Number | : ABS129N |
Designer | : Bruce Roberts |
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Hull Construction Material | : GRP |
Hull Type | : Mono |
Deck Construction Material | : GRP |
Country Origin | : USA |
Length (feet) | : 45 feet |
Length (m) | : 13.8 m |
Beam/Width (m) | : 3.89 m |
Draft (m) | : 1.75 m |
Dry Weight (kgs) | : 13 ton |
Number of Helms | : 1 |
Displacement | : 13,000 kg |
Engine Notes | : Not currently running. Seized and head is off. |
Number Of Engines | : 1 |
Engine Standard | : Kubota |
Stroke | : 6 |
Horse Power (hp) | : 65 |
Fuel Type | : Diesel |
Number of Fuel Tanks | : 2 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | : 2 x 250L = 500L |
Propeller | : Fixed |
Steering System | : Hydraulic |
Accommodation Notes | : 3 x double, 2 x single. Caramel leather upholstery in excellent condition. Approx. 6ft 2 inch headroom. |
Number of Berths | : 8 |
Number of Showers | : 1 |
Shower Type | : Hot and cold pressurised |
Number of Toilets | : 1 |
Toilet Type | : Marine |
Number of TVs | : 1 |
Holding Tank (L) | : 100 |
Galley Notes | : L shaped galley. Lots of bench space and storage. |
Stove | : 4 burner + oven |
Refrigeration | : 240v |
Number of Sinks | : 2 |
Entertainment and Appliances Notes | : Flat screen TV and DVD Player. |
Bilge Pump | : 2 |
Deck Gear | : 8 x fenders. Dock lines. Boat hook. |
Mast/Rigging | : 2015 rigging |
Sail Inventory | : 5, all Dacron. All 10 years +. Main. All self-tacking except Genoa. Also, additional 'Fisherman' sail made of lighter cloth to rig between the 2 stay sails, to catch light breeze. |
Electronics Navigation | : Raymarine C90 Chartplotter, Wind, Depth, Radar, Autopilot. |
Dinghy | : Hard chine |
Covers | : Dodger, side clears |
Safety Gear | : Yes |
GPS | : Yes |
Number of Fish Finders | : 1 |
Radio | : HF, VHF |
Remarks | : Last slip 2021. |
Vessel Name | : INDEPENDENCE |