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Bruce Roberts 56 ~ Ready to Sail
Reasonably priced at only $139,000.00 US

Exquisite! Her name is "Sanctuary" and she is one of the very beautiful Bruce Roberts designs so well known the world over. Presented here at anchor. You can see the beautiful Bruce Roberts lines clearly in this photo. The custom cockpit enclosure is the crown jewel of comfort allowing crew, family or clients to remain warm and dry in the worst of stormy weather. Cool and shady when the tropical sun beats down, and sure keeps those unwanted creatures at bay at night! Strong, exceptionally well built and beautiful. What a nice combination! Need some additional information?
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Exquisite! Her name is "Sanctuary" and she is one of the very beautiful Bruce Roberts designs so well known the world over. Built properly with fiberglass in 1981 in Durban, South Africa by Brown Boat Builders and totally and professionally refurbished to the highest standards throughout 2004, 2005 and 2008 this fifty-six foot "Princess of the Sea" is ready to take you to wherever you want to go. Ocean passages, Caribbean cruising or world class chartering is all within your reach with this fully equipped and totally seaworthy yacht. Five lovely staterooms, three heads, ten foot galley, rich African mahogany and teak throughout - the list goes on and on! No expense has been spared during her extensive refit and all equipment is brand new and of the finest quality and all has been professionally installed by master craftsmen. She must be seen to be fully appreciated and "Sanctuary" will make you proud as you enter the harbour of some exotic island anywhere in the world. Read her equipment details below and treat yourself to a mini-vacation in the Dominican Republic. Visit us and inspect "Sanctuary" and appreciate her beauty. Make her yours! Remember, you may CLICK on any photo for an expanded view. Contact Us Today via E-mail

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Listing of Included Equipment

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The Salon/Dinette has a custom built table to seat 8 ~ 10 when extended. The dinette also folds down to make a double bed. Seating cushions were redone with rich, navy upholstery with matching round, cushy salon chairs. There are more than a dozen storage cabinets in, around and under the dinette, not counting floor hatches. The navy carpet is stain-resistant 100 oz for deep plush comfort underfoot. An Emerson 20” TV includes VHS and DVD players. There is lots of headroom throughout with two hatches and four portholes to let in lots of light. All hatches are covered with custom navy sunbrella snap-on shades.

Forward of the Salon/Dinette are two heads, one on each side. Each includes head, sink and shower, with the starboard head including a small bath tub with seating. The port head has an electric flush head with an electrasan system and the starboard head is a manual flush. The port head was refinished with custom blue tile with fish designs. Both heads have immense storage cabinets for all your bathing and personal toiletries and towels.

The Forward “Crew” Quarters contain 2 ~ twin bunks on either side with custom navy cushions on the bottom bunks with the top bunks currently being used for storage. There is also storage under the bottom bunks and a nice hatch opening with screens over each berth. There are 2 medium storage compartments forward of the bunks plus a large storage compartment available in the port berth. The starboard berth’s large storage compartment is used for storage of the 300’ of anchor chain.

Aft of the Nav Station is the Skipper’s Cabin with a whole wall of cabinets, a ¾ bed with custom navy upholstery, a small closet and 3 storage areas below the floor. Under the bed is one of the two 150 gallon diesel fuel tanks with additional storage between the tank and the bed. She carries a total of 300 gallons of diesel fuel.

The Starboard Aft Cabin features a large bunk with custom upholstered bed and a ton of storage beneath the bed. A medium size hanging closet is available and lots of shelving running the entire length of the cabin. A large overhead hatch lets in lots of light and air and has a custom sunbrella, snap-on cover to keep out too much hot sun. A 12v fan and reading light make this room very comfy. The upper shelf could be converted into bunks for children if needed.

Additional details and descriptions...

The Master Stateroom contains a large, private head with lots of storage, head, sink, shower and custom white tile and African mahogany flooring with marble trim. Also, there is a large hanging locker, lots of shelves for storage and a queen sized bed athwart. There are multiple storage compartments beneath the bed and floors as well. A large hatch provides lots of air and sunshine to this wonderful and roomy cabin, but also has a snap-on custom navy, sunbrella cover to provide protection from overly harsh sunlight.

The HUGE galley boasts of a total of over 10’ of length down the starboard side of the boat. Beginning next to the salon, the oven/stove combination includes 4 propane burners and is gimbaled. There is a deep narrow cabinet for pans and trays nearby. Behind the oven/stove are plenty of cabinets for pots and dishes. The interior galley has 4’ of cabinet top, large, deep multi-shelf cabinets, a built-in wood cutting board, and extra large and deep stainless sinks. All faucets and taps were replaced here as well as in the heads, and new water lines were run throughout the boat. Opposite of countertops/sinks is a wall with 3 sets of netting for holding weeks’ of supplies of vegetables and fruits.

The Refrigeration System is a cold plate system which is belt driven off the engine and there is approx 7 cubic feet of refrigerator that is front loading, and approx 7 cubic feet of freezer that is top loading. The compressor, cooling coil, dryer and sight glass were all replaced. This galley would be the delight of any chef or mother with a large family to feed.

The WaterMakers, Inc. Water Maker system panel is located below the oven/stove area and features a 15 gallon per hour, 44” membrane. No need to scrimp on water on this vessel! The low pressure water pump is brand new and the high pressure Cat pump, which is belt driven, runs like new. The water maker system feeds 4 ~ 50 gallon stainless water tanks, for a total of 200 gallons. These tanks are housed under the salon floor and can alternately be filled via jerry cans at the deck level, or by deck hose directly into the tanks

Just aft of the port side of the salon is the navigation station which contains a built-in desk with 3 drawers and a lift top for charts.

