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1981 Helmsman Bosun Queen 55

Bouches du Rhone, France

€99,000

Beautiful Blue Water Ketch | REDUCED

Helmsman Bosun Queen 55

Bosun Queen 55 with RORC certification (expired), built in GRP in Sweden, this large ketch is a capable and safe blue water cruiser, comfortable with either gentle cruising or racing.  Her pedigree from the quality of build and on board refinements are evident through out and testament to the HELMSMAN shipyard, the Bosun Queen has very much the styling and quality of build likened to the Nautor Swan.  Indeed, she even carry's the characteristic Swan Arrow on the topsides.

Designer: Håkan Södergren and Lothar Köhler

Builders Helmsman Yachts located near Stockholm, Sweden.

The current owners are marine professionals her upkeep has spared no expense; the engine and systems shows careful care and continued maintenance throughout 9 years of ownership.

Refit Works include (photos on file):

  • Removal of Engine for complete rebuild 2015
  • All through hulls 2015
  • Switchboard wiring removed and Completely rewired 2015
  • Installation of Hot Water Calorifier 2015
  • Modified Pushpit to accommodate Solar Panels 2015
  • Interior Cushions and Upholstery replaced 2015
  • Antifouling taken back to gelcoat 2015
  • Cabin Soles varnished 2015
  • Integrated Air-conditioning for use in the Marina (fitted 2019 approx)
  • Comprehensive electronics systems, including wifi, iridium satelite phone, usb ports and integrated screens for chart data or entertainment

Owner's comments: We sailed on this superb sailboat for several years as a couple, with a young child on board. Fast and seaworthy, this large Ketch has quality fittings that allowed us to handle without any additional crew. Our circumstances have changed, and it is time to say fair winds to whoever takes her helm.

Serious sailors only need to see her once to fall in love and imagine blue-water cruising and worldwide adventures.... early viewings recommended, there are few opportunities left to own a yacht of this pedigree.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Disclaimer

Approved Boats is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Network Yacht Brokers Antibes.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Not Applicable
Make: Helmsman
Model: Bosun Queen 55
Year: 1981
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Helmsman Sweden
Designer: Håkan Södergren and Lothar Köhler
Construction: Fiberglass
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 53'7 ft / 16.33 m
Length Overall: 53'7 ft / 16.33 m
Beam: 11'4 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft: 7'8 ft / 2.34 m
Min Draft: 7.68 ft
Dry Weight: 14,000 kg
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Perkins
  • Model: 4108
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 55hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Folding
  • Year: 1981

Other

Heads Count: 2
Total Liferaft Capacity: 10
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Ketch, Racers and Cruisers
Convertible Saloon Indicator: 1

Engines

1981 Perkins  4108 55 hp with shaft drive to a folding propellar

  • Removal of Engine for complete rebuild 2015 (Trieste Italy)
  • Fully documented with photos
Exterior

Enclosed cockpit: Helm, nav instruments/repeaters (including chart plotter), winches, bench seats with cushions, dining table, mizzen sail, checkstays and running backstays

On Deck: Companion way, mainsail, mizzen, Furling genoa, anchor windlass (electric), anchor locker and anchor, TransOcean Liferaft 10, 2 x 100w Solar Panels

Entire deck and cockpit fitted with warm teak in good condition.

Interior

Galley with twin sink, gimbled stove and oven, good storage, sea water tap and filtered water tap

Convertible Saloon with bench seats and large folding table

Chart table with incredible inventory of nav instruments, radio communications, wi-fi

Ample storage throughout the boat 

Varnished teak and holly sole cabin re varnished 2015

Varnished teak cabinetry through-out

Sails
  • Main
  • mizzen
  • storm sail
  • asymmetric spinnaker

 

Disclaimer

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

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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