1981 Roberts 53 Bluewater GRP Cruiser
Located: Hervey Bay, Queensland
A turnkey bluewater cruiser or liveaboard. AMSA registered ketch rigged custom Bruce Roberts.
Online Auction: bidding to commence on Friday, 23 October 2026 will end on Thursday, 29 October 2026 2pm AEST
- Electrical and mechanical overhaul. Detroit Diesel
- Walk through galley
- Walk in engine room.
- Reconditioned generator motor in warranty.
- Induction cooktop and convection microwave oven. Gas burners.
- Speakers in cockpit (sound system)
- Fridge Freezer
- Water maker 60 litre per hour
- Water capacity 1000 litres
- Fuel capacity (Diesel) 340 x 2 tanks/bladders- Another tank (3 in total) not converted and not recommended for fuel.
- 6.5kw Onan Generator / Engine 145HP 4cyl/4 stroke. Remote anchor winch and stern electric winch.
- Rigging in survey
- Resurfaced deck
- Reupholstered
- Both fuel tanks replaced with custom made bladders. (1 fuel tank remains not converted)
- 2 x New Toilets and complete mechanisms
- Fitted with sirocco fans throughout
- New mattresses custom-made linen sheets.
- All New Batteries
- New battery charging system
- Overhaul of outboard
- Refurb of all storage areas on vessel
- New VHS radio (cockpit)
- New House radio.
For a full list of specifications, photos and an inspection contact:
Todd Anderson - 0409 630 733
Email: todd@marineauctions.com.au
Adrian Seiffert - 0418 783 358
Email: adrian@marineauctions.com.au
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Online Auction Terms, Buyers Premium 7.5% excluding GST applies. 10% Deposit at the close of the Online Auction and balance of the purchase
price to be paid in full at settlement on or before Thursday, 5 November 2026 in AUD DOLLARS.
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