roue 20 sailboat for sale

1954 Custom Roue 20

C$19,900.

Bristol Condition! Completely Restored! Electric Power!

Talisman is a Roue 20, Hull #14, built at the Smith & Rhuland shipyard in Lunenburg Nova Scotia.

Please see the youtube walk through video in the link below.

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Designer William Roue designed the schooner Bluenose which was also built at Smith & Rhuland, as was her successor, Bluenose 2. I acquired Talisman in 2015 with the intention of restoring her to original condition, using modern materials and techniques. The restoration was completed in two phases. Phase 1 was completed in 2016/2017 and consisted of: -New aluminum mast and boom from Klacko Spars in Ontario. - All new stainless steel standing rigging - New keel, keelson, mast step, garboards, 1rst & 2nd broadstrakes and 6 new floors. Repaired several frames. Work completed at Lutwick’s Boat Building in Indian Point, NS - New main hatch cover and rails built in my own shop. - All new running rigging - 4 new 12V AGM batteries Phase 2 was completed in 2019 and consisted of: - Removed and replaced entire deck and cabin and coamings. Deck and cabin top is multiple layers of marine grade meranti plywood sheathes in glass cloth and epoxy. Cabin sides and coamings are mahogany  - New stem and forefoot - Rebuilt entire bow section - Replaced at remaining floors - Replaced 8 frames - Replaced chain plates with new stainless steel plates which extend to the bilge - New vintage deck hardware, cleats and winches  - Replaced sheer planks and several plank sections above the waterline - New rub rails, toe rails and hand rails - New deck vents (2) - New electrical panel and wiring - Rebuilt cabin interior - New floor sole planks - New companion way ladder

- New naval brass cabin window frames

ADDITIONAL FOR NEGOTIATION 

- Acquired custom 2 axle road trailer with electric brakes from Corkum Trailers in Chester NS. - Acquired Torqeedo Electric outboard motor and bronze side mounting bracket 

Work completed at Lutwick’s Boatbuilding. While there are a few items left to be completed (aft hatch cover and interior fit up), Talisman is in excellent condition and restored for the next 50 years.

Specifications

Additional info, basic boat info.

Draft: 5'2"

Ballast: Lead Keel 

Wooden blue hull

White glass sheathed marine plywood

White boot top

Red wooden bottom 

Full Lead keel

Balanced wooden balanced rudder

Non-skid decks

Wooden cabin sole

Torqeedo electric motor 3 HP

(4) 12-volt batteries

Electrical panel - 24 volts

Navigation and Spreader lights

Aluminum boom and aluminum spar

Stainless steel standing rigging

Sheets & Halyards

Winch handle number

Spinnaker pole

Inclinometer

Mainsheet traveler

Backstay adjuster

2019 Corkum trailer 

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Review of Roue 20

Basic specs., sailing characteristics.

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Roue 20 is 1.91, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.1 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Roue 20 is about 104 kg/cm, alternatively 585 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 104 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 585 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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William J. Roué

