| Vessel Type | Sail |
|---|---|
| Make | Bruce Roberts |
| Model | 53 Ketch |
| TAX/VAT | Paid |
| Length (LOA) | 53 Feet |
| Beam | 16 Feet |
| Draft | 6 Feet |
| Construction Material | Wood laminate |
| Keel Type | Fin keel |
£50,000.00
Fortitude is a fine example of traditional boat building in the modern day, the work of Fortuna Yachts (South Africa) must be seen to be appreciated, as with all wooden yachts Fortitude is in need of some love here and there but the finish line is in sight and the majority of the remaining work is cosmetic. Fortitude is well equipped with all the expected equipment including a powerful diesel engine (Cummins) and a full Galley, Fortitude boasts 12 berths, her potential is unrivalled and she must be seen to appreciate the impression of this terrific blue water cruiser. Lying ashore at Sutton Wharf, Rochford.
| Vessel Type | Sail |
|---|---|
| Make | Bruce Roberts |
| Model | 53 Ketch |
| TAX/VAT | Paid |
| Length (LOA) | 53 Feet |
| Beam | 16 Feet |
| Draft | 6 Feet |
| Construction Material | Wood laminate |
| Keel Type | Fin keel |
Fortitude has 1 x Inboard Engine
Cummins 4 Cylinder 90 HP Diesel Engine
Indirect Engine Cooling
Shaft Drive to Three Bladed Bronze Propellor
Fuel Consumption Approx. 5 LPH at 7 Knots.
Fortitude has a 12 V Ships System as well as a 240V Shore Power System with plug sockets throughout
2 x 12 V Batteries Charged By The Engine
Shore Power Charger & Solar Charging
Mainsail – Doyle, Slab Reefed, 1995, Serviceable Condition
Genoa – Doyle, Roller Reefed, 1995, Serviceable Condition
Mizzen – Doyle, Slab Reefed, 1995, Serviceable Condition
Storm Jib – Doyle, Roller Reefed, 1995, Serviceable Condition
Spinnaker – Present, Age & Make Unknown, Serviceable Condition
Primary Winches – 2 x Harken 64’s (Self Tailing) & 1 x Harken 48 (Self Tailing)
Halyard Winches – 2 Harken 64’s (Self Tailing)
Ketch Rigged, Bellamy (South Africa) Aluminium Spars (1995) & Stainless Steel Standing Rigging (1995)
Fortitude boasts 8 berths in 4 cabins plus a further 4 in the upper and lower saloon.
Forward Cabin – Two single berths to port and storage on the starboard side, the forward cabin is currently undergoing a refit and all joinery is being replaced.
Forward of the lower saloon to port Is the midships cabin which has two single
berths. This cabin is currently undergoing a refit and all joinery is being replaced.
The Midships Heads has a Jabsco Sea Toilet, Washbasin & Shower as well as plenty of storage options, the compartment is spacious and practical but could do with some TLC.
The Lower Saloon has a U Shaped dinette (Double Berth) to port with tanks below and storage above as well as an L Shaped sofa to Starboard, Aft of the L Shaped sofa is the large Navigation Station and walk through Galley.
The Navigation Station houses a neatly organised selection of high spec instruments and a large working space for paper charts.
Fortitudes Galley is a large walkthrough style kitchen with enough space to rival an inner city apartment, The starboard side is made up of floor to ceiling storage cupboards whilst a full size work surface runs along the full length of the port side, fitted in to the worktop is a modern Dometic gas oven, stove & grill and also twin stainless steel sinks with pressurised hot & cold water, aft of the galley is a companionway which has a full size domestic fridge & freezer. The large deckhouse windows above the Galley provide plenty of light.
The Owners cabin has a full size double bed and multiple storage cupboards, there are several windows as well as a hatch to the cockpit area.
The Guest Cabin is similar to the owners cabin and has a full size double bed and multiple storage cupboards, there are several windows as well as a hatch to the cockpit area.
The aft heads has a Jabsco Electric Sea Toilet, Washbasin & Shower as well as plenty of storage options, the compartment is currently being used for storage and would benefit from some TLC.
The Upper Saloon has a large dinette area with Teak Dining table (Double Berth) with storage above and a small bench to starboard just at the bottom of the companionway steps – the perfect spot to don oilskins and lifejackets before proceeding to the deck. The large deckhouse windows provide ample light and give the upper saloon a very open feeling.
Fenders
Warps
Boathook
Sprayhood (Brand New)
Electronic Windlass
Stainless Steel Davits
2 CQR Anchors & 100M Chain
2 Electronic Bilge Pumps
1 Manual Bilge Pump
Grab Bag
Liferaft