Remarks :
*Beautiful Blue Water Ketch | Helmsman Bosun Queen 55*
***REDUCED by motivated Sellers***
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. Indeed, 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)
Comprehensive electronics systems, including wifi, iridium satelite phone, usb ports and integrated screens for chart data or entertainment
Teak decks were replaced on 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 through-out

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

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
Sails – Ages of Sails unknown
Main – likely requires replacement
Mizzen
Storm sail
Asymmetric spinnaker
Spinnaker

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 :

Engine removed for overhaul – 2014/2015

The sails are older, a new owner would likely replace the mainsail.
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.