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  SPRAY 475 TRAWLER  
	... Built in Turkey... Latest email July 2008 
	Attached are the latest of KARA1.  I'm not sure 
	whether they qualify for your e-book but they sure will qualify for the 
	purpose she was built for. 
	 Thank you again on behalf of my friends. They 
	appreciate every minute of their time spent on KARA1. They keep telling me 
	'' THE BEST BOAT ON EARTH IS THE BOAT OF A FRIEND '' Best Regards Erhan KUM  | 
    
    SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler 
    ( Modified version )
	The way 
    the STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES this boat is designed it is possible to 
	locate the superstructure in 
    several different locations - As you Erhan wanted a large aft deck area so he 
    moved the pilot house and deck salon forward towards the bow. 
    
    
    LETTER FROM  SPRAY TY 475 BUILDER THIS ONE IN TURKEY 
    
      Hi Bruce Yesterday we baptised KARA and set her free. 
    Attached are just a few pics and the
 will follow. I just can not express 
    the joy and 
      happiness. Thank you.  Which address 
    should I send the DOWNLOAD or on USB 
 		Erhan KUM 
    
	 
    Hi BRUCE,  
    I am really sorry I could not inform you about the maiden 
    voyage we made with KARA. On the 18th of May at 08:00 we took off from 
    istanbul-Burgazada and headed to Sarkoy which is right accross tha Marmara 
    and about 92 Nm.  
    We sailed with 2000 Rpm and averaged 9 Nm/hour. Second day 
    as we went through the Dardanels and to the open sea ( Agean ) the weather 
    and the seas got rough but who cares. She dances over the the first wave 
    like a ballerina and having the 420 hps behind dives straight into the 
    coming wave.  
    We have not dropped or broken any glassware all thorough 
    the trip. The third and the fourth days were calm and we tested her on 
    various aspects. The whole trip was 300 Nms and we clicked 37 engine ours 
    and 800 litres of fuel. 
	I think when everything gets into gear we will be 
    able to sail her on 16 to 18 litres per hour with an 8 Nm. speed.  
    By the way under 2300 Rpms she registered 14.5 Nms ( About 
    11 knots which is the expected hull speed )  Right now we are still 
    working on her and as she will be ready for sailing I will send you some 
    interior pics as well. Attached are just some more pics of her and son.
    Regards KUM 
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     Passage-making Trawler 
	JULY 7th 2009 
	Dear Bruce, This is (Attached 
	pictures) as close as I could get to KARA 1 this 
	year. Right now I am in the middle of Asia, Almaty-Kazakhstan and working to 
	cover her expenses.  
	
	  
	
	Hopefully I will get a break in October and enjoy the 
	murmurs of the twin Cummins 210. Apart from my work schedule things are 
	well, and KARA 1 is at good hands. She is in tip top condition and so far 
	friends are enjoying short cruises. No complaints whatsoever. Best 
	Regards 
	Erhan KUM  | 
  
  
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    Passage-making Trawler 
    STANDARD VERSION.
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    Passage-making Trawler
	Plan view of the deck and pilot 
    house layout of the Spray 475 Passagemaking Trawler Yacht  | 
  
  
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    SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler
	Plan view of the below decks 
    accommodation layout of the Spray 475 Passagemaking Trawler Yacht  | 
  
  
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    SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler
	
    This is one of several sailing rigs that would suit the sailing trawler 
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    SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler
	The photo shows the bottom 
    plates in position on the jig and the first few stringers webs and stringers 
    are in place. This STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES was supplied by Bruce Roberts and delivered to the 
    builder in Seattle USA 
    
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	STUDY PLAN PACKAGES ON DOWNLOAD  
 GIVE ACCESS TO HUNDREDS OF BOAT & STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILES ASSEMBLY PHOTOS   | 
  
  
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    Here see the S475 TY being moved to the location 
    where the painting and fitting out will be completed.  | 
  
  
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    Passage-making Trawler
        Hi Bruce, Things are going great! The "KARA" 
    is coming together by the day, and is she going to be beautiful or what. The 
    engines are placed and the screws  are due to be delivered on site 
    tomorrow and as you see from the pics we are isolating her completely with 
    A-60. Alongside the electric and plumbing works are coming nicely. Thanks and regards. Erhan KUM
        
       
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	SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler 
    
    
        Erhan KUM shows just what a great job can be 
    done on the finish of this radius chine hull.
	Hi 
    Bruce,   I think I have been a little late sending the pictures to you. 
    Sorry.  
     
     We sailed in Gokova for three weeks while Burkut ( my son ) was attending 
    his first sailing school at the Gokova Sailing Club. 
    We had a wonderful trip and no regrets whatsoever for 
    choosing and building your 475 TY. KARA 1 is just the boat I dreamt for and 
    for three days 14 (fourteen) of us lived 
     
     aboard with no problems.  Thanks again BRUCE!!!!!! 
    P.S Some friends of mine are seriously thinking of building their own 
    family cruisers and I suggested them your Coastworker 35/37 and Euro 1000 
    Coastworker designs. As I am part of the BRUCE ROBERTS club   | 
  
    
  
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    SPRAY 475 
      
    Passage-making Trawler
	The photo shows the hull plating 
    completed and the transom installed.  This work goes quite quickly due 
    to the accuracy of the plates and clear marking with reference lines and 
    numbers making the installation simple.  |