Voyager 532 STEEL AND ALUMINUM KITS plans boatbuilding instructions

VOYAGER DS 544
STEEL KIT or CUTTING FILES & Assembly & Engineering Plans.
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VOYAGER DS 440 radius chine kit is the latest refinement of this world cruising sailboat and has all the qualities that the Bruce Roberts designs are famous for. This hull has been designed for fast passage making but is equally at home racing around the buoys. Alternate accommodation lay-outs, various cockpit arrangements are available.

The VOYAGER DS 440 is one of the new series of sailboats that can be customized to suit YOUR requirements. We show several different possible accomodation layouts; these are arranged so you can mix & match by taking elements from one layout and switching it with another etc., PLUS of course you may have YOUR own ideas as to what would be best for your needs.

Bruce Roberts SAILBOAT KITS
Pre cut boat kits are all the metal parts required to build a complete boat. These parts are computer generated and NC Plasma cut before they are packed and delivered ready for you to start assembling and welding into the finished boat. We design and nest the package using our specialized computer programs, then cut on a computerized plasma-oxygen cutter. These kits are shipped world-wide, each in individual containers.

These cruising sailboats are designed in accordance with Lloyds for category 1 (unrestricted operating / sailing area), which is much better than the EU and other Classification Societies and the CE-A require. Complete stability calculations to USCG offshore requirements are included in the design package. All calculations are also cross referenced against ABS requirements to ensure that the design meets world-wide standards and specifications.

In the case of KITS, all plate parts belonging to the hull, deck and superstructure that are accurately cut to size are included. The parts are marked with the appropriate part number and engraved matching marking lines to assist in the assembly and location of the part in its position. Cutting method is Plasma / Oxygen, ensuring highest accuracy and smooth edges.

Plate parts are cut from Lloyds approved A Grade Shipbuilding quality STEEL that has been coated with factory applied Sigma weld MC welding primer. We use and recommend steel plate that has the official designation ISO standard 10474 or EN 10204 with 3.1.B certificate.

COMMENT FROM CURRENT VOYAGER BUILDER.
If you are dreaming about having a sail or power boat .... If you are like me, you want to have a big boat but can't afford to buy one, talk to Bruce Roberts. He always has some type of special sale going on. The kit that I have purchased is primed on both sides with "Sigma weld" paint and extremely well cut. The pieces fit like a puzzle with the occasional help from the sledgehammer. Do not be tempted to save money by trying to cut it yourself. My feeling is that you will end up spending much more money and time and you will not get the same results. Go with the kit!! This is just a friendly advice based on my own experience; nobody is paying me for saying this. R. CZAZARNEKI

L.O.D.	16.45 m	54' 4"
L.W.L.	14.8 m	48' 8"
BEAM	4.9 m	16' 0"
DRAFT	2.03 m	7' 0"
DISPL.	30,845 kg	68,000 lb
BALLAST ( includes weight of steel keel structure )	7,484 kg	22,000 lb
S/A - Displacement ratio		20.86

	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans This boat can be rigged as a cutter (shown), sloop, ketch or staysail schooner. Quick note regarding the V542 / V 544 aluminum for Gordon Hellman. Had a chat with Manfred Kanter jr who’s yard is assembling the hull for Gordon. They are VERY pleased with the ease of assembly, the marking and the fairness of the kit.! The boat now is all closed up, awaiting rudder & chainplate install, and finally windows & hatches. My correspondence with Manfred indicates they started late june/early jul actually assembling the kit, so theyre moving right along..!
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans The Voyager 544 features the Roberts safety skeg which is designed to take the best features from the LONG FIN / SKEG combination & add a SAFETY FACTOR. You should be aware that skegs in general are vulnerable to damage so here is our answer to this problem. EMAIL Bruce to more details of this development.
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Similar Voyager model sailing in Italy
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Similar Voyager model sailing in Italy
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans The Voyager DS 544 general layout is shown here. Alternate accomodation plans will be available as required.
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans There are several ways that the Voyager 542 can be laid out below decks.
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans SEE INTERIOR PHOTO GALLERY
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Note the two double cabins aft ... This is a proven charter layout as used in Western Grace.
	VOYAGER DS 544 ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Similar Voyager model sailing in Italy
	This arrangement would fit nicely into the Voyager DS 544 ... Here we see the large berth as featured in the master cabin Photos show a recently launched NY 55 built by Ian and June Thorpe
	This arrangement would fit nicely into the Voyager DS 544 ... Another view of the spacious master cabin in the NY 55 B ... Photos show a recently launched NY 55 built by Ian and June Thorpe