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Guests
20
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Cabins
10
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Crew
24
| Length | GT | Built (REFIT) |
|---|---|---|
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80.77m
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2,064 GT | 1963 (2001) |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 12.8m | 3.8m | 13 Kts |
$3,900,000 (£2,925,605)
More DetailsDelivered in 1963, Bart Roberts is a 80.77m expedition yacht for sale built by Canadian shipyard Canadian Vickers. Her naval architecture and exterior design comes from the drawing boards of Lennart Edstrom, while Tradepower International is responsible for her interior design.
Key Features
- Climate controlled deck area
- 11,516nm Ocean Range
- 14-Tonne Stone Fireplace
- Antique brick-floored saloon
- Convertible Deck Pool
- Pirate-Themed Interior
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement steel hull and superstructure she features a 12.8m beam and a 3.8m draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 2,064 GT (Gross Tonnes). The design also incorporates a heli-pad.
Construction started in early 1963. The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards.
Exterior Design
At first glance, Bart Roberts gives little away.
The long red hull, towering bow and functional white superstructure still have the look of the Canadian Coast Guard ice-class vessel she once was. Built in 1963 as Narwhal, the yacht cuts an imposing figure with broad working decks, a high forecastle and the sort of robust proportions more often associated with research ships and expedition vessels than luxury yachts.
Even after conversion, she remains unmistakably ship-like. The profile is practical rather than flashy, with a huge amount of open deck space, substantial lifting equipment and the confidence that comes from a design built to work in harsh conditions. Only a few clues hint at the world hidden inside. A skull-and-crossbones emblazoned on the funnel. Another on the helipad. The name itself.
The deck arrangement reflects the yacht's unusual mix of luxury and utility. Guests arrive aboard a custom-built twin turbo-diesel landing craft capable of carrying a full-size SUV. Access comes via a broad fold-down platform built into the ship's side, leading through a steel-encased stairway that keeps the vessel secure while underway.
The main deck is planked in mature Douglas fir and centres around a 3m x 6m swimming pool set flush into the deck. In true working-ship fashion, the pool can be lowered into the hold and rolled aside to free up space for cargo. The deck can even accommodate a standard 6m shipping container, handled by a 30-tonne hydraulic crane with a reach of 23.8m (78ft).
From the outside, Bart Roberts looks ready to cross oceans. What she does not reveal is that behind those steel bulkheads sits one of the most eccentric interiors ever created aboard a yacht.
Interior Design
Bart Roberts is named after Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts, the Welsh pirate who captured hundreds of vessels during the Golden Age of Piracy, and the yacht embraces that identity with remarkable enthusiasm. This is not a yacht with a few themed decorations. It is an 81m floating pirate kingdom.
The main saloon occupies the entire aft section of the superstructure and feels more like the great hall of a pirate stronghold than a yacht lounge. Headroom rises to approximately 3m (9.8ft), achieved by combining two deck levels into a single dramatic space. Dark timber beams cross the ceiling while antique brick flooring, laid in a herringbone pattern, stretches beneath richly coloured rugs. Every brick was reportedly cut in half before installation to preserve headroom.
The centrepiece is impossible to miss. A fireplace built from 14 tonnes of natural stone dominates the room, topped by a mantelpiece fashioned from a genuine bronze cannon cut lengthways. It is exactly the sort of detail that defines Bart Roberts. Large. Unapologetic. Slightly outrageous.
To port sits a bar whose clear resin countertop contains pieces of buried treasure suspended beneath the surface. Coins, artefacts and curiosities appear frozen in place like loot recovered from a long-lost wreck. Opposite stands a Yamaha self-playing grand piano linked to the yacht's sound system. Between them sits a broad social space with lounge seating, a dance floor and a retractable pillar that allows the room to open up for parties and events.
The adjoining dining room continues the adventure. A huge oak table seats more than 20 guests beneath pirate-themed artwork, including a specially commissioned painting by marine artist Jeff Maltby. Separating the dining room from the saloon is a large aquarium filled with piranhas, perhaps the only yacht feature capable of making guests pause on the way to dinner.
Elsewhere, the yacht includes a private office, cinema room, sound room and passenger lift connecting all decks. Pirate paintings, maritime artefacts and historical references appear throughout. The styling draws heavily from Spanish colonial influences, creating an atmosphere that feels part Caribbean mansion, part treasure cave and part pirate headquarters.
Accommodation
Bart Roberts accommodates up to 20 guests across ten cabins, and the pirate theme follows guests all the way to their staterooms.
The five principal guest suites occupy the upper deck, giving each cabin outside views. The standout accommodation is the VIP suite, which spans much of the forward superstructure. This private apartment includes a balcony, large central bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, spacious bathroom and separate head.
Three further double cabins and a twin cabin continue the yacht's Spanish colonial styling with rich timber furniture, traditional detailing and full-size bathtubs in the en suites.
Five additional guest cabins occupy the lower deck forward of the engine room. While these cabins lack sea views, they maintain the same finish standards and decorative character found elsewhere onboard.
Each cabin is named after a famous pirate or buccaneer. Guests stay in rooms dedicated to figures such as Captain Kidd, Howell Davis and Black Bart Roberts himself, extending the narrative throughout the yacht.
Crew accommodation supports up to 24 crew members, allowing Bart Roberts to operate as a large-scale private yacht or charter vessel.
Performance & Capabilities
Motor yacht Bart Roberts is capable of reaching a top speed of 13 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots. With her 416,395 litre fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 11,516 nautical miles.
Tenders
Bart Roberts also carries a fleet of toys that feels fitting for a modern pirate flagship. Alongside a rescue boat and RIB sits a 15m (49.2ft) Thriller Cat capable of carrying 25 passengers at speeds of up to 113kph (70mph). A helicopter deck and hangar occupy the aft section of the upper structure, while outdoor dining areas and a bridge-top sun deck provide plenty of space to watch distant horizons.
Special Features
This former icebreaker was converted into a luxury yacht for charter in 2001 by Lennart Edström . She was later sold in 2006 and is no longer available for charter.
Bart Roberts Yacht is For Sale
Bart Roberts is currently on the market for sale with an asking price of $3,900,000 USD.
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