Engine
BETA MARINE LTD B-70T
Total Power
70hp
Engine Hours
3750
Class
Racers sailboats
Length
13.18m
Year
1982
Model
43
Capacity
-
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Description
The Bruce Roberts 43 is a legend of ocean design, born for those seeking absolute safety and comfort on long voyages. Its sailing is defined by the nobility of a heavy displacement hull and a full keel that provide enviable directional stability; the boat maintains its course firmly even in rough seas, conveying a sense of poise that few modern sailboats can match. It is a "tank" of the sea that cuts through the wave smoothly, minimizing rolling and allowing for a calm life on board under any weather conditions. As for its habitability, the Roberts 43 is surprisingly spacious. Thanks to its generous beam and cruising design, the interior offers a volume typical of a floating home. The version with a central cockpit usually allows for a truly private and majestic owner's cabin in the stern. The salon is spacious, with a cabin height that avoids any feeling of confinement, and its stowage capacity is massive, ideal for living aboard for months. It is, in essence, the perfect combination of an impregnable refuge in the ocean and a cozy home in the harbor.
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GENERAL STATE
Refurbished in Cardiff between 2018 and 2019.
Currently in Marina Valencia, Spain.
Launched for the first time in 1985 and acquired by the current owner in 2014.
Fiberglass (GRP) hull with a long continuous keel.
Spacious open teak-style decks (Deck King, installed over GRP in 2019), offering:
- Private aft deck ideal for sunbathing.
- Large foredeck for safe working.
Central cockpit with wheel steering.
The reefing lines reach the cockpit.
New handcrafted Selman sails in 2019:
- Full batten mainsail.
- Headsails (jib and yankee) with Schaefer furlers on both.
Kemps mast and Selden boom with single line reefing system.
(Complete set of spare sails, old but usable).
10 mm stainless steel rigging (Danish).
Rocna 25 anchor with 70 m of galvanized chain (5 years) very reliable.
New Lewmar X1 windlass.
Respect anchors:
- 22 kg CQR anchor with 60 m of chain.
- Fisherman/kedge type anchor with braided line.
Mooring lines, fenders, and boat hook.
Yamaha 3.5 HP 4-stroke outboard motor.
InteriorForward cabin
- Two "V" berths with access to the chain locker.
- Space for sails and spares underneath.
- Bathroom with shower, sink, and Airhead composting toilet.
- Cabinets and drawers at the entrance.
Main salon
- Small dining table and seating around with waterproof upholstery.
- 12V overhead lighting.
- Mahogany cabinet fronts.
Kitchen
- Preparation area with good work surface.
- Double sink.
- Stainless steel 2-burner stove.
- Space for microwave.
- Ample storage space.
- Pressurized water system for sinks and shower/sink.
- Foot pumps for fresh and salt water.
Starboard side
Helm cabin with:
- Two berths.
- Wardrobe.
- Storage spaces.
Port side
Access hallway with:
- 12V refrigerator.
- Space for paints.
- Access to engine room.
- Passage to the aft cabin.
Main aft cabin
- Transverse double bed.
- Wardrobe.
- Dresser.
- Drawers and storage cabinets.
Engine
Beta 70T diesel engine (3,750 hours), regularly maintained.
(Cruising speed of 5–6 knots).
Danlow Featherstream 3-blade adjustable propeller (feathering prop).
Battery charger for shore connection (shore power).
Solar panels:
- 2 flexible (200W).
- 2 fixed (240W).
Fuel tank:
- 50 gallons + additional storage below deck.
Water tank:
- 100 gallons + additional storage under floor for 80 gallons in plastic bottles.
Navigation and safety
- Dragonfly Navionics navigation system at the helm.
- Furuno 1621 radar.
- Various nautical charts.
- Autohelm (Raymarine) 6000 autopilot with gyroscope.
- Sestrel compass.
- Raymarine instruments for:
- speed,
- depth,
- wind,
- wind direction.
- VHF radio with AIS receiver.
- Radar reflector.
- EPIRB.
- Clock.
- Barometer.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Diverse safety and rescue equipment.
Propulsion
Engine Make:BETA MARINE LTD
Engine Model:B-70T
Total Power:70hp
Engine Hours:3750
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:13.16m
Beam:3.96m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Deep Vee
Keel Type:Full Keel
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank:





















































