Description:
The Roberts 38 Offshore, Rabbit Proof Fence was built in the outback of Western Australia, near the Rabbit Proof Fence. The builder, an engineer, dreamt of sailing the open seas. In spite of the difficulties of building a boat so far from the sea, he painstakingly built the hull and deck. A remarkable feat.
Sadly, his dream was not realised, but fortunately someone else had a similar dream. The hull was then moved to the Perth metro area where the fit out was completed by a professional shipwright and the new owner. Rabbit Proof Fence was completed and launched in 2008.
Designed by Bruce Roberts, these boats are a popular choice for many sailors. Rabbit Proof Fence is an aft cockpit version and is sloop rigged. Built in steel, the boat is immensely strong and seaworthy. As the design summary states: "The Roberts Offshore 38 is a solid cruising yacht designed to be handled by a couple and to give a comfortable ride and good all round sailing performance. "
An overall emphasis has been placed on quality equipment and the boat has been well maintained.
The engine is a very low hours BMW diesel, the rigging was replaced in 2018, the sails are in good condition and the interior has had a recent paint job. Features of the boat are eutectic refrigeration, full hull insulation, large electric anchor winch, top quality pressure kerosene stove and heavy duty wheel steering.
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Reference: | Rabbit Proof Fence |
Name: | Rabbit Proof Fence |
Location: | Fremantle WA |
Region: | Western Australia |
Year: | 2008 |
Designer: | Bruce Roberts |
Builder: | Completion by Jim Matan, interior by Chris Lee |
Length: | 38' - 11.58m |
Beam: | 3.43 m |
Draft: | 1.90 m |
Displacement: | 12 tonne |
Keel / Ballast: | Steel integral to hull with lead ballast. |
Hull Material: | Steel |
Deck Material: | Steel |
Engine: | D-50 3 cylinder diesel (Last serviced October 2021). |
Engine Make: | BMW |
HorsePower: | 45 HP |
Fuel Type: | Diesel |
Engine Hours: | 400 approx. |
Fuel Consumption: | 3.5 l/h |
Max Speed: | 7 knots |
Cruise Speed: | 6 knots |
Propulsion: | Sea Hawk Autostream 3 blade feathering propeller, features include all major parts cast in 316 and 2507 stainless, superior reverse thrust. |
Fuel: | 200 litres |
Water: | 300 litres in 2 tanks |
Refrigeration: | Large eutectic fridge with external compressor |
Stove: | Kerosene pressure stove |
Accommodation: | 2 Vee berths forward, two large bunks in main saloon. Folding table in main saloon. |
Cabins: | 2 |
Berths: | 5 |
Shower: | Foot pump freshwater shower in enclosed head |
Toilet: | Marine toilet in enclosed head. |
AirConditioning: | Diesel heater |
Dinghy: | 11ft aluminium dinghy |
Outboard: | 10HP Honda 4 stroke outboard |
Covers: | Mainsail cover (April 2022).
Dodger. |
Ground Tackle: | Bruce anchor.
Danforth anchor.
70m of 10mm Australian made chain.
Muir anchor winch (manual). |
Bilge Pumps: | 2 x electric automatic, 1 x manual Gusher |
Epirb: | 406 EPIRB |
Life Jackets: | 6 |
Flares: | Set of offshore flares |
Fire Protection: | 2 x fire extinguishers |
Electrics: | Starter battery, isolated from house batteries.
House batteries (2019)
Mounted solar panel, connected to house batteries. |
Electronics
Navigation: | Garmin combination GPS/sounder (2018).
VHF radio.
27 mh radio. |
Sail Inventory: | Cruising laminate mainsail (2008).
Cruising laminate furling genoa (2008).
Staysail & storm jib |
Mast / Rigging: | Alloy spars by Wespars.
Stainless rigging (2018).
Headsail furler on forestay.
Sloop rigged. |
Deck Gear: | Barlow winches.
Wheel steering. |
Remarks: | "What I like best is the sound construction. The boat can be sailed with every confidence that it will stay intact in the most severe conditions. The yacht handles well enough for the close encounters of a club race, yet holds a true course when on longer journeys. " |