(Most of this is from an excellent website ‘www.wjroue.com’, which now appears to be defunct.) Birthdate: April 27, 1879 Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia - family residence was in the south end of Halifax, just a few blocks from Halifax Harbour. Parents: James and Grace (Penaligan) Roué Siblings: John and Harold Wife: Winnifred (Conrod) Children: James (Jim), Harry and William F. (twins), and Frances Residence: Halifax, Nova Scotia (1879-1908); 23 James Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (1908-34); City Island, New York (1934-1936); 23 James Street, Dartmouth (1936-70) Career: Bauld, Gibson & Company, Halifax (grocery store clerk, 1897-99); Roué’s Carbonated Waters (1899-1931); part-time Naval Architect (1904-31); full-time Naval Architect (1931-70) Member: Canadian Yacht Racing Association; North American Yacht Racing Association; Lieutenant Canadian Artillery, 1903-08; Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, Halifax (1897-1970); Armdale Yacht Club, Halifax; City Club, Halifax; Banook Canoe Club, Dartmouth Highlights: 1883: Began making toy wooden boats. 1883: Asked his father to help him put outside lead ballast on a toy boat he had built - a concept rarely used at the time. 1892: Completed first five foot model sailing yacht - which sailed so fast two men rowing a light skiff could not catch it. Began spending all of his spare time at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron becoming a master skipper before he was able to become a member. 1896: Leaves school and works for wholesale grocery firm, earning $100 annually. Studied mechanical drafting at Victoria School of Art and Design in Halifax. During that same year Bill (as he was known to many) received a well-used copy of Dixon-Kemp Yachting Architecture from Frank H. Bell, a member of the local yacht squadron who recognized the young man’s passion for boating. 1897, June 27: Became a member of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron for a $10 fee. 1903: Joins the family firm, Roué Carbonated Waters, Ltd., as a junior clerk. 1907: Designs his first mathematically calculated yacht for none other than his mentor, Frank H. Bell. 1908: Married Winnifred Conrod and moved to what would become his family home, 23 James Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 1909, Spring: Babette, the yacht he designed for Frank Bell, was launched in Halifax. 1910, May 23: Son James Frederick was born. 1913, July 14: Twins Harry and William were born. 1916, September 9: Daughter Frances Grace was born. 1920, Fall: Received the contract to design a fishing schooner that would contend for the International Fishermen’s Trophy. 1921, March 26: Design No. 17, the fishing schooner named Bluenose, was launched in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. 1921, October: Bluenose wins International Fishermen’s Trophy - the first of many victories for a design that would bring W.J. Roué global recognition. 1921, December 30: Received a commemorative plaque and gift of recognition from the citizens of Dartmouth for bringing fame and pride to their town. 1922: Designed the Star Class, later renamed the Roué 20 (Design No. 20). 1924: James Roué (father) passed away. Bill and his brother Harold would run the family business. 1929: Family firm (Roué’s Carbonated Waters) was sold. Bill remained on retainer as a consultant while at the same time opening an office on Barrington Street in Halifax to pursue a professional career in naval architecture. 1932: Included in Prominent Men Of Canada publication. 1934: Now working on his 102nd design, W.J. Roué became a full-time naval architect, leaving the beverage business. 1934: Accepted an offer of partnership with a New York City naval architecture firm, Ford and Payne. Their family grown, he and Winnifred moved to City Island, and the firm became “Ford, Payne and W.J. Roué.” Dartmouth home was cared for by family members. 1936, October: Finding the fast-paced New York City lifestyle too severe, the Roué’s left City Island and returned to their home in Dartmouth. 1942: Invented the sectional barge. Used by the Allied forces in World War II for landing troops and supplies. The barges and accompanying tugs were all constructed at five shipyards in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, putting over 1,000 people back to work during the war years. The British Ministry of War Transport alone purchased over $30 million of these barges and tugs. Now in his 60s, W.J. Roué personally oversaw the construction travelling the Maritimes with his son Jim. 1944: Opened an office on Hollis Street in Halifax. 1948: After building an addition on the family home, moved office there. 1954: Winnifred Roué (wife) passed away. 1954: W.J. Roué was honoured by the Armdale Yacht Club. 1955: Inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame (Sport: Yachting; Theme: Aquatics). Still the only yacht designer to receive this honour. 1963, February 27: Helped to drive a golden spike into the keel of Bluenose II. 1963, June 18: W.J. Roué was honoured by the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. 1963, July 24: Was a special guest at the launching of Bluenose II in Lunenburg. 1970, January 14: Passed away at the age of 90 in his home on 23 James Street in Dartmouth. 1995: A Spirit Deep Within, a W.J. Roué biography written by great-grandaughter Joan Roué, was published. 1997, September 13: A Toast To William Roué gala event at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax. Attended by over 500, the function was attended by dignitaries, Roué enthusiasts and even Bluenose II. The gala was held in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Roué 20 vessels, Design No. 20. 1998, July 24: Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp bearing the image of W.J. Roué. 2002, May 3: William J. Roué Reading Room Opened In Lunenburg. 2004, February 1: W.J. Roué inducted in the Nova Scotia Sport Hall Of Fame.

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How to Escape the Olympics in Paris This Summer

Even if you’re visiting for the Games, you may want to take a cultural break like a local.

By Laura Cappelle

Reporting from Paris

Construction chaos, price hikes and now mandatory QR codes to walk some city streets : As the Olympics loom in Paris, many locals are already looking to escape the Games, and come July, will head to quieter parts of France.

It’s likely that some of the 15 million visitors expected to roll into town might also want a break from the cheering crowds. Luckily, the greater Paris area and nearby regions offer plenty of opportunities to slow down and take in some French culture. Whether you’re looking to escape for an hour or for a day, here are some suggestions.

Pompidou Center

With its quirky inside-out architecture — a tangle of colorful tubes running across the facade — the Pompidou Center has been a flagship venue for contemporary art since the 1970s. For a culture break between athletic feats, stop by its “Comics on Every Floor” festival, a wide-ranging, international dive into the genre.

While the festival offers no fewer than five individual exhibitions, the biggest one by far is “ Comics, 1964-2024 ,” which contrasts American comics, Asian mangas and European trends. Graphic novels have long thrived in France: Franco-Belgian comics and, more recently, graphic novels are a huge market, and local stars including Hergé, Blutch and Catherine Meurisse are also getting their own mini-exhibitions at the Pompidou Center.

