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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"	20.85m
LWL	50' 03"	20.32m
BEAM	17' 03"	5.26m
DRAFT	5' 06"	1.676m
Displacement	100.850 lbs	45,745 kg

AT LAST THE REAL THING !

DATE - 9TH October 2007 ...

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 ENGINE ROOM IS THE SAME AS ORIGINAL PLANS SIZE WISE. BUT WE HAVE 2 TWIN VOLVO ENGINES 265 HP EACH AT 2300 RPM. WE HAVE A CRUISING SPEED OF 10 KNOTS AT 1800 RPM AND MAX. SPEED IS 12 KNOTS. THE FUEL CONSUMPTION IS ABOUT. 50-60 LITRES PER HOUR. WATER TANKS ARE IN THE ENGINE ROOM, ABOUT 5500 LITRES. GREY AND BLACK WATER, 500 LITRES EACH. THERE IS ALSO A DRINKING WATER TANK OF 700 LITRES UNDER THE AFT DECK. EVENTUALLY A WATER MAKER CAN BE INSTALLED AND EXISTING WATER TANKS CAN BE USED FOR FUEL FOR LONG PASSAGES. THE ENGINE ROOM HAS ACCESSES FROM THE AFT VIA A HATCH ON THE AFT DECK OR THE WATERPROOF DOOR ON THE TRANSOM. UNDER THE EXTENDED AFT DECK WE PLACED A VERY COMFORTABLE CABIN FOR THE CREW WITH TWO SEPARATE BEDS AND ALSO A BATHROOM. WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE . WE HAVE AN ONAN 17KWA GENERATOR AS WELL AS 2 x 3000 KV INVERTERS, 2 BATTERY CHARGERS,2 ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS 22 (TWENTY-TWO ) 200 AH GEL BATTERIES. A SEPARATE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM ETC.

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

February 2008 - Trawler Yacht 520 - photo further down this long page.

DEAR BRUCE,

THANKS FR YR MAIL. PLEASE FINS ATTACHED SOME MORE PICS OF "ANEMONE" WHICH ARE ALREADY IN MY OUT BOX.

I WILL ALSO SEND YOU MORE PICTURES TAKEN DURING CONSTRUCTION.

BELEIVE ME "ANEMONE" IS THE BEST LOOKING BOAT OF HER KIND IN BODRUM,OR EVEN IN TURKEY. EVERYTIME I

AM ON BOARD I CAN'T HELP ADMIRING HER AND PRAISE YOU FOR YOUR WORK.

WE HAVE INSTALLED 2 x VOLVO "D7C TA" ENGINES WHICH ARE RATED 265 HP AT 2300 RPM.

WE ARE CRUISING AT 10 KNOTS/ HR AT 1900 RPM. THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AT THIS SPEED IS ABT. 60 LITERS / HOUR.

OUR MAX. SPEED IS 12 KNOTS/HR ALTHOUGH WE HAVE ONCE SEEN 13 KNOTS TOO BUT THERE WAS A FAVORABLE CURRENT.

AT 1600 RPM WE EASILY MAKE 8,5 KNOTS WHICH SAVES A LOT OF FUEL THOUGH I HAVEN'T CALCULATED IT YET.

AT 1300 RPM WE MAKE A NICE 7 KNOTS /HRS WHICH IS AN EXCELLENT SPEED FOR PASSAGE MAKING AND THEN THE FUEL

CONSUMPTION WILL CERTAINLY NOT EXCEED 30 LTRS/HR.

I ALSO CUT OFF ONE ENGINE DURING CRUISING WHICH SLOWED THE BOAT LESS THAN 1 KNOT !

I MUST ADD THAT SHE IS CONSIDERABLY HEAVIER THAN THE ORIGINAL PLANS AS WE EXTENDED HER FR ABT. 2 METERS

AND REALLY LOADED HER UP. ACTUALLY SHE WEIGHTS 60 TONS MIN.

