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Voyager TY 520 
Kit or Cutting files
Developed from our proven Trawler range - This kit is for the serious cruiser or 'live-aboard'.  The displacement hull is capable of cruising at around 8 to 14 kts depending on horsepower of the engine(s). This design is well suited for extended cruising  in   luxury.  The standard version has side decks however we can arrange other versions with either single side deck or with full wide-body salon.
 
These trawlers 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.
LOD                                            52'   00" 15.85 m            
LWL 50'   03" 15.32 m     
BEAM 18'   00" 5.49 m
DRAFT 5'   06" 1.676 m
Displacement 100.850 lbs 45,745 kg

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This is what we wanted our TY 520 to look like !
 

AT LAST THE REAL THING !

Voyager TY 520 Kit or Cutting files

DEAR BRUCE,  IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE OUR LAST COMMUNICATION. WELL IT HAS BEEN VERY BUSY INDEED  BUT FINALLY OUR TY 520  "ANEMONE"  JOINED THE SEAS  ON 28TH OF AUGUST AND WE SAILED DOWN TO BODRUM FM ISTANBUL IMMEDIATELY. WE HAVE BEEN ENJOYING HER EVER SINCE, WE ALREADY HAVE MORE THAN 2000  MILES ON OUR LOG !

SHE IS A FANTASTIC BOAT, STEADY, WELL BALANCED, VERY COMFORTABLE , SEAWORTHY AND BEAUTIFUL. EVERYWHERE WE GO PEOPLE COME AND EXPRESS THEIR ADMIRATION.

"ANEMONE" IS  A  GREAT TRAWLER,  FIRST OF ALL SHE IS A REAL TRAWLER; EVERYWHERE WE GO PEOPLE COME AND ADMIRE  HER, ASK FOR OUR PERMISSION TO TAKE PHOTOS.

SHE IS NOT ONLY BEAUTIFUL BUT ALSO A VERY TRUSTWORTHY BOAT IN ALL RESPECTS.  WE  WENT INTO FORCE 7  WINDS AND SEAS, NO PROBLEM  SHE CAN HANDLE MUCH MORE VERY EASILY.  WE EXTENDED THE FLY BRIDGE PRO RATA WHICH ENABLED  US TO PARK OUR TENDER  (  4,30  MTRS ) AND A VERY COMFORTABLE SITTING CORNER FOR  MORE THAN  6  PEOPLE.

I PLACED A VERY SUFFICIENT KITCHEN ON THE BRIDGE THUS  THE LIVING BECAME ENORMOUS, NEARLY 20 SQM. I ALSO ADDED  A  HUGE  STORAGE BOX ON THE FORE DECK, IN FRONT OF THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE  WHICH IS ALSO A VERY COMFORTABLE SETTEE. UNDER THE DECK WE MANAGED  TO PLACE 1 MASTER CABIN AND 2 REASONABLE GUEST CABINS  ALL WITH ENSUITE HEADS AND SHOWERS. 

THE  FIRST PLATE WAS TACK WELDED ON AUGUST 3, 2006  AND WE SLID HER DOWN TO THE SEA ON THE 18TH OF AUGUST 2007. SO IT TOOK US 1 FULL YEAR TO FINISH HER COMPLETELY I.E. ALL SYSTEMS INSTALLED, ALL FINISHING DONE.

THANKS ONCE MORE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND  BEING SUCH A GREAT DESIGNER.  KIND REGARDS, ALI


TY 520 nears completion in Thailand.

 

Voyager TY 520 Kit or Cutting files

Hi, Just thought I would give you an update on our TY520. The kitset arrived in Bangkok from Holland and Geoff Reid of Thai-Kiwi Marine is doing a great job of building our boat. After two and half months the boat is all tacked together and ready for the final welding to begin. I have attached some pictures. Regards Al Dow

 From: Al and Mel Dow Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 4:11 AM  A few more pictures of our TY520 going together. We have been very pleasantly surprised with the amount of room in this boat. Regards Al Dow

The boat is looking great.  some more pictures of our TY520 taking shape at Thai Kiwi Marine in Thailand. The high standards that Geoff’s workers have is evident in these pictures. Our project is turning into a regular little ship.  Regards Al Dow
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 Voyager TY 520 
Kit or Cutting file

Hi Bruce, Thought it was time to send an update. The TY 520 is a week away from completion of the major  welding and still looks quite fair....we have followed your instructions to the letter!

