Roberts 53 BD centerboard?

[Jace7]

I am hoping someone knows about the offshore - and foul weather capabilities - of the Roberts 53 BD with a centerboard keel. I'm thinking of buying one, but I want to take it across both big oceans, and maybe even around the world!

How is it in the event of a capsize, how would it hold up in continuous pounding seas, say, the Horn, things of that sort. And if it has some shortcomings, can they be overcome with relatively moderate - i.e., not radical - modifications?

Thanks.

 

[PaulK]

Many Bruce Roberts designs were created with amateur builders specifically in mind. Some shapes are easier for amateur builders to put together than others. Some shapes are more seakindly than others. The two are not necessarily the same shapes. Because amateurs put many Roberts designs together, the build quality can vary considerably, as can the degree to which they actually followed the plans. The best modification might be to look for a boat with a reputation for solid construction and more well-known seakeeping qualities.

 

[Jace7]

Thanks for the input, PaulK.

As for anyone else, any info will help.