Helmsman Bosun Queen 55 for sale in Bouches du Rhone France

Remarks

*Beautiful Blue Water Ketch | Helmsman Bosun Queen 55*
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Bosun Queen 55 with RORC certification (expired), built in GRP in Sweden, this large ketch is a capable and safe blue water cruiser, comfortable with either gentle cruising or racing. Her pedigree from the quality of build and on board refinements are evident throughout and testament to the HELMSMAN shipyard. The Bosun Queen has very much the styling and quality of build likened to the Nautor Swan. Indeed, she even carries the characteristic Swan Arrow on the topsides.

Designer: Håkan Södergren and Lothar Köhler

Builders: Helmsman Yachts located near Stockholm, Sweden.

The current owners are marine professionals; her upkeep has spared no expense. The engine and systems show careful care and continued maintenance throughout 9 years of ownership.

Refit Works include (photos on file):

• Removal of Engine for complete rebuild 2015
• All through hulls 2015
• Switchboard wiring removed and completely rewired 2015
• Installation of Hot Water Calorifier 2015
• Modified Pushpit to accommodate Solar Panels 2015
• Interior Cushions and Upholstery replaced 2015
• Antifouling taken back to gelcoat 2015
• Cabin Soles varnished 2015
• Integrated Air-conditioning for use in the Marina (fitted 2019 approx)
• Comprehensive electronics systems, including wifi, iridium satellite phone, usb ports and integrated screens for chart data or entertainment
• Teak decks were replaced in 2005 by previous owner along with standing and running rigging

Owner's comments: We sailed on this superb sailboat for several years as a couple, with a young child on board. Fast and seaworthy, this large Ketch has quality fittings that allowed us to handle without any additional crew. Our circumstances have changed, and it is time to say fair winds to whoever takes her helm.

Serious sailors only need to see her once to fall in love and imagine blue-water cruising and worldwide adventures. Early viewings recommended; there are few opportunities left to own a yacht of this pedigree.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Accommodation

Interior

Forward Double with Own WC and Sink and a Laundry Space with Storage opposite and separate to the Main Salon.

Galley with twin sink, gimbled stove and oven, good storage, sea water tap and filtered water tap.

Saloon with bench seats, allowing sleeping for two, and large folding table.

Chart table with nav instruments.

Large Aft Cabin with Two Single bunks Port and Starboard with own WC and Shower Room.

Ample storage throughout the yacht.

Varnished teak and holly sole cabin.

Varnished teak cabinetry throughout.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Inventory

Exterior

Enclosed cockpit:

• Helm
• Nav instruments (including chart plotter)
• Winches
• Bench seats
• Dining table
• Mizzen sail
• Checkstays and running backstays

On Deck:

• Companion way
• Mainsail
• Staysail
• Headsail
• Anchor windlass (electric)
• Anchor locker and anchor
• TransOcean Liferaft 10
• 2 x 100w Solar Panels
• Tender | Yamaha Outboard 20hp

Interior

• Galley with twin sink, gimbled stove and oven, good storage, sea water tap and filtered water tap
• Saloon with bench seats and large folding table
• Chart table with nav instruments
• Ample storage throughout the boat
• Varnished teak and holly sole cabin
• Varnished teak cabinetry throughout
• Washing machine

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Mechanical

The current owners are marine professionals; her upkeep has spared no expense. The engine and systems show careful care and continued maintenance throughout 9 years of ownership.
Engine removed for overhaul - 2014/2015.