I have finally bought my new cruising yacht. I sold my Tophat some time ago now and have seriously been looking for a live aboard yacht about 40 feet long.

I am now the proud owner of a Roberts yacht that I found in Townsville. She is 42 feet on deck and 45 feet overall. Built in 1992 and pretty well founded. Like all things she does need some TLC but the basic package is sound, good hull, decks and wheelhouse. New mast and standing rigging under a year ago and sails in good general condition.

I am at the moment having a new rudder and new prop shaft built as well as replacing the cutlass bearing, new anchor winch and off course new anodes and anti fouling.

She should be back in the water in a few days then we will do the delivery trip back to Port Douglas ... a nice leisurely sail over 4 days from Townsville.

I will post a pic or two once she is back in the water. If anyone here sees me kicking around, come and say hi as I am a friendly sort of guy... her name is "Travesty".

Smooth seas and steady winds,

LexA