Self build new or second hand??

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

I had 2 years planning and research after I broke my back. Sold my powerboat and the project was started. Hard in Cold wet weather which is the norm here in the UK. Launching later this year 5 years on and off here are a few photos.

She is a Bruce Roberts TY43 Passagemaker.

sunchaser · Feb 15, 2014

Two Bruce R builds are for sale in the PNW. Both are in the 60' range. One is my dock mate at Van Isle and the other in Anacortes.

The one at VI has less than 50 hours on the JD main and needs a few finishing touches. Quite a few. The one in Anacortes, "Sonata" has received lots of press and is very well thought out.

They both provide an interesting alternative to a Nordhavn for about 1/3 the price on the used market.

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

I could not have afforded any other way, utilising my skills for the whole of the fitting out and paint schedule. A good group of friends and BBQs and a vessel that will take my wife Tracey and I with friends anywhere safely. 4000 mile range. Hence the boat name Trasea

HopCar · Feb 15, 2014

Very Nice! I build very small boats so I understand the effort that went into building such a big boat.

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

It's has been a challenge at times and had a few names, Rusting Away and Empty wallet were the most popular nick names lol.

Scary · Feb 15, 2014

It takes a lot of skill to do what your doing.

But you've just begun my friend. There's a lot of work and expense ahead. However whats done looks good. You'll know this boat better than anything you could buy.

GFC · Feb 15, 2014

Nice job, and I'm sure you're very proud of the end result....as you well should be.

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

Thanks for all great comments , will update with new photos as launch date approaches.

Art · Feb 15, 2014

Keep up the good work... I'm impressed! Looking forward to added picts!

Nsail · Feb 15, 2014

Wait a minute. This thread says you plan to launch later this year, and your other thread says you just transited the Panama Canal and are headed to the Galapagos. ???

Which one is it?

Am I losing it, or did I miss something?

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

Nsail said:
Wait a minute. This thread says you plan to launch later this year, and your other thread says you just transited the Panama Canal and are headed to the Galapagos. ???

Which one is it?

Am I losing it, or did I miss something?

We are currently having a Sailing Adventure Holiday on a friends motor yacht , The Trawler I am building is still in the UK and on dry land. Hope this clarifies and your not losing it

windmist · Feb 15, 2014

Here is a link to a blog I have been following for a few years of a fellow building a similar Bruce Roberts design out of steel. He is just about finished so you may get some good ideas.

Conall's Boat Build

captainoftrasea · Feb 15, 2014

windmist said:
Here is a link to a blog I have been following for a few years of a fellow building a similar Bruce Roberts design out of steel. He is just about finished so you may get some good ideas.

Conall's Boat Build

Been following Conall for a couple of years , a very strong job and very knowledgable yardy. Thanks for the info.

FF · Feb 16, 2014

Interesting name we saw on a steel boat was FEOX, short for ferrous oxide , rust!!

portager · Feb 16, 2014

Very impressive effort! Keep up the good work. I look forward to progress reports.

captainoftrasea · Feb 16, 2014

portager said:
Very impressive effort! Keep up the good work. I look forward to progress reports.

Will do and thank you

Jobe · Feb 17, 2014

But(?). The boat is listed for sale in the classified section here(?).

janice142 · Feb 17, 2014

She is beautiful...

Off Duty · Feb 17, 2014

janice142 said:
She is beautiful...

I must agree

captainoftrasea · Feb 18, 2014

Jobe said:
But(?). The boat is listed for sale in the classified section here(?).

It's to create some interest in what you can do yourself , the boat will be completed and launched this year.

Pack Mule · Feb 18, 2014

Nice build . Keep us posted with new pics .

captainoftrasea · Feb 18, 2014

Pack Mule said:
Nice build . Keep us posted with new pics .

Will do

nemier · Feb 18, 2014

Outstanding job / effort

I love watching the build process, seeing it all come alive. No doubt you've paid dearly for every experience, but also no doubt, you are richer for it.
Well done Dude.

dannc · Feb 20, 2014

Nice!

What was/is the height of the boat when it was transported? How much did the boat way when moved?

Can you give an estimate on how much it cost to move the boat?

We have a fair amount of land and we could easily store a boat at no cost. The thought is that we would have the boat hauled 200 miles to a port, we would travel for a few months, and when done for the season, have the boat hauled back home. The boats we are looking at have beams small enough to travel by truck but height and weight are a concern.

Time is money and money is time. I have not much of either, much less to build/buy a boat. <sigh>

Thanks,
Dan

captainoftrasea · Feb 20, 2014

dannc said:
Nice!

What was/is the height of the boat when it was transported? How much did the boat way when moved?

Can you give an estimate on how much it cost to move the boat?

We have a fair amount of land and we could easily store a boat at no cost. The thought is that we would have the boat hauled 200 miles to a port, we would travel for a few months, and when done for the season, have the boat hauled back home. The boats we are looking at have beams small enough to travel by truck but height and weight are a concern.

Time is money and money is time. I have not much of either, much less to build/buy a boat. <sigh>

Thanks,
Dan

The Boat weighed 18 tons when moved , including engine and fuel tanks, probably 25 tons with empty tanks and completed. The height on the lorry was 15 feet 10 inches with the keel 12 inches from the road. The photos with the top off was when the low rider trailer was not available. Cost to transport 200 miles and lift on was £2200.00 that also included a escort vehicle. We had to notify the various police counties, but no police escort was required and given permission to straddle two lanes when needed.

Regards

Andrew

dannc · Feb 20, 2014

captainoftrasea said:
The Boat weighed 18 tons when moved , including engine and fuel tanks, probably 25 tons with empty tanks and completed. The height on the lorry was 15 feet 10 inches with the keel 12 inches from the road. The photos with the top off was when the low rider trailer was not available. Cost to transport 200 miles and lift on was £2200.00 that also included a escort vehicle. We had to notify the various police counties, but no police escort was required and given permission to straddle two lanes when needed.

Regards

Andrew

Andrew,

Thanks for the information. 200 miles is my guestimate for the distance we would have to travel. My guess is that we would be around the same cost in dollars. I expected your cost to have been higher. Glad it was not.

Your boat height helps. I can only think of one underpass for the first hour or so of the trip but it only takes one short bridge to be a problem 16 feet is a pretty tall load. I think I can look up the overpass heights online. Not sure about power lines though.

Thanks for the info,
Dan

captainoftrasea · Feb 20, 2014

dannc said:
Andrew,

Thanks for the information. 200 miles is my guestimate for the distance we would have to travel. My guess is that we would be around the same cost in dollars. I expected your cost to have been higher. Glad it was not.

Your boat height helps. I can only think of one underpass for the first hour or so of the trip but it only takes one short bridge to be a problem 16 feet is a pretty tall load. I think I can look up the overpass heights online. Not sure about power lines though.

Thanks for the info,
Dan

We have a maximum height of 16 feet on side roads most motorways are 18 feet but always check and we did a dry run with a laser measure to be safe.

dannc · Feb 20, 2014

captainoftrasea said:
We have a maximum height of 16 feet on side roads most motorways are 18 feet but always check and we did a dry run with a laser measure to be safe.

I was trying to find a map of bridge road heights but I have failed so far even though I have seen this map. I did find that the US Interstate system has a design requirement that an Interstate has at least ONE path that is not restricted by a height of less than 16.5 feet. Overpasses have to be at that height OR easy on/off ramps have to be available.

Now the interesting tid bit was WHY 16.5 feet?

Apparently the US had an atomic cannon that required this height to be transported on the US Interstate system.

The cannon is long gone but the requirement remains.

Later,
Dan

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