26′ Swedish ‘backdecker’

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Wooden Ships Comments on this 26′ Swedish ‘backdecker’

A very interesting and extremely eye catching  yacht, built in Sweden in 1926 by Froberg Boatyard and designed by Dr Harald Kjerrulf.  Karl Froberg was known as one of the best boat builders in Sweden at this time and only ever completed 114 yachts.  Known as a ‘backdecker’ she was intended as a coastal cruising boat and offered cosy but comfortable accommodation with a large cockpit and enough speed to make reasonable passage times.  Originally she had a small auxiliary rig with twin masts but that has since been removed.

She has been extremely well looked after and had a major refit in the late 1990’s in Holland by a large professional yard.  The engine has been regularly maintained and in 2015 she made a long inland water trip of over 120 running hours with no problems at all.  The hull construction is still totally original with no epoxy or sheathing.

A stunning boat offering great flexibility in her use with a detailed history and  full documentation.  Ready for use this coming season and as good as she looks.

Length Overall                   26’6″

Length Waterline             25’8″

Beam                                    6’7″

Draft                                      2’8″

Construction

Hull

Planked in 22mm varnished mahogany, most likely the best Honduras on 30x30x5mm angle steel frames at 600mm centres with two steamed oak intermediate timbers of 25x25mm.

Keel, stem and grown floors in oak.

Cast iron external ballast keel gives very good stability and directional control.

Decks and cockpit

An unusual layout with a large centre cockpit sheltered by a small windscreen with an aft deck and fore deck giving sheltered accommodation at either end of the yacht.

Laid mahogany foredeck finished with varnish with a butterfly skylight on the centreline and chromed bronze fittings.  The sliding companionway hatch is set on the port side and extends onto the foredeck when open.  The varnished mahogany framed windscreen is set on the aft end of the foredeck and gives shelter to the cockpit.

The aft deck is in varnished laid mahogany planking with a centreline access companionway hatch.  Toe rails all round the aft deck.

Machinery

Engine

Volvo Penta MB16 50hp 4cyl petrol engine installed around 1970.

Sits on the centreline at the forward end of the cockpit with a stainless shaft to a 3 blade bronze propellor.  7 knots cruising speed, 11 knots max.

Wheel steering set on the side with cable connection to the rudder stock.  Twin lever engine controls.

Tanks

120l copper fuel tank on the starboard side.

Batteries

2 x 12 volt batteries for engine starting and domestics.  Charging from engine alternator or shore power.

Accommodation

Accommodation is forward under the raised foredeck.  The companionway has a sliding hatch with a pair of tall doors, all in varnished mahogany.  6′ (1.8m) headroom with a pair of settee berths, heads and galley.

2 burner gas stove with a stainless sink.

Sea toilet in the forepeak pumps directly overboard.

Equipment

Safety

6 x lifejackets

2 x fire extinguishers

Ground tackle

Anchor with chain and warp

All over cover

Cockpit cover

Fenders

Warps

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.