*Beautiful Blue Water Ketch | Helmsman Bosun Queen 55*
***Big Reduction - Price now firm***

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 through out and testament to the HELMSMAN shipyard, the Bosun Queen has very much the styling and quality of build likened to the Nautor Swan. She even carry's 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 and purchased her for their own extended cruising in 2014/15; they undertook some refitting, including a rebuild of the engine. Neraida has been ashore for a couple of years, and is ready for a new owner to get her ready for serious cruising again. (Tender not included in the sale)

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)
• WEBASTO heating for at anchor
• Rewired in 2015 including all nav lights
• Comprehensive electronics systems, including wifi, iridium satelite phone, usb ports and integrated screens for chart data or entertainment
• Teak decks were replaced on 2007 by previous owner along with standing and running rigging (2005)

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. We have lots of photos and video, contact us for a link to view.

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.

Engine removed for overhaul - 2014/2015

The sails are older, but serviceable
The rig should either have a rig inspection due to age, many insurance companies ask that standing rigging is replaced every 10 years or a rig inspection.

Standing Rig reported to have been changed in 2005.
Last rig inspection by riggers 2015 before trip UK to Med.

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
• Note: the tender has been removed and is not with the sale

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 through-out
• Washing machine 

• Main - older than the other sails but serviceable
• Mizzen
• Storm sail
• Asymmetric spinnaker
• Spinnaker 

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 

Integrated Air-cond for use at the dock, along with oil filled fitted radiator for cabin heating
WEBASTO diesel heating system for at anchor

Chart table with comprehensive nav instrumentation and communications/computer plus separate linked Microsoft Tablet in the salon.

Large Aft Cabin with Two Single bunks Port and Starboard bags of storage with electric WC, Shower Room.

Ample storage throughout the yacht

Varnished teak and holly sole cabin

Varnished teak cabinetry through-out