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About
Are you looking for an overbuilt boat to keep you safe?
Alacrity, a Bruce Roberts 45, was custom built in South Africa for a global circumnavigation. This craft is built like a floating tank with many extra layers of fiberglass from approximately 1 foot above the waterline to and including the keel.
The main cabin roof has 2 heavy lifting points installed. One over the main engine area and the second set over the generator location so if any work is planned, there is zero problem using heavy lift systems without any worry. This boat is BUILT STRONG !!
Two surveyors and one professional sailer have said, this is the strongest boat Ive ever seen.. the foredeck doesnt move! Its so strong
Recent upgrades and improvements:
A full new maintenance free AGM 900 AH battery house bank was just professionally installed.
A new maintenance free AGM engine start battery was just professionally installed.
Both heads have had the manual pump systems replaced with new Jabsco units.
Some 12 volt cabin lights replaced with new units.
Under the forward bunks and aft bunk are spare rigging stays just in case.
Available separately is a newly refurbished Bombard / Apex RIB will Tohatsu 5 hp outboard motor.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Overview
Alacrity overview
BRUCE ROBERTS 45 CHARTER, 1989, launched 1990, 3 cabin layout.
LOA: 15.00m
LWL: 13.68m
BEAM: 4.04m
DRAFT: 1.83m
DISP: 18,000kg 5,000 kg lead ballast
Builders: Fortuna Boat Builders, Cape town South Africa
Designer: Bruce Roberts
Flag: Canadian registration – Alacrity Clear Title
Alacrity was completely overhauled in 2006 for a global circumnavigation. The hull, from about12 above the waterline to the keel, has a progressive 6 to 12 additional layers of fibreglass toreinforce the hull in preparation of the circumnavigation.
Alacrity has 2 separate lifting ring positions on the main cabin roof. One is over the main engineposition and the other is over the generator position. No additional reinforcement is needed tolift the engine or generator other than your lifting hoists.
This is arguably the strongest built boat you will find from the main cabin roof structure to thedecks to the hull, its overbuilt for safety.
Construction
All GRP, with non-slip finish on deck. Deck painted 2018, centre cockpit.
The hull was reinforced in 2006 with 6-12 layers of Biax fibreglass ranging up to 30cm abovethe waterline using West System epoxies, prior to a circumnavigation.
There is a folding Swimming/dive platform can be lowered from the stern to the waterline, foreasy access from the water.
Mechanicals
Volvo Penta MD40 6 cylinder 85hp diesel engine.
Shaft drive to propeller.
Wheel steering.
Hydrovane self-steering wind vane.
Hydraulic steering – All replaced in May of 2023.
TANKAGE:
Fuel capacity of 400 litres of diesel in 3 stainless steel tanks
Water capacity of 500 litres in 6 stainless steel tanks
ELECTRICS and FREE power systems!
2 40a battery chargers – run from the 220 volt power provided by the Generator
8 x Trojan 6v batteries for a house bank of 900 ah.
Separate, start battery for the generator.
All batteries replaced in January 2023
Kubota 2 cylinder diesel generator, 220v/50Hz, overhauled 2022.
5kw modified sine wave inverter for proper 110 Volt power
1000w sine wave inverter – for 220 volt power
Shore power with cable – 220 volt system
Solar panel generation system 930 watts through 3 310 solar panels – New May 2023
2 x wind generators
WATER:
Hot and cold pressurized water system
Water heated in tank with 220v immersion heater or engine heat exchanger but only duringgenerator or engine operation.
Village Marine 12v water-maker 7 gal/h (New uninstalled membrane)
Manual fresh water foot pump in the galley
All water filters replaced with new in May of 2023
Rigging/Spars
Classic sloop rig.
Sail bag.
Roller furling genoa.
2 spinnaker poles for downwind butterfly sailing.
Standing rigging replaced 2013, all 10mm. – Rig inspected by a professional Rigger in May of2023
SAILS:Main, Genoa, Spinnaker
Accommodation
Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins.
Aft Cabin sleeping surface is very large and can be fitted with anysort of mattress desired.
Twin forward cabins with upper/lower bunks each and shared heads in the forward
compartment.
Forward Head and Aft Cabin Head- toilet and sink only.
Aft cabin head toilet replaced in 2022
Main Salon with large seating area with to starboard, navigation station forward, U-shapedgalley and L shaped dinette area to port.
All upholstery new as of March 2023
NAVIGATION:
Raymarine radar
2 x autopilots, one with gyro-control
GPS and plotter
Steering compass
Forward looking sonar and depth finder
Hydrovane self-steering wind vane.
DOMESTIC:
New stove/oven installed January 2023
New Isotherm Galley Fridge installed January 2023
Main Freezer in Aft Cabin under the bunk surface.
Magma stainless steel BBQ mounted on aft starboard rail
SAFETY:
New 4 man life raft mounted on starboard side aft rail, outboard without any restrictions. Properpaperwork available for the raft certification.
4 New Life Jackets, still in the packages with proper paperwork.
Recent Upgrades
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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