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ON-LINE NEWSLETTER
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This rare photograph shows SPRAY off Sydney with
Joshua Slocum and Sydney business man Mark Foy. They are trying
out the new set of sails that Foy had presented to Slocum. Photo
courtesy Dr Kenneth E Slack.
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What is a SPRAY ?
Read the TRUE FACTS about the Spray !
Please read below and you will learn all about this
wonderful design. I hasten to add that the original Spray is the real
hero in this story and as you learn more about this series hopefully
you will join me in your admiration of the basic Spray concept. Here are
a few assorted Spray photos to get you started.
In 1892 at the age of 51, Joshua Slocum was given a
decrepit sloop called Spray. and spent the next two years
rebuilding this vessel. He removed the centreboard and replaced nearly
every piece of timber in the hull, deck and superstructure. He sought to
improve the seaworthiness by adding some freeboard, so that the boat
would be better suited to the deep water sailing he obviously had in
mind.
All the materials used in the reconstruction were
collected around Fairhaven, in Massachusetts, where Spray had
lain in a field for several years. The boat’s lineage is clear when one
examines photographs of early examples of the North Sea fishing boats
that have worked off the coasts of several countries bordering that
area; and rumour has it that the Spray was over one hundred years
old when she was given to Joshua Slocum. There was a story that she had
worked as an oyster dragger off the New England coast. Joshua Slocum, a
seaman with vast experience, must have recognised something of the
potential of his new acquisition, for otherwise he would not have
invested two years of his life in the total rebuilding of her. As it
turned out, he could not have made a better choice.
At time of writing there are over 4,000 SPRAY's sailing the
oceans of the World and hundreds more currently being built in almost
every country; a great tribute to a great boat.
These pages will be used to
disseminate information about the Spray and generally inform those
interested in this wonderful boat and her successors. To all members of
the Slocum Spray Society and others interested in the Spray...please
email me with your comments, questions and suggestions for this on-line
newsletter. There is considerable information including photographs and
text, in these pages so please feel free to either down-load or print
out whatever interests you.
Below you can read the experiences of just a few of the
thousands of sailors who have cruised the worlds oceans in their own
Spray ...
Please read on !
If after
reading the information below you would like a
FREE
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sailboat designs PLUS has a large section with more information about
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Charlie Jupp's Spray 40
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'Peggotty'
This
Spray 40 was built by New Zealand engineer Alan Sendall who reports that his
Spray cruised at 8 knots despite the ill fitting second hand sails he
originally fitted to his Spray
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SPRAY 40
Email from Rick Ganly.
As this correspondence refers to one
of the the first-ever of the Roberts Sprays I feel that is is appropriate
that it heads up our SPRAY Newsletter.
"I sailed on the first 'Spray' you
designed built by Charlie Jupp across the Pacific years ago. What was an
awful trip spending 70 days to reach Brisbane from the Cook Islands.
A cyclone done its best to pull the boat apart and loosing
the rudder back-sliding down waves didn't help. Still,
Spray did get us to land safely
a
great achievement in anyone’s estimation". Best regards Rick
Ganly.
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Charlie Jupp built the first
fiberglass Spray 40 from a hull molded at the Bruce Roberts Marine Park in
Brisbane Australia. Charlie sailed from Brisbane, Australia &soon after we
received the first of several letters: Charlie sailed his Spray to England
and and back to Australia mostly single handed as he preferred it that way !
‘I left Brisbane for Mauritius, a
voyage of 4500 miles and about
2000 miles off the Australian coast
I had trouble with my appendix. I lay in my bunk for five days with all sail
up, with a rising wind; Spray
steered herself. When the pain eased, I sailed
for Mauritius, and on arrival I let the anchor go. The yachties saw I was in
trouble, and came and took the sail off. I had an operation, but felt very
weak so I stayed another two weeks, then sailed for Durban. Lousy trip, last
two days were storms and lightning. Had a glow at the masthead, rigging was
very hot. I went below; I thought the boat was on fire. As I was coming down
the coast, a helicopter flew very close and took photos of the Spray,
and last night she was on TV here.
I will be leaving here at the end of
December. Most yachts are taking on extra crew as far as Cape Town; they
think I am mad, but if I can’t get a good crew, I’m better off on my own.
I had no worry about my Spray in the storm. It blew 50-60
knots, gusting to 70. I
will let you know how things go around the Cape. Charlie Jupp’s second
letter came from St Helena:
‘Thanks for your letter and all the
help I received in South Africa. I am in St Helena there is no harbour, so
it’s a big job getting ashore. I met a lot of people building boats in South
Africa, and over a hundred people came to see me off at Cape Town. My Spray
sails very well, I sleep ten hours, and she stays on course all night. I
hope to sail tomorrow; I will let you know how things go.
‘I have just arrived in Falmouth
after leaving the Virgin Islands. I was 40 days crossing;
I had calms, head winds, fog and
storms. People who draw upwind charts should try sailing with them. They
show west wind; I went looking for it and I nearly saw polar bears I was
that far north. As I came up the Channel the weather was perfect, not a
cloud in the sky; it was warm seas, flat and a full moon. What more could I
ask?
When I left South America for
Barbados, I was 300 miles from Barbados when a foreign fishing boat with 12
crew came alongside and forced me up into the wind. Two crew came over the
side ready to drop on to my deck, when a freak wave threw us apart. The
skipper pulled a revolver and fired. I got one in the leg, and a few in the
deck, so I shot at the two crew and got one in the skipper’s arm. He got on
the radio to his mate, but a naval patrol picked up his message, came and
fired across his bows, and gave me an escort for the day. So for a week
after, every time I heard a noise at night I would go on deck, with rifle in
hand.
While in the Virgin Islands I did
have an offer to skipper one of the charter yachts, but I’d made up my mind
I wanted to go to England first. The Spray stood up very well in all
weather.
I carried sail, when in other yachts
I would have reefed down, so over a long
distance I am not behind other yachts, sometimes I would be a day before
them.
