Bruce Roberts 45D – offshore
Quick introduction!
Bruce Roberts yachts are well known for their ''trans oceanic'' capabilities. This yacht was home built from original plans by a father and sons team (mechanical and electrical engineers).
Done extensive sailing in Indian and Atlantic oceans and the Mediterranean Sea
Basic information
Make and model: Bruce Roberts, offshore 45D
Launched: 2001
Registration: South Africa
Measurements:
LOA: 14 m
Beam: 3,8 m
Draft: 2,2 m
Displacement: 16t

Hull construction and layout
The hull is a rigid steel construction covered with 5.0mm steel plate. The construction has five main bulk-heads, which divide its interior into its individual sections. The hull has been completely insulated with foam, above and bellow the waterline. This specific design has a centre cockpit, which has many advantages over the aft. cockpit, especially with the interior layout. The interior is divided up into six main sections, with three sleeping cabins, comfortably sleeping 5 (two private double cabins).

Interior design and layout:
The priorities of the interior layout are:
Comfortable and easy movement throughout.
Comfortable sleeping space and cabins,
Stowage: There is ample stowage throughout the yacht. Each cabin has its own stowage space. The galley also has ample and easily accessible stowage. There is also one main storage compartment with shelves and cupboards.

Galley:
The galley is very spacey and fully equipped and functional for long stays on the sea. The galley is equipped with:
Toaster: with 2 burners and oven,
Fridge: spacey; stays cool for very long time after turned off.

Electrical system:
Electrical supply: - 2 individual batteries (12V, 570AH capacity)
Charging: Engine; 2 X 75W solar panels; connector and cable for charging from the marina
Control: Central switchboard

There are two independent battery systems. Selecting between batteries 1 & 2 is dine on the switchboard. This allows servicing, replacement, charging, etc. of batteries to be done without interrupting the supply of electricity on the boat. Energy supplied via the solar panels is ample to keep the electrical system up and running and the batteries fully charged.

Instrument and Navigational systems
Fully equipped with communicational and navigational equipment.
Communication: SSB radiophone; VHF radiophone;
Navigational: GPS; Handheld GPS; Radar 24n.mile (Goldstar), Sonar; Autopilot(NAVMAN, hydraulic)

Other equipment: Full safety gear, ready to sail;

Engine
Yanmaer 45Hp, Diesel.

Sails (made by QUANTOM) and rigging
-Single mast
-Central sheet system
-Sloop – full sails
Rigging and sail control is led to a central point making single handed sailing possible. Though large and very powerful, single handed sailing is of ease and comfortable. Bruce Roberts are well known for their elegant cruising characteristics.
Make: Bruce Roberts
Model: Ofshore 45
Year: 2001
LOA: 14 m
Beam: 3,8 m
Draft: 2,2 m
Displacement: 16 Tones
Tankage: Fresh Water 1000 l; Diesel 500 l
Accommudation: 2 x Private cabine (sleep 6)
Galley: Spacy, 2 Bur. Stowe with Toaster, Fridge, lot of stowage
Engine: Yanmaer Diesel 45 HP
Safety: Full safety gear-redy to sail
Electronics: SSB Radiophone, VHF Radiophone, Sonnar, Radar 24Mi, GPS + Handheld, AutoPilot, Muzic System
Electric: 12 Volts (570 AH capacity)
Sail & Rig: Sloop - Full sails (Quontom)


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