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Hi
Bruce, we have just had a great New Years in Singapore. We had a
party with TY620 and TY520
rafted up. Another TY520 also in the bay. Roberts designs well
represented here in Singapore.
Our
Ty520 cruises at 7 knots with a 267Hp John Deere single engine at
1500 rpm and using 10 litres/hr.
Rod Steele’s TY620 when it matches our boat at 7knots with
twin 230 Hp John Deere at 1200 rpm and using 15 litres/hr
(bigger boat and twins)
I have found with our boat that the engine/gearbox/prop have
worked out really well. We can get full revs and a good
performance so they are all nicely matched.
Mel and I are really enjoying life on our TY520. It
is a great size for two to live on and everything we had dreamed of.
Regards Al and Mel Dow
2017- Hi Bruce, just finished a refit of the Saloon and Galley on
our TY520.
Close to 8 years living on
board now and loving the lifestyle!
Merry Xmas to you and Yours from Al and Mel.
2020 - Hi Bruce, last couple of years we have
cruised out to the Anambas Islands in the South China Sea. Here are
a couple of pics.Our boat is going great.
10
years living onboard now.Warm regards from Al and Mel
Hi Bruce, a belated Happy
New Year to you and yours. 14 years on our TY 520 now.
A couple of weeks cruising
Phang Nga Bay Thailand over Xmas and New Year. We were anchored off
Koh Hong , an island in Phang Nga Bay one morning when word went out
there was to be a Royal visit to the Island.
Navy gunboats, Frigates,
Seal teams in Black inflatables, Coast Guard and Marine Dept boats
cleared several hundred tourists off the Island and escorted all
civilian boats away from the island except us on Saraburi. All the
officials waved at us as they cleared everyone away and we were
always waiting for our orders to move but 5 hours later the Royal
Yacht arrived and anchored about 100 mtrs from us. Other Royal boats
brought in many many staff and they proceeded to have a tour of the
Island and swims and food.
They all left around 8pm
that night leaving our Bruce Roberts TY520 as the only boat at Koh
Hong. I can only think that your design must have emanated such
prestige that we were allowed to stay!
Anyway Bruce I just found
this email in the DRAFTS folder so I apologize for the delay.
Voyager
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STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES Developed from our proven Trawler range - This STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES 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 STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES, 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.
TY 620 -
Bruce, I had reply from ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION on
the plan
evaluations. They have been very quick and say they have no concerns about suitability for
Design category A (unlimited offshore). The
ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION
made a nice compliment on the quality of your
plan information.
LOD
(Length on deck)
52' 00"
15.85 m
LWL
(Length on waterline)
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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Dear
Bruce, we have lived aboard our TY520 for over two years now and have travelled
around 3000 miles around Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. We have a
single engine John Deere 6068SFM50 rated at M4 2600rpm and 267Hp.
In good conditions we have reached just over 10 knots max but our cruising speed
for comfort and economy is 6-7 knots.
At 1200 rpm we can achieve 5 knots and burn around 6 ltrs/hour
At 1500 rpm we can achieve 6 knots and burn around 12 ltrs/hour
At 1180 rpm we can achieve 7 knots and burn around 24 ltrs/hour
We have the capacity to hold 8000 ltrs. Had I realized how economical the John
Deere was I would have cut capacity back to say 6000ltrs.
The engine room on the TY520 is fantastic. Sea Crest Marine in Bangkok did a
great job in designing the layout. We have 2 x 2000 ltr tanks on either side and
down the centre line there is the John Deere/twin disc gearbox, 17.5 Kva Onan
Genset and a large Coltri Sub Dive compressor. Beside the compressor at the rear
of the engine room there is a 50Hp Yanmar for Hydraulics. This runs the bow and
stern thrusters and anchor windlass. There is a separate hydraulic pump on the
John Deere for auto pilot and power steering.
