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1988 Custom 53' (16.15 m) ROBERTS
Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Refit Year: 2018 Aquila Maris
Strong and capable offshore cruiser, built to the highest standards in 1989 by Christensen Yachts in Victoria, BC, based on the Bruce Roberts 53 design. combining safety, stability, and performance. Constructed with a robust steel hull, she was purpose-built for serious bluewater sailing.
- Classic Expedition Motorsailer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Steel Hull
- HIN/IMO: 807752
Description
For Sale: Aquila Maris – A Well-Equipped, Well-Maintained Yacht Ready for Adventure!
Overview: Aquila Maris is an exceptionally strong and capable offshore cruiser, built to the highest standards in 1989 by Christensen Yachts in Victoria, BC, based on the renowned Bruce Roberts 53 design.
Constructed with a robust steel hull, she was purpose-built for serious bluewater sailing. Combining combining safety, stability, and performance. She is a very stable sailor with heel limited by hard chine in hull.
Aquila Mais has been lovingly cared for by a knowledgeable owner since her inception. With all systems functioning perfectly and refreshed Fall 2024, she’s ready to take her new owner to breathtaking destinations worldwide.
Key Features:
Maintenance & Condition:
- Thorough cleaning from top to bottom
- All systems function to spec
- Full refresh of exterior brightwork completed Fall 2024
Sailing Performance:
- Perfect UK sail tape drive Genoa: cutter rig staysail rarely used
- Very stable with heel limited by hard chine in the hull
- Fully battened mainsail with UK lazyjack
- Electric Genoa furling
- To allow easy tacking inner forestay for staysail has track on main mast to allow storage out of way
- Large aluminum whisker pole
Interior & Comfort:
- Spacious pilot house for year-round use, full stand-up room (6’5”)
- Custom two-piece wood table for the aft pilot house (seats up to 8)
- Fold-out benches for extra berths and a fold-up teak table
- Main dining area table lowers to form a double bed
- Large freezer and separate fridge with drinking water filter system
- Dual propane tanks in deck box in pilot house
- Very well equipped below with lots of storage space
Electronics & Navigation:
- Equipped with Furuno radar, Garmin chart plotter & fish finder
- Raymarine Autopilot with portable wireless remote for single-handed sailing
- Dual electronic throttle and gear controls.
- Multiple USB outputs for devices
- 2 depth transducers one on port and one on starboard side
- Dual electronic throttle - gear controls
- 2000 Ah battery capacity - Gel cells - never discharged below 50%
- Walk on solar panels on deck and pilot house top give up to 45A at noon on a sunny day
- 3KW isolation transformer
- Electrolysis monitoring system
- 2KW inverter system and charger
- Fusion stereo system individually adjustable in galley, salon and state room
- GlobalStar and Iridium external antenna systems and inside cradles
- HP printer / scanner
Engine & Power:
- New Beta Marine main engine (115hp) with only 920 hours with new thrust bearings and transmission
- 5KW Onan generator with only 620 hours run time
- Dual 200A alternators for fast battery charging
- EFOY methanol fuel cell charging system in the workshop area
- 2000 Ah battery capacity - Gel cells (never discharged below 50%).
Heat:
- Wallace hot air heating system, quiet and effective. Kerosene day tank or ability to feed from main diesel tank
- New Torrid hot water tank can be heated electrically or from engine hot water
- Separate propane on demand water heater system
- Additional diesel heater in cabin
Amenities:
- Full standup room for 6’5” person inside and in pilot house
- Custom large pilot house for 4 season use
- Heavy-duty davits with dual winches and line stoppers
- Foldable aft swimming platform and transom steps
- Hot and cold shower at the transom
- Hot and cold water outlets outside
- Wall-mounted stereo system with adjustable galley, salon, and stateroom sound
- 4 new deck boxes
- Custom 2 part table for pilot house seating 8
- Fold out benches in pilot house to make extra berth
- Fold up teak table in pilot house
- Very large tankage for both water and diesel
- Water maker
Safety & Additional Features:
- Automatic LED anchor light and new LED deck lights.
- Large aluminum whisker pole and 450 ft all-chain anchor rode
- Extensive storage space and many spares aboard
- Isolated engine starting battery
- Isolated generator starting battery
Canada Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: 807752
Official Number: 807752
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 53' 0'' (16.15 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1988
Refit Year: 2018
Documented Year: 1988
Beam: 16' 8''
Draft Max: 7'
Draft Min: 7' 0''
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 6
Double Berths: 1
Queen Berths: 1
Full Beam Master: Yes
Heads: 2
Convertibles: 1
Maximum Speed: 9 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Super Structure Material: Steel, fibreglass
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Finish: Paint
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 600.2 Gallons (2272 Liters)
Fresh Water: 408.41 Gallons (1546 Liters)
Displacement: 33636 kilos
Designer: Bruce Roberts
Builder: ACU Marine
Exterior Color: Dark Blue
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Beta Marine
- Engine Model: B-115
- Engine Year: 2018
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 115.00
- Power KW: 85.76
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 920.00
- Hours Date: 12-17-2024
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator KW: 5.00
- Generator Hours: 620.00
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 12/17/2024
Full Details
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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