2011 Bruce Roberts 50' Custom Ketch For Sale | YachtSalesInternational.com
2011 Bruce Roberts 50' Custom Ketch
$325,000
Fort Myers, Florida

OFFERS WANTED! THIS ONE OF A KIND BEAUTY NEEDS A NEW HOME!! ANOTHER HUGE PRICE DROP! **One-of-a-Kind Custom Ketch – Driftwood** **Driftwood** is a truly unique 2011 Bruce Roberts 50 Custom Ketch, hand-built by the legendary Earl Rentmeester — the original owner and builder.

50 ft
Length
13' 6"
Beam
2011
Year
used
Condition
Wood
Hull
Diesel
Fuel Type

Description

OFFERS WANTED!  THIS ONE OF A KIND BEAUTY NEEDS A NEW HOME!!

ANOTHER HUGE PRICE DROP!

**One-of-a-Kind Custom Ketch – Driftwood**

**Driftwood** is a truly unique 2011 Bruce Roberts 50 Custom Ketch, hand-built by the legendary Earl Rentmeester — the original owner and builder. This is a one-of-a-kind bluewater cruiser that perfectly blends classic ketch elegance with modern cold-molded wood construction fully encapsulated in fiberglass.

Her hull is constructed on laminated Douglas Fir framing with 5-ply birch plywood planking laid diagonally, fastened, and completely encapsulated in West System 105/205 epoxy, then sheathed in fiberglass cloth. The result is an exceptionally strong, quiet, and low-maintenance hull that offers the warmth and beauty of wood with the durability and peace of mind of fiberglass. The rounded-bilge canoe-body design, attached fin keel, and skeg-mounted rudder with integrated “lobster/crab trap” guard make her stable, responsive, and well-protected whether coastal cruising or heading offshore.

Step below deck and you’ll be greeted by a bright, spacious, and genuinely livable interior. **Even a 6′ person can stand tall and flat-palm the ceiling** — the outstanding headroom throughout the salon, galley, and cabins means everyone aboard enjoys complete comfort and freedom of movement. The custom layout features generous storage, beautiful woodwork, and an open, easy-flowing design that feels far more expansive than most 50-footers.

Power is provided by a reliable Yanmar 4JH4-TE 88 hp diesel engine that starts instantly and runs efficiently, giving you confidence for long passages or peaceful days at anchor. Last surveyed in June 2023, *Driftwood* is a vessel ready for her next chapter.

Whether you dream of family coastal adventures, comfortable liveaboard life, or extended bluewater voyages, this custom Bruce Roberts-Goodson design delivers timeless beauty, proven strength, and exceptional livability in one very special package. Located in Fort Myers, Florida — easy to see and easy to take delivery.

A rare find built with care and expertise by her original builder — *Driftwood* is ready to create new memories with her next proud owner.


Technical Specifications

Year
2011
Condition
used
Type
Sail
Category
Ketch
Subcategory
Motorsailers
Hull Material
Wood
Fuel Type
Diesel
Builder
Earl Retmaster
Designer
Bruce Roberts
HIN
WIZ47001H011
Listing Type
Central/Exclusive
Share Type
Available for Co-Brokerage
For Sale in US Waters
Yes

No data available.

Make
Yanmar
Model
4JH4-TE 4 Cylinder
Year
2011
Type
Inboard
Drive Type
Direct
HP
88 HP
KW
66 KW
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hours
350 hrs
Display Length
50'
LOA
50'
Beam
13' 6"

No data available.

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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.

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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.

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