There is plenty of space to walk around the John Deere and Genset with about
1.75 m headroom throughout the entire engine-room. Six 200amp house batteries
plus starting batteries for John Deere, Yanmar and Genset are all under the
checkerplate flooring in Sea Crest Marine custom made ventilated battery boxes.
We have a 24v system. In the lazarette we have washer/drier, chest
freezer and a workbench with lots of storage for tools and dive gear.
We have found that the TY520 is about the perfect size for our lifestyle. There
is a huge amount of space on the top deck for entertainment and barbecues. The
pilot house is enormous with 2.3 mtr ceiling. The 3 cabin 2 head layout is ideal
for trips and friends staying in the Marina.
Very happy with our choice of boat and thank you for the support and help over
the years. Always happy to help/advise potential builders in this part of
the world. Warm regards Al and Mel Dow (Singapore)
This is what we wanted our TY 520 to look
like !
AT LAST THE REAL THING !
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DEAR BRUCE, IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME
SINCE OUR LAST COMMUNICATAMARANION. 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 STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILESCHEN 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
2023:
Hello
Bruce,
Happy New Year to you and
Yours! Mel and I have just cruised Phi Phi Island, Koh Haa, where these
two pictures were taken, and Ko Lanta. All in Krabi Province, Thailand.
Our TY520 has been fantastic over the last 13 years now.
Must say the quality of the steel in the TY520 kitset you sent us from
Holland is amazing.
It occurred to me the other
day that I first subscribed to your paperback book of boat plans when I
lived in Mt Hagen,OMG the time has flown. We are inspired to do many
more cruises on our boat!
Warm Regards, Al Dow SINGAPORE
Voyager
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STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES
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!
NOTE: FROM BRUCE ROBERTS -
ALL THESE
STEP
BY STEP PHOTOS OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY PLAN
PACKAGE ON DOWNLOAD or on USB
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NOTE: FROM BRUCE ROBERTS
-
ALL THESE
STEP
BY STEP PHOTOS OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY PLAN
PACKAGE ON DOWNLOAD or on USB.
SEE DETAILS
Voyager
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520
STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & 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 boat 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
Bruce,
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 STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES 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 STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES quality. Hope to hear from you soon ....Brian
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
T
he
carpenters employed by 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.
Voyager
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TY 520 -
BUILT FOR AL & Mel Dow - now based in Singapore
Hi Bruce, SeaCrest Marine in
Bangkok were excellent to deal with. When
we left Bangkok we had a sharp 2 metre wave right on the bow for the
first 36 hours, quite the opposite from the big following seas that we
experienced bringing Rod Steel’s Trawler Yacht 620 down from Korea. The
TY520 handled the waves very well indeed. We had a problem with the Auto
Pilot hydraulics and had to hand steer for the whole 36 hours so we
would have known if the boat was not performing !
Towards the end of the
36 hours as we closed in on the Malaysia / Thai border the seas swung
around about 30 degrees from head on and we were still handling things
pretty well. No doubt the boat would be improved with Stabilizers but we
always felt safe.
We have power steering and
the boat really responds well. I am very happy with the way it
manoeuvres. Stats wise we have….Single John Deere 267 Hp and we were
cruising at 7+ knots using around 15 litres an hour at 1500 rpm. Very
economical. Twin Disc Gearbox and 4 blade prop, Onan 17.5 KVA Gen set,
8000 litres of Fuel giving us arrange of around 3000 miles, Yanmar 40Hp
for hydraulics. We have stern and bow thrusters and Lewmar windlass all
hydraulic, Raymarine Radar and electronics, 2000 litres fresh water, Coltri Sub Dive compressor,
I have attached some
pictures of the Sea Crest Pilot House and Engine room. They did an
excellent job. We arrived in Singapore just as they were having their
National Day celebrations so we got some good pictures! Very Happy to be
back in Singapore and Very Happy with the boat Bruce.
Regards Al Dow
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