Bruce Roberts 48
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| Make | Bruce Roberts |
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| Model | 48 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$165,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Ketch |
| Length | 14.63 m |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Location | Cartagena, Colombia |
| Tax Status | Tax Not Applicable |
| LOA | 14.61 m |
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| Length at Water Line | 10.69 m |
| Beam | 3.91 m |
| Max Draft | 1.91 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.91 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 14.5 t |
| Engine Make | yanmar |
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| Engine Model | 4JHЗТЕ |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 422 |
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| Guest Cabins | 1 |
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| Crew Cabins | 1 |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Crew Heads | 1 |
| Max Passengers | 8 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Fuel Tanks | 190 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 185 gal |
| Liferaft Capacity | 6 |
Description
Argos – 48ft Bluewater Cruiser, Fully Equipped for Offshore Living
Argos is a robust and meticulously outfitted 48-foot sailing yacht designed for serious offshore cruising and autonomous living. With a steel hull, dual masts, and a comprehensive inventory of systems and upgrades, she offers comfort, safety, and independence for extended voyages.
Interior Accommodation:
Two spacious cabins: aft master with double berth, forward V-berth with TV and personal fans
Two full heads with electric toilets, freshwater showers, and mirrored cabinets
Expansive saloon with extendable dining table for 10, wraparound sofas with integrated storage, full library and cabinetry
Navigation station with Blue Sea Systems DC/AC panel (52 circuits), VHF & SSB radios, Garmin GPS, Raymarine Tridata, Iridium Go, and chart desk
Galley with FORCE 10 electric stove/oven, microwave, dual-basin sink (salt & fresh water), full cookware storage, 12V freezer, 12V fridge, and 110VAC fridge
Air conditioning: 5,000 BTU in aft cabin, 12,000 BTU in saloon (110VAC)
Water system: 700L stainless steel tanks, Katadyn 40 watermaker with prefilters, 12V pumps, cockpit shower access (salt & fresh)
Argos is a proven platform for bluewater exploration, offering unmatched autonomy, comfort, and reliability. Ideal for sailors seeking a turnkey vessel for liveaboard cruising or transoceanic passage.
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Mechanical & Electrical:
Yanmar 4JH3TE 75HP turbo diesel engine
MASE/Yanmar 7.6 KVA generator (115VAC)
Dedicated diesel filtration systems, reserve diesel tank
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Raymarine radar, touchscreen plotter, bow thruster (Lewmar 180 lb), solar array (3 panels), GPS & Iridium antennas
Rigging & Sails:
Aluminum main mast (16.5m) and mizzen mast (14m), new stainless steel standing rigging (2023)
Doyle sails: 100% genoa (40m²), storm jib (16m²), mainsail (34m²), mizzen (22m²) – all in excellent condition
Dual Profurl furlers, six Harken self-tailing winches, Lewmar line stoppers
Deck & Exterior:
Stainless steel helm pedestal with Edson instrument module, bow thruster controls, autopilot and weather station displays
Sunbrella bimini and dodger in excellent condition
Dinghy: Caribe 10’ inflatable with Sunbrella cover, Mercury 9.9HP outboard (<80 hours)
Winslow 6-person liferaft (serviced 2023)
Lewmar windlass, stern spoiler with solar panels and dinghy davits
Hull features: Lewmar bow thruster, 16 new zincs (2023), 20” propeller, keel-supported rudder
