1992 Bruce Roberts 54

‘Antipodes III’ is a premium designed yacht with features you will only find on larger ocean going yachts. Her oversized rigging for higher loads and a seriously ‘dry’ design brief for expedition sailing keeps her stable and you safe. 

Ketch is best for all sailing conditions - when sailing with the dual helm you have the option to feel  the breeze or stay protected under the hard dodger.  From Canada to Tierea Del Fuego - her monocoque steel hull will definitely give you peace of mind…for instance the : 26x13mm heavy welded stainless steel chain plates.

Roberts / Sullivan R54E Design - updated for expedition in all latitudes and fully insulated with serious blue water sailing in mind. The vessel was commissioned by the previous owner, who oversaw the entire build, built professionally under supervision of Brian Sullivan, and Action Marine.  The original plans were adapted and modified for this purpose.

Three Cabins - 1x King / 1x Half Double (with 2x Single Bunks) 1x Single. All full length - all with Lee Cloths

Full Height Saloon 6.3"

Sirocco Fans all areas / New cushion covers in Cabins / New leather in Saloon (2yrs)

Cabins: 3x

Berths: 6+1 in saloon

Shower: 2

Toilet: 2 (1x Electric with LectraSan LST 12MC)

Entertainment: TV Screen / Alpine Stereo System

Air-Con: (Portable Olympia Splendid Air Pro 14)

• Full length Galley with storage and Led lights


• Gimballed SS Stove/Oven - grabrails and dog straps


• Refrigeration:Top load fridge ( OZE FRIDGE, 35 hp W480 New 2023)


• Freezer:Top load freezer


• Stove:3 Burner S/S Gimballed ( Kerosene)


• Water-Maker: Yes - EchoTec 260DL, New 2022


• Hot Water: Yes - Pressurised

12v (DC to 240 Inverters x3)

House batteries: 550Ah  

Engine start: New 2x Starter Batteries 150ah (New 2024)

Solar panels: 2x Victron Fixed 115w. Plus 2x Renogy Flexible 200w each (1x 120w Spare) 2x Sunray 150w 2023 Port/Startboard adjustable

Generator: Yes - Yanmar Diesel G10 Engine

Wind generator: Yes - Turbine Sea5

Charger: Yes DC to DC 80Ah (Installed not yet commissioned) 

New 2x Victron MPPT 100/30 (for future Solar Panels)

VHF, HF, AIS, Radar, depth/speed/wind instrument, wind vane,

Autopilot : ComNav 1001 - with Fluxgate Dirigo

Dual Helm - Dual Caplan Hydraulic 1278

• Main sail


• Mizzen sail


• Yankee/Genoa ( roller furler) 7yrs / New Storm / New Jib /Spare Sail in locker

Ketch Cutter Rigged - Recently Painted Alloy Mast/Booms - HD S/S & Bronze Ocean Rated (Rigging 7yrs)

 (Recent Inspection 4/2024 - Very Good)

• Jib Tracks


• HD T6 Spring Boom Vangs


• Main Track 


• Grab Rails

• NZ Cat 1


• Bilge Pumps:1 Manual Cruiser Size 


• Life Raft:1 (2026)


• Epirb:1


• Life Jackets:Yes - 6xSelf Inflatable


• Flares: 6+2


• Fire Protection Yes - An array of Extinguishers

• Windlass: Maxwell Nilsson H/Duty HR3000


• Winches: Barlow Dual Speed


• Anchor Chain: 102Mtr 12.5 G43 Hot dipped (New)


• Anchor: Manson Supreme Anchor 45kg (Main) 


• Spares: 25Mtrs 12.5 mm Anchor chain / Recently replaced


• Spare Halyards Dyneema for Main / Mizzen (Spares) 


• Ocean Winches: 4x Nilsson Dual Speed/Reversible -   H/Duty Ocean Cruise

• HYPALON RIB 3.2 - alloy solid floor (2023)


• MERCURY 2 stroke 15hp

2 Owners (30 yrs and 3 years)

• The vessel has been to Canada, NZ, Fiji, Soloman Is, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia


•  The last antifoul was done: Mackay 2023 Australia


•  All 6x Water Tanks Stripped back and resealed 2023


•  Fuel Tanks Cleaned 2024


•  New Wet Exhaust to S/Steel 2022


•  New Water Pump to Main 2022


•  New Uplift Pump 2024 (replaced fuel lines)


•  NB: Hull sealed at time of construction:- Hull & Superstructure inside/Out painted with 2x layers of anti corrosive paint, CarboZinc 11, with 3x layers of Topcoat 808 cover over 2x Coats of epoxy primer.