Bruce Roberts 53 Sailboats for Sale

Approximate drawing

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LOA
53' · 16.15 m

The Bruce Roberts 53 is a highvolume, heavydisplacement blue water cruiser designed for longdistance voyaging and liveaboard comfort. Conceived by the prolific designer Bruce Roberts, this model represents one of the most successful largescale ownerbuilt or semicustom designs in nautical history, with over 700 units currently in use worldwide. The vessel is characterized by its versatility in construction; plans were released for a variety of materials including multichine or radiuschine steel, aluminum, roundbilge fiberglass (GRP), and woodepoxy. As a result, no two Bruce Roberts 53s are exactly alike, though they all share a robust hull form that emphasizes internal capacity and ultimate stability over raw racing speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 111,786
Asking price · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
7
Australia (33.3%) · Canada (11.1%) · Curacao (11.1%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts 53 listings appear across 7 countries. Australia has the most listings with 3 (33.3%), followed by Canada and Curacao.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

9 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 136,2393033.3%
Canada$ 135,0001011.1%
Curacao$ 70,0001011.1%
Denmark$ 106,6691011.1%
Malaysia$ 241,0381011.1%
Thailand$ 88,0001011.1%
South Africa$ 22,0411011.1%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 400,000275
Siltala Yachts OY 5251.16'$ 335,067203
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 72,000171
Jongert Trewes 5355.28'$ 337,631134
Mao Ta 51 Ketch50.78'$ 99,900107
Roberts 53You are here$ 111,78690

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bruce Roberts 53 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bruce Roberts 53 over the past 12 months is $111,786. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts 53 sailboats are for sale?+
9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Bruce Roberts 53 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bruce Roberts 53 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (33.3%), Canada (11.1%), Curacao (11.1%).
04Do Bruce Roberts 53 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Bruce Roberts 53 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 21.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
05What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts 53?+
Comparable models include Oyster Yachts 53, Siltala Yachts OY 52, Bruce Roberts 44. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.