Voyager 655 STEEL KITS boat plans boat building boatbuilding

VOYAGER 655 ... KIT
The Radius Chine Voyager 655 has been based on out NY65 Wide body design. With a bare steel kit weight of nearly 16 tons this is a big boat, suitable for fast passage making in absolute comfort. This is a radius chine designed kit.

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. For example, an 13m ( 43' ) yacht would comprise of around 470 parts! 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.

NOTE: Wood / Epoxy plans & patterns also available for this design.

L.O.A.	19.81 m	65' 00"
L.W.L.	18.53 m	60' 08"
BEAM	4.88 m	16' 00"
DRAFT		Various

	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans This boat can be rigged as a cutter (shown), sloop, ketch or staysail schooner.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans The new Roberts safety skeg is available as an option for this design.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans The Voyager 655 can have variety of rigs including ketch (shown) cutter, or schooner etc.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here we see the suggested layout for the charter version. There are several ways that the accomodation can be arranged in this boat including one to suit you.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans SAFETY SKEG IS AVAILABLE ON THIS BOAT. The Roberts safety skeg is designed to take the best features from the LONG FIN / SKEG combination and add a SAFETY FACTOR. Many of you may 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 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here we see two different arrangements for the master suite, both from Bruce Roberts sailboats ... one somewhat traditional and the other leaning towards the modern 'light interior' look. Both work well in this boat.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here we see another arrangement from a Bruce Roberts sailboat that would work in this boat.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here we see one of the best arrangements where the pilot seat that is adjustable for height is used as part of the regular seating when not being used to pilot the boat. This arrangement can be used in many of our boats that feature pilot or deck house as part of the standard design.
	VOYAGER DS 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Another view of the arrangement shown above.
	VOYAGER 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Dear Bruce, I have constructed a beautiful NY 65 / Voyager 655 "Melon Eye. I would like to share info with you. Paul & Melinda West of Ketchikan Alaska.
	VOYAGER 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Stern view of Melon Eye - unfortunately the transom steps do not show up in this photo.
	VOYAGER 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here are photographs of the Voyager 655 being built for Zan Rickerson in Howdy's yard in Norfolk Va. STUDY PLAN PACKAGES ON CD GIVE ACCESS TO MANY step by step BOAT CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS + PHOTOS OF COMPLETED BOATS ETC. S EE DETAILS ORDER STUDY PLANS
	VOYAGER 655 Steel or aluminum kit or cutting files & plans Here are photographs of the Voyager 655 being built for Zan Rickerson in Howdy's yard in Norfolk Va.