TANKS :

FUEL TANKS : 4500 LITERS , DOUBLE BOTTOM, UNDER THE GUEST CABINS

FRESH WATER : 5000 LITERS, STAINLESS STEEL, IN THE ENGINE ROOM

GREY / BLACK WATER : 2 x 600 LITERS, STAINLESS STEEL, UNDER CABINS

DRINKING WATER : 700 LITERS, STAINLESS STEEL, UNDER THE AFT DECK.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM :

22 (TWENTY-TWO) x 200 AH GEL BATTERIES

17,5 KV ONAN GENERATOR

2 x INVERTORS

3 x BATTERY CHARGERS

2 x 24 V. AUX. ALTERNATORS

2 x ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS

2 x 50 A SHORE CONNECTION

INDEPENDANT EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM

ELECTRONICS : 2 STATION FULL SIMRAD PACKAGE INC. RADAR, AUTO PILOT, CHART PLOTTER ETC.

HYDROLICS : CENTRAL SYSTEM CONTROLLING WINDLASS,BOW THRUSTER,DAVITS

STEERING : MANUAL AND ELECTRO HYDROLIC, 2 STATIONS

PUMPS :

3 x BILGE PUMPS, 60-90 LITER / MIN.

2 x FIRE STATIONS

1 ELECTRIC SEA WATER PUMP

1 MECHANICAL BILGE PUMP

1 x FUEL TRANSFER PUMP

4 x MACERATOR PUMPS

2 x FRESH WATER PUMPS

MISCELL :

4 x ELECTRICAL TOILETTES

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING ALL AROUND (HEATING + COOLING )

2 x VHF

SATELLITE TV

4.20 MTRS INFLATABLE + 50 HP OUTBOARD

THIS IS ALL I CAN THINK OF FOR THE MOMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLSE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.

KIND REGARDS, ALI

	Voyager TY 520 Kit or Cutting files Wide-body salon - Side decks can be eliminated either one side or both sides of salon
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.	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 Hi Bruce, 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 From: Al and Mel Dow Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 4:11 AM Hi Bruce, I have just been up to see the progress on our TY520 at Geoff's yard in Thailand. We were trying to figure out the best way to create the Hatch/door at the top of the stairs between the Pilot House and the Flying Bridge. The boat is looking great. Regards Al Dow August 18th 2007 Hi Bruce, 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 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 file
	Voyager TY 520 Kit or Cutting files
	Voyager TY 520 Kit or Cutting files
	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. DEAR BRUCE, I AM PLEASED TO SEND YOU SOME MORE PICTURES OF OUR TRAWLER "ANEMONE" UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN TUZLA - ISTANBUL. THESE WERE TAKEN IN JANUARY AND IT'S AMAZING TO SEE HOW WELL WE MANAGED TO IN LESS THAN 5 MONTHS. CONSIDERING THAT WE STARTED ASSEMBLING THE JIG ON 1ST OF AUGUT 2006. AS OF TODAY THE WELDING IS COMPLETELY FINISHED , ENGINES,SHAFTS,RUDER, 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

TRAWLER 520 BUILDER:

March 2006

DEAR BRUCE,I HAVE RECEIVED THE CD FM YR EUROPE OFFICE AT NOON TODAY AND THE NEW PLANS ARE ALREADY PRINTED.

I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE YOU FR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY HAVE DONE ON THE RE-NESTING. I MUST SAY THAT I WAS NOT EXPECTING SUCH A DETAILED WORK FOR THE MONEY I PAID. NOT ONLY THE NESTINGS BUT ALL RELEVANT PLANS ( CONSTRUCTION,PARTS LAY-OUT ETC.) HAVE BEEN REVISED ACCORDINGLY. AND I TRULY BELEIVE THAT EVERY PENNY I PAID WORK THIS WORK AS WELL AS THE PREVIOUS ONES ARE MORE THAN 100 PCT. DESERVED .

I UNDERSTAND ONCE MORE WHY YOU ARE THE BEST IN THIS FIELD. THANK-YOU VERY, VERY MUCH .

ALI CAYIRLIOGLU

( A PROUD FUTURE OWNER OF A REAL BRUCE ROBERTS DESIGNED BOAT )

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