1995 Roberts Spray
General Specification
Remarks:
CONSTRUCTION: Steel
YEAR: 1995
DIMENSIONS: LOA 38′ 10″, BEAM 13′ 1″, DRAFT 4′ 6″
KEEL TYPE: Long
COLOUR: Blue with white superstructure
INTERIOR: 6 berths in 4 cabins plus galley and heads with shower
ENGINE: Ford 4d diesel (said to be very economical: 20 gallons motoring from Boston, Lincs to Weymouth, Dorset)
RIG TYPE: Bermudan sloop
MAST/SPARS: Alloy by Z-spars (new 1998)
SAILS: Main and genoa both by Kemp (new August 1998)
EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has a wheelhouse with companionway down into the saloon, where there is access to the aft cabin (2 single berths plus hanging lockers and other storage) plus the galley and living space. The galley has a gimballed Taylor’s 041 cooker (hotplate, 2 burners, grill and oven), fridge, sink unit with pressurised hot (heated by Eberspächer diesel heater) and cold water, worktop and storage and the living area has a drop-leaf dining table with two settees. As with all Bruce Roberts boats, headroom is good with a minimum of 6′. Interior woodwork is varnished and upholstery is in a cotton fabric. The vessel has a Taylor’s paraffin space heater (converted to run on propane), with additional heating being drawn as blown hot air from the engine room. Opposite the galley, to starboard, is the heads (large enough for 2 adults, 2 children to shower) which provides a sea-toilet and shower. Going forward, the forecabin provides a double berth, hanging locker and other storage plus a seat and 2 children’s bunks. There is access to the chain locker where there is 60m of 10mm chain. The boat carries 100 gallons water and 120 gallons diesel. Navigation equipment includes: Garmin 6S GPS, Garmin 120XL GPS, NASA Stingray depth sounder, NASA Clipper depth sounder, Autohelm plotter, Azimuth compass, Searanger VHF, 2 further handheld VHF sets and navigation lights. The GPS units, sounder and plotter are linked. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions. Deck equipment includes a Yamaha 330s inflatable plus Yamaha 15 hp outboard (new August 1998), wind generator, an Alexander electric windlass and it is believed she has davits. Steering is by wheel (in wheelhouse) or tiller, from small aft well-deck.
REMARKS: The 36 is a very popular size Spray. It is understood this one was built and fitted out by her owner for live-aboard purposes. She is understood to have foam insulation throughout, in consequence of which is said to be very comfortable – cool in summer, warm in winter.
OUR OPINION: Though not yet personally inspected, this looks to be good value for money. Topsail Marine are Bruce Roberts’ sole UK agents, so we see a fair number of his boats. Experience has shown there to be a ready market for all models, especially the Sprays, so we would recommend early viewing.
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