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& 58 Trawler / Trader / Sailer STEEL KITS or Cutting files plus plans & building instructions. IN SERVICE - REPORT FROM CUSTOMER - (Spray 58 trawler version) "Just got in from second halibut trip. This boat has proven itself in trip up from Seattle, she is a GREAT sea boat & also very fast." There are over 5,000 Sprays already sailing world wide plus over 1,000 currently being built from our plans and kits. We have been willing to listen to every combination of idea's about this wonderful boat and several layouts have been drawn. Many of these features are interchangeable between the various versions.
This boat is 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 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.
Many of these Sprays have completed complete circumnavigations some more than once & usually with crews consisting only of two persons ! |
| SPRAY 52: LOA .................................52-0"/15.85 M LWL..................................42-8"/13.00 M BEAM ...............................20-0"/4.57 M DRAFT.................................5-6"/1.68 M POWER.........................................Various SAIL..............................................Various |
SPRAY 58 LOA .................................57-9"/17.60 M LWL.................................47-8"/14.53 M BEAM................................18-9"/5.72 M DRAFT................................6-0"/1.83 M POWER........................................Various SAIL..............................................Various |
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NEW ...
Spray 52 to USCG requirements. This version comes with all electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and fuel schematics all drawn the USCG requirements for charter work. Pre-cut hulls, cutting files and complete plans available. |
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Artists impression of the Spray TY 52 / 58 |
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Spray
52 Trawler built by Put Vejini Ltd
One of the best things to happen to builders is when former customers come back for another new boat. Yes the customer for whom we built a Robert 58 in 1998 has ordered a new Spray Classic for delivery completed this year including the interior. I am very proud and happy to build boats from your plans for people who have such a high estimate of your design & my workmanship. Victor Tchaburko |
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Spray 52 / 58 Trawler/ Trader
Gentlemen, Here is the progress update on our Spray 52. The major framing has been completed. So far, everything looks good. As a matter of fact, the longitudinal lines look so good it is almost a shame to cover them with plate. Next, we will try to fit the deck plate (to check the overall dimensions). Take a look at the pictures,- we do enjoy them. Thanks, Andrew
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Deck plan is similar in either version of the Spray 52 / 58 |
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This is one of several lay-outs possible in the versatile Spray 52 / 58 |
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This three masted schooner version was prepared for one customer who is building a Spray TY 52 from one of our kits. |
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The kit comes complete with
the setting up jigs which we see here set up on rails and bottom plates dropped into position.
"Hi Bruce:
the project is off to a good start, jig is erected and a few frames have been built, by
the end of today we should be finished with all frames. I have quite a crew 3 good welders with lots of experience building and modifying
boats, me and a friend round out the labour crew. STUDY PLAN PACKAGES ON CD GIVE ACCESS TO HUNDREDS OF step by step BOAT & KIT ASSEMBLY PHOTOS ... See details |
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Pre-shaped hull shell plating is complete with reference line and is simply added until hull is complete. JUST A FEW MONTHS LATER: |
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Here we see the aluminum
pilot house that is recommended for the Spray TY 52 ... The Spray 58 can
have a steel pilot house if preferred.
In either case the pilot house can be assembled on or off the hull as preferred and this may help with transporting the boat to the water from the building site. |
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Note the neat intersection of all plates - S52 built by Gil Davenport
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| Bruce, I have been a long-time admirer of your design work. I finally got the chance to board a Spray for the first time yesterday. ( I almost drove off the road as I craned my neck to get a better look at her.) She is moored alongside the St. Pete (Florida) Yacht Club Sailing Center Building. Her builder is an interesting Polish lad by the name of Maciej Rosochowicz, he told me that he is planing a voyage for disabled sailors in the near future. I can't imagine a more stable platform. He sang your praises all the while that I spoke with him. He described an early voyage of MACIEJKA in short, irregular, fifteen foot seas as that of a duck climbing up a wall of water and then sliding down the other side. He beamed with delight as he told me how well she steered herself. He is truly happy. You have accomplished a great deal more than just designing a fine vessel. You have made a difference in the human condition. Witness the smile on his face and the sparkle in his eyes as he speaks about his floating mistress. Your SPRAY has immeasurably improved his standard of living. I wish you and yours continued success. Sincerely, Nils Klykken |