Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Approximate drawing

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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
$ 575,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Australia (40.0%) · United States (40.0%) · Canada (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings span 3 countries. Australia leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by United States and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 213,0122040.0%
United States$ 599,0002240.0%
Canada$ 575,0001020.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 5453.92'$ 523,0173412
Amel 5456.43'$ 564,150238
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,010185
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,642169
Roberts 3433.5'$ 19,510157
Bruce Roberts 43$ 68,629126
Roberts 53$ 114,56192
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,70191
Nautor Swan 5454.07'$ 1,450,00093
Gulfstar 54 Sailcruiser54.5'$ 254,74065
Roberts 54' KetchYou are here$ 575,00052

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 $575,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 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 has increased by 4.2% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (40.0%), United States (40.0%), Canada (20.0%).
05Do Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 34.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts 54' Ketch?+
Comparable models include Moody 54, Amel 54, Bruce Roberts 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.