‘I got a letter from a yacht club
meeting in London to ask if I would go along and give a talk on my trip, and
also, my easy method of navigation. Everything was to be laid on, food,
drink and pay, but I had to decline the offer as I had very few photos and
material to talk on, and so many people are sailing round the world and
writing books nowadays. I have decided to keep the Spray, and you may see me
on the west coast of the States this coming year.
I have sailed and delivered a few
yachts for owners, and so far I haven’t sailed on a yacht as comfortable as
the Spray, if ever I built another, it would be on the same lines.
On the River Hamble here there are over 3000 yachts, but there’s very few
I’d swap my Spray for.
Charlie reckoned he could put a
cup of coffee on his cabin table in a 30 knot wind, and it would stand
without movement.
Like the original, this Spray will
sail herself, although rigged as a Bermudan ketch she will hold a steady
course for days on end unattended. In a storm the boat looks after herself
better than the helmsman can with a storm jib to hold her steady. With a
good trade wind blowing, Charlie set two jibs boomed out, with main and
mizzen, and lashed the wheel, and left the ship to her own devices.
Also like the original vessel,
Charlie has two separate cabins, with no cockpit; his wheel is amidships,
sheltered by a canvas windscreen, and protected by ample bulwarks.’ There is
none of this sitting up in the cold and wet on this boat,’ says Charlie. ‘As
soon as it gets dark, I go to bed. I sleep ten hours every night and wait
for the sun to come up before I get out of my bunk.’
Charlie sailed like this across the
Indian Ocean in some 4,500 miles from Australia to Mauritius, with the ship
holding her own course. He did not touch the helm until he was in sight of
the harbour, being tied to his bunk sojourn by the attack of appendicitis.
Charlie Jupp enjoyed no special
advantages over anyone else in making his dreams come true. Twenty-seven
years ago he was working as a labourer building sea walls in Essex when he
made the decision to emigrate, choosing Australia because of the sun. His
subsequent efforts at sugar cane farming convinced him there was no profit
in small crop husbandry, so he got a job as a builders’ labourer. After
three years, he was building houses himself, which he did for a decade or
more until the credit squeeze forced him to lower his selling prices.
C harlie
arrived safely back in Brisbane after transiting the Panama Canal and
sailing on into the Pacific.
With about
2000 miles still to go, Charlie had lost the use of his rudder. Crevice
corrosion in the stainless steel rudder shaft had caused the rudder to
become inoperable. He managed to sail the boat for some weeks without a
rudder, and steered the Spray quite
successfully.
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Spray 33 - At anchor
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SPRAY 33
Southerly
Buster
This
must be one of the most travelled Spray 33s ever built
This Spray 33 was built at Ballina NSW
Australia by John Page. This boat was completed in the very creditable
building time of under 8 months.
This must be one of the most
travelled Spray 33s ever built; John has
successfully completed many single handed ocean voyages in
Southerly Buster cruising
to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Thailand by way of Christmas
Islands, the Philippines and Indonesia.
The
most notable voyage, a complete circumnavigation, was undertaken with Carol
Larkin as crew. Countries visited included,
South Africa, Brazil, various Caribbean Islands, Panama, and back to
Australia calling at Brisbane, before completing the voyage at Darwin
Northern Territory Australia.
The worst
weather encountered was 200 miles off Townsville, Queensland, when
Southerly Buster
rode out Cyclone
Ivor. John found himself 40 miles from the centre of the storm and
considered himself lucky the avoid the worst of a very serious cyclone;
he only experienced 80 knots, at the centre it was reliably reported
that the wind speed reached well over 100 knots.
John reported
his best passage was Cocos Keeling islands to Rodrigues a distance of 2000 M
[5179 km] covered in 13 days. During this crossing the crew slept every
night with winds of 25 to 35 knots on the quarter.
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SPRAY 36 A
EMAIL FROM
Luiz Carlos S. Silva
"Did you know that the first
Brazilian sailor to complete the globe circumnavigation single handed did it
in a Roberts 36 Sailboat ?
His name is
Aleixo Belov in 1982 . The boat
was the "Tres
Marias" built for himself.
He completed two more
circumnavigation of
the world
with the same boat."
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SPRAY 38
S/V Emerald Steel San Diego, Ca.
Dear Bruce,
This email is 29 years
overdue.
In 1985 we purchased your blueprints for the 38'
steel spray and the next year and a half we spent all our time building
her in San Diego, Ca. At that time I , Jules, was 35 and my wife, Suzie,
was 22. My wife learned how to weld for the project and so she did all of
the welding. I did all of the cutting, grinding and general encouragement.
The next 20
years we sailed between 45 south and 55 north in the Pacific ocean.
She has been our full time home ever since. She is very
comfortable and a safe cruiser during the gales and storms of high
latitudes.
We even went unharmed
during Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii 1992. We would like to thank
you for the fine design for which we have received many
compliments over the years. Picture included.
We recently posted 3
clips of her on U-TUBE called
The voyage of Emerald Steel. You might
be interested in viewing them. Thank You again, Julius and Suzie
Hanak S/V Emerald Steel San Diego, Ca. U.S.A
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COMMENTS FROM
SPRAY 33 OWNER ABOUT "BLACK PEARL"
Our boat has cruised to
Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean, and has made two Biscay crossings
in severe weather.
We have nothing but
admiration for her sea keeping qualities and we have never for one
moment felt unsafe in her and she returned good passage times in strong
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Centennial SPRAY 45
Dear Bruce,
I can tell you
my own impression of sailing the Centennial Spray 45. I made a trip
cross the Baltic sea. She steering herself really, just need to
carefully put sails on right position.
I did not touch the steering
wheel for more than 20 minutes, just look at compass.
Excellent performance, just
nice.
Thank you very much for smart
design. Best Regards, Victor V.