Children will also be able to sample an immersive installation crafted by the author and illustrator Marion Fayolle. The Pompidou’s wide-ranging permanent collections are a bonus, and now is a good time to catch them, since the building is set to close from 2025 to 2030 for extensive renovations.

Time commitment : 3 to 4 hours

Location : Châtelet, Rambuteau or Hôtel de Ville Metro stations

Cost of entry : €17 or €14 for concessions; centrepompidou.fr

The Catacombs

When the crowds or the summer temperatures become too much, Paris offers a compelling option: going underground. Underneath the French capital lie the Paris Catacombs, a maze of ancient mining galleries, some of which were used in the 18th century to create an ossuary.

At the time, the city’s cemeteries had become so overcrowded that they posed a public health threat. The bones of the dead were piled into the repurposed galleries, which have been open to visitors for over two centuries. As you descend the steep spiral staircase, the temperature drops to about 57 degrees, and the sounds of the streets fade.

The mile-long route is eerily introspective, with plaques here and there to guide you past the remains of six million Parisians. As the Olympics take over the city above ground, the contrast will be sharp, but beware: Since the stairs are the only point of entry, the Catacombs aren’t accessible to wheelchair users or people who need step-free access.

Time commitment: 1 hour

Location: Denfert-Rochereau station (Metro and RER)

Cost of entry: €29 (with audio guide), €23 for concessions, €10 for children over 5, free admission for children under 5. Tickets may be booked online, but only 7 days in advance; catacombes.paris.fr

The Louis Vuitton Foundation

It may look like an oversize glass sailboat, but this summer, the Louis Vuitton Foundation should be a safe haven. A quirky highlight of the Bois de Boulogne, a sprawling park on the western edge of Paris, this contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry has stayed away from staging sports-related exhibitions this year, unlike some of its peers.

It is a pointed choice, because the appeal of government grants as part of the Cultural Olympiad led a huge number of Parisian arts institutions to make sometimes tenuous connections between art and sports. Instead, the Louis Vuitton Foundation — inaugurated exactly a decade ago by the LVMH conglomerate — is staging a retrospective of the American painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly, who spent some of his formative years in postwar Paris.

Kelly’s vivid, abstract investigations of form and color are paired with an exhibition devoted to Matisse’s landmark 1911 work “The Red Studio.” The Louis Vuitton Foundation’s permanent collection is no slouch either, spanning Giacometti, Warhol and recent contemporary acquisitions. Linger at the Bois de Boulogne for a stroll through the woods before heading back to central Paris.

Time commitment: 3 hours

Location : Bois de Boulogne and Les Sablons Metro stations

Cost of entry: €16, €10 for concessions; fondationlouisvuitton.fr

Madame Arthur Cabaret

Tourists flock to the nearby Moulin Rouge, but for a more offbeat, modern cabaret experience, Madame Arthur is a go-to address in Montmartre. Once the first drag venue in postwar Paris, it reopened in 2015 with a troupe of singers and musicians that soon became the talk of the town.

There are no lip syncs here: All numbers are sung live, and Madame Arthur has the quirky habit of translating classic English-language songs into French. In addition to hearing Madonna or Britney Spears en français , you’ll learn some local earworms and sample the gender-bending fashion that has pushed French drag toward its recent renaissance.

Throughout the summer, Madame Arthur will open its doors Thursdays to Saturdays, with an 10.30 p.m. show on the main stage. You can then turn the venue into your own stage when it transforms into a nightclub.

Time commitment: An evening (with the option to stay well into the night)

Location : Pigalle Metro station

Cost of entry: €30 (standing only); madamearthur.fr

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The franco-american museum at the castle of blérancourt.

If all you want, after rubbing shoulders with millions of visitors during the Olympics, is to hole up in a quiet part of the countryside, Blérancourt is definitely off the beaten path. A small town northeast of Paris, it is nestled the Picardy region, where a World War I frontline ran, and which experienced harrowing destruction.

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Time commitment : 2 days

Travel: Rent a car (2 hours from Paris)

Cost : €6-8 for the Franco-American Museum; museefrancoamericain.fr

A number of small towns with impressive histories are easy to reach by train from Paris. With its medieval city center, Provins is a favorite getaway. It was a prominent own for merchant fairs in the 11th and 12th centuries, when it was owned by the Counts of Champagne, and much of the architecture form that period has been preserved, earning Provins a UNESCO World Heritage listing.

Cobbled pathways, fortifications and a dungeon are all within walking distance of the train station, and the city’s ramparts — nearly a mile long, with 22 towers dotted along the way — have been newly restored, after work was completed in 2022.

