The strongback
Roberts 53
Following are photos of the R53 built by Martin and
Rhonda of Darwin, Australia.
Hoping to launch next year, (2000) the couple's first cruise
is planned to be back
to Martins home in Canada. It is obvious from the first photo, from
the care with
which the strongback had been made, that this will turn out to be a
magnificent vessel
| Page 1 | The framework |
| Page 2 | Planking and sheathing |
| Page 3 | Deck and Fairing |
| Page 4 | Moving |
Page 1 : The Hull.
The strongback
Standing the first frames
All the frames standing
Bracing the frames
Laminating the stem
Placing the stringers in position
Ready for planking