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SALTY SPRAY
SALTY SPRAY
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SPRAY 40
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"SALTY SPRAY"
Howie Franklin writes:
‘On 14 August, we were out sailing on
Lake Simcoe, which is just north of Toronto. It was a warm and pleasant day,
but I was concerned about the possibility of thunderstorms. About 1630 and on
our way home, the sky darkened and it was obvious we were going to be hit by a
storm. Since there was little wind, I had decided to sail on jib-staysail and
mizzen. The main was down and stowed. Soon the rain became heavy, and visibility
was down to 50ft [15.25m]
Things were still OK,
until all of a sudden the wind velocity increased from 10 knots to about 80
knots in less than 15 seconds, and
Salty Spray was knocked
down. The storm was part thunderstorm, part tornado, and we didn’t have the time
to release sheets. It all happened so quickly
I am telling you this story because I
want you and your customers to know of the incredible integrity of the Spray. In
our knockdown, I think the masthead touched the sea, and yet she rolled back up
with no damage done, except to the captain’s pride.
She had water inboard, but that was later
discovered to have come from the freshwater tank, had siphoned up through the
galley tap. It was an unfortunate incident, which could have been much more
serious if not for the incredible integrity of the Spray design; I had 12 souls
on board that day, and we all went out again the next the faith we all have
(even stronger now) in the design of Salty
Spray.
Although it frightened us at the time,
the incident did not deter us from proceeding with our plans for the future with
the Spray. I just wanted you to know how proud we are of our boat.
Howie is a former airline captain so is used to dealing with crisis
situations. Some years ago he sailed
Salty Spray from Canada
down the east coast of the USA to Florida,
and we lost track of him for some
time. However in December 1993 we received
another letter that read as follows; well, Salty
Spray
is still going and he is in very good shape at this time. We are still enjoying
the boat, Further correspondence with Howie produced the following comments:
‘What I can do is tell you of all the good things we like about
Salty Spray, starting with that nasty double knockdown we had and her
survival was a fine display of her great integral stability. Since then we have
had many good times, including a trip down the Mississippi river to New Orleans,
then over to Florida where she now resides at Key Largo. What I like about the
Spray is that most other people like her too. Spray seems to be like a story
book dreamboat, yet here she is for real.
She is a great live-a-board and when we get together with friends with their
boats, someone always says, ‘Bring your boat; we need the poop deck for
dancing.’ She is certainly comfortable, stable, likeable and a lot of fun.
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I am attaching one of my
favorite underway photos of SILVERADO. In the past two years I
have experienced virtually all sailing conditions one will see
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SPRAY 28
Aluminum version
built by Robert Millikin
Hi Bruce, I had a very successful launch on Nov 7th in
San Carlos, Mexico. Many photos of the launch. Feel free to use any
photos for your CD e-book BUILD YOUR OWN SAILBOAT. I have taken the boat
out a dozen times since the launch and am very happy with its
performance. It does well on all points of sail and really loves
15-20kts! I am very happy with the results of my years of labor
and am very appreciative of your timely responses to all my questions
over the years. Thanks, Robert Millikin
TWO YEARS
LATER:
It's been two years since we launched
SILVERADO. We have logged around 2500 miles in the sea of Cortez....The
boat is amazing! I am attaching one of my favorite
underway photos of SILVERADO. In the past two years I have experienced
virtually all sailing conditions one will see in the Sea of Cortez.
The boat is extremely
comfortable in all conditions especially when it gets rough.
Thanks again for your timely responses. Robert Millikin Tucson,
AZ
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SPRAY 33
in Kemer / Turkey
We
spent two full seasons cruising the Med and in September 2000 departed
Portugal for the Cape Verde Islands via the Canary Islands. December the 1st
found us leaving Mindelo/Cabo Verde and bound for Barbados.
We
still didn't have any self steering fitted, but then again neither did
Slocum. No problem. Blue-Belle took 16 days to make the 2037 mile crossing,
that's an average of 127 miles per day. Her best days run being 147 miles.
For
a heavily laden cruising boat with a 28 ft water line she could certainly
turn in a decent passage time. We were delighted with her.
We
also found that running downwind she didn't roll as much as other boats I'd
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Spray 40 A
Steel or Fiberglass
Hi Bruce, we just sold
(a bitter-sweet moment) our Bruce Roberts designed Spray 40 in a
slightly modified Spray 42' (LOD) that was built by a South-African
German naval engineer O.L. Silvester in the mid 70s and launched in 1984
(see picture attached).
Heritage was built using the C-Flex method,
and I must say, even in tough weather, we never so much as experienced a
shudder from her; we absolutely love the design, especially the hull
shape, and very stable sailing properties, but sold her mainly because
we are looking to up-size to accommodate a family of 4.
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Centennial SPRAY 45
Dear
Sirs, We purchased your project of Centennial Spray 45 and
my friend - Zihni Butuner, built the beautiful Melissa1 in his
factory - Tire Profil in Izmir Turkey. (attached some photos). l
She
was finished and launced in 2007 and since then she is sailing
in the Eagean and he is very happy with her. She is now in Teos
Marina - Turkey. Thank you, Gideon Tur
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SPRAY 40
Hi Bruce,
My
wife, Pat knew that I needed to be on the water and found a
Spray 40
built in Vancouver, BC. She convinced me to spend the
extra revenue that I received from working too many hours on the
Gitane Des Mers (47’ LOA. 40’ LOD, 14’6” beam). When
friends ask how I convinced my wife to let me buy the boat, I
simply reply, I broke down and let my first mate talk me in to
buying the boat. I realize the bad humor, yet it applies.
J
Although I am still learning the boat, our Spray
40 performs well, we have a Volvo 6 cylinder diesel that we use
for marina ingress-egress and have found that even the sloop
configuration sails well (although I still prefer the junk
schooner rig). We
averaged 6.5 knots for a few hours and 7.2 knots for about a
half hour until I reduced sail to enter our protected winter
moorage.
