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VOYAGER 432
Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files and plans

The V432 design was developed from the well proven Roberts 432 / 434 ( Hundreds sailing worldwide ) and has a single level sole plus full standing headroom throughout. See below for photographs of the prototype deck arrangement shown on the Roberts 432. Several of these kits have now been completed.

This is the minimum size that will accommodate two master double cabins and still retain the centreline double berths that are so popular with many cruising 'live-aboard' and especially suitable where the boat is to be shared by two couples.

If you plan single family use for this boat that the alternate accommodation layout may be preferred ... see below for both suggested accommodation arrangements. Of course you may have your own ideas for the perfect layout. Please do not hesitate to contact BRUCE to discuss your ideas and particular requirements.

Bruce Roberts SAILBOAT KITS
Pre cut boat kits are all the metal parts required to build a complete boat. These parts are computer generated and NC Plasma cut before they are packed and delivered ready for you to start assembling and welding into the finished boat. We design and nest the package using our specialized computer programs, then cut on a computerized plasma-oxygen cutter. For example, an 13m ( 43' ) yacht would comprise of around 470 parts! These kits are shipped world-wide, each in individual containers.

These cruising sailboats 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.

ROBERTS 434 OWNER: Bruce I have owned a Roberts 434 for over 10 years. The boat was built in Hong Kong, the original owner was Halsey. "Andale" is her name, when I bought her she was suffering form a bad case of neglect. I repaired and refitted her over a period of 5 years. We lived in Sausalito aboard her for 6 years, then sailed her to Mexico, where we have sailed her in Mexican waters for the past few years. We have sailed her in all kinds of conditions, some a little rougher than we like, but she has always come through. I want to thank you for designing a boat such as her. In most all the anchorage's, she is always the most beautiful. We get a lot of compliments, she makes you feel good just looking at her. Any information you might have it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for designing a boat such as Andale'
Tom Sanford & Crew S/V Andale'

RAPID RESPONSE: CHEERS BRUCE, I Received your study plans some time ago, But I haven't had time to Thank you for your rapid response. So thanks Bruce, the plans are a good carrot for me to chew on while I start to save for Boat Building . My choice of boat would be the Steel hulled 434,There's a couple of my Diving Buddy's at work on their 434's as I write this E-mail Today. Both boats look pretty impressive, I can't wait to start on my baby. Thanks S.J.Robinson.

ROBERTS 434 built in Poland: We recently had a letter from Andrzej Povsko who built a Roberts 434 in Poland.... Andrzej writes: In 1985 I built a boat in Poland, the plan was a Roberts 434 (your design). I sailed a few seasons in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. In 1989 I sailed from Europe to the USA. The yacht is absolutely perfect, strong, fast, seaworthy and very dependable. I felt very secure in the boat and very satisfied. Sincerely, Andrzej Povsko

ANOTHER ROBERTS 434: Dear Sir, A customer of yours named Lou Hunter built a 434 in Alameda, CA and they left for Mexico and points south in Nov. 1998.You'll be glad to know that Lou did a beautiful job, the boat was comparable to what very top quality professional yard would do. I haven't heard from him since he left, but he was an experienced cruiser and no doubt he and his wife, a very nice lady (whose patience I have great admiration for), are enjoying themselves greatly. He said the boat was very fast but was very comfortable and felt very secure. The name of the boat is "Tin Can", if you hear anything about a boat by that name you can bet it's Lou's 434 because I don't there's anyone else in the world who'd give their boat a name like that!!! Some day I'm follow Lou's example, although I may opt for a larger boat. Regards, Paul Braga Note from Bruce.....If you see this boat or any other Roberts 434.....let us know....we would like to hear from you.

OWNER / BUILDERS COMMENTS: Dear Bruce I have owned a Roberts 44 offshore for the last few years and its has proved itself to be a great boat. This year it gets a new set of sails however I do not have a set of sail plans for it and I am wondering if they are still available. The boat is cutter rigged but sailed mostly as a sloop. Any information on any upgrades to the sail plan to improve performance would be appreciated as well. Great web site. Keep up the good work. Bruce Winpenny

L.O.D.	13.28 m	43' 7"
L.W.L.	11.48 m	37' 8"
BEAM	4.32 m	14' 2"
DRAFT	1.83 m	6' 0"
AUX.PWR.		33 - 60 hp

	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans The Voyager 432 can be rigged as a Cutter, Ketch, Sloop or Staysail Schooner. The Voyager 432 is shown here with the cutter rig .. you can choose any rig that you prefer.
	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans Two couple layout - 2 x double berths plus occasional berth on dinette. Alternate 6 berth layout
	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans FROM - Mature customer - moving from sail to one of our Trawler Yachts. I built Roberts-43 sailboat from your plans in 1977-81 in Alaska and sailed it approximately 10,000 nm before selling it. Wonderful sea-boat...admired everywhere....C-Flex with balsa cored decks and cabin. Older now and into riding on the inside of the boat here in the Pacific Northwest. David K. Parker
	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans Photos show cockpit and deck layout of the Voyager 432.
	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans Photos show forward cabin top and fore deck layout of the Voyager 432.
	VOYAGER 432 Radius Chine STEEL KIT or Cutting files & plans Viewed from aft - Photos show cockpit and deck layout of the Voyager 432.
	Ready for delivery from the builder in Holland to UK where this Voyager 432 is currently being completed by her new owner. STUDY PLAN PACKAGES ON CD GIVE ACCESS TO MANY step by step BOAT CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS + PHOTOS OF COMPLETED BOATS ETC. S EE DETAILS ORDER STUDY PLANS
	VOYAGER DS 440 Features the ROBERTS SAFETY SKEG NEW Voyager DS 440. We can provide a KIT or CUTTING FILES for this new design.
	Photos show a Voyager 432 built in Radius Chine steel. Bob Isaacson writes: "I just bought a Roberts 432. I brought it down the coast of Washington, and hit some rough seas at the mouth of the Straits of Jan De Fuca. The boat was GREAT, my friends that sailed a Downeast 38 from NW to Fiji and back said "The Roberts 434 has a great motion. It is cutter-rigged and we sailed it into Greys Harbor, across the bar, in about 10-20 kts of wind, it did fine.....I LOVE IT!!!
	This Roberts 43 sailed around the world from the UK. I met the owner at a wonderful "Boat Jumble" in the UK. LATER : 2006 Hi Bruce, I was browsing through your website looking to see whether you designed the 43ft "Fisher/trawler" motor sailer we are about to have a look at when this jumped out at me! Thought you would like an update on Suleika, the yacht in the photo. She has just completed her second successful circumnavigation, 7 or 8 years I think, with her "new" owners, the folk who bought her from us in 1995. We are now based in NZ and for several months Suleika was based in an adjacent marina berth, quite a coincidence. I recall our encounter at the Beaulieu Boat Jumble, Hampshire England in 1995, hope you are doing well, best wishes Sally Gillet.