My brother, Tim, and I have just joined and are the proud owners of Swallow, built in 1962. She's currently in Rockland, ME, and she'll be in Friendship this summer and we hope for many summers to come. We note there's a picture of her in the public section of the site (Rozinante.com) under Sightings/Various. (The similar section of the testrong site has a different picture.). Anyway, the Swallow picture shows a sliding hatch built into the aft edge of the cabin roof. That hatch is no longer there. There's also an odd-looking box built into the floor below the hatch. Can anyone identify that? That's not in place, either. Does anyone know anything about our vessel? We think she was kept in Brooklyn, ME. Thanks. John (and Tim) Pickering.

I am considering repowering my Kenner ROZINANTE. It has a 1971 12 hp Vire. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have looked at a Yanmar, Westerbeke, Kuboto at the boat show and now have to figure out if any will fit.[email][email][/email][/email]

I am very proud to announce that I have bought Ron Klebba's beautiful ARRIS, which I watched being built on these pages seven or so years ago. It's the fulfillment of a longtime dream to own one of these gorgeous craft and I thank Ron for all the artistry he poured into this boat. As of yesterday, ARRIS is lying at a mooring in Monroe Harbor in downtown Chicago.

A half dozen new pictures of Jupiter from Willy Hampton

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An update from David Cranwell on Wainamu:

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Does anyone have a used Rozinante trailer that they might want to sell, or a flatbed that a nicely built wooden stand for the Rozinante could be attached to?

More new photos from Willy!

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anybody out there want a new build rozinante? have built two. see post #15

anybody out there want a new build rozinante? have built two.

A dozen new photos of Willy Hampton's Jupiter construction:
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I have a 1969-70 Kenner Roxinante. I would like to get involved with the forum. Can not seem to get properly registered. Dial-up is all that is available at this location. Help!

Stu Johnson
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Stuballjohnson43@aol.com

ANOTHER NEW ROZINANTE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!

David Cranwell of New Zealand has begun work on his new Rozinante "Wainamu Maori"

He is starting out with a kitset from Doug Hylan



This construction process will be fun to watch!

Arris

Ron Klebba has completed his listing of Arris:

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She is a great find at $65,000!

Hi Everyone....

Hope all is well…we’re FINALLY getting some summer..been unseasonably cold for most of the time here on the BC coast till the last few days. Understand that you Easterners have been stewing.

After many years of trying (sad to see her going downhill form lack of use) have just managed to get a fellow to buy a friend’s (West Vancouver BC) built Rozinante. Strip planked with a little Dolphin gasoline inboard. Will recommend that he join up.

Question for you. Are you aware of plans for… or someone who has made one…a decent-looking wooden boarding ladder that would fit the Roz ? It can’t take up too much space but needs to be functional.

Thanks

George Kruzynski

PS We now have a 15 wk old PWD puppy… Daisy will be sailing with her two other buddies Sassy and Pancho tomorrow. Thus far we have been rowing our peapod with her. She seems unfazed by the crashing and banging into waves so looks like a promising sailor.

Wish us luck !

Photos of Ron Klebba's Rozinante which is for sale

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HEADS UP! Ron Klebba's Rozinante will be going up for sale soon! Keep an eye on this Forum for update soon.

I am in the process of purchasing a Kenner fiberglass Rozinante in need of work. The first problem is the engine overheats. Apparently the waterjacket on this 12 hp Vire engine is not functioning. I know nothing about engines so I thought this was a good place to start. It is a 2 cycle salt water cooled (no heat exchanger)and when the engine was decomissioned 2 years ago apparently it was not wproperly flushed w/ fresh water. Consequently water is now not circulating and it overheats. Does anyone out there know of these engines and have any suggestions.

I have finally taken delivery of my Rozinante Suria.
As you will see from the pics attached of her launch, she is a very non-traditional setup. The previous owner discovered her in a boatyard many years ago and set about refurbishing and modifying for a new life on Port Phillip bay in Victoria, Australia.

The most significant change obviously is the conversion from a ketch to sloop rig. The original mizzen mast is now the boom, the mast has been lengthened four feet, and the cockpit has been enlarged. The cabin retains the V berth, however there isn’t room for anything else!

Her detailing includes African Rosewood, Beech and Teak. Her diamond rig was custom built including the fully battened main and furling head. She is a genuine performer and the new configuration is vey social, with 6 adults finding plenty of space in the cockpit.

I have several videos on YouTube and you are welcome to link them to the site if you think the members would be interested to see them. The best is the delivery video, taken this past Saturday. The yacht relished the conditions and thrilled us all with her abilities. We travelled 32 NM in under 5 hours with a max speed measured by GPS of 9.8KTS surfing down a wave. An absolute joy sail and a day I will not soon forget.

Warmest regards,

Dave Robinson

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Just admiring the Rozinante as I am looking to buy, build, restore one (not that the are many in Oz!)