Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch Sailboats for Sale

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Hull Type
fin
Rig
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LOA
55.33' · 16.86 m

The Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch represents the zenith of the "ownerbuilder" and semicustom bluewater cruising movement that defined an era of selfsufficient ocean voyaging. Designed by the prolific naval architect Bruce RobertsGoodson, this model is fundamentally an evolution of the widely respected Roberts 53 and 532 series. Conceived as an ultimate loadcarrying, longdistance voyager, the 54 prioritizes safety, durability, and massive interior volume over lightair performance. Because these vessels were primarily available as plans or precut kits for construction in steel, aluminum, or fiberglass, the Bruce Roberts 54 is less a production line model and more a design philosophy, with each hull reflecting the specific priorities of its original builder. These designs are welldocumented by the designer at Bruce Roberts Custom Yacht Designs, where the technical heritage of the 532 and 54 series is maintained.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$424,671
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-41.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Australia (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings appear across 2 countries. Australia has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country view

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$200,4822150.0%
United States$599,0002050.0%

Comparable models

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Roberts 54' KetchYou are here$ 424,67141
Alden 5454.08'$ 410,08042

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch over the past 12 months is $424,671. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch is down 41.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings over the past 12 months are Australia (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch?+
Comparable models include Hylas 54, Moody 54, Amel 54. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.