The Spray is everything that I had read and heard from
other owners. Although we will not win races, it is a
heavy smooth sailing and comfortable sailboat—exactly what we
want. Regards Gene
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SPRAY 33
Pretty good shape
for a 25 year old + steel boat. I knocked some paint
off the hull when I had her pulled. The hull was flame
zinc’d when it was built. There’s no rust what so
ever, anywhere.
Even the hollow rudder is sound and tight….. rather
impressed. The yard at South Park has filled up
fast, so I’m not sure where they’re going to put me for the
winter and until spring when I can repaint her…….. but I’ll
be able to re-do the interior in the mean time.
The Miller 140 welder with Argon
fits well into the cabin, and I’ve been welding foundations
for the Nav station, and better storage. The Marina is alive
with stray current and the zincs were on their last leg,
after two years in the water, they were fried. Am
going to install two systems into the hull, and re-do the
zinc anodes.
Mike Dooley
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Photo of "Haircut in the Old
Bahama Channel" , on passage from east end of Cuba up to the Carolinas.
Note, empty cockpit, windvane doing the work, bread rising in the plastic
bag. Just another day at sea.
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SPRAY 40
"JUMBLY GIRL"
We all know that the Spray design is a stable and forgiving platform. While
we may arrive later than the others we enjoy a more comfortable ride, with
the capacity to carry more luxuries.
I have just brought Jumbly Girl home solo
(cutter-ketch Spray 40 C) from Florida to Falmouth.
A quiet and comfortable passage without drama. Now to get
ready for another trip.
Nic. "Jumbly Girl"
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SPRAY 33
"Plucky Lady"
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Gaff Cutter
EMAIL
FROM OWNER:
Here we are on our way from the Cabo Verde Isl. To Guadeloupe. "Plucky
Lady" is a Spray 33 - steel version. She's custom built and was launched in
95. She's a very fine, seaworthy and comfortable boat. We are very happy
with her. Best regards L.D. France
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Centennial SPRAY 45
We ordered preliminary boat plans for the Spray from
Bruce and started adapting our layout to the 45 foot hull.
When Bruce released his round bilge version, the we were
convinced this was the perfect hull for us. The hull characteristics were a
major for our layout without compromising the sailing characteristics.
We sent our deck and cabin layout to Bruce and contracted
with him to do a set of drawings using them.
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2.
A wonderful thing happened when working with Bruce;
we had originally drawn the deck with a doghouse over
the companionway. He, faithfully, had a doghouse in the drawings that he did for
us. He sent this alternate design to us as a gift.
We so much like the idea of the open pilothouse
creating a bright open space out of the saloon and
galley that we adopted it. We were able to take the
general concept and implement it in the final design.
Regards Ben Smith ...
NOTE: Ben Smith uses his boat to
run successful charters.=
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Step by step
construction photographs of this
boat are included in S36 STUDY PLAN PACKAGE. |
SPRAY 36
Pilot House fiberglass version.
Bruce, Thank you for your quick
reply.
I built " Tequila Mockingbird " in my
backyard in Denver, Colorado USA. over a 10 year period. We trucked the boat
to San Carlos, Mexico in 2007 and launched her. We've been living aboard
full time since then. I chose the pilothouse version and have been very
happy with the choice. We've been through 2 hurricanes and have never been
worried about the boat handling any conditions we've encountered.
I've attached a couple of pictures,
the first was taken as Tequila Mockingbird being craned out of the back yard
, the start of it's trip to Mexico. The other picture was taken in Agua
Verde which is on the Baja Penisula here in Mexico. Thanks again for the
zinc info' Ed Kennedy
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HI BRUCE,
Thanks for getting Edgar
in Holland to help me with the rudder hydraulic cylinder sizing, he was very
efficient and logical. The 48hp turbo-diesel Bukh is mounted and
aligned along with the prop shaft. All four stainless steel tanks have
been installed, diesel, water, black and grey water.
I've had the majority of
the interior framework welded in, including all five door frames. I am
installing a 5kw Mastervolt generator right behind the pilot station.
You can't beat these Dutch when it comes to making things for boats! I have
configured both a forward and a stern head along with passage way doors to
pass through the engineroom back to the stern berth. I'll send you
some interior shots so you can see what that looks like. Thanks for
all you help and advice. Kind Regards, Dave
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FROM
SPRAY 370 BUILDER:
Subject: Re: Spray 370 A
... I have finished cutting my STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS
& CUTTING FILES using your cutting files; I would like
to thank you for the time & effort you put into the
nesting. I thought it would be good but I am amazed at
the ease with which the machine just chugged along and
the result with all the alignment marks and part numbers
etched on, brilliant!
The file modifications for the aft cabin roof and the
etching for the walk thru all appeared on the plate. It really is good to
deal with professional people. The construction of the hull is going
smoothly. I cannot say how pleased I am with the result of your cutting
files ! Thanks and
Regards Bill Wigan Dubai .
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SPRAY 33
Derek & Hulya S/Y Blue-Belle Park
We
find the Spray to be a wonderful sea boat, and is a lot faster than she looks.
When running in gale force conditions we find that our heavy weather staysail,
sheeted flat amidships (a technique used by Slocum in his book) works well.
The bow showing NO tendency to dig in
despite all the weight we carry up forward. One mistake we made in the early
years was in reefing her down too early; the boat is very stiff and sails well
in heavy weather. In storm conditions when it is more prudent to stop and we
either heave to or lie to a parachute anchor streamed from the bow and attached
to a bridle led back to a cockpit winch. In this manner we feel safe and secure.
So, would we
part with our Spray? Would we change her for something else? No - not ever.
After 8 years and 35.000 miles we finally have our ultimate cruiser.
Thanks Bruce, you gave us a great boat. Kindest regards,
Derek & Hulya S/Y Blue-Belle Park Kemer Marina Kemer Antalya/Turkey
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SPRAY 460 A Spray 460
assembled from one of our STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES
by Mike and Pam Ford in Dubai.
