Bruce Roberts Mauritius 43 - Ketch to Cutter

[kennykroot]

Does anyone know anything about converting a Bruce Roberts Mauritius 43 from a ketch to a cutter? Were they designed for either rig? Does the mast have to be relocated? How high should the main mast be? Can I just use the original - short - mast? Can a person go back to BR himself and ask for such information?

[Vasco]

You can try BR but he has not been very responsive to queries in the past. Tried to get info from them a few years ago on a BR 35 a friend was buying and got nowhere. He has an extensive website. BOAT PLANS BRUCE ROBERTS, FOUNDED 1966, OFFICIAL SITE, 200 boat plans & boat kits SAILBOATS, POWER BOATS powerboats steel, aluminum, fiberglass, wood epoxy boats

[Boracay]

I've found Bruce Roberts to be very responsive but that was when I was asking as a prospective buyer.

I'd suggest sending a querry about a set of plans rather than about an existing boat.

I'm sure he has been burnt a few times answering enquiries abut boats built from pirated plans.

[Steve Pope]

The mast height above the deck is 51 feet + or - 6 inches. of course the mast position on deck will alter.

[kennykroot]

Thanks, guys! I'll try to get the info from BR