COMPASS ROSE | Bruce Roberts Custom 63 Pilothouse Ketch 63ft

Bowmanville, ON, CA

COMPASS ROSE | Bruce Roberts Custom 63 Pilothouse Ketch 63ft

SOLD

Bowmanville, ON, CA

Sold

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About

If you've ever dreamed of owning or building a large, capable bluewater yacht and want to get a major headstart on your project, this vessel may be the perfect choice for you. The boat is all there, 95% complete, but her interior needs final trim work in a number of areas. This Bruce Roberts 63, which is fashioned after a Roberts 53G design, is a radial-chine steel yacht with beautiful lines and a raised pilothouse. Her hull construction and welding is outstanding.

Her hull and deck are completed and the exterior was painted with a two-part metal boat paint system and shows no rust. Her pilothouse, main salon, galley, aft cabin, and crew quarters have all of the structure in place and most of the finish work done but there is some finishing left to do. The fit and finish of the woodwork throughout the vessel is good but needs some attention to detail to bring her to top-notch condition.

With total accommodations for sleeping six or seven, the aft master stateroom has a full-size walk-around queen with a head. The aft head has a full vanity, sink and tile-walled Jacuzzi tub. The forward stateroom has a Pullman-style twin bed and a separate head. The main salon is huge and includes the galley, settees, another head and nav station. Most of the galley cabinetry is in place along with a three-burner propane stove and oven and large coldplate chest fridge and freezer. The laundry room on the starboard side has a built-in washing machine. The opening ports, which are at eye level, and the opening deck hatches are all installed. The diesel engine and generator are in place and operationalas are the bow and stern thrusters. The fuel tank, fresh water tank, grey water tank and waste tanks are built in to the bilge and are also fully operational.

With all this being said, she is a very large and well-built yacht. Over 20 years of building is behind the owners on this project who have decided to sell for personal reasons. She truly is fully functional so there is a great deal of opportunity here for someone who is interested in completing this marvelous ocean-going vessel.

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Testimonials

George did an amazing job of selling our CS 30 sailboat. A caring and compassionate person, he went above and beyond our expectations and never stopped working on our behalf to get the job done. We are forever grateful for his dedication to his work. Please let him know how much we think of him!

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I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Greg. Last October, my husband suddenly passed away due to a heart attack, leaving behind two boats. Greg was instrumental in helping me sell the first boat quickly and at a very good price. As for the second boat, due to my husband's declining health in his final year, the boat had been sitting idle at the dock near our home for over a year. Greg demonstrated the utmost professionalism in cleaning, maintaining, and preparing the boat for sale. He put in a tremendous amount of work, understanding the niche market for this boat, and always kept me informed of his progress without burdening me with the stress of the process. Last week, Greg successfully sold the second boat, and I am very satisfied with the price achieved. His professionalism and confidence in his work gave me a much-needed sense of security during such a difficult time.

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Thank you for all your work in facilitating the sale of our dad's boat. Jake and I really appreciate all the hard work you put into it with the many visits, paperwork, etc. A special mention has to go out to Grant for teaching me how to fold the sails!

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As first-time boat buyers and as foreigners wanting to buy a cruising catamaran in the US, we knew we needed a reliable broker that had our best interests in mind. John Heintzman was just that, and more! He was extremely committed to understanding what we were looking for, gave great advice, and guided us through the purchase process with great patience and knowledge. All in all, we felt very well taken care of.

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I feel compelled to reach out about the absolutely wonderful experience that I have had with Grant and Patricia Bowlby. I completed the purchase of a boat yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. They were so helpful, kind, and patient. This was my first experience with a broker, and I think I’ve found the best.

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I can’t thank Ewan Campbell enough for the super job he did in selling G, making up for my lack of experience in this realm and patiently searching for just the right buyer and a win-win for seller and buyer alike.

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It was a wonderful experience selling A with Jeff Cole’s expert assistance. Thank you for simplifying a complicated process. Your patience and kindness are especially appreciated.