NOTE'
We now have an excellent set of
construction photos plus many photos of completed Sprays that are available
with the STUDY PLAN PACKAGES.
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SPRAY 460 A Spray 460
assembled from one of our STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES by Mike
and Pam Ford in Dubai.
Recent email for Spray 460 builder in RUSSIA.
Bruce HELLO! I finished the
assembly of the boat! I worked from January 2 to February 20, 5 days a week,
3 people. Your project is excellent! No errors! Photos can be seen
https://www.facebook.com/yachtadelta
All Russian sailors looked for the
building!
Thank you for your project. Andrey
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"Brass Loon"
was
built in Canada by Leuder L. Kerr.
Spray 340 pilot house version is
modelled on this custom version of the Spray 33
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Spray 52 / 58
Trawler/ Trader
Sailing version a variety of rigs can be used on the versatile
design.
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SPRAY 52
This fine example of the all STEEL HULL & ALUMINUM
SUPERSTRUCTURE SPRAY 52 was built by Gil Davenport from cutting files that he
had cut locally.
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This fine example of the all aluminum
Spray 52 was built
by Andrew Shatillo from cutting
files that he had cut locally.
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EMAIL FROM SPRAY 52 BUILDER
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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SPRAY 370D
This Spray 370 was built from Bruce Roberts cutting files and
plans by Igor in Russia.
This is the second Spray that Igor has built - the first one was
a Spray 22
Igor and his family loved the boat so decided to build the larger Spray 370
- COMPLETE "STEP BY STEP" STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES ASSEMBLY
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SPRAY 27
This WOOD EPOXY Spray 27 was built in Germany and the builder
was kind enough to supply us with STEP BY STEP building instructions in
photograph format ... these step by step building photos are included with
the STUDY PLANS and with the complete plans and patterns.
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SPRAY
370 A
FROM DUBAI.
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Dear Bruce,
Finally some pictures of her sailing! I have had a few trips up and down the
coast from Fujairah and as always she behaves well.
I am lifting her out
later this month for antifouling and I am using Cuprotect System as it is
guaranteed 5 years and purported to be a 10 year plus treatment. I will let you
know how I get on with that.
She now has davits on
the back with a Niccollslite NN10 nesting dinghy hanging from them. On long
trips I can put the dinghy nested on the foredeck. The watermaker is on the way
Ultra Whisper 600 from Sea Recovery.
I would just like to
say how pleased I am with the Spray 370 and thank you
for all the support you and Hal have given me during the
build. Best regards Bill Wigan, Dubai.
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SPRAY 370 B
Built by
Rod & Dee Palanca
We have launched in Newport, OR. We
have lots to do on the boat. We also plan to travel to see family
and friends as well as go fishing and crabbing and just have fun.
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Spray 27
Version A (Standard Coach House)
Hi, Bruce: In September 1999 I had the
transom plate rolled and it was the first plate I tacked on my boat
(27 Spray). Well, I would like to let you know that yesterday July 22
I finally finished welding the whole hull. Considering I left for last the
keel plate I had a professional welder finished it. It looks real strong.
Now I can concentrate in sanding the hull and prime it so I can roll it
over. Maybe two weeks. Thank you for your support...Art
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Spray 27
Greetings, Bruce.
My name is Igor. I am a Russian architect.
Excuse for the bad English as this is an electronic translation. I live in
Siberia near to beautiful big lake Baikal. I very much wanted to construct a
boat and 4 years ago I found on the Internet the description of your Spray
27.
You have sent me drawings by e-mail. I have a
little changed the project. 2 years proceeded construction. The hull -
metal, with a wooden cabin. I have named her *Mobi Dick*. In August
2006 I and my wife of 2 weeks travelled across Baikal.
On travel the boat has very much liked me.
She is reliable. She is not overloaded with sails. Allows me to operate
alone. Long Keel is super. She goes against a wind! Many friends have become
interested in this project and now 3 more hulls are in work. I want to thank
you for the successful project. Best regards! Igor V.Logvanov. SEE MORE
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Spray 22
Here we see the first Spray 22
that was built at our Marine Park boatyard in Brisbane Australia.
Andrew was anxious to see how the Roberts Spray 22 would
handle as a single-handedboat. Most of his sailing is done either alone or
with his wife as crew, and generally he likes tohandle the boat on his own.
He invited Peter McCoy along to do the actual sailing, for that would give
him the opportunity to study objectively the boat’s handling in the
conditions theyexpected to experience during this first sail.
Andrew wrote: ‘Well, we got our 25 knots all right, and then
some. The day started off with thesoutheaster blowing at a steady 10 knots.
At this wind speed, the Spray 22 carried her full gaff mainsail with ease -
a great feeling as she sliced through the short chop. Soon the wind piped up
to 15 knots. We put the Spray through her paces, full sail was =still
carried and we tacked, and brought her hard on the wind. She sailed closer
to the breeze than I had hoped. I guess the proportionally deeper keel was
doing its job. OK, so far so good.
The boat was mostsatisfactory upwind, and as I had some
experience with the Roberts Spray 33 this did not come as a total surprise.
I expected at least creditable upwind performance. By now, the wind had
increased to 25 knots and it was time to take in a reef. With the jiffy
reefing set-up we have, reefing the gaff mainsail could be handled by one
person, again a nice thought for my single handing in the future.
Sailing downwind and reaching were something of an
anticlimax. Almost anything will perform well on these points of sailing.
The Spray scooted along, feeling comfortable and secure at all times. It is
certainly a boat for the whole family to enjoy and a boat I will be most
happy to single-hand at any time. For those who prefer it, a Bermudan sail
plan is now available, which will appeal to those who want the simplest of
rigs.
The Spray 22 is easily trailerable and
although we do not recommend this boat as long distance voyager; many Spray
22's have made some interesting passages.
