Exterior Photos of sailing vessel "Tin Can" a Roberts 434 Version D - p2

Exterior Photos of sailing vessel "Tin Can" a Roberts 434 Version D - p2

Built in the USA we visited "Tin Can" when it called into Burnett Heads on it's way around the world. After leaving the United States in March 1999 they reached Australia in November of the same


These photos have been enhanced using a Free Enhancer App but the originals were of a very poor quality, hence these below photos are not the best and do not do justice to a fine-looking yacht.



Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - general external view

General external view.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - two shots of the reefing lines

Two shots of the reefing lines and halyards leading aft..


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - this does make sailing handling easier

This does make sail handling easier.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - looking forward along side deck

Looking forward along the side deck.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - large expansive aft deck

And from the same position looking aft. Note the large expanse of aft deck on this design.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - built in transom steps

Steps down the transom.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - fold down ladder

Note the fold down ladder. This feature does make boarding after a swim much easier.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - centre cockpit well

Centre cockpit well.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - backrest of the centre cockpit

The backrests of the centre cockpit, which are completely separated from below decks house the propane bottles.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - looking forward along side decks

Looking forward along the side deck showing toe rail made from stainless steel (highly recommended) with an easy to access bollard.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - twin anchors below deck level

Twin anchors, below deck level, at the ready for instant deployment. One danforth, one plough.


Roberts 434 Gallery Version D - flush mounted ports on the aft port quarter

Flush mounted ports on the aft port quarter.