Bruce Roberts 28B Pilothouse Motor Sailor
- Boat REF# · 144336
- LOA · 8.53m
- Year · 1995
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Other
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 59hp, Ford ()
- Lying · Cambridgeshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Bruce Roberts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Build |
| Lying | Cambridgeshire |
| Fuel capacity | 613.5 ltr (135.0 G) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 545.4 ltr (120.0 G) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 59hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Fixed (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.53m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.01m |
| Beam | 2.50m |
| Draft Min | 0.91m |
| Draft Max | 0.91m |
| Airdraft | 2.80m |
| Headroom | 2.10m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2010)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Foresail () | |
| Foresail () |
All the rigging was new in 2010 exept the 4 baby stays which are galvanised and new in 2001.
The 2 extra foresails need modifying to fit the roller reefing as hank on not furling.
There are shear legs (A frame) to enable 2 people to raise or lower the mast,
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Other |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The Keel is stub keel with bilge plates.
This is a well-built motor sailor with strength in mind and the design of the keel means she can dry out and stay upright is needs be. She was started on in 1995 but launched in 2001.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The accomondation is in 2 cabins the forward cabin has 2 single berths the main saloon area has 2 quater berths and a seating area, the saloon table can be moved to the cockpit makeing a comfortable outside area to eat and drink from.
2 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash |
The accomondation is in 2 cabins the forward cabin has 2 single berths the main saloon area has 2 quater berths and a seating area, the saloon table can be moved to the cockpit makeing a comfortable outside area to eat and drink from.
2 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| All-over cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Kedge / Bruce)
10.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Spray Dodgers and the cockpit tent are nearly new making the cockpit into an extra room.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights |
Hand held ship to shore
GPS (Magellan) 12 volt feed and mounting bracket.
Safety Equipment
4 bilge pumps (2 manual / 2 Electric)
2 x Fire Extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
2 x Self inflating life jackets
1 x Junior life jacket
Broker's Comments
If you are looking for a well built motor sailer this one is a strong well constructed example, able to sleep 4 in comfort and has provided the current owner with many hours of enjoyable good sailing around the east coast. Contact Alan to make arrangements to view on 07846793159.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.