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SPRAY 33 PILOT HOUSE
This Spray 33 was built in the UK and has
made three Atlantic crossings to the US and and finally back to Iceland
where the new owner sailed her after purchasing her in the USA.
Hi Bruce, I took the Kangaroo out for a
another hop today in a force 5-6. Pure pleasure!!! Slow graceful movement,
balanced helm , stable like a rock . The mainsheet purchase works fine now
after some minor modification.
Other boats on the bay where heeling over far and their crews busy pulling
strings . I was drinking coffee with my wife in the cockpit. Regards Asi
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Spray 33
Fiberglass, Steel or Wood / Epoxy
The Spray 33 is a very "Powerful"
cruising boat - capable of taking you anywhere you care to go !
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Spray 28
Steel or Wood / Epoxy
Good
Morning,
I have a steel Roberts Spray 28ft junk rigged. I
have owned it some 25 years, and it was built 30 years ago.
Still excellent, and wouldn't change it. I have a question which to
date have not been able to get an answer to, and hope you can help. My boat
is presently fitted with a 29Hp Volvo Penta 2003 raw water cooled 3
cylinders. It is at the age for 'Eventide' and am wondering if a smaller
motor could be fitted to give more space, and same performance, say 18hp.
Best
Regards, Terry Yacht 'Si Hai' Malaysia
BRUCE REPLIES:
Yes something in the order of 18 to 20 hp would be ideal for your Spray 28.
BRUCE REPLIES:
Yes something in the order of 18 to 20 hp would be ideal for your Spray
28.
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FROM TERRY:
Hello
Bruce, have attached some
pics of 'Si Hai' We converted her to Junk Rig many years ago. Home made
sails, this is the second set. Originally we made the masts of Hoop pine
from Australia, but the ravages of the climate in SE Asia dealt them a death
blow. The present masts we had made in Malaysia of 3mm steel and hot
dipped.
10 years on still very nice.
Cheaper than the timber ones, and lighter. This boat saved our lives 4
years ago, when we were hit at night by a large trawler (see Noonsite for
details) Extensive damage, but no leaks, and managed to get into port in one
piece.
Needless to say the trawler
did a runner, and nothing was investigated by the maritime authorities
here.
We spent 19 months repairing
the damage. New steel plates, deck, flat bar etc. welding was excellent by
two young guys from Myanmar. Best Regards Terry & Ana
'Si Hai'
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Spray 28
"K*I*S*S
K*I*S*S has
cruised to Norway, Ireland, UK, Holland, down
to the Med, back to UK and up to Scotland where she now in based.
One of several Bruce Roberts
previously owned boats.
This custom built Spray 28
K*I*S*S was formally owned by Bruce and appears in the book
"Illustrated Custom Boatbuilding".
We recommend that you read this hardcover book - Order now and we
will pay the postage.
At left we see K*I*S*S shown her with her new owner Ian Crosfield and
partner Marilyn Chantler.to the
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Spray 28
Steel or Wood / Epoxy
Owner: Karl Gustav Nilsen NORWAY
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SPRAY 33 "Donegal
Breeze" Joan Mc
Dermott at the helm of the Spray 33 that she and husband John built in Oman
and more recently sailed home to Ireland.
SEE MORE PHOTOS OF THIS BOAT IN THE
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Centennial Spray 34 / 36
This Centennial Spray 34 was fitted out the
same way as we show for the Centennial Spray 36 ... worked out well for this
owner .. see some interior photos below.
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Centennial Spray 34 / 36
This Centennial Spray 34 was fitted out the
same way as we show for the Centennial Spray 36 -Note attractive interior -
this is truly a beautiful boat the the owner is most pleased with the
performance.
There are several more photos of this boat on the Study boat plans on
DOWNLOAD or on USB Memory stick.
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Spray 38
"Ruffles Spray"
Hi Bruce,
My wife and I have completed a Spray
38 in 2001. We bought the boat plans in 1996 from your UK rep.
It took me 5 years to complete her and she is junk rig.
We sailed Ruffles Spray from UK to the
Med and cruised there for 2 years. The boat looked after us
magnificently. Even in 42 knots of wind sailing hard on the wind she
behaved impeccably.
The junk rig works well on a Spray and
I can recommend it. Next year we are heading to Turkey to continue our
cruising.
Best regards Mike & Ann Ruffles S/Y Ruffles Spray
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SPRAY 370
Dear Bruce and Hal,
Just an update on my progress. I have just finished
painting the hull and primer under water line. I am very pleased with
the result and I hope you agree.
All the machinery and appliances are installed, wiring
95% plumbing 40%. Interior joinery fore and aft well on the way. Galley
and saloon not really started yet. Leaving this until last.
I am pleased with the progress as it is 20 months
since the first plates were tacked together. Best wishes to all, Bill
Wigan Dubai
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Trunk cabin gaff rigged version
Spray 27 sailing in Virginia
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SPRAY 27 Builder writes:
Hi Bruce, we
had a hull-turning party for our Spray 27 today and it went beautifully.
I'm building it in a steel shed 32' wide. We ran two big nylon ropes
under it as slings tightened with come-alongs, lifted it off the form, then
with ample helpers, turned it over within the rope slings, pulled out the
form, and put it down on blocks. It looks very imposing, now, and very
attractive, too.
I am
building in plywood/epoxy, and I'm the guy who modified the design for
"epoxy chine" construction--no real difference, I just have lots of fillets
to make now that the hull is turned over. I live in Montana. I'll get
our pictures developed and get them to you. Also, my son will be
posting some on our website for us. Is it easier for you to simply
adopt them from that? Either way is fine--we'll get all this done,
hopefully, within a week.