Electrical Sources of power include a 600 watt wind generator (mounted on the swim deck), a 160 amp engine mounted alternator, and a Coleman 1850 watt gas generator. Battery banks include 8 Trojan Deep Cycle batteries wired in series for 12 volt and 2 8D batteries. There are two isolator switches mounted in the battery compartment to control which batteries are being charged from which source. It is possible to charge any combination of batteries from any combination of power sources. The Trojan battery bank is connected to an Aims 5000 watt inverter and provides 110 current on two circuits (port and starboard) throughout the boat. The boat was newly wired for 110 volts and there are electrical outlets in each room and head. There are two (2) battery chargers that can be used to charge batteries via the gas generator. One 8D battery provides power for the starter and one 8D battery provides power for lights, pumps and fans.



The Custom Built, stainless steel swim deck was laid over with African mahogany strips for comfort and style. A 5 ~ step ladder eases entry from dinghy to deck. A transom shower makes for quick and easy cleanups when returning from the beach and keeps the sand off the deck. The 600 watt World Power Technology wind generator is mounted on the swim deck. A second 600 watt wind generator is available as a spare or could be installed in addition to the current one.

The Entire Deck was refinished with Durabak-18, polyurethane roll-on which contains rubber granules instead of sand to provide non-slip surfaces that are gentle on the feet and knees. The Durabak non-skid is a soft cream color with white trim. The walk areas around the cockpit and forward are extra wide with stainless life lines all around. All lexan hatches were replaced and custom snap-on covers were added in navy sunbrella to protect the hatches. Two deck boxes house three ~ 20 gallon propane tanks plus extra room for sail straps, a portable sun shade and other essentials.

The Custom Cockpit enclosure is the centerpiece of the topside. It has a custom anodized aluminum frame with a navy, no-lace stamoid covering. The sides are top of the line stratoglas sheets which slide in/out, zip up or rollup with interior screens to keep bugs out. Above the captain’s seat is a clear skylight which allows for a clean view of the mainsail. The inside seating is custom upholstered cushions with quick-dry foam with plastic mesh backing. The forward hard dodger has 3 large glass windows for good all around viewing with the center front window opening out. A custom built table for cockpit dining folds down and against the helm for storage while underway There is ample space for plants and the greenhouse affect makes this area great for growing herbs and sprouting. This custom enclosure effectively adds another room to the vessel and serves as a gathering place while underway or at anchor.

The Helm contains a large wheel, Garmin 188C GPS, color depth sounder, chart plotter, and fish finder, 16 mile Furuno Radar, wireless VHF radio/mic, and engine controls. The instrument panel includes fuel gauges, tachometer, oil pressure, volts, and custom dual horns.

There are 4 large self tailing Barbarosa winches which are top of the line and work flawlessly. All pulleys and deck hardware are top quality and extra heavy duty. All new halyards, lines, and sta-lock fittings on standing rigging were just installed. The foredeck contains a Six man Avon life raft which was recently inspected and certified, with all consumables replaced. It also has a custom navy sunbrella cover. Just forward of the main mast is a 2 X 4 custom deck cushion made of quick dry foam with plastic mesh backing for comfortable sunning. Forward of this is the electric windlass for handling the 300 feet of anchor chain, a 75 pound CQR anchor and a 45 pound CQR anchor are mounted on rollers. Two lockers are accessible from on deck via teak hatches and provide a tremendous amount of storage. The genoa is a full genoa with roller furling and a storm sail and spare mainsail are also included. There are 4 extra large fenders, 200’ of line with 30’ of chain for the 2nd anchor, a third fold-up anchor that weighs 35 pounds, and lots of extra dock lines. A new anchor light was recently installed on the mainmast and a solar powered anchor light is mounted on the mizzen mast which does not require the use of power for unattended anchor lighting.

Sanctuary received a complete bottom job during her recent refit. Above the waterline was painted with Awl Craft 2000. Below the waterline was stripped, barrier coated and primed before the application of 3 coats of Trinidad SR. The cutlass bearing was changed, all thru-hulls were replaced, the new transducer for the Garmin was mounted and the zinc replaced. See pictures for a view of the bottom at launching. Sanctuary comes with a 1990 Avon 11’ RIB tender, a 2006 15 HP Yamaha outboard, two ~ 5 gallon gas tanks, a two man kayak with paddles, and water skis.

Just to sum things up... let us say that this Bruce Roberts ketch is fully equipped and ready for your cruise to wherever you want to go. The owner has given this yacht a tremendous amount of love and attention and has now changed his original intentions. Perfect for chartering in the Caribbean Sea or world wide if you so desire. If you are serious about blue water cruising then you owe it to yourself to vist and inspect this fine yacht. Luperon Bay in the Dominican Republic is a short flight from where you are located. Luperon is just to the west of the Puerto Plata International Airport. Need more questions answered? Click on the Contact Us button at the top of every page and send me a note. I will be very happy to be of service!

Just to sum things up... let us say that this Bruce Roberts ketch is fully equipped and ready for your cruise to wherever you want to go. The owner has given this yacht a tremendous amount of love and attention and has now changed his original intentions. Perfect for chartering in the Caribbean Sea or world wide if you so desire. If you are serious about blue water cruising then you owe it to yourself to vist and inspect this fine yacht. Luperon Bay in the Dominican Republic is a short flight from where you are located. Click on the miniature map to the right and you will locate Luperon just to the west of the Puerto Plata International Airport. Need more questions answered? Click on the Contact Us button at the top of every page and send me a note. I will be very happy to be of service!