ROBERTS 46 CHARTER REEF FISHING VESSEL
AU $259,000
Length
46' - 14.02m
Location
Manly (Brisbane) QLD
Launch Year
1986
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Heavily laid for offshore conditions to 2 C survey
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Description: Roberts 46 CHARTER REEF FISHING VESSEL
OWNER SAYS BRING OFFERS
46 FT X 16 FT 3 X 5 FT 6 INCH DRAFT LAUNCHED 1986. CURRENTLY IN 2 C SURVEY FOR 8 PLUS 2
SOLID GRP CONSTRUCTION. HAND LAID.
Roberts 46 ft hand laid over male mould to survey scant lings. Solid glass with GRP ribs and stringers.
Plans modified and submitted by Naval architect Allan Wellan.
Large volume vessel that holds its full 16 ft beam, with full walk around and shade. Good size aft deck.
Port and Starboard doors in wheelhouse. Large wheelhouse space for a vessel of this size.
Vessel is stabilised with fold back trawler arms and fish for stabilising whilst under way, and at rest.
Laden weight 22 ton approx.
Whimbrell will suit both the Reef fishing market and also those who want a proven rough water vessel for private use. This vessel crosses the Capricorn channel in all weathers, and yes that includes 6 metres on the beam with both stabilisers in.
The owner/ skipper built the vessel and launched it in 1986 and has worked the boat ever since on the outer reefs off the Queensland coast. Maintenance records are available for viewing on board.
This boat is strong practical and very able, and is being sold ready to work or to just enjoy the boating Lifestyle a vessel like this can offer.
Designed with wide walk around side decks, and a decent covered aft deck space for fishing or relaxing.
Whimbrell is being sold with a current oil sample analysis, a certificate to operate and a current gas certificate.
An insurance inspection and valuation is available to further explain the boat for interested parties. [ Please note] This is not a pre purchase inspection survey
46 FT X 16 FT 3 X 5 FT 6 INCH DRAFT LAUNCHED 1986. CURRENTLY IN 2 C SURVEY FOR 8 PLUS 2
SOLID GRP CONSTRUCTION. HAND LAID.
Roberts 46 ft hand laid over male mould to survey scant lings. Solid glass with GRP ribs and stringers.
Plans modified and submitted by Naval architect Allan Wellan.
Large volume vessel that holds its full 16 ft beam, with full walk around and shade. Good size aft deck.
Port and Starboard doors in wheelhouse. Large wheelhouse space for a vessel of this size.
Vessel is stabilised with fold back trawler arms and fish for stabilising whilst under way, and at rest.
Laden weight 22 ton approx.
Whimbrell will suit both the Reef fishing market and also those who want a proven rough water vessel for private use. This vessel crosses the Capricorn channel in all weathers, and yes that includes 6 metres on the beam with both stabilisers in.
The owner/ skipper built the vessel and launched it in 1986 and has worked the boat ever since on the outer reefs off the Queensland coast. Maintenance records are available for viewing on board.
This boat is strong practical and very able, and is being sold ready to work or to just enjoy the boating Lifestyle a vessel like this can offer.
Designed with wide walk around side decks, and a decent covered aft deck space for fishing or relaxing.
Whimbrell is being sold with a current oil sample analysis, a certificate to operate and a current gas certificate.
An insurance inspection and valuation is available to further explain the boat for interested parties. [ Please note] This is not a pre purchase inspection survey
Region
Queensland
Location
Manly (Brisbane) QLD
Usage
Cruising, Off-shore Fishing, Charter
Launch Year
1986
Designer
Roberts... Plus drawings modified by Naval Architect Allan Wellan
Builder
Norm Rabjohns Master 5 skipper plus MED 3
Length
46' - 14.02m
Beam
16 ft 3 inch
Draft
5 ft 6 inch
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP Heavily laid for offshore conditions to 2 C survey
Deck Material
3/4 inch marine ply heavily glassed [ solid under foot]
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine
3306 Caterpillar 250 HP inline 6 cyl
250 HP @ 2200 RPM
Cruise 8 knots @ 1600 RPM
Main engine complete rebuild since original install.
Oil sample analysis document shows engine in good condition.
Exhaust is dry stack.
Recent gearbox rebuild
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
250 HP @ 2200 RPM
Fuel Type
Diesel
Max Speed
9.4 approx
Cruise Speed
8 knots @1600 RPM
Propulsion
Shaft drive to Fixed prop
Thrusters
24 volt MAX power
Genset
12.5 KVA Isuzu genset 1500 RPM
Fuel
3400 litres in two tanks
Water
2000 litres in under floor GRP tanks
Accommodation
Large interior volume vessel with step up wheelhouse.
Large shower and separate toilet compartment below, plus marine toilet on aft deck. Both heads have holding tanks. One at 100 litres, the other at 180 litres.
Commercial galley with 4 burner chef gas cooktop and grill. Separate gas wall oven plus sharp microwave.
U shaped dinette in main saloon. Large commercial Custom fridge and freezer in galley.
Sliding windows in galley and main saloon
Large shower and separate toilet compartment below, plus marine toilet on aft deck. Both heads have holding tanks. One at 100 litres, the other at 180 litres.
Commercial galley with 4 burner chef gas cooktop and grill. Separate gas wall oven plus sharp microwave.
U shaped dinette in main saloon. Large commercial Custom fridge and freezer in galley.
Sliding windows in galley and main saloon
Cabins
Two large sleeping cabins with a total of 1x double berth plus 5 large singles berths
There is an additional athwart-ships skippers berth in the wheelhouse
There is an additional athwart-ships skippers berth in the wheelhouse
Galley
Commercial style galley with Gas cooking.
Refrigeration
Plenty of fridge and freezer space as you would expect on a charter vessel.
30 cubic feet of snap freezer space in under floor cabinets in the cockpit.
30 cubic feet of snap freezer space in under floor cabinets in the cockpit.
Stove
4 burner Smeg cooktop and grill plus gas wall oven and sharp microwave
Hotwater System
Off main engine and 240 volt
Shower
2 x hot and cold. One separate shower below plus one head at deck level
Toilet
2 x electric toilets to holding tanks
Entertainment
Colour TV plus Kenwood stereo
Ground Tackle
Muir 3000 24 volt electric anchor winch [ with new spare motor]
100 metres of 1/2 inch short link chain
100 LB Plough anchor
60 LB admiralty anchor
60 LB Danforth anchor
Reef Pick
100 metres of 1/2 inch short link chain
100 LB Plough anchor
60 LB admiralty anchor
60 LB Danforth anchor
Reef Pick
Safety Gear
To survey 2C
Bilge Pumps
To survey 2 C
Life Jackets
To survey 2 C
Flares
To survey 2 C
Electrics
240 volt plus 24 volt
Electronics
Auto pilot x TMQ AP4
JRC - SSB radio
Icom VHF radio
Uniden VHF radio
Koden Radar
Lorenz GP / Plotter connected to a 19 inch screen
Simrad 9 inch plotter
Binnacle compass
JRC - SSB radio
Icom VHF radio
Uniden VHF radio
Koden Radar
Lorenz GP / Plotter connected to a 19 inch screen
Simrad 9 inch plotter
Binnacle compass
Deck Gear
Commercial strength Mooring bits and scuppers/freeing ports to 2C survey
Remarks
All care but no responsibility taken what so ever by Jim Stuart Marine for the accuracy of the above information. No warranty given or implied on the above mentioned vessel
ABOUT THE SELLER
Jim Stuart Marine
183 Melville Terrace
Manly (Brisbane)
QLD 4179 Australia
QLD 4179 Australia
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