Roberts 281
| For those of you that are looking for the
sea going qualities of a canoe stern then this is the design for you. The R281 design was
prepared for those people who are looking for a modern, high performance cruising boat
that is based on the traditional Scottish fishing vessel. This strong, sea-worthy,
double-ender is available with a full keel and the sloop rig makes for easy short hand
sailing. Two accommodation layouts are provided, one for the aft cockpit version and one
for the Pilothouse version. More information on this type of design is available by
checking the R341. This design has construction plans available in any of the following fibreglass building methods. C-Flex, Airex, Balsa Core or single skin fibreglass. The SUPER STUDY PLAN PACKAGE has details on all the different fibreglass construction methods and includes a materials list, sail plan and accommodation layouts for both the regular and pilot house versions. Only $38 plus postage. |
| L.O.A. | 8.60 m | 28' 1'' |
| L.W.L. | 7.11 m | 23' 4" |
| BEAM | 2.95 m | 9' 8" |
| DRAFT | 1.39 m | 4' 7" |
| BALLAST | 1730 kg | 3800 lb |
| DISPLACEMENT | 4190 kg | 9219 lb |
| AUX. PWR | 20 hp | |
| D/L RATIO | 324 |
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VERSION B (Pilot house)
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