A day is enough to visit all the town’s key attractions, including the monumental Cesar Tower, the Tithe Barn and an 11th-century priory. This summer, Provins is making the most of its status as an open-air throwback to the Middle Ages, with daily shows centered on falconry and medieval jousts.

Time commitment: 1 day

Travel: Suburban train P from Gare de l’Est station (around 1 hour and 20 minutes)

Cost: €10 round trip, plus €17 for Pass Provins, which provides access to the main medieval sites; provins.net

The Domain of Chamarande

There are plenty of castles within a short distance from Paris, but the Domain of Chamarande , south of the city, has a couple of trump cards. First, if you don’t want to rent a car, it’s easily accessible from the city via the suburban train system. Second, it combines sprawling, peaceful grounds with year-round contemporary art exhibitions.

While the 17th-century castle itself is currently closed for maintenance, there is plenty to do outdoors. Bikes and boats are available for rent to tour the estate, where artworks are woven into the landscape. In 2001, Chamarande became host to a contemporary art center run by local authorities, and pieces from its permanent collection are dotted around the estate, like an oversize ladder by Philippe Ramette that leans against the castle.

This summer, temporary exhibitions also include a pop installation by Laurie Charles centered on the female body, and open-air immersive works inspired by the moving body — an artsy nod to the Olympics.

Time commitment: A day

Travel: RER C from central Paris (around one hour)

Cost: €10-15 round trip; chamarande.essonne.fr

Deauville and Honfleur

The coastline of Normandy is only two hours away from Paris by train, and some of its best-known towns offer contrasting atmospheres for a weekend away. Start with Deauville , a ritzy destination that is home to a historical casino, horse races and historical villas. Its calling card, though, is free: over a mile of wide, sandy beach, accessible directly from the city center. Its famous boardwalk boasts 450 Art Deco beach huts, adorned with the names of international actors and directors who have attended the annual American Film Festival.

The next day, make the 25-minute drive up the coast to Honfleur, a peaceful harbor town with a rich artistic history. Before the old port and its pastel-colored half-timbered houses became an Instagram dream, they inspired multiple painters: Turner painted watercolors there in 1832, followed by French artists including Claude Monet and his mentor Eugène Boudin, a precursor to Impressionism who has his own museum in Honfleur. The city’s narrow medieval streets are a joy to wander, from the many galleries to Saint Catherine’s Church, a distinctive wooden church that is the largest in France.

Time commitment : 2 or 3 days

Travel: Train to Deauville (2 hours and 10 minutes) then bus, taxi or car to Honfleur

Cost : Round trip to Deauville from around €35 (book ahead)

The Picardy region, north of Paris, generally flies under the radar compared with nearby Normandy — which makes it an appealing destination if you’d like to avoid the biggest tourist crowds. The region’s capital, Amiens , is an underrated gem an hour from the capital. Its towering Gothic cathedral is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, and a couple of lovely museums are a short stroll away, including the former house of the 19th-century author Jules Verne.

Amiens is home to a more unusual attraction, too: 300 hectares of water gardens, right in the center of town. The city sits over the Somme river, and a delightful network of canals, ponds and market gardens developed there over centuries, known as Les Hortillonnages. Much is now ornamental, but the fruits and vegetables that are cultivated there are sold at the local market on Saturdays.

Every summer, Amiens also hosts an International Garden Festival all around the Hortillonnages, with 50 or so installations designed by gardeners, artists and architects expected this year. The area can be toured by foot, electric boat or even a rowing boat, if you’re in the mood for an adventure.

Time commitment : 1 day

Travel: Regional trains to Amiens (1 hour and 10 minutes) from Paris Gare du Nord

Cost : €46 round trip; visit-amiens.com

2024 Paris Summer Olympics

The summer olympic games in paris are expected to draw millions of spectators..

Olympic Flame Arrives in Marseille: The flame will be carried on a 79-day journey across France  and its territories, culminating in Paris with the start of the Olympic Games on July 26.

Did France Build the Olympics Safely: Undocumented workers played a larger and more dangerous role  in delivering the Games than the Macron administration acknowledges.

World Anti-Doping Agency: Ahead of the Olympics, the global agency tasked with policing doping in sports is facing a growing crisis  as it fends off allegations it helped cover up the positive tests of elite Chinese swimmers .

Friends Competing for Spots: Conner Mantz and Clayton Young had run side by side for more than 10,000 miles. Both vied for a place in the marathon at the Paris Games . Who would make it?

Dancing in the Louvre: The museum is joining in the Olympics celebration by opening up for dance and exercise classes early in the morning. Tickets sold out in a flash .