Perhaps you'd pass on the word to others who have bought Spray 27 boat plans
recently that I'd sell them the building jig (very well built, I might add)
and all the temporary frames. This would get someone off to a flying
start--they'd only have to use their patterns for the stem and the bulkhead
at station O--the rest would be ready to go. All are made of pine with
glued plywood gussets and, of course, waterline and headstock lines drawn
on. I'll send you some pictures once they're developed. Thanks for a
fine plan. --Dan Aadland
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SPRAY 27
Photo on the left shows a Spray 27 Pilot
house version in UK
"NIRVANA" Bruce,
I received the boat plans for the Spray 27 today. I must say, I was more
then a little suprised when I found the boat plans for the trailer and the
dinghy included. You really know how to make a guy's day. Although, I've
only had time to give them a cursory look I'm thrilled with the boat plans.
And at the price I paid for them on the special, I didn't buy them, I stole
them! Thank you for the great day.
Tom Walsh
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Spray 40
"Festina Lente"
From Bruce: About three
years ago, I did have the privilege of having dinner aboard this beautiful
Spray 40 when she was being cruised in the Med. I wonder where she is now?
See
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There are many Spray's that have been
Junk rigged.
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ABOVE: This steel Centennial Spray 38 was built in Sweden
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STEEL -
Centennial Spray 38
Bruce, G'day
I have been promising an update and pictures for a while now... finally the
pictures are on their way snail mail.As you will see I have chosen a couple
of outside pictures to give you some idea of the finish we have attained,
bearing in mind this is just the first proving coat . I have also
given you a picture of the stern to show the modifications to take the junk
rig. I have also included some pictures of the partly finished head to
give you some idea of the interior finish we are trying for as well.
The carpenter we have doing the interior fit out has
worked for Alloy yachts on some of the super yachts and is a real craftsman.
To give you some idea of the type of person I have included a picture of his
tool box - a work of art initself. I'm going to have a plaque
made up with the boat name and the builders with a foot note of "built in
New Zealand by craftsmen"
All of the people that are and have worked on the boat are really impressed
with the design and the finish, I think a couple of them are looking to
build a spray for themselves. With the amount of interest I have had maybe I
should start using Spray Maker to market Bowline Boats and offer to build
Sprays in New Zealand and ship them to the US or where ever, with the
current exchange rate it would be cheaper and the quality is world class - a
new line of super cruisers from New Zealand boatbuilding industry. More to
follow over the next few months as the masts come together. Regards Pete
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Centennial Spray 38
Wood Epoxy Centennial Spray 38
Built by Rob & Nina in New Zealand
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Centennial Spray 38
This boat can be rigged as a
gaff ketch, gaff cutter, Bermudian ketch or cutter plus a variety of other
rigs including the Junk schooner etc. All available sail boat plans are
shown in the study boat plans on DOWNLOAD or on USB
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Re: Spray 33 in Kemer/Turkey mentioned to you by
Suat Zeybek S/Y Blue-Belle, British, Bermudan Cutter, Homeport London, build
4mm steel, owned and sailed by Derek and Hulya Leigh.
Dear Bruce,
We arrived at Park Kemer Marina/Turkey in July 2004 after our return trip
across the Atlantic from Florida/USA. My wife is Turkish, and, being one of
the few Turkish girls to sail the Atlantic twice, is attracting a lot of
media attention here, needless to say so is the boat. Our Spray was featured
on national TV in august and created enough interest to warrant a repeat
showing. Since then we have been featured in four Yachting Magazines- the
Antalya Regional Magazine- and a video of Blue-Belle crossing the Atlantic
was shown at the Antalya Boat Show to a very enthusiastic audience. The
Turkish Chamber of Shipping have also conducted an interview to be featured
in their commercial publiion 'Turkish Shipping World'. We have a constant
stream of visitors and Suat Zeybek of the Dive Centre is one of our
regulars. He is keen to build a Spray 36 and I believe he has already
purchased the boat plans.
Anyway, so much for the present, let me give you a brief history of
Blue-Belle to date. In 1987 I was looking for a long distance load carrier,
big enough to cross an ocean comfortably, but small enough to be easily
maintained. I purchased the boat plans of your Spray 33 and began building
on the south coast of England.
Due to working abroad, I didn't launch her until 1992; I would probably
estimate that as a full time build project to high standard of finish, she
would take 2 to 2, 5 years for one man to complete. She is built in 4 mm
steel and is hot metal sprayed with aluminum both inside and out. She is as
per your version B boat plans a part from lengthening her to 34 feet on
deck, in order to incorporate a double self stowing anchor roller assembly.
Upon completion she was then stored ashore for a further four years while I
was away earning the cruising fund.
Her maiden voyage was in the autumn of 1996 London to Antalya/Turkey
aprx. 3500 miles single handed. I hadn't fitted any self steering as yet, so
this first long passage was a good test of the Spray's legendary self
steering qualities. If you take care to balance the sails she will steer
herself for amazingly long periods of time.
In Antalya my Wife and I were married and we moved on board to begin our
full time cruising life style. Now I really did begin to appreciate the
Spray's load carrying capability, I have never seen so much stuff poured
into just one boat.
We spent two full seasons cruising the Med and in September 2000 departed
Portugal for the Cape Verde Islands via the Canary Islands. December the 1st
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We still didn't have any self steering fitted, but then
again neither did Slocum. No problem. Blue-Belle took 16 days to make the
2037 mile crossing, that's an average of 127 miles per day. Her best days
run being 147 miles. For a heavily laden cruising boat with a 28 ft water
line she could certainly turn in a decent passage time. We were delighted
with her. We also found that running downwind she didn't roll as much as
other boats I'd sailed under similar conditions.
Maybe the chines have something to do with this. We spent the next 2,5
years cruising the Caribbean, Bahamas and the US Intracoastal Waterways. The
Spray's shoal draft was paying dividends. June 2003 and we were on our way
back across the Atlantic. We did purchase wind wane steering gear in the
states, but were so busy being tourists, we didn't have time to fit it. I
think that only the crew of a Spray would contemplate carrying their self
steering gear as deck cargo prior to an Atlantic crossing.