We are taking a bottom mold which can be extended from the 36' cat for future use. Just about the only way I will get anything profitable from that job. Regards, Geoff Reid.

NOTE: FROM BRUCE ROBERTS -  ALL THESE STEP BY STEP PHOTOS OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS KIT ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY PLAN PACKAGE ON CD. 
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NOTE: FROM BRUCE ROBERTS - ALL THESE STEP BY STEP PHOTOS OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS KIT ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY PLAN PACKAGE ON CD.  SEE DETAILS

Voyager TY 520 
Kit or Cutting files
Letter from Ali Cayirlioglu in Turkey.

DEAR  BRUCE,  THE  CONSTRUCTION  OF  OUR  TY 520  "ANEMONE"  IS  PROGRESSING  AT  FULL  SPEED.  WE  HAVE  STARTED  AND  IT  IS  AMAZING  TO  SEE  HOW FAST  IT  GOES.

I AM  ENCLOSING SOME  PICTURES  SHOWING  THE  SITUATION  AS  OF  THIS  WEEK. (  I  WILL ALSO  MAIL  YOU  SOME  PHOTOS  OF  THE  EARLIER  STAGES )

I   MUST  THANK  YOU  ONCE  MORE  FOR  THE  PRECISION  OF  YOUR  PLANS  AND  CUTTING  FILES. THEY  WORK  JUST  LIKE A "SWISS  WATCH".  EACH  PIECE  IS  FITTING  EXACTLY.

EACH  PIECE  IS TACK WELDED AS YOU SUGGESTED.  WE EXPECT TO START THE FINAL WELDING NEXT WEEK AND THE YARD PROMISED TO COMPETE THE JOB BY 20TH NOVEMBER. WE HOPE TO GET HER IN THE WATER BEFORE SUMMER 2007 .. YOU ARE INVITED TO BE OUR GUEST OF HONOR.  I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED ALL ALONG ... KINDEST REGARDS ALI.

CONSIDERING  THAT  WE  STARTED  ASSEMBLING  THE  JIG  ON  1ST  OF  AUGUST  2006.AS  OF  TODAY  THE  WELDING  IS  COMPLETELY  FINISHED ,  ENGINES, SHAFTS, RUDDER, GENERATOR, ALL  TANKS  ETC.  ARE  INSTALLED. WE  ARE  ACTUALLY  WORKING  ON  THE  ELECTRICAL  SYSTEMS  AND  ALL  OTHER  MECHANICAL  WORKS. THE PAINTING  IS  EXPECTED  TO  BEGIN  IN  2  WEEKS. THANKS FOR THE PERFECT CUTTING FILES.

SHE  IS A  FANTASTIC  BOAT.  KIND  REGARDS,  ALI

FROM BUILDER: Hi,  By the way, the TY 620 - 62 foot trawler yacht of Bruce's design that we are currently building is coming along very well.  

The quality of the kit parts are the best we have ever seen, and as a result, we are saving time in the build. At present, we have 9 welders/fitters working on the boat in three teams. 

We have almost all of the plate hung in place and tacked up. 

We anticipate the seam welding will start within a few weeks as there are some details to attend to.

But we must say again, that we are very happy with the kit quality.  Hope to hear from you soon ....Brian
JANUARY 2010

Bruce, Sorry for not having been in touch for so long it has been a very busy year for Tina and I. 

Anyway our boat is moving along really well and your cuttings files work perfectly  the builder had no problems at all, we are now at the outfitting stage so in the next week they plan to move her out of the building shed to blast and paint the hull and superstructure, internally the insulation is now complete and they are installing the first of the woodwork,  the carpenters employed by Boat Boats and Boats are all ex Grand Banks people who where laid off when they closed in Singapore so the quality of the workmanship is first class, they also have their own in house design team so it has been great to see our ideas turned into reality.

If all goes well we are still on schedule to complete the boat around March and if we can complete the inclination and sea trials in time we may try and get the boat into the Singapore boat show. Mainly of the main systems such as the steering , hydraulic thruster are all class approved commercial systems which have actually worked out more or less the same price as the yacht equivalents anyway,  Dave and Tina Anderson.

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