Hi BRUCE, Please find attached a picture of our  Roberts Longboat 21 - TARDIS (bitmap format) in Hinchinbrook Channel Far North Queensland. It's a great boat and we go everywhere in her. Power is a Nissan sd22 driving a 16x14 prop through a 2.5:1 reduction box. Max speed is 8 Knots cruise at7.2 knots at 1900rpm which is very economical. In rougher weather we quite often beat tinnies back from the reef (They have white knuckles and we have a beer sitting on the engine box). Thanks for a great design. I have the building bug again.  Could you send me the price of 310 plans in glass. KIND REGARDS ALLAN BLAIR PO Box 966 Innisfail Qld Australia Ph 0740612128    SEE MORE

Hi folks, I was looking through your web site as I am considering  buying  another of your designs which was recently built here in Perth , a current model aft cockpit 43. After looking at many other options, I have come to the conclusion that the 43 ,value for money, safety and performance ,you can't beat it. Its interesting to see that the photo you are using for the pilot house version is an original photo of a boat named "Mellisylou", shown in the early publication of "Build for Less", built for a guy in Sydney in the mid 70's. I owned the boat for 4 years and sold her in 94,after re-naming her "Pavanne" She has been sold 3 times since and I saw her yesterday at Fremantle Sailing Club. I'm tempted to buy her back . However and more to the point, she's stylish and the design looks as good to-day as it did when it was drawn probably 30 years ago. Good on you Bruce , you're a legend. Kind Regards,  Mike Capelle  MORE INFORMATION

Sailed by Kjell and Berit from their home in Sweden, this Norfolk 43 showed up in the Burnett River to clear for Australia after spending the summer in Australian waters. Their plans are to return home via the Suez Canal, alter the accommodation area below, fit some new sails and take off again. Another happy sailing couple fulfilling their dreams

Tony Marcelonis writes:

"I was very impressed with you plans and office staff as I progressed through building my Roberts 434. As you can see from the photos I used the transom from your New York 46. I have a great boat!

The boat was built using Airex core for the hull and balsa sandwich for the deck. The accommodations fall line with your New York 46. I can't say enough about your designs. We have three Roberts designs at the American Yacht Club in Newburyport Ma, a Roberts 28, Roberts 39 and my Roberts 434. Great boats. I hope you like the pictures." Signed Tony Marcelonis 
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