Our North Atlantic Passage was the usual mix of gales, calms, and
occasionally some decent sailing. However we ate well, slept well and apart
from blowing out the genoa suffered no damage. In Spain my wife had to fly
home to cover a family emergency. So once again I single handed to Turkey,
finally arriving to the fabulous reception mentioned earlier. This winter we
intend to haul out and I will finally get round to fitting the Wind vane and
steering gear. For as my wife says "It will look so much nicer dear, hanging
on the transom".
In conclusion we find the Spray to be a wonderful sea boat, and is a lot
faster than she looks. When running in gale force conditions we find that
our heavy weather staysail, sheeted flat amidships (a technique used by
Slocum in his book) works well. The bow showing no tendency to dig in
despite all the weight we carry up forward. One mistake we made in the early
years was in reefing her down too early; the boat is very stiff and sails
well in heavy weather. In storm conditions when it is more prudent to stop
and we either heave to or lie to a parachute anchor streamed from the bow
and attached to a bridle led back to a cockpit winch. In this manner we feel
safe and secure.
So, would we part with our Spray? Would we change her for something else?
No - not ever. After 8 years and 35.000 miles we finally have our ultimate
cruiser.
Thanks Bruce, you gave us a great boat.
Kindest regards,
Derek & Hulya
S/Y Blue-Belle
Antalya/Turkey
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Hail Bruce from California!
I'm a marine surveyor and great fan of your designs - as a Whitbread Vet and
childhood dreamer of the original "Spray" - love to get one of your "Spray"
books. Just surveyed a reported 1980 40' named "Osprey" with "factory" hull
(Pacific Northwest /Canada / USA?) and STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING
FILES interior - can you pass on any greater detail on where the hull and
deck may have been laid up or any other details if "Osprey"
rings a bell any where!!! Thanks and happy new year!
Best regards, Capt. R. Scott Thomas - 40 Years Delivery IOR Boats -
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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.
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Here are some
pics of our Spray 36 "Taranea Spray". Taranea Spray was built by me, Hans
Jurgen Hoernicke in Västerås, Sweden.
We sailed her
for the first time in 1998 and all I can say is that Spray 36 was the right
choice. Last summer we traveled from Stockholm, Sweden to Hamburg, Germany.
Her balance is fantastic, we are very satisfied." Regards, Hans
Jurgen Hoernicke.
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Spray 40
"IDUNA 3"
Dear Bruce, apologies for the delay in reply. I have been out of
station for several weeks & my E-Mails have finally caught up with me.
The vessel is called Iduna III, she is a pilothouse ketch
Spray 42' built 1984 (Capetown) & I located her in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala
in September 1997. I traveled to Guatemala from Doha, Qatar (where I am
based for work) to inspect her & agreed to purchase her in December 1997.
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SPRAY 55 B
Spray 55 under sail in the
Caribbean. You will note that the customer has chosen the schooner staysail rig
as we designed; see above left.
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"SPRAY MAKER"
This weekend our Centennial Spray 38 "Spray Maker"
will be blasted ready for the painting and fit out to start. I have
been taking photos along the way so have a good record of the build process,
if you are short of material or would like something for the Spray News let
me know. My wife - the writer in the family - will be producing an
article or two for the Australian Spray Society so we could use this or a
modified version. I thing Spray Maker will be a first in a number of areas,
the first Centennial 38 in New Zealand and the first to be junk rigged, so
someone in the world of Spray's may be interested. By the way our builder,
Bowline Boats, is really impressed with the boat and design and is looking
to specialize in this style of yacht. Cheers Pete
Bruce,
What a year.... I have not had time to give you updates on our Spray... I
see that you still have the picture on the CS38 page. Well I WILL send
over some new pictures by snail mail. We have finished the hull and
got the first coat or Green gloss on the hull - it looks great, you cant
even tell that it is steel it looks that good.
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Spray 40 'Pilot'
Hi Bruce, We tack weld the
first twelve frames I introduce my team Dany and Paul, I am
Rodolfo Garcia Susini from Argentina Patagonia Bariloche.
my
e-mail nick name is "Vicet"
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Spray 33
"ALEAH"
This Spray 33 is
owned
by Robert Lind of Washington State.
A beautiful boat
which Rob enjoys
sailing in the San Juan Islands.
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Spray 36 "Sarwaya"
Owned by Andy and Meredyth Haris
"This is what it is all about. "Sarwaya"
at anchor off
one of the many Balearic Islands."
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SPRAY 33
"SPARTACUS"
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Spray 27
Version A (Standard Coach House)
This Spray 27 was built in Germany where many
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SPRAY 33
This beautiful
FIBERGLASS Spray 33 was built in California and I was personally
present at the launching ... there are many more photos of this boat
shown in our Study Plans package for the Spray 33.
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Two more Sprays
These from Australia.
Left: Spray 33
Right: Spray 38
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Peggotty'
This steel Spray 40 has cruised
extensively
including a trip to Antarctica |
Spray 40
Hello Bruce, Just wanted to drop you a line and let
you know that the boat plans for the Spray Pilot 40 arrived the other day.
There sure are a lot of detailed drawing which will help immensely with the
project. I have one question, do the pattern lines for the frames
represent the outside or inside dimensions, in other words, would I lay the
flat bar on the outside or the inside of the lines in relation to the center
line?Thanks again for the boat plans. Steve
ANSWER: The frames are built inside the pattern
lines .... only the plating is outside these lines...Bruce
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Centennial SPRAY 46 "Shiloh"
Cruising off the North Carolia coast
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Spray 40 Pilot
This is a special version of
the Spray 40. This photo was taken when the boat was moored near our office
in Annapolis. The Spray 40 Pilot was purchased by a Canadian couple - Where
is she now ?
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“BOUNDER”
Ketch Rigged Custom SPRAY 45
Construction West System, using double strip plank and epoxy resin,
and covered with
a heavy epoxy/fiberglass skin. Outside ballast keel of five tons |
Spray 370 version
'C' shown - CLICK below for details
A,B,C,D & T.Y. versions |
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