Bruce Roberts Mauritius

Bruce Roberts Mauritius 45 - "Meridian of Sydney" - Legendary Steel Ketch

Presenting "Meridian of Sydney," a true blue-water classic and a rare opportunity for the practical sailor. Built to the renowned Bruce Roberts Mauritius 44 design, this steel ketch is legendary for its exceptional strength, sea-kindly motion, and go-anywhere capability.

Currently berthed at Rebak Marina, Langkawi, this formidable vessel has been actively prepared for her next chapter. In February 2026, she was hauled out on the hardstand for significant work below the water-line: the prop shaft was replaced, and the hull below water line was stripped and completely repainted.

The current owner has laid the groundwork and maintained her with great care, and now she awaits a new custodian to take her on her next epic voyage.

A huge value-add for the new owner: The current owner has meticulously compiled an extremely well-detailed manual. This comprehensive document includes every detail about the boat, its systems, maintenance history, and voyage history—providing you with invaluable insight and peace of mind from day one.

Why "Meridian of Sydney"?

    Exceptional Foundation: A fundamentally sound and well-maintained steel hull, featuring a modified rudder as recommended by the designer for enhanced performance and durability.

    Recent Updates: Major work below the water-line completed in February 2026 (new prop shaft, hull strip and repaint).

    Liveaboard Ready: All major systems are in place, making her ideal as a capable liveaboard or the base for your next offshore voyage.

    Comprehensive Manual: Includes an incredibly detailed owner-generated manual covering all systems and history.

    Unbeatable Value: This is a phenomenally cheap entry point into one of the most respected steel blue-water cruisers on the market.

"Meridian of Sydney" is more than a boat; she is a proven offshore legend waiting for her next adventure. She is available for viewing in Rebak Marina, Langkawi immediately.

Contact SYS Langkawi today for more information or to arrange an inspection.

Seaspray Yacht Sales is a division of Seaspray Marine Services. Qualified Shipwright Services established and operated in Langkawi for 14 years.

Inventory

Price: AU $85,000

Vessel Name: Meridian of Sydney
Launch Year: 1994
Length: 45' 0" - 13.72m
Beam: 3.96m
Draft: 2.18m
Displacement: 18T
Keel / Ballast: Full keel
Vessel Location: Rebak Island Marina &   Resort Langkawi
Region: Asia
Use: Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Registration: 856657

Designer: Bruce Roberts
Builder: Peter Suckley in Mt Gambier South Australia
Hull Material: Steel
Decks Material: Steel

Engine Make: Yanmar
Model: 4HJTE, coupled with a ZF gearbox
Number Engines: 1
Horsepower: 75
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 1156
Fuel Consumption: 5L/hr at 2200 RPM
Max Speed: 8 knots
Cruise Speed: 6 knots
Propulsion: 3 blade, 23" diameter, 14" pitch propeller
Thrusters: No
Genset: Honda 20i inverter generator

Fuel: 450L
Water: 800L

Dinghy: Bison 2.76m
Outboard: Mercury Model 5 B-D 2-stroke
Covers: Yes

Accommodation: 6'4" headroom, traditional teak interior finish
Cabins: 2
Berths: 2 double cabins, plus saloon table forms double + 1 single in saloon
Shower: Yes: 1 shower with hot water
Toilet: 1 electric head with 80L holding tank
Entertainment: DVD, Radio, Toshiba 19" TV
Air-Con: Portable 240v aircon on board

Galley: On starboard side, with lots of worktop space and storage
Refrigeration: 200 litre, 12V, Vitrifrigo - ND50 OR-V
Freezer: 60 litre, OzFridge AW480
Stove: Broadwater 2 burner stove with grill and oven
Hot Water: 220V and heat exchanger

Ground Tackle:

    72.5m of galvanised 10mm anchor chain, 58m rode

    27 kg Mason Anchor plus 20 Kg Mason Anchor

Safety Gear:

    Life Raft: Ocean ISO 9650 4-person canister, due for service

    Epirb: MT403FG Float Free GPS EPIRB

    Life Jackets: 2 inflatable life jackets, 6 PDF Life jackets

    Flares: Out of service

    Fire Protection: 3 powder fire extinguishers, 2 fire blankets

    Bilge Pumps: 2 Electric, 1 Manual

Electrics:

    12 V DC and 240V AC shore power and 2000W Inverter

    House batteries: 6 x 6V 235AH (@20 Hr Rate) 6 FS GC-HC Rolls Flooded Deep Cycle, 2023

    Engine Start Battery: Exide Gold DIN100L, 110AH, 950 Cold Crank Amps, 2023

    Solar Panels/Watts: 2 x 250W, 2 x 100W, 2017

    Generator: Honda 20i

    Charger: Xantrex TrueCharge 2 model T6012 60A

Electronics / Navigation:

    All new Onwa system installed September 2024:

        Navigation Equipment

        VHF

        AIS (plus GME AIST120 as spare)

        Radar

        Depth/Speed/Wind Instruments

        Wind Vane

        Auto Pilot

Additional Gear:

    Davits - yes

    Crane - yes

Sail Inventory:

    Fully battened main with batten cars and sailbag with lazy-jacks

    120% Genoa, 10 oz Contender cloth, UV protection

    Staysail, storm jib, storm tri-sail

Mast / Rigging:
The 2-spreader aluminium mast is 15.5m manufactured by AllYacht Spars. A 5.5m AllYacht Spars spinnaker/whisker pole is stored on the mast. Standing rigging has 12mm and 10mm stainless wire.

Remarks:

    Current owner has owned her since 2016.

    Current owner will give full updated manual with all detailed information about the vessel in electronic format and including all available manuals.

February 2026 work done:

    new prop shaft installed

    hull below the waterline stripped and re-painted: 3 coats of Jotomastic 90 (recommended coat interval was strictly followed) + Safeguard ES plumb colour 3 coats applied + 3 coats Seaforce Active applied (coat intervals and curing times strictly adhered to).